Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Phoenix's best Mexican restaurants

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Cocina Madrigal.

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

1. Cocina Madrigal

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Topping the list is Cocina Madrigal. Located at 4044 S. 16th St. in South Mountain, the Mexican spot is the highest rated restaurant of its kind in Phoenix, boasting five stars out of 552 reviews on Yelp.

2. Mi Pueblo Mexican Food

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Next up is Deer Valley's Mi Pueblo Mexican Food, situated at 710 E. Union Hills Drive, Suite 16-A. With 4.5 stars out of 208 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican eatery has proven to be a local favorite.

3. PHX Burrito House

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PHX Burrito House, a Mexican joint in Encanto, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 598 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4140 N. Seventh Ave. to see for yourself.

4. Tacos Chiwas

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Over in Central City, check out Tacos Chiwas, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 509 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Mexican eatery at 1923 E. McDowell Road.

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