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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo With Classic Flavor: Coast Packing’s ‘Taste the Difference’ Online Guide Showcases SoCal Burrito and Taco Spots that Dazzle with Traditional Lard

May 1, 2018

Cinco de Mayo, which marks the surprise defeat of Napoleon III in Mexico in 1862, has become a celebrated foodie holiday -- but it’s no surprise that lard remains a staple of traditional Mexican cooking, especially at those Los Angeles and Orange County establishments showcased on a special Coast Packing Company online gastronomic “taste map,” prepared for the occasion.

For Cinco de Mayo, Lard Makes Tortillas, Frijoles and Enchiladas Verde So Much Better, Coast Packing Says

May 3, 2016

Cinco de Mayo, celebrating the stunning defeat of Napoleon III in Mexico nearly a century and a half ago, has become the perfect showcase for traditional Mexican cooking – and few things say Mexican food better than lard.