Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Arlington Heights

Cue up the mariachi band—Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching.

The celebration of Mexican heritage on May 5 is sometimes mistaken for Mexico’s Independence Day. However, Cinco de Mayo actually commemorates the Battle of Puebla, a turning point in Mexican history and freedom. 

In the U.S., it is celebrated by observing Mexican culture through food, drinks and dancing. If you are looking for a fiesta with margaritas, live bands and authentic food, here's a list of Arlington Heights top-rated Mexican restaurants on Yelp!

• Mago Grill & Cantina, 115 W. Campbell St. in Arlington Heights
• Salsa 17, 17 W. Campbell St. in Arlington Heights
• Chipotle Mexican Grill, 338 E. Rand Road in Arlington Heights
• Javier's, 8 W. Miner St. in Arington Heights

And here are some other top-rated Mexican restaurants in the area: 

• Mexico Uno, 15 N. Brockway St. in Palatine
• Taqueria Alamo, 58 N. Wolf Road in Wheeling
• Taqueria El Gallo de Oro, 1168 Lee St. in Des Plaines
• Los Compadres Taqueria, 1801 W. Algonquin Road in Mount Prospect
• Mi Restaurant, 1742 E. Kensington Road in Mount Prospect

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