Barrio Cafe chef-owner Silvana Salcido Esparza vents to New Times about the Americanization of Cinco de Mayo:
On May 5, the celebration is puro Americano, with folks north of the border gorging themselves on such un-authentic Mexican dishes as nachos, fajitas, chimichangas, burritos and “cheese crisps.” And all of the tequila, margaritas and Mexican beer they can get their hands on, enough to complete their Cinco de Drinko celebration.
The true Mexican, according to the chef, marks the country’s Independence Day – Sept. 16 – with a bowl of chiles en nogada.
Why Silvana Salcido Esparza won’t be partying on Cinco de Mayo [New Times]
