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Cinco de Mayo Food & Restaurant Deals We Expect to See in 2024

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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.

Here are all the Cinco de Mayo deals we expect to see in 2024.

These deals are what we saw in 2023!

1. 7-Eleven offered three empanadas and any size coffee for $4.

7-eleven empanadas promo

From Cinco de Mayo through May 24, 2023, you could get 7-Eleven’s Mini Spicy Breakfast Empanadas! The all-day breakfast treat is made with sausage, egg, cheese, and peppers, all wrapped in a flaky, buttery crust. Of course, 7Rewards members got a special deal: Grab three empanadas and any size coffee for $4 (limited time only).

2. Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant Cinco de Mayo deal: $5 Grande Mexican draft beer and $5.95 Flag Margaritas.

abuelos mexican restaurant flag margarita on bar counter

In 2023, you could celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant with all-day drink discounts, including $5 Grande Mexican draft beer and $5.95 Flag Margaritas. Additionally, when you purchased an El Jefe, you got to keep the shaker! (Offer was not valid in Oklahoma.)

3. Applebee’s Cinco de Mayo deal: a handcrafted burger, classic fries, and one fountain drink for $10.99.

applebees great american takeoout fiesta promo for cinco de mayo

May 1 through Sunday, May 7, 2023, you could get an Applebee’s handcrafted burger, classic fries, and one fountain drink for $10.99 when you ordered delivery or to-go through the Applebee’s app or at Applebees.com. No promo code was needed.

4. Bar Louie offered 50% off bar bites.

two people in sombreros celebrating at bar louie

5. Get a coupon for a future free taco at California Tortilla on Cinco de Mayo.

california tortilla free taco coupon promo for cinco de mayo

If you ordered anything at California Tortilla on Cinco de Mayo, you received a free taco (reg $4.29) coupon for your next visit.

You didn’t have to spend a ton to get the coupon, if you went with the cheapest thing you can get at California Tortilla, a beverage (reg $2.99).

6. Casey’s offered a Large Taco Pizza for $14.99.

Casey's taco pizza

Taco flavors in pizza form? Yep, in 2023 Casey’s offered their large Taco Pizza for just $14.99 in 2023. You could also grab any of their other large specialty pizzas for $14.99 on Cinco de Mayo only.

7. Chevys featured special discounts on Cinco de Mayo.

two people with tacos at chevys tacos

Starting at 3:00 PM on May 5, 2023, participating Chevys locations, had special discounts on margaritas, beers, shots, and tacos. They’ll also had live entertainment!

8. Chipotle had free delivery on Cinco de Mayo.

chipotle food and phone on table with screenshots of cinco do mayo deal

Chipotle offered a $0 delivery fee offer* from May 1-May 5, 2023, if you ordered through the Chipotle app, Chipotle.com, and Chipotle.ca.

Here were the deal terms: *$0 Delivery Fee Legal Terms U.S.: Higher menu prices and additional service fees apply for delivery. $10 min/$200 max, excl tax and fees. Valid May 1 -5, 2023, with use of promo code CINCO23 on Chipotle website or app only. Terms: chipotle.com/cinco

There are so many Chipotle hacks for your burrito habits.

9. Chronic Tacos offered $5 off via app orders over $20 with code CINCO.

Three tacos from Chronic Tacos on a platter.

In 2023, you could celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Chronic Tacos with $5 off your order if you spent $20 or more. The promotion lasted one day and was only available through the app. You had to use the code CINCO to redeem!

Additional deals varied by location.

10. Chuy’s Cinco de Mayo deal: $5 Chips ‘n’ Dips specials from 3 – 6 p.m. and upgraded Grande ‘Ritas for $2.

happy person outside pouring a chuys margarita into a glass

11. Del Taco Rewards offered members a free burrito with any $10 purchase at participating Del Taco locations.

del taco burritos graphic promo

Del Taco Del Yeah! Rewards members could get a free burrito with any $10 purchase at participating Del Taco locations May 5 through May 7, 2023. Plus they enjoyed free delivery May 5 – 7, 2023 when they ordered through the Del Taco Reward app or DelTaco.com. Offer was limited to one per person, was not valid through third-party delivery providers. You could not combine with other offers or discounts.

