A fierce, festive occasion to raise a glass to freedom. Cinco de Mayo, Mexico's national holiday commemorating an 1862 victory over French troops in the Battle of Puebla, has grown into a rollicking tradition north of the border.
Shots are one way to do it, though margaritas make it lip-smacking.
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. Bring your own Cuervo to this bright Northern Liberties restaurant where mariachis stroll among a friendly crowd. Like it or not, this Old City spot still brings in crowds for its bare-bones mix of salty chips and sweet concoctions. All rights reserved.