15+ Cinco de Mayo Food and Drink Deals to Enjoy This Friday

Who doesn’t love a good food and drink holiday? And let’s be honest. Do we need to understand the complete history of a holiday’s origin to embrace it fully? Maybe. Maybe not. Based on past participation, plenty of Americans get very enthusiastic about a battle that occurred on May 5 in Mexico more than 150 years ago. Is it because the Mexican underdogs defeated the better-equipped French Army, and we love underdogs? Probably not. The enthusiasm for Cinco de Mayo in the U.S. can sometimes be attributed to a misunderstanding, as many believe it is Mexican Independence Day, which is actually September 16.

15+ food and drink deals to enjoy on Cinco de Mayo 2023

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Adopting Cinco de Mayo as our own may have more to do with our love of tacos, beer, tequila and margaritas than underdogs. But also, it’s a time to commemorate spring and anticipate the more relaxed days of summer right around the corner. Whatever your reason for marking Cinco de Mayo on the calendar, know that delicious food and drinks will be in abundance thanks to the following restaurants.

1. Abuelo’s

It’s no surprise a lot is happening at Abuelo’s on the 5th of May. Specifically, the restaurant will be offering Grande Mexican Draft Beer and Flag Margaritas for $5 all day. In addition, when you buy an El Jefe, you can keep the shaker.

2. Applebee’s

Cinco de Mayo marks the beginning of spring, otherwise known as margarita season at Applebee’s. Enjoy the restaurant’s $6 Cerveza & Sips drink specials.

3. Bahama Breeze

Enjoy Cinco de Mayo festivities at Bahama Breeze, by heading to the restaurant at 4 p.m. to indulge in the Happy Hour specials, including half-priced appetizers.

4. Burger 21

On Thursday, May 5, at Burger 21, when you use your Patty Perk’s App to earn loyalty and order a Cinco burger, you’ll get 5x the points.

5. Chili’s

If you find yourself near a Chili’s on Cinco de Mayo, make sure to stop in to get your hands on one of the restaurant’s signature margaritas. These include the Presidente Margarita, Patrón Blackberry Margarita and Henny’ Rita.

6. Chuy’s

Chuy’s is going all out on May 5 this year – when Cinco de Mayo also falls on a Friday, you kind of have to, right? Deals on offer include: upgrade to a Grande’ Rita for $2 extra, keep the Grande giveaway cup (while supplies last) and for $1, get an extra pour of tequila or liqueur in your drink.

7. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop is ready to be your Cinco de Mayo headquarters. When you enter the eaterie’s social media contest, you can win free chips and queso.

8. Goldbelly

Goldbelly is running a major Cinco de Mayo sale. You can save up to 30% on tons of legendary Mexican eats. Check out the entire selection here. P.S. The selection includes Guy Fieri’s Trash Can Nachos, Taquiza’s tacos on handmade blue corn tortillas, and South Philly Barbacoa’s James Beard Award-winning barbacoa.

9. Hiatus Tequila

Save 10% on your Hiatus Tequila purchase when you use the code: RITA at checkout.

10. Jose Cuervo

Jose Cuervo is running a Cinco de Mayo contest. The Tequila brand is giving away thousands of dollars towards drinks for you and your friends if you win. You can enter the contest here.

11. Margaritas Mexican Restaurant

Margaritas is celebrating Cinco de Mayo over multiple days, as opposed to just one. On May 2, kids can get a free T-shirt; on May 3, those who work in hospitality and tourism can take 50% off their bill; on May 4, you have a chance to win a free dinner for a year, May 5, you can win a trip to Mexico and May 6, you can enjoy $6 Hornitos Shots and $20 Corona Buckets.

12. Miller’s Ale House

You can enjoy margaritas for $2.99 all day at Miller’s Ale House on May 5.

13. Moe’s Southwest Grill

Be sure to make your Moe’s Southwest Grill order through the app on May 5 to earn 2x the rewards member points. If you eat at the restaurant, the first 50 guests win a free T-shirt. P.S. You also get a free cup of queso when you sign up for the Moe rewards program.

14. On The Border

Enjoy On the Border’s Cino’ Ritas for just $6 on Friday, May 5.

15. Taco Cabana

To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Taco Cabana is serving up exclusive menu items from May 4 to May 7. If you like spice, try the New Ghost Pepper Double Crunch Pizza with a margarita or the New Triple Crunch Pizza.

16. Tijuana Flats

The Cinco de Mayo celebrations last all weekend at Tijuana Flats. From May 5 to 7, patrons can enjoy all of the following menu items for $5 each: one margarita, two Mexican beers, two Mexican Cokes, a Tijuana trio, dueling queso, chips & queso and chips & guac.

17. Tocaya Modern Mexican

You can participate in Cinco de Mayo festivities all week at Tocaya Modern Mexican restaurant. From Monday to Friday (May 5), tacos and select bites start at $2, cervezas are $3, margaritas are $5 and wine is $6. These prices are valid from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. only – except for Friday when drink specials last all day.

18. Velvet Taco

Be sure to follow Velvet Taco on Instagram, as the eatery is said to be launching a special Cinco de Mayo contest, and all the details will be posted on its account.