12. El Pollo Loco gave a free Crunchy Birria Taco to all Loco Rewards members when they bought any of the Shredded Beef Birria limited time entree boxes.

el pollo loco mexican birria box

On Cinco de Mayo, in 2023, El Pollo Loco gave a free Crunchy Birria Taco to all new and existing Loco Rewards members when they bought any of the Shredded Beef Birria limited time entree boxes (Birria Crunchy Taco Box, Grilled Burrito Box, and Birria Overstuffed Quesadilla Box). Offer was only valid on May 5, 2023.

13. Hooters had a special drink menu for Cinco de Mayo.

hooters promo for cinco de mayo

From Monday May 1 through Friday May 5, 2023, Hooters had a special drink menu:

  • $5 Dos Equis XX Big Daddy

  • $5 – Patron shots

  • $2 shots of el Jimador Silver + Bosscal Mezcal Tequila

  • $12.50 (1/2 off) Pitchers of Legendary Margarita

14. Jack in the Box had $3 Tiny Tacos and $3.50 Breakfast Burritos.

a person dipping mini tacos into sauce

Through May 7, 2023, Jack in the Box offered their Rewards members $3 Regular or Loaded Tiny Tacos and a $3.50 Grande Sausage or Meat Lovers Breakfast Burrito. Offers were only valid for in-app or online orders. One offer per order.

15. Miller’s Ale House offered $2.99 House Margaritas.

millers ale house promo for cinco de mayo house margaritas special

Miller’s Ale House celebrated Cinco de Mayo with discounts on their House Margaritas: $2.99 House Margaritas (reg. $8.99) at a 66.6% discount.

16. Moe’s Southwest Grill gave rewards members 2x the rewards points on their purchases on Cinco de Mayo.

person holding a burrito from moes southwest grill

Members of the Moe Rewards received 2x the rewards points on their purchases at Moe’s Southwest Grill on Cinco de Mayo, in 2023. Plus, the first 50 people who visited Moe’s on May 5, 2023 got a free T-shirt.

17. On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina had an all-day deal for $4- $5 House Margaritas.

on the border house margarita with limes

On Cinco de Mayo 2023, On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina had an all-day deal for $4- $5 House Margaritas (regularly $7.99 and $9.99). That’s half-off. They also had Marky Marg’s (Mark Wahlberg’s Tequila) for $9.99. Offers were valid only on May 5, 2023.

18. Ruby Tuesday

a margarita from ruby tuesday

Ruby Tuesday had several Cinco De Mayo specials. They had margaritas for as low as $3 and buckets (four bottles) of Dos Equis for $12 through May 5, 2023 at participating Ruby Tuesday locations. They’re also offered free Queso & Chips when you purchased a Fajita or Quesadilla entree and used the code CINCODEAL during online (or in the app) checkout. Plus, $6.99 Tacodillas.

  • $3 Signature Ruby-Rita

  • $5 Espolon Margarita

  • $5 Mezgarita

  • $8 Top Shelf Margarita

19. Taco Bell had a Buy One Steak Grilled Cheese Burrito Get 10% Off a Future Order deal.

person holding phone with screenshot of taco bell cinco de mayo rewards deal

When you bought a Steak Grilled Cheese Burrito through May 7, 2023 in the Taco Bell app you received a code for 10% off (up to $10) another order in the month of May. This offer was for Taco Bell Rewards member. The one-time discount was one per registered user and was redeemable through the Taco Bell app and at participating Taco Bell locations. You could also save $15 instantly when you bought $50 worth of Taco Bell e-gift cards through May 5, 2023.

20. Taco John’s offered a free Beef Meat and Potato Burrito with purchase for all Bigger Bolder Rewards Members.

person with taco johns bags that say bigger bolder rewards

Taco John’s celebrated Cinco de Mayo by running a free Beef Meat and Potato Burrito with purchase promotion for all Bigger Bolder Rewards Members. Guests had to have the mobile app downloaded and be signed up for the loyalty program to receive the freebie.

21. Tijuana Flats had a $5 Cinco de Mayo menu.

tijuana flats cinco de mayo mania promo

In 2023, you could enjoy a Cinco de Mayo fare from Tijuana Flats $5 menu from May 5 through May 7, 2023. Here’s what’s was on the $5 Cinco Menu:

  • Margarita

  • Two Mexican Cokes

  • Two Mexican Beers

  • Tijuana Trio

  • Chips & Queso

  • Chips & Guac

  • Dueling Queso

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