2025 Best Cinco de Mayo Restaurants in Orange County (CA) Area
Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Orange County
Despite being outnumbered and underequipped, the Mexican Army led by General Ignacio Zaragoza triumphed over the French in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Each year on Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for "Fifth of May"), revelers raise margaritas and celebrate this underdog victory.Check out GAYOT's Best Cinco de Mayo Restaurants in Orange County, California, presented in alphabetical order.
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Contemporary take on the taqueria concept serves up a fun, unique “plancha” dining experience in Costa Mesa. See More
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Madero 1899
Historic downtown Fullerton space offers traditional and fusion Mexican dishes and strong cocktails. See More
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Puesto
Sleek Irvine venue featuring kicked-up taqueria-style tacos and plenty of tequila. See More
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Rick Bayless’ take on regional Mexican cuisine comes to Fashion Island. See More
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On-the-water SOL Mexican Cocina brings sexy back to Baja-style Mexican food. See More
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Neighborhood offshoot of popular Newport Beach venue brings satisfying Mexican flavors to Huntington Beach. See More
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