All-of-a-Kind Family Downtown by Sydney Taylor

The day, which falls on a Friday this year, is also known as Battle of Puebla Day.Īs Ramirez and Martinez relay, it is, “A celebration of our Mexican culture, heritage and our Indigenous people that fought for their rights and won in a single battle against a French army in 1862.

The duo explain that Cinco de Mayo, or ‘the fifth of May’, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s 5 May, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. Our main goal is to keep making a special connection with our guests through all the flavours of our food, the spices, the ingredients, the seasoning and transporting them directly to Mexico City!” And one day that typifies this coming together of people and authentic flavours is just around the corner. “Food is in our blood and an extremely important part of our culture, if not the most important one.

Just like Cholula's recipe which boasts decades of authentic knowledge and a rich blend of native árbol, piquín peppers and an array of regional spices, Ramirez and Martinez pour decades of Cinco de Mayo celebrations in their home country into how they celebrate in Australia today.Īccording to the duo if you're going to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, you need to think about food first, as these traditions run deep. Read on to dive a little deeper into what the day is all about and their favourite ways to celebrate.īoth born and raised in their home nation’s capital, the duo are “very proud to say that we brought a special piece of Mexico City to Australia.” And that piece comes in the form of many flavours during Cinco de Mayo and all year round. Taking inspiration from Cholula Hot Sauce, w ith its rich ties to the origins of Cinco de Mayo and its authentic Mexican heritage (the town of Cholula where the hot sauce's traditional recipe was created neighbours Puebla where the celebrations originate), we spoke to the founders of Cartel del Taco in Brisbane, Marco Ramirez And Erick Martinez. If there’s one common thread that unites Mexican celebrations, it’s food-and the upcoming Cinco de Mayo is no exception.

All-of-a-Kind Family Downtown by Sydney Taylor