Cinco de Mayo is approaching quickly and most people equate the day to drinking tequila and eating lots of tacos. Even though those are an extra bonus to have on the holiday, there is a bigger reason to celebrate. The 5th of May celebrates the Mexican Army’s win in 1862 over the French Army of Napoleon III at the battle of Puebla. This is not to be confused with Mexico’s Independence Day which is celebrated on September 16. In America we celebrate Cinco de Mayo the same way we celebrate the Irish heritage on St. Patrick’s Day, to honor the heritage of Mexico. Here are a few options on how to celebrate the holiday whether you are staying in, hosting a party, or going out to celebrate.
Favorite Mexican Food Recipes
1. Crunch Wrap Supreme
Taco Bell might satisfy you’re Mexican food cravings, but there is nothing better than making your own Crunch Wrap Supreme with Delish’s recipe. It will make you want to start cooking your own than going through a drive thru.
2. Grilled Elotes (Mexican Street Corn)
If you want to try a classic summertime vegetable with a Mexican flavored spin, then this recipe will be perfect for hosting a party with the warmer weather starting to kick in.
If you are looking to go out for Cinco de Mayo, look into the Best Mexican restaurants as voted by our readers across Harrisburg, Lancaster, and York.
3. El Sol
El Sol is celebrating their 5th anniversary along with Cinco de Mayo by having a block party that will start at Market Street and end at Chestnut Street. The block will be turned into “Little Mexico” where there will be food and drink specials, piñatas, prizes, giveaways, Mexican folk dancing, and a Mariachi band. All activities outdoors will begin at noon and end at 9 p.m.
18 S. 3rd St., Harrisburg, PA / elsolmexicaynrestaurant.com
4. El Serrano
El Serrano will open up their outside courtyard for the summer by celebrating with a fiesta for Cinco de Mayo. There will be music along with food and drink specials consisting or margaritas and fajitas.
2151 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, PA / elserrano.com
5. El Rodeo
Stop by at El Rodeo where there will be drink specials consisting of 10-ounce lime margaritas and Corona buckets along with beef or chicken tacos starting at $1.25.
724 Loucks Road, York, PA / elrodeopa.com
