Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) is a day celebrated in both the U.S. and in Mexico. In the U.S. it originated with Mexican-American communities in the American West as a way to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy during the first years of the American Civil War and it has since spread. In Mexico the day commemorates the Mexican army's victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Celebrations in the U.S.typically include Mexican-American culture, food, music and dancing.

Americans have been celebrating Cinco de Mayo practically since the battle ended in the West. It was largely unknown in most parts of the U.S. until the 1960s, when Mexican-American activists started raising its profile. It's become a way to celebrate pride in the community.
Check out this link
https://hub.united.com/united-cinco-de-mayo-celebrations-2546587505.html
St. Paul, Minnesota made the top 5 best and most visited city to visit for Cinco de Mayo Festival. The city includes a neighborhood known as the District del Sol, an area in the Minnesota capital's west side that started attracting Mexican immigrants in the early 20th century. The Latino population now numbers more than 25,000- close to 10% of the city, according to St. Paul Historical and the Cinco de Mayo festival runs two days. 
As of the 2016 the Hispanic population in Minnesota is the 28th largest in the nation. About 276,000 Hispanics reside in Minnesota. Some favorite recipe ideas from Ever Ready with those great Tex Mex flavors you'll love.

Ground Beef Enchilada 

  http://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2015/05/cinco-de-mayo-ground-beef-enchilada-dish.html

Max The Taco Special

http://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2017/04/a-taco-for-el-presidente.html

Grilled Salmon Tacos with Avocado Salsa
http://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2017/03/weekend-round-up_19.html

White Corn Quiche with Chorizo 

http://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2016/01/corn-tortilla-chorizo-quiche.html

http://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2016/01/corn-tortilla-chorizo-quiche.html

Mexican Taco Casserole

http://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2016/01/its-thursday-mexican-fiesta-night.html

Margarita

Cook's note:
I have saved my best Mexican recipe for the last and certainly the easiest of them all :)

Recipe makes 2 large glasses.
Ingredients: 

• 6 shot glasses of plain ( no alcohol) margarita mix ( I like to use Jose Cuvero) 
• 2 shot glasses of Tequila
• 1/2 shot glass Cointreau
• 1/2 shot glass Grand Marnier
• 1 tray of ice cubes

Directions:

• In a blender crush ice cubes.
• Add rest of ingredients and blend till smooth.
• Dip rim of glass in lime juice and then into salt.