Where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Cleveland County

Cinco de Mayo recognizes a military victory over the French forces of Napoleon III in 1862.

In the mid-20 ^th Century, the United States began acknowledging the date each May 5, but those celebrations have primarily become a chance to take in Mexican fare.

Looking to fill up on tacos or margaritas this Cinco de Mayo? Here is a list of local establishments, some of which will have food and drink specials and giveaways.

• Mi Pueblito Mexican Restaurante, 213 W. Warren St., Shelby
• El Sol Guerrerense, 1681 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby
• Papas and Beer Family Mexican Restaurant, 306-6 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby
• Don Ramon Mexican Restaurant, 1203 E. Marion St., Shelby
• El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant, 301 S. Dekalb St., Shelby
• Lupita Express, 1664 S. Lafayette St., Shelby
• Casa Azul Mexican Kitchen, 2025 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby
• El Acapulco, 408 N. Main St., Shelby
• Don Ramons Express, 4146 Fallston Road, Boiling Springs
• El Acapulco, 408 N Main St., Boiling Springs
• Los Tarascos, 708 York Road, Kings Mountain

This article originally appeared on The Gaston Gazette: Where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Cleveland County