Feliz Cinco de Mayo en Portugal

Our dog-walking friend, Janice -- who originally came from San Diego -- hosted a Cinco de Mayo party.  As you may know, Cinco de Mayo commemorates a Mexican battle victory over the French in 1862, but in reality, it's really an excuse for Americans (and their friends) to eat Mexican food and drink margaritas...which is exactly what we did on a nice spring afternoon in Tavira.  

Janice created a very nice fish taco bar, and friends chipped in with side dishes and drinks.  We brought Mexican shredded beef (for tacos and burritos) and homemade margaritas with lots of fresh lemon and lime juice.  Unlike in the US, "margarita mix" is not a thing here, so all margaritas have to be mixed from scratch.  

We had a wonderful time at the party, then all went home for a late afternoon siesta.

Feliz Cinco de Mayo!!!