Everyone's Favorite Part of Cinco De Mayo: FOOD!

The food in Cinco de Mayo is a very important part of the celebration. The food portrays the culture of Mexico. Many different Mexican dishes are served at Cinco de Mayo and each are just as delicious as the next! Some foods that you may see served at Cinco de Mayo are: chiles en nogada, chiles stuffed with meat (usually chicken or turkey), toasted almonds topped with pecan or walnut sauce and pomegranate seeds, and fruit. Mole Poblano is a sauce usually served atop of chicken that is served a lot during Cinco de Mayo. Another type of sauce is manchamantel which literally means "tablecloth stainer". Manchamentel is a red sauce made with various fruit and chilies. Pipian Rojo and Pipian Verde (additional sauces made from using ground pumpkin seeds and served atop chicken or turkey). Enchiladas con Mole (Cheese or meat enchiladas made with a mole sauce). These foods play an important role in the celebration of Cinco de Mayo and are enjoyed by many.