These six standout New Orleans-area Mexican restaurants range from chef-led deep dives into regional cuisine to soulful soups to, of course, really good tacos.

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

Austinites don't need a reason to eat tacos. Nobody does. But Cinco de Mayo is a great excuse, if you're looking for one. Below are five great tacos from around Austin that stretch the canvas and show the versatility of the beloved staple.