You’re not in college anymore, so there’s no need to down your weight in cheap margaritas and tortilla chips this Cinco de Mayo.

Instead, head over to Amaranta Cocina Mexicana in Canoga Park for a taste of authentic Mexican cuisine, courtesy of Vicente Fox’s former presidential chef, Sarah Rocio Gomez. Her menu of nouvelle twists on Mexican classics will include such dishes as crab-stuffed jalapenos, ahi and mango ceviche, and guajillo-marinated lamb. There are over 400 tequila varietals to sample, as well as a special tequila flight that night. And you can enjoy it all to the strains of live music from 6-9 pm.

Amaranta Cocina

6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Suite 1029

Canoga Park, CA 91303

(818) 610-3599

www.amarantarestaurant.com