18 Restaurant Deals to Snag for Cinco de Mayo Cinco de Mayo, celebrated in the United States as a festive occasion for Mexican cuisine, coincides with Taco Tuesday this year, creating a special opportunity for food lovers. Restaurants across the country are offering a variety of promotions to mark the occasion, including discounted margaritas, free appetizers, and limited-time cocktails. The deals span from May 1 to May 5, 2026, with some extending into late May. Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar is offering a $5 Bad Ass Margarita made with fresh lime and Margaritaville Gold Tequila on May 5. Baja Fresh rewards members with $5.55 off $20 or more pre-tax orders using the code CINCO, valid from May 1 to May 5. BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse will feature happy hour pricing on its Brewhouse Margarita for $6 during both daytime and late-night happy hour sessions on May 5. Chili’s is providing a $5 Tequila Classic Marg or a $7 PATRÓN Frozen Marg at participating locations, along with a $6 Popping Boba Marg, a seasonal creation made with Lunazul Blanco Tequila, Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, and dragonfruit popping boba. Chipotle is offering free Chips and Guacamole or free Chips and Queso Blanco on May 5 with the code CINCO26. Chuy’s will serve $6 regular or $9 grande House ’Ritas, along with $1 off Mexican beers and $5 Queso Bowls throughout May 4 and 5. Fat Tuesday is collaborating with 818 Tequila to release a Fiesta Daiquirita, a limited-time cocktail combining 818 Tequila Blanco, Triple Sec, sour mix, and Margarita and Piña Colada Daiquiri on the rocks. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers rewards app users with two Steakburger Tacos for $5 between May 5 and 7. Grubhub+ members can get a free Crunchwrap Supreme with a $20+ Taco Bell order from May 4 to 10, with a discounted subscription rate for May.#chuy_s #bad_daddys_burger_bar #baja_fresh #bj_s_restaurant_brewhouse #chilis
Cinco de Mayo 2026: Restaurants Offer Deals and Promotions for Celebrations Cinco de Mayo, celebrated annually on May 5, is a popular occasion in the United States for honoring Mexican-American heritage. This year, the date falls on a Tuesday, May 5, 2026, and restaurants across the country are offering special deals and promotions to mark the occasion. While the holiday is often mistaken for Mexican Independence Day, which occurs on September 16, it actually commemorates the Battle of Puebla in 1862. During this historic event, the Mexican Army defeated the Second French Empire, led by Napoleon III, in a significant victory that was celebrated widely in both Mexico and the U.S., which was then in the midst of the Civil War. The 2026 celebrations include a variety of food and drink discounts, free items, and limited-time offers from major chains. Chipotle is offering free chips and queso Blanco or chips and guacamole with any entrée purchase on May 5 using the code CINCO26 via its app or website. Taco Bell is providing free Crunchwrap Supreme meals to Grubhub+ members who spend at least $20 on orders placed between May 4 and May 10. Non-members can join Grubhub+ for 99 cents a month for six months, with the discount available exclusively during May. Chuy’s is running multiple promotions from May 4 to May 5, including $6 House 'Ritas (regular size) or $9 Grande 'Ritas (with a keepsake cup), $1 off Mexican beers, and $5 Queso Bowl options featuring its signature Compuesto, Lil’ Chuy Gooey, or Boom-Boom Pow recipes. 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes locations are offering buy-one-get-one-free burritos on May 5, along with a limited-time Walking Taco served in a chip bag for $6. A $3 wine-based frozen margarita in Classic Lime, Strawberry, or Strawberry Lime Swirl flavors is also available, with larger sizes priced at $10.#7_eleven #cinco_de_mayo_2026 #chipotle #taco_bell #chuy_s
