A fierce, festive occasion to raise a glass to freedom. Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's national holiday, commemorating an 1862 victory over French troops in the Battle of Puebla. For Chicagoans planning to spend May 5 chowing down on fajitas and dancing to mariachi music, here's where to do it right. The tableside guacamole preparation alone makes this Old Town spot worth a visit.
Shots are one way to do it, though margaritas make it lip-smacking.
Margaritas range from the classic lime rimmed with salt, to fresh fruit flavors like peach or mango, to frozen styles, available in any color of the rainbow. A couple of the finer tequilas for mixing include Sauza Hornitos and Herradura Silver. Make sure you've got a ride home, and sip con gusto. Ixcapuzalco No need to pronounce it. Mas Margaritas, caipirinhas, mojitos and more will make your wait for a table move fast at this Nuevo Latino restaurant.