While many just celebrate Cinco de Mayo with tacos and margaritas, the day serves as a celebration of the day the Mexican army defeated French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. However, many American restaurants take advantage of the holiday and offer major discounts on food and drinks.

Cinco de Mayo is the annual celebration of Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Although the holiday honors the Mexican victory, it is not commonly celebrated in Mexico.

In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, restaurants like Chipotle, Qdoba, Moe's and Chili's are serving up deals, discounts and freebies for the Mexican holiday.