Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Louisville's best Mexican restaurants

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La Sierra Mexican Restaurant.

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

1. La Sierra Mexican Restaurant

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Topping the list is La Sierra Mexican Restaurant. Located at 6501 Shepherdsville Road, Suite #107, the Mexican and Tex-Mex spot, which offers salads and more, is the highest rated Mexican restaurant in Louisville, boasting four stars out of 31 reviews on Yelp.

2. Mi Cocina

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Next up is Downtown's Mi Cocina, situated at 520 S. Fourth St., Suite #100. With four stars out of 130 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican and Latin American spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. El Mundo

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Clifton's El Mundo, located at 2345 Frankfort Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Mexican spot four stars out of 286 reviews.

4. Taqueria La Mexicana

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Taqueria La Mexicana, a Mexican spot, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 28 Yelp reviews. Head over to 6201 Preston Highway to see for yourself.

5. El Caporal

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Check out El Caporal, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 48 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Mexican spot at 2209 Meadow Drive.

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