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Cinco de Mayo: Best Mexican Restaurants in Downers Grove, Lemont

Based on Yelp! we compiled the top spots for Mexican food in Downers Grove and Lemont. Do you agree with your neighbors? Where will you celebrate?

Tacos, tostadas, margaritas, olé! Spicy food and bebidas from south of the border are going to be happily imbibed as anyone seeking a reason to eat, drink and be merry celebrates Cinco de Mayo.

Who would guess that a victory by the Mexican Militia over the French at the Battle of Puebla would turn into such a huge holiday in the United States. Cinco de Mayo has grown into a drinking holiday in the states, thanks in part to marketing from alcohol companies. In Mexico, it’s not really much celebrated.  

But, who cares about that.

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We perused the Yelp! directory to find out the best Mexican restaurants in town. Based on Yelp!'s highest-rated star ranking, here are the top five restaurants in Downers Grove and Lemont.

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Downers Grove

Los Dos

Alfredo’s Taqueria

Qdoba Mexican Grill 

Los Burritos Tapatios

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Burrito Place 

Playa Del Sol

Lemont  

H & H Restaurant 

Front Street Cantina

El Burrito Jr. 

Do you agree or disagree with the Yelp! list? Let us know in the comments' section. Where will you celebrate Cinco de Mayo?

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