Double fiesta for Cinco de Mayo

Despite what many think is a celebration of Mexican independence or just an excuse to drink copious amounts of tequila and Corona, Cinco de Mayo — or the fifth of May — is actually a commemoration of the Battle of Puebla.

Cantina Laredo at Midtown does Cinco de Mayo in style, with an 8-piece Latin band, a crew of salsa dancers and fancy tequila mixology. The party.

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Despite what many think is a celebration of Mexican independence or just an excuse to drink copious amounts of tequila and Corona, Cinco de Mayo — or the fifth of May — is actually a commemoration of the Battle of Puebla.

Cantina Laredo at Midtown does Cinco de Mayo in style, with an 8-piece Latin band, a crew of salsa dancers and fancy tequila mixology. The party.