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 Los Angeles, using both Yelp data and our own methodology. Use our list to score a delicious Cinco de Mayo meal.
1. Dos Burritos
Topping the list is Dos Burritos. Located at 6328 Hollywood Blvd. in Hollywood, the Mexican spot is the highest rated Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles, boasting four stars out of 298 reviews on Yelp.
2. El Rancherito Restaurant
Next up is Reseda's El Rancherito Restaurant, situated at 17734 Saticoy St. With 4.5 stars out of 132 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Guisados
Boyle Heights' Guisados, located at 2100 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Mexican spot 4.5 stars out of 2,331 reviews.
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