Cinco de Mayo - The Mexican Holiday that isn't UPDATED

During the mid 70's I lived in central Mexico. I met the best people in the world and some delicious foods, many of which I had never tasted, or even knew existed. I tasted cactus pads (nopales), crushed worms as the base of a Salsa, Molé, Mangos, pigs feet, and many more. I discovered too, a language that was beautiful in it's simplicity and consistency. In short, I loved everything about Mexico, it's people, it's culture, and it's places.

Which brings me to this post. It is the 5th of May, or Cinco de Mayo. Never in my years in Mexico did I see any signs of "Cinco de Mayo". It wasn't a celebrated holiday. Only years later did I even learn what it was. In the U.S. it is a celebration of the Mexican Culture rather than brief, morning-to-evening battle during the Franco-Mexican War.

So, in recognition of my only second home, I am linking to my older posts where I have cooked Mexican foods or reviewed Mexican Restaurants.
Salsa Verde Poached Eggs  
Pulled Pork Quesadillas
Tacos on Taco Tuesday
All of my posts about Mexico & Mexican Foods
I will make and eat something Mexican today in celebration of a great people and their culture...

...instead, I wanted a guacamole burger with bacon from Carl's Jr. If you haven't tried one of their THICKBURGERS (they used to be called their Six Dollar Burger but now they are more than that). Anyway, the burger was their Guacamole Bacon with plenty of bacon, a good 1/3 pound burger pay and nice lettuce and tomato and onion, topped with pepper jack cheese and a nice guacamole. It was delicious and reasonable. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo. It's not strictly Mexican, but neither is the holiday!

While I was there, I tried their limited edition Bacon Truffle Fries and they were GREAT! I highly recommend them!