Spice Up Your Appetite for Cinco de Mayo

Taco ‘bout a great day!  Feliz Cinco de Mayo, amigos!  To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, we’re going to help you spice up your appetite by highlighting and featuring some of the Rochester area’s favorite places to grab some flavorful Mexican cuisine!

Before we jump into where you can enjoy your spicy food today, we want to note that Cinco de Mayo is more than just about food! 

“Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The day, which falls on Sunday, May 5 in 2024, is also known as Battle of Puebla Day. While it is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican American populations.” – History.com 

Now, in no particular order, some Mexican restaurants to check out this Cinco de Mayo in and around Rochester, NY!

1. Mecate Mexican Restaurant

Multiple Locations

https://mecatemexicanrestaurantny.com/

2. Neno’s Gourmet Mexican Street Food

Multiple Locations

https://nenosmexican.com/locations/

3. Rustic Taco

30 Fairport Village Landing, Fairport, NY

https://rustictacobar.com/

4. Guacamole Tacos & Margaritas

1778 Penfield Rd, Penfield, NY

https://guacamoletaqueria.com/

5. Bitter Honey

127 Railroad St, Suite #110, Rochester, NY

https://bitterhoneyroc.com/

6. John’s Tex-Mex Kitchen & Bar

426 South Avenue, Rochester, NY

https://www.johnstexmex.com/

7. Old Pueblo Grill

55 Russell St, Rochester, NY

https://www.oldpueblogrillroc.com/

8. Adelita’s Mexican Cocina & Tequila

Multiple Locations

https://www.adelitascocina.com/

9. Mesquite Grill

Multiple Locations

https://www.mesquitemexgrill.com/

10. Monte Alban Mexican Grill

Multiple Locations

https://www.montealbangrill.com/

Comment below and let us know where YOU plan on going to celebrate this Cinco de Mayo!