Despite the fact that Francois Dominguez and Patricia Leon did not grow up celebrating Cinco de Mayo, the owners of Palenque Fresh Mexican Cuisine have embraced the holiday. It's their busiest day of the year.
Windsor Morning's Jonathan Pinto pays a visit to Palenque Fresh Mexican Cuisine on Wyandotte Street
Francois Dominguez and Patricia Leon (front) own Palenque Fresh Mexican Cuisine in Windsor's Pillette Village. Behind them from left-right are Patricia's sister Morena Leon, and Gabriela Hernandez and Jaime Hernandez - Patricia's niece and nephew. (Jonathan Pinto/CBC)
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Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not a celebration of Mexico's independence — and for the most part, it's not a big deal in Mexico.
Pillette Village has held a Cinco de Mayo celebration every year since 2012. (Jonathan Pinto/CBC)
The rest of North America, on the other hand, marks the victory of Mexican forces in the Battle of Puebla with increasing fervour.
Windsor is no exception.
At Palenque Fresh Mexican Cuisine in Pillette Village, Cinco de Mayo is the restaurant's busiest day of the year.
Palenque's barbacoa tacos consist of spiced, braised beef topped with cilantro and onions in a corn tortilla. (Jonathan Pinto/CBC)
Despite the fact that Francois Dominguez and Patricia Leon did not grow up celebrating Cinco de Mayo, the owners have embraced the holiday.
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Preparing barbacoa tacos at Palenque Fresh Mexican Cuisine
A selection of house-made salsas and pico de gallo. (Jonathan Pinto/CBC)
The signature Palenque tacos are a blend of Mexican and Tex-Mex staples. It consists of a flour tortilla filled with chicken or steak, sauteed peppers and onions, pico de gallo, guacamole, cheese and sour cream. (Jonathan Pinto/CBC)
Fresh guacamole. (Jonathan Pinto/CBC)
Palenque Fresh Mexican Cuisine is located at 4736 Wyandotte St. E. in Windsor. (Jonathan Pinto/CBC)
