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
