Mexican Independence Day; Tour de Vin; More

EAST SIDE — It’s Takoba’s fifth annual Mexican Independence Day party tomorrow, Tuesday, September 15 with food, drink, and music starting at 5 p.m. [EaterWire]

CHERRYWOOD — For more Mexican Independence Day fun and food, El Chilito is hosting a pig roast with free crispy pork tacos on Wednesday, September 16. There will be free crispy pork tacos, drinks, and a DJ from 6 to 8 p.m.

DOWNTOWN — El Naranjo’s guest chef Abdiel Cervantes Escalona will speak with Iliana de la Vega about the history of northeastern Mexican cuisine for UT’s Foodways of Mexico series on Thursday, September 17. The 5:30 p.m. panel at the IBC Bank on West 5th Street will be followed by a reception with food by El Naranjo. [EaterWire]

EAST SIDE — Tour de Vin returns to Austin on Thursday, September 17 at Fair Market at 8 p.m. honorary chair Andrew Wiseheart. General admission is $75, with five tickets left for VIP tickets complete with bottle service at $1,000. [EaterWire]

EAST CESAR CHAVEZ — Jacoby’s Restaurant & Mercantile’s next farm dinner is happening on Thursday, September 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $65, with an extra $35 for wine pairings for the five-course meal. [EaterWire]