{"id":265984,"date":"2026-04-13T19:11:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T19:11:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/265984\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T19:11:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T19:11:22","slug":"bakersfield-celebrates-cinco-de-mayo-with-new-cocktail-menu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/265984\/","title":{"rendered":"Bakersfield Celebrates Cinco de Mayo with New Cocktail Menu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Indianapolis%2C+IN&amp;city=Indianapolis&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Bakersfield+Celebrates+Cinco+de+Mayo+with+New+Cocktail+Menu&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fin%2Findianapolis%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F13%2Fbakersfield-celebrates-cinco-de-mayo-with-new-cocktail-menu%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69dd3ab32eeff.jpg\" alt=\"A high-contrast, silkscreen-style illustration of a margarita glass repeated in a grid pattern, using vibrant neon colors and bold black outlines to create a modern, pop art interpretation of a Mexican cocktail.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>Bakersfield&#8217;s bold flavors and new guava-passionfruit margarita are set to shine at its Cinco de Mayo celebration in Indianapolis.Indianapolis Today<\/p>\n<p>Bakersfield, a popular Mexican restaurant in Indianapolis, is gearing up for a Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 5th. The restaurant, known for its tacos, tequila, and whiskey, has recently added a new guava-passionfruit margarita to its cocktail menu, which it will be featuring as part of the festivities. Bakersfield is also offering private event spaces and a catering program for those looking to celebrate the holiday.<\/p>\n<p>        Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>Bakersfield has established itself as a go-to destination for Mexican street food and bold flavors in Indianapolis. The addition of the new guava-passionfruit margarita, along with the restaurant&#8217;s Cinco de Mayo celebration, showcases its commitment to providing a unique and memorable dining experience for its customers.<\/p>\n<p>                The details<\/p>\n<p>The new guava-passionfruit margarita is made with tequila blanco, Chinola passionfruit liqueur, and a house-made guava sour mix. Ricky Tindell, the Regional Managing Partner for Thunderdome Restaurant Group, which owns Bakersfield, described the drink as &#8216;tropical, vibrant, bright, and refreshing.&#8217; The margarita is available by the glass for $14 or by the pitcher for $50.<\/p>\n<p>        Bakersfield will host a Cinco de Mayo party on May 5, 2026.The restaurant recently added the new guava-passionfruit margarita to its cocktail menu.<\/p>\n<p>          The players<\/p>\n<p>          Bakersfield<\/p>\n<p>A Mexican street food concept restaurant in Indianapolis, Indiana, known for its tacos, tequila, and whiskey.<\/p>\n<p>Ricky Tindell<\/p>\n<p>The Regional Managing Partner for Thunderdome Restaurant Group, which owns Bakersfield.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Indianapolis%2C+IN&amp;city=Indianapolis&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Bakersfield+Celebrates+Cinco+de+Mayo+with+New+Cocktail+Menu&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fin%2Findianapolis%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F13%2Fbakersfield-celebrates-cinco-de-mayo-with-new-cocktail-menu%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n                What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cWe&#8217;re leaning into our roots with seasonal ingredients and street-fare inspiration \u2013 this short rib taco is a crowd favorite for a reason.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Ricky Tindell, Regional Managing Partner, Thunderdome Restaurant Group<\/p>\n<p>                What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>Bakersfield will host a Cinco de Mayo party on May 5, 2026, where the new guava-passionfruit margarita will be a featured cocktail.<\/p>\n<p>          The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>Bakersfield&#8217;s commitment to bold flavors and unique cocktails, like the new guava-passionfruit margarita, has helped the restaurant establish itself as a go-to destination for Mexican street food in Indianapolis. The Cinco de Mayo celebration is an opportunity for the restaurant to showcase its offerings and provide a memorable experience for its customers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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