For some, Cinco de Mayo is simply a chance to enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of Mexican culture. And in Old Town, the celebration has deeper roots.

Co-owners of Panama 66 and Blind Lady Ale House plan to revitalize the walk-up restaurant, which closed in 2017.

More than a hundred additional parking spaces will be made available in San Diego’s historic Old Town neighborhood to accommodate the anticipated summertime rush.

The duo that turned Panama 66 and its sculture garden into a park landmark will take over the shuttered food stand near the ...