5 dishes to try at Columbia's Mexican restaurants on Cinco de Mayo or anytime

Columbia counts itself fortunate to house a wide array of Mexican cuisine. Patrons can dine out in any portion of the city any night of the week and find something fresh and satisfying.

Whether you're headed out for Cinco de Mayo on 5/5 or any old weeknight, here are just five dishes to try from around Columbia's Mexican hotspots; at these restaurants, and in many other high-quality venues, your next great meal exists in multiples of five.

Carlito's Cabo: Grilled carnitas tacos

Columbia foodies long have passed word of the standout tacos at Carlito's on the Business Loop. Grilled carnitas pops off the menu, but Carlito's also offers shredded chicken, shredded pork or carne asada; these flavors are available in three soft or crispy tacos or as a six-pack. 12A Business Loop 70 E or https://comocarlitos.com/ .

Delia's: Enchiladas Ahogadas

The sauce is the thing with these enchiladas, which abide chicken and cheese and are surrounded with salsa verde, queso, cilantro and crema. Enjoy three for $9.99. 201 N. Tenth St. or 1400 Cinnamon Hill and online at https://www.deliascolumbia.com/ .

El Oso: Birria tacos

This popular, Jalisco-born dish centers around the consomme, or broth, which baptizes the meat inside these tacos. Get three birria tacos with charro beans for $11.99. 522 E. Broadway and online at https://www.elosocomo.com/ .

La Terraza: Parrillada Texana Fajita

Enjoy the best of a few flavors with these fajitas that unite steak, chicken and link sausage. Served with rice, beans, guacamole and pico de gallo for $19.99. 1412 Forum Boulevard.

Las Margaritas: Burrito Conchinita Pibil

The pork housed in this burrito is roasted with achiote, a spice derived from the seed of its namesake tree, to create a citrusy marinade. Covered in queso, the burrito is served with rice, beans and corn for $13.99. 5614E E. St. Charles Road, 220 S. Eighth St. or 10 Southampton Drive and online at https://www.lasmargaritascolumbia.com/ .

Aarik Danielsen is the features and culture editor for the Tribune. Contact him at adanielsen@columbiatribune.com or by calling 573-815-1731. He's on Twitter/X @aarikdanielsen.

This article originally appeared on Columbia Daily Tribune: 5 dishes to try at Columbia's Mexican restaurants on Cinco de Mayo or anytime