5 Things You Did Not Know About Cinco de Mayo

Every year, people all over the World put on their sombreros and fill up with Mexican food, margaritas, and cervezas to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Often known as Mexican Independence day, there are several facts that get overlooked or misinterpreted over time. We want to set the record straight and make sure that when you’re enjoying a grilled enchilada with an ice cold Corona on May 5th, you know why.

Here are 5 facts about Cinco de Mayo:

1. Cinco de Mayo IS NOT Mexican Independence Day. The actual Mexican Independence Day is September 16th.
2. Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla between Mexico and France, which happened on May 5th, 1862.
3. The poorly equipped Mexican Army, consisting of 4,000 soldiers, was able to defeat the almighty French army of 8,000 soldiers.
4. While most battles last for weeks or even months, the Battle of Puebla lasted for less than 4 hours.
5. On the Border Mexican Grill and Cantina has been the one stop spot for Cinco de Mayo fun for the past 10 years.

Get your sombreros and maracas ready, this fiesta is going to be muy caliente! For all you non-Spanish speakers, that means the party is going to be really caliente!

There is no better way to spend Cinco de Mayo than at an On the Border Parking lot Fiesta. Our margaritas will be big, and our beers will be ice cold.

We will be hosting special Cinco de Mayo events at Mission Valley, El Cajon and Escondido. Be sure to check out our website for event information regarding each location! Sign up at our Cinco de Mayo Headquarters page for free cover, space is limited and running out fast.

On the Border Mexican Grill and Cantina is all about Margaritas, Ice Cold Beer, Great Mexican Food, Fine Tequila, and San Diego. There are 4 locations, El Cajon, Escondido, Mission Valley, Mira Mesa.

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