Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in LA
Despite being outnumbered and underequipped, the Mexican Army led by General Ignacio Zaragoza triumphed over the French in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Each year on Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for "Fifth of May"), revelers raise margaritas and celebrate this underdog victory.Check out GAYOT's Top Cinco de Mayo Restaurants in Los Angeles, presented in alphabetical order.
> Check out GAYOT's:
- Best Cinco de Mayo Restaurants in Orange County, CA
- Cinco de Mayo Guide
- How To Make A Perfect Margarita
- Tequila & Mezcal Guide.
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Bar Lis
Chic rooftop lounge at Thompson Hollywood serving cocktails, snacks and small plates. See More

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Breezy views and a variety of seafood dishes, oysters and a great grilled chicken. See More
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A popular Mexican eatery with strong margaritas, plus quesadillas, chile rellenos and oversized burritos. See More
Rooftop bar with Western flair at tommie Hollywood See More
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El Carmen
A blood-red hipster hangout: drinks are first, food is secondary; the twist is that the Mexican fare here is actually better than average. See More
El Granjero Cantina at The Original Farmers Market serves up Mexican fare along with margaritas and sangria. See More
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El Tejano
Enjoy games like corn hole along with Tex-Mex food at this rowdy North Hollywood restaurant. See More
Organic vegan Mexican fare in one of L.A.'s sceniest spots, from the team behind Café Gratitude. See More
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Enjoy city views, snacks and cocktails at the rooftop lounge at 1 Hotel West Hollywood. See More
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