Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Las Vegas's best Mexican restaurants

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Sin Fronteras Tacos.

It's the United States' favorite day to celebrate Mexican culture, but it's not, as many believe, Mexico's Independence Day — that comes Sept. 16.

Cinco de Mayo instead commemorates a significant military victory, in which the Mexican army defeated French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

Want to celebrate the occasion and show off your newfound knowledge of Mexican history? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best Mexican restaurants in Las Vegas, using both Yelp data and our own methodology. Use our list to score a delicious Cinco de Mayo meal.

1. Tacos Huevos

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Topping the list is Tacos Huevos. Located at 107 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 15, downtown, the Mexican eatery is the highest rated Mexican restaurant in Las Vegas, boasting 4.5 stars out of 298 reviews on Yelp.

2. Sin Fronteras Tacos

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Next up is Lone Mountain's Sin Fronteras Tacos, situated at 4016 N. Tenaya Way. With 4.5 stars out of 276 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican joint has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Garden Grill

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Desert Shores's Garden Grill, located at 7550 W. Lake Mead Blvd., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Mexican restaurant five stars out of 94 reviews.

4. La Cabaña

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Over in Rancho Charleston, check out La Cabaña, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 155 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Mexican spot at 2800 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 5A.

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