Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Sacramento's best Mexican restaurants

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

1. Dos Coyotes Border Cafe

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Topping the list is Dos Coyotes Border Cafe. Located at 6450 Folsom Blvd., Suite 110 in East Sacramento, the Mexican spot is the highest rated Mexican restaurant in Sacramento, boasting four stars out of 298 reviews on Yelp.

2. Tres Hermanas

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Next up is Midtown/Winn Park/Capital Avenue's Tres Hermanas, situated at 2416 K St. With four stars out of 2,171 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Cielito Lindo Mexican Gastronomy

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East Sacramento's Cielito Lindo Mexican Gastronomy, located at 3672 J St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Mexican spot 4.5 stars out of 453 reviews.

4. Zazon Del Mar

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Zazon Del Mar, a Mexican spot in Mangan Park, is another go-to, with four stars out of 92 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2386 Fruitridge Road to see for yourself.

5. El Novillero

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Over in North City Farms, check out El Novillero, which has earned four stars out of 737 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Mexican spot at 4216 Franklin Blvd.

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