Cinco de Mayo Fiestas

Clues in this puzzle

Across

• Military clash at the center of the holiday's origin. (6)
• Folded street food staple enjoyed by the dozen. (4)
• Mashed green side dish that costs extra at most places. (9)
• Traditional dance style featuring colorful, swirling skirts. (10)
• Salt-rimmed cocktail heavily poured in early springtime. (9)

Down

• Distilled spirit central to many holiday toasts. (7)
• The celebrated month, en espanol. (4)
• Complex, chocolate-infused sauce hailing from the victorious state. (4)
• Shared customs and arts honored during the festivities. (7)
• Rhythmic pair shaken to the beat of the music. (7)
• European power whose army was defeated on the fifth. (6)
• Spiky succulent responsible for the party's signature liquor. (5)
• Citrus squeeze essential to a proper street corn or drink. (4)

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