Add your loved ones to our Day of the Dead ofrenda and you’ll get 10% off at Cesar’s restaurant in Lakeview, Chicago.
We are collecting photos for our showcasing ofrenda, in honor of Dia de Los Muertos. Bring into the restaurant or email your photos to pics@killermargaritas.com by Friday, October 25th, 2024.
How to set up an ofrenda
- Levels – “Ofrendas” can be made up to two, three or seven levels.
- Fire – Fire in the form of candles and torches are symbols of our love for our deceased relatives and guiding lights for their spirits.
- Incense – A chalice with incense or copal (an aromatic tree resin used in indigenous ceremonies) is placed on the altar. It is a way to purify the souls of the dead and ward off evil spirits.
- Paper – “Ofrendas” usually have “paper picado” or tissue paper in intricate designs to represent the union between life and death.
- Banquet – To celebrate the arrival of your deceased loved ones, a banquet of their favorite food and drink items is placed as an offering.
- Flowers – Flowers are not just a beautiful visual addition to the altar.
- Salt – Salt is usually placed on a plate and stops the souls of the deceased from being corrupted by earthly.
- Water – A glass of water is often placed on the altar to quench the thirst of the deceased and strengthen them to their return journey.
- Typical Food – Tequila, chips and salsa, quesadillas, avocados, pumpkins, bread, and more.
- Calaveras – “Calaveras” of skulls are representations of deceased relatives. Made of sugar or chocolate and often consumed by kids after the celebration.
- White Cross – A cross of slaked lime is drawn on the ground under the altar.
