The Fifth of May or Mexico’s Independence Day?

Cinco de Mayo is a regional holiday in Mexico and the United States, primarily celebrated in the state of Puebla. The holiday commemorates the Mexican army, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin, victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

The Battle of Puebla was a result of President of Mexico Benito Juarez decision to stop making payments to countries in which Mexico owned money too. In response, France attacked Mexico in order to receive payment and later decided they would try to take over Mexico. The Mexican Army, numbering close to 4,000, held off a much more experienced and equipped force of about 8,000 French troops. However, this victory only delayed the French occupation of Mexico for about a year.

Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day, which is actually September 16, and is not widely celebrated throughout the country.

Regardless, come on down to Sonora Grill and celebrate with us. Incredible food and great drink specials. Wild Wednesday and Cinco de Mayo, you can’t go wrong. $4.00 Fresca Margaritas, $3.00 draft beers… Rooster’s Bee’s Knees Honey Wheat, Unita Cutthroat Pale Ale, Michelob Shock Top, Bud Light, and Michelob Amber Bock. We will also be offering $2.50 Coronas and Dox Equis and $5.00 shots of Patron Silver. Don’t forget to ask the bartender about the Cinco de Mayo Shots!

Fuego!