Celebrate Cinco de Mayo for a whole week. Explore the tacos and other south of the border featured dishes and drinks area chefs have created for these amazing seven days. Many restaurants will also offer special tequila cocktails to complement their dishes. Find more details at 217FoodWeek.com and be sure to follow us on Facebook @217FoodWeek. Don’t forget your 217 Tacos & Tequila Week passport to plan your food journey and for a chance to win gift cards from local restaurants! Download your passport at 217foodweek.com or get one from inside the Illinois Times April 23 and 30 print issues. Be sure to send it to the IT office by Monday, May 11. 

2930 Plaza Dr.

217-679-3554

curatespringfield.com

Lunch: Thur. – Sat. 11 am – 2pm,
Dinner: Tues. – Thurs. 4pm-9:30pm,
Fri. & Sat. 4pm – 10pm

Two tacos per order or mix and match one of each-$14

Short Rib
White corn tortilla · braised short rib · cabbage · feta · pickled shallots · cilantro · avocado

Blackened Shrimp
White corn tortilla · blackened shrimp · mango jalapeño pico · cabbage · chipotle aioli

Tequila cocktails-$13

Avion de Papel
Blanco tequila · Aperol · Amaro · lemon

Elote Margarita
Reposado tequila · Nixta · lime · chili agave · cilantro

Tequila and Mezcal Flights-$18

Flight of G4 Blanco · Reposado · Añejo

Flight of Mezcal Espadín · Tobalá · Ensamble

4403 Yucan Dr.
217- 970-5065
ramonamx.com
Hours: Mon. -Thur. 4pm-10pm, Sat 11am-10-pm, Sund. 11am-8pm

Lobster Taco Duo – $19


Two wonton wrap tacos filled with creamy fresh lobster salad make for truly one-of-a-kind tacos!
Come celebrate our one-year anniversary inside or on our new patio with live music.


Aperol Margarita – $7


Tequila silver, Aperol, fresh lime juice, agave

2143 N. 11th St.
(across from Illinois State Fair main gate)
217-528-8940.

North of the border Taco Quesadilla-$9.75

A grilled flour tortilla is layered with seasoned meat, melted cheese, sautéed onions and pepper. Folded and toasted until golden and perfectly crisp, it’s sliced and served hot with salsa and sour cream on the side. Grab a classic Patron margarita for $5. Kitchen and dine-in open daily 10:30 am to 2 am and delivery until 4 am. 
Order for pickup or delivery at maingatebar.com

109 S. Fifth St.

217- 280-5178

soyoaxacadowntown.com

Sun & Mon. 11 am -9 pm,
Tue – Wed: 11 am-9:30 pm,
Thu: 9 am-10 pm Fri: 10 am -10 pm and
Sat: 11 am-10 pm

Baja Fish Tacos-$13.99

Crispy, golden fillets of tender white cod,  fried to perfection, creating a delicate crunch that gives way to a flaky, melt-in-your-mouth goodness tucked into a warm tortilla. A generous handful of crisp, shredded cabbage adds a refreshing snap, balancing the richness of the fish with its cool, vibrant crunch. Topped with a fragrant cilantro, juicy Pico de Gallo, adds a mouthwatering finish to every bite. Enjoy with an award-winning margaritas for $8.99

3266 W. Iles Ave.
217-717-1932
losaltoscocinamex.com
Hours: Sun 11am-8pm, Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm

Quesa-Birria-$20


12’ cheese quesadilla topped with birria brisket, pickled red onions, radish, cilantro, queso fresco and cilantro-garlic sauce. Served with birria consommé


Philly Steak Tacos-$17


Steak strips, grilled onions and peppers with drizzled cilantro-garlic sauce. Served with crispy fries and honey chipotle (Not pictured)


Altos Carajillo-$12


Fresh espresso + licor 43 + Anejo Altos Tequila

1130 Legacy Pointe Drive
On the north side of Scheels
217-670-1217
legacypointeeatery.com
Kitchen hours: Closed Mon., Tues.–Sat. 11am-9pm, Sun. 10am-3pm.


The Macho Pork Nacho – $18

A large shareable portion of fresh corn tortilla chips, three cheese blend, shredduce, house-smoked pork, Legacy cheese sauce, house taco sauce, edamame corn salsa, green onion, and sour cream.


Smoked Carnitas Tacos – $12


A pair of corn tortillas stuffed with shredduce, house-smoked pork carnitas, queso fresco, house taco sauce, fresh pico de Gallo, radish coins and fresh lime.


Margarita Azul – $12


El Bandido Blanco Tequila, cointreau, blueberry simple, fresh lemon and lime juice with a sugar rim.

710 South Grand Ave. E.
thetacojoints.com
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11am-8pm, Sat. 11am-9pm, Sun. 10am-4pm

Mulita – $9

Cheddar and mozzarella quesadilla topped with al pastor, pico de Gallo and pineapple drizzled in avocado aioli.

2941 Plaza Drive
217-793-1840
Kitchen hours: Mon.-Sat. 8am-8pm and Sun. 10am-3pm.

Smokehouse Pork Nacho Platter – $15

A platter of gourmet nachos featuring blue corn chips topped with shredded house made pulled pork, pickled red onions, melted cheese, and guacamole. Enjoy your nachos with a frozen margarita for $7.

3217 Lake Plaza Drive
217-585-0460
Kitchen hours: Sun. 1-9pm, Mon.-Thu. 11am-9pm. Fri. and Sat. 11am-10pm

Mexican-style pulled chicken tacos-$9

Two tacos filled with seasoned pulled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and shredded cheese. available on soft or deep-fried shells, or turn up the heat with the firebird version for a spicier kick. Served with sour cream,  jalapeños available. Come have lunch and try your luck on video gaming powered by J&J Gaming.