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6 Ways To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo

6 Ways To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo
Alice Johnston
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Cinco de Mayo (fifth of May in Spanish) is a holiday commemorating the victory of Mexican's army in 1962 during the Franco-Mexican War. While it's not widely celebrated in Mexico, it's become a worldwide celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, synonymous with traditional mariachi music and street festivals.

It's not the best known holiday in London, but it should be. It gives you a fantastic reason to eat guacamole and tacos and drink as much tequila as you can. Just don't wear a sombrero - it's cultural appropriation.

While the 5th of May isn't until next Tuesday, the bank holiday weekend is the perfect opportunity to celebrate.

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo
1) El Patron(01 of06)
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El Patron is teaming up with Tequila Patron to bring Cinco De Mayo to this Putney bar. It has themed celebrations happening throughout the weekend, with a street food inspired menu and live band at night. (credit:El Patron)
2) Have a go at making your own tortilla chips and and (02 of06)
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Not as difficult as it might seem and very delicious, this is an easy way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. (credit:iLikeSpoons/Flickr)
3) Learn about the history of the celebration(03 of06)
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It's no fun celebrating without knowing why you're celebrating. This is a good, simple guide. (credit:Geraint Rowland Photography/Flickr)
4) Head to Las Iguanas for special offers on food(04 of06)
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Who doesn't want to eat burritos, enchiladas and chilli? No-one, that's who. (credit:Tojosan/Flickr)
5) Make margaritas(05 of06)
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Quite possibly the best and most effective way to celebrate Mexico in style. There are more recipes that you can shake a cactus at - you just need to work out if you want to drink a classic or something more fruity. (credit:Giratoro/Flickr)
6) Dance the night away(06 of06)
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Head to the Apples and Pears bar in Hackney for a Mexican themed night, cocktails and dancing over the Bank holiday. (credit:Apples and Pears)
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