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Cinco de Mayo Deals Happening May 5: Free Nachos, $5 Ritas, and More

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You probably already know that Cinco de Mayo deals are plentiful in sit-down restaurants across the country, since it’s a big day to go out. The holiday is celebrated annually on May 5 — the date of Mexico's victory over French forces in 1862 — and has become a big celebration of Mexican heritage here in the U.S. 

This festive holiday is marked by parties, parades, and, of course, getting Mexican cuisine and drinks. Restaurants across the country join in the festivities by offering enticing deals and specials, making it a popular time for dining out and enjoying delicious food and beverages.

In previous years, Cinco de Mayo has been packed with restaurant deals, ranging from discounted empanadas and meal combos to free delivery and discounted margaritas. Chipotle has offered free delivery, while establishments like On the Border and Miller’s Ale House have featured discounted House Margaritas. We expect to see these deals and more return on May 5, 2024.

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Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexican culture with dine-in food & drink specials.

Cinco de Mayo is one of the biggest party days of the year in the U.S., and restaurants are competing for customers by offering various deals — including discounts on specific menu items, meal deals, specials on drinks, and even free delivery. 

Cinco de Mayo happens every year on May 5.

Cinco-De-Mayo

In case you didn’t know, Cinco de Mayo literally means “5th of May” in Spanish. So yeah, the date doesn’t change. But every year, Cinco de Mayo falls on a different day of the week. (It’s always a little amped up when Cinco de Mayo is on a weekend, or like in 2023, on a Taco Tuesday.)

Cinco de Mayo takes place on Sunday, May 5, 2024.

Cinco de Mayo Deals 2024

Cinco de Mayo deals 2024

Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with $5 Mexican Grande Draft Beer, $5 Mexican Flag Margaritas, $5 La Grandeza Margaritas, and $5 Chile con Queso at Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant. These offers are valid for dine-in only on May 5, 2024.

Applebee's

It's a fiesta now that Applebee's $1 margaritas, better known as Dollaritas, are back (for only a limited time)! For an extra $0.50, you can sweeten your Dollarita with a flavor (Strawberry, Mango, Passion Fruit, Peach, or Blue Raspberry.

Baja Fresh

Club Baja members can get $5.55 off when you spend $20+ and use the promo code BAJACINCO during checkout at BajaFresh.com. If you're not a member of the free Club Baja loyalty program, you can join before Sunday to get this deal.

Beef 'O' Brady's

Get free queso when you purchase chips and salsa at Beef 'O' Brady's on Cinco de Mayo.

Bubbakoo's Burritos

Bubakoo's Burritos loyalty members can enjoy a BOGO free entree deal in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. After you purchase a regular entree, you will get a coupon in your loyalty account for a second entree that you can redeem between May 6 - 12. All guests can use the promo code CINCO10 at checkout to save 10% on catering through May 5, 2024.

California Pizza Kitchen

At California Pizza Kitchen, you can celebrate Cinco de Mayo with $5 starters, including the White Corn Guacamole with Chips or Mexican Street Corn. You can also enjoy $7 cocktails (the Casa Paloma, Endless Sunshine, and Fresh Agave Lime Margarita) and a 7” pizza (Green Chili Enchilada Pizza or Spicy Chipotle Chicken Pizza) and draft beer for $9.

Casey's

Grab a Casey's Large Taco Pizza for $14.99 on Cinco de Mayo (Sunday, May 5). If you're not a huge fan of Taco Pizza, Casey's has a few other deals this weekend:

  • BOGO 50% Off Any Large Single Topping Pizza with promo code BOGO during checkout at Caseys.com or in the Casey's app.

  • Buy Any Large Pizza, Get $3 Breadsticks when you use the promo code STICKS during checkout at Caseys.com or in the Casey's app.

Chevys

Get ready for a weekend-long fiesta at Chevys with their All-Day Happy Hour ($4, $6, $8 & $10 specials) Friday, May 3 - Saturday, May 5. On Cinco de Mayo, you can enjoy a Boozy Brunch with $12 Bottomless Mimosas & Bloody Marys (from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.). From 3 p.m. to close you can grab $4 tacos, margarita, beer, and shot specials.

Chipotle

Now, through Cinco de Mayo (May 5), you can get free delivery when you place an order at Chipotle.com or through the Chipotle app and use promo code CINCO24 at checkout.

There are so many Chipotle hacks for your burrito habits.

Chronic Tacos

Chronic Tacos loyalty members can save $5 off a $25 in-app purchase on Cinco de Mayo. Offer is valid on May 5, 2024 only. Valid on pickup orders between May 1 - 5.

Chuy's Tex-Mex

Chuy's Tex-Mex has several Cinco de Mayo deals this year. You can get a Regular House 'Rita for $6 or a Grande House 'Rita for $10 (Lime, Strawberr, or Swirl only) — you can keep the giveaway cup. Get $1 tequila floaters (extra pour of tequila, Cointreau, or Grand Marnier). Plus, you can enjoy $5 Chips 'N' Dips for $5 all day on Sunday, Cinco de Mayo. Dip options, include: Queso, Queso Compuesto, Boom-Boom Pow, or Lil' Chuy Gooey.

