Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Long Beach's best Mexican restaurants

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Los Compadres.

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 Long Beach, using both Yelp data and our own methodology. Use our list to score a delicious Cinco de Mayo meal.

1. Los Compadres

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First is Long Beach's Los Compadres, situated at 1144 Pine Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 626 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican spot has proven to be a local favorite.

2. Linda's Mexican Delights

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Next, Linda's Mexican Delights is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 392 Yelp reviews. Head over to 951 Redondo Ave. to see for yourself.

3. Cañadas Grill

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Finally, check out Cañadas Grill, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 295 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Mexican spot at 3721 E. Anaheim St.

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