Well, Cinco de Mayo isn't exactly known as a wine drinkers’ holiday so we thought we'd stray from our usual wine pairing dinners and do an over-the-top gourmet Mexican fiesta with specialty tequilas, cervezas, margaritas and cocktails instead.

Please join us (21 and up only, please) to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. We're serving our twist on an authentic Mexican style fiesta paired with five different drinks. We'll start with a shot of premium 100% agave Reposado tequila from Arette followed by an individual mini (7 oz.) bottle of Mexican lager. Next we’ll serve back-to-back specialty margaritas: a Yucatan tropical fruit one plus our legendary ultra-premium Lambo (we call it a “Lambo” because it’s waaaay better than any “Cadillac” margarita out there IMHO!) made with four different liquors and fresh juices. We’ll finish with a mug of our equally legendary Mexican coffee that I learned how to make from a bartender in Estero Beach over forty years ago!

We hope you'll be able to join us for what will surely be a fun evening! Here's the line-up:

NOTE: Due to the complexity of this menu we regret that we will be unable to accommodate vegetarian requests or extensive menu aberrations.

MENU

Agua Chile: Gulf Shrimp | Cucumber | Cilantro | Spring Onions | Serrano Peppers | Lime Salt

Arette “Artesanal Suave” Reposado Tequila (1 oz.)

Cochinita Pibil (Slow Roasted Pork) Tostada | Avocado | Smoky Frijoles Negros | Salsa Matcha

Modela Especial Mexican Lager Beer (7 oz.)

Grilled Quail | Ancho Chile + Carrot Mousseline | Charred Cabbage | Dried Herb Oil

Lambo Margarita on the Rocks (3 oz. pour)

Spicy Short Rib Birria | Charred Onions | Flour Tortilla        

Yucatan Tropical Fruit Margarita (3 oz. pour)

Torrejas (Mexican French Toast) | Cajeta (Caramel Sauce) | Spiced Syrup

Mexican Coffee (5 oz. mug)

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RSVP

Please RSVP by clicking on the “Contact The Host” button in the box on the right and responding with the following information.

1. your cell number and best time to call so we can call you to update your credit card info if we don’t already have it on file

2. how many people are in your party, and

3.(IMPORTANT!) answers to the HEAD’S UP questions in the paragraph below,. 

HEAD’S UP

Seating is EXTREMELY limited. We have a very limited number of tables for couples who want to sit by themselves so please let us know if you’re willing to sit at communal tables as that will GREATLY increase your chances of getting in. We also have two firepit tables for two (https://www.winevaultbistro.com/fire-pit) available so let us know if you’re OK with those tables if you want to sit by yourselves. If you’re a party of four or six there won’t be a problem getting your own table. We are currently limiting party sizes to a maximum of six.

LOCATION & PHONE

Wine Vault & Bistro is located in the heart of San Diego between Little Italy and Old Town at 3731-A India Street on the upstairs terrace. Follow the black handrail up the stairs from the sidewalk to our front door. Our phone number is (619) 295-3939.

PARKING

Meters are free after 6:00 so if you park in a metered space just put in enough money (usually under a buck) to get you to 6:00 and then you’ll be home free. Free non-metered on-street parking is also usually available within a 3-block radius. You can also park in the lot behind Shakespeare Pub two doors down, but do not park in El Indio's lot unless you want your car towed! If you can’t find parking next to the restaurant, there’s always LOTS OF PARKING on San Diego Avenue and the adjacent side streets just past the Chevron station across Washington Street. So please don't drive yourself crazy endlessly going around in circles waiting to pounce on that perfect spot when there's TONS OF PARKING less than three blocks away! 

THE FINE PRINT

Due to fluctuations of supply, we reserve the right to make substitutions of equal or greater value in case any of the wines or foods become unavailable. Please, ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 21 ... even if your babysitter flakes out on you at the last minute!

Hope to see you here. Buon appetito and cheers!

Chris