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 Heradura Silver. Make sure you've got a ride home, and sip con gusto. The closest thing to a real Baja taco this side of the border. A homey atmosphere and a Tex-Mex menu with a few surprises. The cantina boasts one of the biggest tequila selections in the state.