Cold Stone Creamery

You can grab a Waffle Ice Cream Taco at Cold Stone Creamery through Cinco De Mayo on May 5.

El Pollo Loco

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with savings on food and gift cards at El Pollo Loco. Everyone can grab a $10 bonus gift card with a $50 eGift card purchase. Loco Rewards members can save $20 off a $100+ catering order online or in the Loco Rewards app. Both offers are valid through Sunday, May 5.

Cinco de Mayo weekend deals for Loco Rewards members:

  • May 3: BOGO a la carte Carnitas Stuffed Quesadilla ($8.69 value)

  • May 4: Buy the Two Carnitas Tacos Combo, Get two free a la carte Carnitas Tacos ($7.69 value)

  • May 5: Place a $10+ in-app order, get two free Crunchy Tacos

  • May 5: Get $0 Delivery Fee on any order $1+

Hooters

This year, on Cinco de Mayo, you can enjoy $5 Dos Equis Big Daddy beers, Legendary Ritas, or shots of Patron from May 3 through May 5 at Hooters. HootClub Rewards members can grab an exclusive $5 Cinco de Mayo appetizer special in the Hooters app.

Jack In The Box

Now, through May 5, Jack Pack Rewards members can grab a FREE Meat Lovers Burrito or Tiny Tacos with any $5+ Jack In The Box in-app order. Plus, you can add on two extra tacos for $0.99.

Miller's Ale House

Get free Tex-Mex Chicken Nachos at Miller's Ale House with any $49+ online order through Cinco de Mayo when you use the promo code FREENACHOS during checkout. Offer valid for online orders only through May 5, 2024.

Moe's Southwest Grill

Moe's Rewards members can grab a burrito or bowl for $5.55 on Cinco de Mayo (Sunday, May 5). Plus, the first 30 guests to visit Moe's on Cinco de Mayo will receive a free t-shirt. Offer excludes the Homewrecker, Moe Meat Moe Cheese, Edgy Veggie, and Kids Menu. If you're not already a rewards member you can sign up for free to enjoy this Cinco de Mayo deal.

On The Border

From May 1-5, you can order $5 Cinco Ritas, beers, and $5 queso at On The Border. You can grab your Cinco Duck with Teremana drinks on Saturday and Sunday only.

  • May 1: Pineapple Rita

  • May 2: 1800 Meltdowns

  • May 3: The Perfect Patron

  • May 4: Blue Duck Oasis Rita, Duck Island Breeze Rita

  • May 5: Spicy Ghost Rita, Duck Island Breeze Rita, Blue Duck Oasis Rita

Pancheros

Pancheros is giving their rewards members a surprise reward through the Pancheros app on Cinco de Mayo. Whatever reward you get, you must use it on Cinco de Mayo in-restaurant or in-app.

Here are the five surprise rewards.

  • Free Queso on Entree

  • Free Chips and Queso

  • Half-Off an Entree

  • BOGO Free Entree

  • Free Entree

Papa Murphy's

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with $5 off $20+ at Papa Murphy's. Here's your chance to try out their Taco Grande Pizza for a limited time.

Taco Bell

Grab five tacos for $5 at Taco Bell when you order through the Taco Bell app on Cinco de Mayo.

Taco Cabana

Taco Cobana is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a few specials this weekend. First up, get $10 off 30-pack Flautas when you use the promo code FLAUTASIO during checkout at TacoCabana.com through May 5. Next, you can save 50% on their Bean & Cheese Nachos, small Cheese Quesadillas, and 3-pack Chicken Flautas. Lastly, you can grab $2 Margaritas and domestic beers.

Taco John's

Taco John’s Bigger Bolder Rewards members can get a Beef Taco Bravo free with any $5+ purchase on May 5. Offer is available through the Taco John's app or for dine-in. If you're not a rewards members you can download and join the Bigger Bolder Rewards program by May 4 to get in on this Cinco de Mayo deal.

The Brass Tap

Enjoy free chips and salsa with any purchase on Cinco de Mayo at The Brass Tap.

TGI Fridays

Enjoy classic margaritas during TGI Fridays $5 Happy Hour all week through Cinco de Mayo (Sunday, May 5). You can also grab their Superfresh Margarita for $7 (through June) and $5 chips and queso.

Tijuana Flats

Celebrate this weekend with the Tijuana Flats $5 Cinco de Mayo menu. Plus, you can grab their Fiesta Taco Kit (serves 4-6) for $46.99. The kit comes with a Taco Take Home Meal Kit that includes 12 hard corn or soft flour tortillas, tortilla chips, queso, guac, red salsa, and churro fries.

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