Melty chihuahua cheese, smoky burger sauce, cerveza rajas and spicy Persian pickles make this burger a weekend warrior. Credit: Photo by Sergio Trevino

Here’s a look at this weekend’s tasty food and drink happenings:

National Margarita Day

Saturday

One of Houston’s favorite pastimes is sipping margs, so National Margarita Day falling on Saturday is plenty of reason for locals to celebrate. The city’s top bars and restaurants are shaking up special margaritas, giving you the perfect excuse to raise a salt-rimmed glass, from classic and frozen to spicy and infused with fresh fruit flavors, Check out our 2025 Margarita Day Guide to find out where to sip, savor, and celebrate Houston’s unofficial official cocktail.

Boo’s OG x The Original Ninfa’s Fiesta Burger at Esplanade on Navigation

Saturday, 2 to 7 p.m.
2600 Navigation

The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation has teamed up with Boo’s Burgers for a collaborative burger pop-up, complete with margaritas and more on the Esplanade on Navigation. Dig into the limited-edition Boo’s OG x The Original Ninfa’s Fiesta Burger, made with fresh ground beef and Chihuahua cheese nestled in a buttery challah bun and topped with smoky burger sauce, cerveza rajas, spicy Persian pickles, sliced tomatoes and shredded lettuce.

Houston Crawfish Kickoff Festival at Guadalupe Plaza Park

Saturday, 3 to 9 p.m.
2311 Runnels

The Crawfish Kickoff Festival is bringing the ultimate Cajun feast to town, featuring fresh, spicy crawfish, live music, and ice-cold drinks — all in a high-energy, festival-style vibe. Tickets are $10 admission (free for kids 8 and under) and $35 for admission with all-you-can-eat crawfish. Group packages are also available.

Paella Sunday at Mutiny Wine Room

Sunday, 1, 4 and 6 p.m.
1124 Usener

Paella Sunday brings live-fire and the flavors of Spain to Mutiny’s patio. Guests can sip and savor as Chef Eduardo prepares his famous seasonal paella in an interactive outdoor setting, with wine pairings by the glass and bottle and appetizers available before the main course. Seatings are available at 1, 4 and 6 p.m.

Eat Drink HTX

All weekend long

From the team behind Houston Restaurant Weeks, fan-favorite foodie event Eat Drink HTX continues through the month’s end. The casual dining experience features prix-fixe brunch, lunch, and dinner menus at a lower price point than HRW, with this year’s lineup including crowd-pleasing spots like Be More Pacific, Cowboys & Indians, Duck N Bao, Kriti Kitchen, Pok Pok Po, Traveler’s Cart and more.

Brooke Viggiano is a contributing writer who is always looking to share Houston's coolest and tastiest happenings with the Houston Press readers.