Cinco de Mayo is often mistaken as Mexican Independence Day, but the holiday actually honors Mexico's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862. It's a day that honors resilience and unity, but over time, especially in the United States, it has evolved into a larger celebration.
Though it's not a federal holiday in either Mexico or the U.S., Cinco de Mayo has become a festive occasion featuring parades, traditional foods, and of course, plenty of tacos and margaritas! (Fox 40)
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in CT? Here are a few spots to check out, recommended by CT Bites:
- Fairfield County: Taco Dia (Newtown), El Segundo (Norwalk), and Geronimo Tequila Bar & Southwest Grill (Fairfield).
- Hartford County: Agave Grill (Hartford), Frida (West Hartford), and Margaritas Mexican (East Hartford).
- New Haven County: Camacho Garage (New Haven) and Tacos Mi Nacho (Meriden).
Check out more Mexican restaurants that are celebrating Cinco de Mayo from CT Bites here.
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