It's the United States' favorite day to celebrate Mexican culture, but it's not, as many believe, Mexico's Independence Day — that comes Sept. 16.
Cinco de Mayo instead commemorates a significant military victory, in which the Mexican army defeated French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
Want to celebrate the occasion and show off your newfound knowledge of Mexican history? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best Mexican restaurants in Albuquerque, using both Yelp data and our own methodology. Use our list to score a delicious Cinco de Mayo meal.
1. Frontier
Topping the list is Frontier. Located at 2400 Central Ave. SE in University Heights, the Mexican breakfast and brunch spot, which offers sandwiches and more, is the most popular Mexican restaurant in Albuquerque, boasting four stars out of 1,737 reviews on Yelp.
2. Tia Betty Blue's
Next up is South San Pedro's Tia Betty Blue's, situated at 1248 San Mateo Blvd. SE. With 4.5 stars out of 472 reviews on Yelp, the breakfast and brunch Mexican restaurant, which offers coffee, tea and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Backstreet Grill
Backstreet Grill, located at 1919 Old Town Road NW, Suite 6, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Mexican bar and New American ea four stars out of 854 reviews.
4. Mac's La Sierra Family Restaurant
Over in West Mesa, check out Mac's La Sierra Family Restaurant, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 133 reviews on Yelp. You can find the steakhouse and Mexican spot, which offers seafood and more, at 6217 Central Ave. NW.
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