On May 5, the fajitas will sizzle hotter and the margaritas will flow faster in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. We’ve hunted down the hottest Cinco de Mayo celebrations around Bergen County:

1. Blue Moon Mexican Cafe
http://www.bluemoonmexicancafe.com/
Where: 327 Franklin Avenue, Wyckoff; 201-891-1331; 42 Kinderkamack Road, Woodcliff Lake; 201-782-9500
Why Go: One of the greatest Cinco de Mayo parties around; featuring Mariachi Bands from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Sauza Shot Girls 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with tons of giveaways, and Blue Moon T-shirts to the first 200 guests of the day!

2. Mexicali Live: Cinco De Mayo Bash
http://www.mexicalilive.com/
Where: 1409 Queen Anne Road, Teaneck
Why Go: If live music is what you’re looking for to celebrate this holiday then Mexicali Live is the place to go. Their Cinco de Mayo Bash starting at 8 pm is featuring Daddy NoBux and Love Assassin. Stop in prior to the performance for some Mexican favorites like guacamole, Mushroom Chimichangas, and Mexicali Shrimp.

3. Rosa Mexicano
www.rosamexicano.com
Where: 390 Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack; (201) 489-9100
Why Go: Grab your friends to celebrate and enjoy family style service for groups of ten or more. This Cinco de Mayo festival is sure to please with a special menu, live music, and festive décor. Be the first to try the new Cinco Margarita, The French, with premium tequila, Grand Marnier combined with freshly squeezed lime and orange.

4. Applebees
http://www.applebees.com/default.aspx
Where: 7 East Ridgewood Avenue, Fashion Center Mall Paramus (201) 447-8813
Why Go: Applebees is celebrating in true south-of-the border style with $3 Corona beer and $3 House Margarita drink specials. Also available are a variety of sizzling skillet fajitas with steak, chicken, shrimp or a combination of two for $12.99. Add guacamole to any skillet entree for an additional ninety-nine cents

5. Mama Mexico
http://www.mamamexico.com/00_Main/Main.html
Where: 464 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs; (201) 871-0555
Why Go: Celebrate in style with great Mexican food and lively entertainment. There will be a special Cinco de Mayo menu and a live Mariachi band performing that night.

Are we missing your favorite place to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? If so, share your plans in our comment box below. We want to hear from you!