WASHINGTON — Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico’s 1862 defeat over the French invasion of the state of Puebla, but in the U.S., it’s become a more broad celebration of Mexican culture — usually marked by margaritas and Tex-Mex.

If you’re looking to sip on sangria or take down some tacos in light of the holiday, there are plenty of places around town where you can do just that. Here are a few:

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