Cinco de Mayo food specials near you include Taco Bell, Chipotle, Moe's Southwest Grill and other restaurants and food stops throughout Ohio.

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, which kicks off the week on Monday, May 5, is a great day to celebrate Mexican heritage. But before you order a Modelo, margarita or chips and queso, perhaps take a moment to consider the holiday's meaning.