Cinco de Mayo (the 5th of May) is a day of celebration for Mexicans all over the world. Contrary to popular belief, it's not the Mexican Independence Day (that's September 16). Rather it commemorates the brave Mexican soldiers that fought against Napoleon's French troops in the mid-19th century.

These days, Cinco de Mayo is an occasion for a feast, music, and dance. In Cleveland, try Luchita's on W. 117th St. or in Elyria, Mentor, and Hudson; La Tortilla Feliz in Tremont; Zocalo on Cleveland's East Fourth Street; or Momocho on Fulton Avenue in Ohio City.

To Learn More About Cinco de Mayo, read:

• The Origins of Cinco de Mayo
• Recipes for a Cinco de Mayo Feast
• Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Mexico

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