CINCO de Mayo, an annual celebration on May 5, is one that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s triumph over France during 1862 at the Battle of Puebla. Worldwide, people partake in the occasion by celebrating the Mexican culture and heritage.
Feel like joining in on the celebration? Hit up these joints for a Mexican fiesta with your family and friends.
Pueblo Mexicano
It feels as though one is about to set foot in the dwelling of a Mexican abuela.
With the placed draped in works of art all the way from Mexico, patrons right then are given an introduction to the culture. If its vibrant interiors aren’t enough of a giveaway, let the food do the convincing. Located at the Banilad Town Center, it serves Mexican and Latin American comfort food in varied selections made from scratch and a selection of cocktails including margaritas.
La Lucha Taqueria
One can’t miss the glaring orange colored kiosk located inside Mango Square Mall.
Putting the focus on its well loved dishes, it’s known for its no-nonsense Mexican food perfect for indulging with friends and family. Beyond its staples like burritos, enchiladas, tostadas and other classics are new mainstays like rice meals, granting rice lovers their wishes.
Maya Mexican Restaurant
Through those double doors is a place that promises food, dancing, music and libations located at Crossroads in Banilad.
Having been a part of Cebu’s food scene for close to a decade, Maya is a restaurant that serves so-cal style Mexican dishes together with a 100 percent agave tequila bar. If the mood is to dance, listen to music, partake in Mexican fare—it’s all in one place.
Mooon Cafe
It still remains to be one of the city’s go-to places when looking to chow on some Mexican-inspired flavors without hurting the wallet. Its branches can be found in different parts of the city, plus with its recent makeover as seen in most of its branches, not to mention its new offerings, it gives it patrons more reasons to partake in the Mexican fiesta, Mooon Cafe style.