What do you do for Cinco de Mayo?

How to Celebrate Cinco De Mayo Three Parts: Getting in the Spirit of Cinco de Mayo Making Appetizers, Side Dishes and Margaritas Serving a Cinco de Mayo Themed Main Course Community Q&A On May 1862, the Mexican Army, against all odds, defeated the French forces in the Battle of Puebla. read more

For many Americans, Cinco de Mayo means enjoying Mexican food and probably a few margaritas as well. But Cinco de Mayo, which means May 5 in Spanish, is probably one of the most misunderstood Mexican holidays. read more

So for Cinco de Mayo, the magazine recommends you sample the following: mole poblano, the chocolate-colored sauce that's the city's favorite dish; chalupas, thick tortillas with meat, salsa and onion; and chiles en nogada, fried peppers with walnut sauce, pomegranate seeds and parsley -- which offers the colors of the Mexican flag. read more