Mexican Independence Day at Calaca Mamas Cantina

Anaheim’s Day of the Dead-themed Calaca Mamas Cantina will celebrate Mexican Independence Day with a two-day celebration full of traditional music, extravagant dishes and giveaways galore Friday, Sept. 15, and Saturday, Sept. 16.

The family-owned eatery invites guests to celebrate the holiday by dining alongside authentic Mexican performances and take part in mystery envelope offers for the chance to win exclusive prizes.

Beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, and all day Saturday, 50 select diners at Calaca Mamas Cantina will be given a purple envelope containing a mystery fortune and surprise. Inspired by those of the Chinese New Year, envelopes will contain eclectic jokes and exclusive prizes, ranging from vouchers for free desserts and appetizers, to cash prizes and gift cards, totaling $1810 as an ode to the year Mexico declared independence in 1810. Calaca Mamas will also be hosting popular SoCal mariachi band, Trio Mariachi Capri, who will perform a live set of traditional music that is representative of the holiday on Friday from 7-9pm.

The family-friendly concept, conceived and founded by restaurateurs and sisters Angela and Mariam El Haj, is excited to give back to the community that supported their dream of opening their first restaurant. The Mexican Independence Day festivities will honor and celebrate the country and culture that inspired Calaca Mamas Cantina, and show appreciation to the community that fuels their success, with special cash prizes and other gifts throughout the meaningful weekend.

For more information, visit CalacaMamas.com.