Bright orange marigolds and papel picado (cut paper flags), pan de muerto (Day of the Dead bread) and calaveras (sugar skulls), and memories of recently passed loved ones: Be a part of this year's Día de Muertos at our local small businesses.

Starting November 1 and all week long, there'll be live music and great food at some of El Barrio's best Mexican restaurants -- all of which are hosting ofrendas (altars) inside their storefronts. Make your dinner plans now, from 6-8 p.m. each evening:

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1
☠️ Cafe Ollin
☠️ Bistro Casa Azul

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2
☠️ Cascalote Latin Bistro
☠️ Quesadillas Dona Maty (original 116th location)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3
☠️ La Chula
☠️ El Paso

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4
☠️ El Kallejon

Seating is first-come, first-served at each restaurant -- so get there early to snag your seat! Plus register on Eventbrite for a Day of the Dead gift to take home from other nearby small businesses including El Tepeyac, Azteca Western, Aroma d’Angel, Abastos, Don Paco Lopez Panaderia or 116th Street Flowers.