Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Chili and Music Lovers Take Note: The 5th annual American Legion Charity Chili Cook-Off is set for Saturday, February 25th from 1-5 pm, at El Rio BBQ Bar and Grill in Paso Ancho.

It's an "all you can eat" chili feast, featuring recipes from some 20 popular PV restaurants and sponsors - all competing for trophies and bragging rights. There will be two categories of chili judging - one by popular vote from attendees and one by professional judges.

Cost is $250 pesos per person. In addition to all of that chili, an order of El Rio's famous smoked riblets and an agua fresca are also included. Regular El Rio menu items will be available for purchase. Entertainment will be provided by several cookin' musical groups.

All proceeds from the cook-off go to local American Legion charities and the community.

Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance from any of the event's sponsors, including Steve's Sports Bar and Carol's Boutique, both on Basilio Badillo in Old Town.

For more information contact Dennis Rike of the American Legion Post 14 PV at dennis2rike(at)hotmail.com

El Rio BBQ is located in Paso Ancho, in a beautiful setting alongside the Cuale River. Doors open at 1 pm. Directions: from the south or El Centro/Old Town, take the Libramiento through the small tunnel, then turn right at the signal just past the bridge. From the north, turn left at the signal after the large tunnel and just before the bridge. Free parking will be available. The 04 Blue bus from Old Town, which you can catch on Lazaro Cardenas, drops you off at El Rio's front entrance.