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 Raleigh, using both Yelp data and our own methodology. Use our list to score a delicious Cinco de Mayo meal.
1. Gonza Tacos Y Tequila
Topping the list is Gonza Tacos Y Tequila. Located at 2100 Hillsborough St., the Mexican spot is the highest rated Mexican restaurant in Raleigh, boasting 4.5 stars out of 214 reviews on Yelp.
2. La Santa Modern Mexican Food
Next up is Glenwood South's La Santa Modern Mexican Food, situated at 222 Glenwood Ave., Suite #107. With four stars out of 136 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Los Cuates
Los Cuates, located at 4524 Old Wake Forest Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Mexican spot four stars out of 127 reviews.
4. Virgil's Original Taqueria
Virgil's Original Taqueria, a bar and Mexican spot, is another go-to, with four stars out of 154 Yelp reviews. Head over to 126 S. Salisbury St. to see for yourself.
5. Tijuana Flats
Check out Tijuana Flats, which has earned four stars out of 140 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Mexican and Tex-Mex spot at 1310 E. Millbrook Road.
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