Cinco De Mayo: Yelp's 5 Best Places for Margaritas Around Monroe

MONROE, CT — Friday is Cinco de Mayo, a holiday that not only celebrates a major moment in Mexican history but also celebrates Mexican culture and heritage. The holiday celebrates the date of the Mexican army's 1862 victory over France in the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War.

In celebration of the holiday, many will flock to the area's taquerias and Mexican eateries to get their fix of the country's delicious cuisine. Those of legal drinking age will likely go for a cold margarita.

Whether you like your margarita on the rocks, frozen or with salt on the rim; there are plenty of locations to get your fix. Here are the five best places around town to get a margarita, according to Yelp. Did your favorite spot not make the list? Let us know in the comments section.

1. Tavern 1757, Seymour

2. El Coyote Restaurant, Monroe

3. Mexicali Rose, Newtown

4. Tavern, Monroe

5. Prime One Eleven, Trumbull

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