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 Columbus, using both Yelp data and our own methodology. Use our list to score a delicious Cinco de Mayo meal.
1. Chile Verde
Topping the list is Chile Verde. Located at 4852 Sawmill Road in Misty Meadows, the Mexican spot, which offers salads and soup, is the highest rated Mexican restaurant in Columbus, boasting four stars out of 242 reviews on Yelp.
2. Laguna Mexican Street Food & Ice Cream
Next up is Olde Sawmill's Laguna Mexican Street Food & Ice Cream, situated at 1980 Hard Road With 4.5 stars out of 45 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican spot, which offers ice cream, frozen yogurt and shaved ice, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Taqueria Jalisco
Brandywine's Taqueria Jalisco, located at 4640 Cleveland Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the food truck and Mexican spot, which offers fast food and more, five stars out of 24 reviews.
4. Local Cantina
Local Cantina, a bar and Mexican and Tex-Mex spot in Brewery District (including Whittier Peninsula), is another go-to, with four stars out of 103 Yelp reviews. Head over to 743 S. High St. to see for yourself.
5. Fronteras
Over in East Broad, check out Fronteras, which has earned four stars out of 95 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sports bar, tapas bar and Mexican spot at 6608 E. Broad St.
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