Get top local stories in Southern California delivered to you every morning. Sign up for NBC LA's News Headlines newsletter. Many people tend to confuse Cinco de Mayo with “Día de la Independencia,” ...

On May 5, 1862, in the town of Puebla, Mexico, a bunch of ornery Mexican soldiers took fate into their own hands and held their ground against the much larger, better equipped invading French army.

The fifth day of May merrily weaves into our worlds each spring, bringing with it a cavalcade of terrific tunes, beautiful dancing, and so many vibrant vittles, from the traditional Mexican classics ...

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Commemorate Mexico’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 with our roundup of 10 arts-related events this Cinco de Mayo weekend — some free, some family friendly, some ...

Los Cinco Tacos. 711 Florida Ave., NW. Bold red and white signs on Florida Avenue have been tempting passersby for months with the promise of tacos. Last week, Los Cinco Tacos finally fired up the ...

It was 1967 when Los Cinco Puntos was established. It was built on 3300 East Cesar E. Chavez, a street at the borderline of East L.A. and Boyle Heights. It is still a well-known Mexican restaurant ...

Because L.A. has such a diverse population, Cinco de Mayo will officially be honored throughout the city. If you're still looking for a place to celebrate May's most favorite holiday, these bars will ...