Looking
for food and fun to die for? Atlanta’s Dìa
de los Muertos festivals have authentic dishes, drinks and more!
Awaken the ghoulish gourmand in you and head to one of these Day of the Dead
fiestas:
Mi Casa Su Casa - Day of the Dead Communal Dinner
The Original El Taco
Tuesday, Nov. 1; 6:30 p.m.
$30 per person, prix-fixe menu
The
Mexican tradition of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrates the loved
ones by sharing fond memories over laughter and dinner. Join The Original El
Taco for a communal feast of seasonal staples, including chicken mole,
hand-made tamales, candied pumpkin, sugar skulls and the traditional bread pan
de muertos. Enjoy this prix-fixe Mexican menu for only $30/person - call
404.873.4656 for reservations.
No Mas! Dìa de los Meurtos FIESTA
No Mas! Cantina
Wednesday, Nov. 2; 7-10 p.m.
Free; $25 for R.I.P. Experience
The
best things in life are free, including the No Mas! Dìa de los Muertos FIESTA.
Head to the No Mas! courtyard for an evening of live music, a costume contest,
papier-mache demonstration and of
course, authentic Mexican bites. For just $25, you can enjoy the R.I.P.
experience, which includes a complimentary drink, Tarot card reading, and sugar
skull decorating. Live it up with GoZon - a Latin-infused rock band - and be sure to try a signature No
Mas! margarita. Call 404.215.9708 for tickets.
Atlanta Day of the Dead
Atlantic Station
Sunday, Nov. 6; 12-5 p.m.
Free
The
2nd annual Atlanta Day of the Dead is an interactive, educational celebration
of Mexican culture. Enjoy live musical and cultural performances while
exploring hand-crafted alters and offerings left for loved ones. This
family-friendly fiesta also offers activities for kids, arts and crafts for all
ages and samples of authentic food and wares.
