News Flash

Cinco de Mayo is on Thursday, May 5! Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The day also is known as Battle of Puebla Day. While it is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage. See more information on Cinco de Mayo from the Smithsonian and History.com.

 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo this week by going to one of Skokie's fabulous Mexican or Latin American restaurants! Pro tip - make a reservation or carry out!

 Costa Arena - New on Main Street!

• El Fuego Restaurante and Tequila Bar - Lincoln Avenue
• El Nuevo Tipico Mexican Restaurant - Dempster Street
• Fiesta En Tuxpan Mexican Grill - Oakton Street
• Libertad - Lincoln Avenue
• My Little Kitchen - Dempster Street (their tacos are shown in the photo!)
• Tacos Gingi - Dempster Street
• TBK Grill - Lincoln Avenue at Skokie Boulevard
• Uncle Julio's - Westfield Old Orchard
• Yolo - Brown Street (Word is that they're still open for carry out, catering and private reservations.)