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.

Well the first edition of The Bite has made the Metro. Check it out for some fine dining tips at the shore, how to avoid being called a shoobee and find out what popular Mexican joint is celebrating a birthday.

The Bite: The first course [Metro Philadelphia]

Philebrity TV debuts a new feature, Cheap Dates, episode 1 takes the hosts, Mark & Audrey, to East Passyunk Avenue and Cantina Los Caballitos for margaritas, Marra’s for pizza and Roselena’s for dessert.

Introducing… Cheap Dates! Episode 1: East Passyunk [Philebrity TV]

With Cinco de Mayo just about upon us we have just one question.
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Want to learn more about tequila? Cantina Los Caballitos is now offering two ways to “educate” yourself about Mexico’s national drink.

Tuesday April 24th at 9 PM the Cantina will be offering the first of their monthly Tequila Club nights. Fans of tequila will be able to explore all things tequila while enjoying special food pairings created by Chef, Mark McKinney.

The cost is $25 per person. The event will include up to 8 pairings of tequila and food pairing. Please RSVP to 215-755-3550.

The Cantina has also added ten different tequila flights to their menu. Pass the Advil!

Bypass those lines at South Philadelphia’s favorite brunch spots and do brunch with a Mexican flare at Cantina Los Caballitos. Whether you’re going with the huevos ranchero, chorizo and eggs or their “Mexican spin on Eggs Benedict that will knock your socks off,” you’ll have a great brunch without all that loitering on the sidewalk.New Brunch Favorite: Cantina Los Caballitos [Metroblogging]

Friday
Join famous comedian and Andy Reid impersonator for another of his many talents this evening from 5 till 8:30 PM as Steve Odabashian tickles the ivories at Cascamorto, Philadelphia’s newest piano bar. And if you think 20th and Arch Street is too far, Cascamorto will pick up your cab fare.

Victory Love Fest is tonight from 5 PM to Midnight. Try out Victory’s new Dry Stout.

Saturday
Looking for something to do Saturday afternoon. Touring Yards Brewery always comes up high on our list of cool stuff to do.

Step back into the 80s at Barristers Bar & Grille 80s Prom Night.

Sunday
Check out brunch at Los Caballitos. It’s been going on for a few weeks now so what are you waiting for? Enjoy the spicy goodness of huevos con chorizo, chilaquiles (tortilla casserole with guajillo sauce,breakfast burritos and more. Full Menu after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

Philadelphia Weekly looks back at the year in dining and finds some ups and downs.
Despite the hit or miss nature of the year in dining, Kirsten Henri does manage to find some things worthy of being called Best Of 2006. She gives Ansill best new restaurant, and Cantina Los Caballitos best new bar. She even dolls out a best food blog. We blush!

A Foodful Year [Philadelphia Weekly]

Yards is hosting a happy hour at the Society Hill Hotel tonight, and anytime you get the Yards crew out, it’s bound to be a fun time.

And in South Philadelphia tonight at Cantina Los Caballitos it’s their DJ night. And we can attest the food has gotten much, much better since the arrival of Chef Mark McKinney.

Craig LaBan heads down to South Philadelphia’s Cantina Los Caballitos for some decidedly gringo Mexican grub. But grub that goes beyond the standard American take on the burrito and delves into some “intriguing flavors.”

Cantina Los Caballitos, meanwhile, is 100% modern-day Philly mutt. Enter through the broad double-arch doors scooped from its bright- orange stucco facade, and you’ll land inside a moody gastro-pub for the tattooed gringo crowd. But it’s also layered with nice surprises, like a long list of serious high-end tequilas and an intriguing menu that goes way beyond the usual bar burritos to obscure delights such as mole rojo con pavo.

Two Bells – Very Good

Cantina Los Caballitos [Philadelphia Inquirer]