The Cantina turn three. Happy birthday Los Caballitos. Tonight, they’ll be having late night happy hour specials, DJs and prizes.

Swine flu and drug wars have you wary of heading south of the border? Then take up The Bite on its suggestion, a Mexican staycation.

No need to travel for a Mexican fix [Metro Philadelphia]

Cantina Los Caballitos is now offering some drink deals during their Saturday brunch. Get 1/2 draft beers and $1 off mimosas at the bar.

Come in tomorrow and hear DJ Shawn Ryan of Hurrah spin soul, funk, motown and more.

Cantina Los Caballitos: Brunch with DJ Shawn Ryan of Hurrah [UWISHUNU]
Cantina Los Caballitos [Official Site]

Phoodie’s Collin Flatt makes like Three Sheets’ Zane Lamprey and tries out viper rum in Belize. You can’t find that around here although you can find Michelada at Xochitl. [Phoodie.info]

Matt O’Hara enjoys the 4th of July at Cantina Los Caballitos where he orders ribs, eggs benedict with chorizo drizzled with chipotle hollandaise and has some drinks too. [Finding Philly]

The Brew Lounge wants to ride their bicycle and has a whole bike and beer themed post complete with rides and where to watch the Tour de France. [The Brew Lounge]

Cantina Los Caballitos will be offering four straight days of brunch over the holiday weekend, serving our favorite meal Friday through Monday. Additionally on the fourth, the Cantina will have a 3 to 6 pm happy hour featuring $2 margaritas and half off all drafts and Mexican bottles.

Cantina Los Caballitos [Official Site]

Philadining had our eyes as wide as saucers as he described “the best bar snack in the city,” pork wings at Cantina Los Caballitos.

As far as I know, they haven’t been doing any weird genetic modifications to cause pigs to sprout wings, these are actually pork shanks, with the bones frenched to make convenient handles.

If Pigs Could Fly… [The Philadining Blog]

Last Wednesday in the Metro we mentioned we loved the concept of gastropubs but hated the word.

So now we’re asking you, the Foobooz audience to suggest a new less icky term.

Best suggestion will win a $25 gift certificate to Cantina Los Caballitos.

Add your suggestion in the comments and be sure to include a valid email address so we can get the gift certificate to you if you win.

Cantina Los Caballitos has a decadent evening coming up. Tuesday, August 28th at 9 PM the Cantina is hosting another edition of its Tequila Club. This time the 6 after-dinner tequilas and 4 desserts will be featured. These tequilas are sipped and savored much like a French cognac, not slammed down like you’re on spring break in Cancun.

Featured Tequilas and desserts after the jump.

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This Tuesday is a night for the 100% agave faithful. Join Cantina Los Caballitos as they explore Blancos, tequila in its purest form, direct from the still. These tequilas spend little to no time aging in wood and therefore, after bottling, remain fresh and true to the agave nose and taste.

Chef Mark McKinney has prepared a tasting menu to highlight the various attributes and compliment the the six Blanco tequilas to be tasted.

The tasting begins at 9 PM and costs $25. Get reservations by calling Los Caballitos at (215) 755-3550.

The Bongo Deck opens tonight at the Moshulu.

Cantina Los Caballitos is celebrating its first anniversary tonight with cake, ice cream and a mystery happy hour between 9 and 1.

Or go more upscale and head to BYO night at Gayle. And if you don’t want to pick your on wine, Gayle’s is 50% off tonight.