Cinco de Mayo is an important date in Mexican history, with conflict with France. Many restaurants serve appetizers and drinks, making it a day to celebrate food.
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Starting its week on Monday, May 5th, Cinco de Mayo is the perfect day to celebrate Mexican heritage. But before ordering a modelo, margarita or chips and queso, take a moment to consider the meaning of a holiday.
Many think that is equivalent to the US July 4th, but that’s not the case. Mexico gained independence from Spain on September 16, 1810, and the Mexican revolution that began on November 20, 1910 will not end until ten years later.
However, May 5, 1862 marks the important battle in Mexico’s battle with France led by Napoleon III (Napoleon I’s nephew). At the Battle of Puebla, Mexican troops of enlisted soldiers and volunteers defeated 6,000 French forces, History.com said.
According to History.com, Mexico’s victory prevented the French from solving and supporting the American Confederates in the Civil War. The newspaper reported that Mexican-Americans and Latinos in California celebrated Cinco de Mayo’s victory that year.
One in five Americans (17%) will celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year, according to research firm Mathematics. Most celebrations said they plan to go out for meals (38%), family and friends (35%) or go out for drinks, the company’s research found.
For those who want to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, here is a summary of deals and specials. Don’t forget to check in at your nearest location to make sure you’re participating before you leave.
“Ingredient Quest” on May 5th on Roblox
In the case of Cinco de Mayo, the first casual chain has started the game with Roblox. Earn free burritos by playing “Ingredient Quest” in the Burrito Builder Experience on Roblox from 6pm on May 5th (ET/3 PT).
The first 50,000 players who visit www.roblox.com/chipotle and collect all 53 unique material cards can unlock the free Antrée offer.
Other Chipotle trades:
- Until May 5th, there will be no shipping charges when ordering through the Chipotle app and Chipotle.com (using code delivery).
- Get free chips and queso swings from May 3rd to 5th by ordering and using the Chipotle app and chipotle.com (using code CINCO25).
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Taco Bell has several deals, starting from Cinco de Mayo onwards.
- May 3rd – 5th: Get free Nachos Bell Grande on orders over $20 on Doordash, Uber Eats and Grubhub.
- Until May 31st: 5% off all Uber One Student Delivery Service orders ($4.99 per month since the free trial month). Maximum discount of $9.
- May 6th: Taco Bell Rewards members can find several deals on the Taco Bell app, which includes a $1-dollar 5-piece crispy chicken nugget for the first 20,000 reward members (offers will be available at 5pm (ET/ET ET ET ET)). An hour later, the first 20,000 reward members can claim a maximum of one dollar soft tacos. Also, at 7pm (ET/4 PM PT), the first 20,000 reward members can claim either a $1-dollar five-piece crispy chicken nugget or a Taco Supreme.
- May 6th: Free skilled beef soft tacos for orders over $15 with student delivery on Uber One.
“Guac on the Rock” deal expands to Cinco de Mayo appetizers
Dwayne “Rock” Johnson and his Telemana Tequila want to help celebrate Cinco de Mayo for the fifth year in a row. Simply buy a cocktail made with Teremana Tequila and the brand will offer a $10 appetizer rebate via Venmo (up to $1 million rebate until May 31st). In the past, the deal was guacamole only and therefore called “Guac on the Rock,” but this year it includes all the appetizers.
We have a delivery contract again this year. Until May 12th, if you purchase a bottle of Teremana Tequila from an off-premises Doordash retailer, you will receive a $10 discount code that you can use to purchase GUACs and appetizers during the promotion period.
Chewy’s May 5th special, appetizer contract
Set in Austin, Tex Mex chain Chuy’s will feature a Cinco de Mailo special on May 5th, including an appetizer special.
The drink special comes with $6 regular or $9 Grande Signature House Litas, Frozen or Rock (Grande Ritas.com), plus $1 floater, Corona, Modelo and Dospise Beer.
Cinco de Mayo also matches the limited-time menu offering, including Pork Boom Boom Enchilada and Macho Blitos (available until June 8th).
5 Hours of Energy and Taco John’s Cinco de Mayo Hot Sauce Collaboration
The Energy Shot brand collaborated with a Mexican fast food chain on several hotshots in time for Cinco de Mayo. Buy a 5-hour energy shot of the limited edition Cinco de Mango online and get a free bottle of Taco John’s energy-giving hot sauce, a mango habanero sauce infused with 200 milligrams of caffeine per bottle.
