While corned beef and cabbage and green beer may reign over St. Paddy's Day menus, Guacamole's is whipping up their own party with batches of green liquor cupcakes and other specials.
These intoxicating cakes are made from scratch and will be available in two kinds: a Chocolate Stout Cupcake made from Guinness beer with a homemade cream cheese icing, and a Tequila Cupcake made with tequila, coconut milk and ginger topped with a festive green frosting. They will come in a mini ($1.50) and large size ($3).
The patio restaurant, 3995 W. Picacho Ave., will also have other green items and deals going on today including a beef and Guinness stew with New Mexico green chile ($5.95) that gives it a Guacamole's signature, said manager Linda Taylor. Also, customers can get green margaritas for $4.50, green beer for $3, Irish whiskey shots for $4 and can get $1 off on all drinks if you come in wearing your green garb.
Guacamole's will be open today from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on St. Patrick's Day.
If you'd like to sample what many consider to be traditional Irish foods on St. Patrick's Day, you can find corned beef and cabbage plates served Thursday at Dublin's Street Pub, 1745 E. University Ave., or De La Vega's Pecan Grill and Brewery, 500 S. Telshor Blvd.; or try the Shepherd's Pie at Ump 88 Grill, 1338 Picacho Hills Drive.
Corned beef and cabbage has earned a reputation as a traditional Irish dish, even though it's not popular in Ireland. According to some sources, corned
beef and cabbage became popular in the United States after Irish immigrants began using corned beef (because of its low cost) instead of pork in dishes. De La Vega's will be serving a lamb stew with corned beef and cabbage on Thursday; while Dublin's will add corned beef and cabbage to its menu on St. Patrick's Day only.Another pseudo-Irish dish is Shepherd's Pie, comprised of a layer of minced meat, usually lamb or beef, that is topped with a layer of mashed potatoes and baked. Sometimes vegetables, such as peas, corn or carrots are added in between the meat and potato layers. It originated in Northern England and Scotland, not Ireland. Grab a Shepherd's Pie plate for $12 at Ump 88 Grill (formerly Brigid's Cross Irish Pub) on Thursday.
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