Cinco de Mayo

Updated: April 07, 2008

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on May 5: The Triangle's best Mexican restaurants, margaritas and festive events.

On this page:Mexican Restaurants and Margaritas, The Triangle's Fiestas.

Mexican Restaurants and Margaritas

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant
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    2404 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27608 (map)

    Traditional sombreros, soccer flags, homestyle Mexican tastes and top-shelf margaritas guarantee a great Cinco de Mayo.

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average Blue Corn Cafe
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    716 Ninth St, Durham, NC 27705 (map)

    Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with spicy, sweet Latin American dishes from this bohemian bistro.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Cosmic Cantina
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    1920 Perry St, Durham, NC 27705 (map)

    Celebrate May 5 with a burrito, taco or quesadilla from this fast, cheap and tasty Durham institution.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Dos Taquitos Mexican Restaurant
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    5629 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612 (map)

    A strolling mariachi band and satisfying Mexican fare provide the perfect family-friendly Cinco destination.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Carrburritos
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    711 Rosemary St, Carrboro, NC 27510 (map)

    Hit this funky, laid-back taco shack for great guac and a killer burrito. Wash it down with a potent margarita.

The Triangle's Fiestas