Cinco de Mayo
A Brief History
Every year, a celebration is held on May 5, which commemorates the anniversary of Mexico's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Led by General Ignacio Zaragoza, the poorly equipped and outnumbered Mexican troops defeated the larger, well-armed French army, delivering a much-needed morale boost for the Mexicans. Ultimately, the French defeated the Mexican army at the Second Battle of Puebla and occupied Mexico City, but the pride in Mexico's initial victory lives on.
Ways to Celebrate
As Texans, who doesn't appreciate a tasty Mexican meal and tangy margaritas? With so many Mexican restaurants in every corner of the Greater Houston Area, there's no shortage of fantastic Mexican eateries where you can celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
Here's a brief list of some of the top hits:
West Houston / Cypress
Ambriza (multiple locations)
El Tiempo Cantina at Vintage Park
Aguirre's Tex-Mex (multiple locations)
Gringo's Mexican Kitchen (multiple locations)
Lupe Tortilla (multiple locations)
Chuy's (multiple locations)
Katy
Ferso's at Katy Mills
Lozano's at Katy Mills
El Ranchero at Katy Mills
Jimmy Changas at I-10 & Westgreen
Victoria's Mexican Grill & Bar at Cinco Ranch
Tomball
Martha's Mexican Restaurant in Downtown Tomball
Mandi Cocina Mexicana at 249 and Northpointe
Rita's Cantina Mexican Kitchen at 249 & Decker Prairie Rosehill
North Houston
Pappasito's at I-45 & Lockhaven
Clio's Restaurant at I-45 and Richey Road
La Casita at Hardy Tollroad & Richey Road
DIY Cinco de Mayo
Not in the mood to visit a restaurant and want to try your hand at a classic Mexican dish? Try one of these!
Have a favorite recipe you'd like to add? Share it with us!
