On this Cinco de Mayo, El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant has something that’s rare— three waitresses. It’s a first in about five years for the South Frontage Road eatery, said manager Robert Silvera.

“They’re doing very good,” he said.

Typically, women are seen in cashier or greeter roles at Mexican restaurants, with the bulk of the servers being men.

“The first one (Beatriz Angel) was a cashier before,” Silvera said. “She’s been working as a waitress about three months.”

Angel, 19, is gearing up for tonight’s Cinco de Mayo celebration — her first as an El Sombrero waitress — which will likely draw a crowd.

“There’s going to be a party!” she said. “We have music — live.”

The two other waitresses, hired last month, are Kelsie Solomon, 20, and Kaitlyn Alexander, 18. Both are from Vicksburg.

“It’s all about teamwork here,” said Solomon. “I’m learning Spanish.”

Tonight’s “going to be busy, very busy,” Alexander said.

Live music will be featured from 6 to 10, and free appetizers will be served.

“I think we’re going to be packed all day,” said Silvera.

Cinco de Mayo, May 5, marks the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. The day is often mistaken for Mexican Independence Day, celebrated Sept. 16.

El Sombrero has operated in Vicksburg for about 15 years, previously at South Frontage and Plaza Drive — just a stone’s throw from its new location a block west on South Frontage. Vicksburg has two other Mexican restaurants, Sol Azteca on U.S. 61 North and El Ranchero on U.S. 61 South.

El Ranchero was planning two-for-one drink specials to begin at 7 tonight. Information from Sol Azteca was unavailable.

If you go

Cinco de Mayo events in Vicksburg tonight include:

• El Sombrero, South Frontage Road — Live music from 6 to 10, free appetizers, other specials.

• El Ranchero, U.S. 61 South — Two-for-one specials beginning at 7.

• Sol Azteca, U.S. 61 North — Information unavailable.