Trace 5 hours of energy on Instagram and see if your next shot and source supply will hit a 5 hour energy online store. Separate drops are scheduled for May 5th and May 8th.
Taco John locations near Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Kansas City and Boston buy the “Northiesta Fiesta” bundle and offer a complimentary bottle of Taco John’s energy hot sauce.
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- &pizza: The Washington, DC-based & pizza chain will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with limited time at Elote Loco Pizza for $12.99 starting in May. Another Cinco de Mayo Special – Pizza Taco Hybrid The Cos sold three at five locations only for $4.99 on May 3-5. The flavors are dirty birds (palm romano sauce, buffalo sauce, jalapeño, cool ranch, blue cheese chicken), American honey (pepperoni, mozzarella, spicy tomato sauce, goat cheese, aruccola, hot honey, red pepper flakes), and Erotecoro Coro Coro Coro Boshi (corn, canyon, erotic sauce). Za’cos are sold at these locations. Barracks Row (Washington, DC) in Woodbridge, Virginia. Arlington, Virginia. Fed Hill (Baltimore, Maryland), and Rittenhouse (Philadelphia).
- Grandparents: On May 5th, the Mexican restaurant chain will have a $5-a-day special. The $5 deal includes Mexican draft beer, which is offered for 22 ounces. Stadium Cup (while supply continues); Frozen Mexican flag margarita, Lagran des margarita, Mexican candy shot, Chili conqueso appetizer.
- Baja Fresh: Members of the Club Baja Rewards Loyalty program can get $5.55 online orders (using Code Cinco) at bajafresh.com until May 5th.
- Barberitos: In collaboration with Land’O Lakes, Burrito Restaurant Chain is offering customers a free small order, with a purchase all day on May 5th.
- Beef ‘Obrady: Get a free side order for queso when you buy tips and salsa (at participating locations).
- Bonefish Grill: Get a “Green Jeans” margarita made with Matthew and Camila McConaughey’s Pantaro Organic Tequila for just $5.
- Brass tap: Buy it on May 5th at participating locations to get free tips and salsa.
- Bubbakou’s Britos: Mexican Fusion Restaurant offers purchases to members of the loyalty program and will get one free deal at the Entree on May 5th. Coupons that can be redeemed until May 6th and redeemed until May 6th can be redeemed on May 6th.
- Checker & Rally: The fast food chain will have a $4 special from Cinco de Mayo on May 5th. This is a combo with a choice of cheese double or spicy chicken sandwich, seasoned fries, a 12 oz drink and a cinnamon apple pie.
- Control: Make a margarita at home? Orange liqueur, an ingredient in most original or classic margaritas, wants to reward margarita lovers with this Cinco de Maillou credible lime (up to $500). Visit coinreau.com/limeofredit until 11:59pm on May 5th and sign up for your chance to win.
- Two Bulls Taqueria: The first casual chain will have a Cinco de Mayo catering special until May 7th, including the ultimate taco bar that starts at around $25 per person.
- Crazy Chicken: Get 2 Chicken Tacos for free on May 5th with purchases over $15. Get deals online and on the El Pollo Loco app.
- Moe’s Southwest Grill: Get the free side of Queso with your Antrée purchase on May 5th. Members of the MOERewardsLoyalty program can also get Moe Monday offers ($7.99 burritos or bowls containing chips and salsa). The first 20 customers at the Moe location participating on May 5th will get a free Moe T-shirt.
- Gopuff: The delivery service offers GoPuff Fam subscribers ($7.99 a month, free delivery, etc.).
- Pancheros: For Cinco de Mayo, members of the Pancheros Rewards Loyalty program will win a $5 burrito or any entree contract on May 5th. This agreement will be displayed on the app. New loyalty members signing up on May 5th will also win deals.
- Pedro Furtivo Tequila: Get free nationwide delivery through Code CINCO2025 until May 5th.
- Qdoba Mexican Eats: Though not specific to Cinco de Mayo, Qdoba offers free dips and toppings, including Guacamole and Queso Free Daily.
- Red Robin: On May 5th, get House Margarita (frozen or on rocks) or $7.99. Flavors vary depending on the location, but include lime, strawberries, dessert pears, jalapeño, mangoes, and passion fruit. You can also add a Patron Silver or Casamigos red beaker to your margarita for $3 (limited to one per cup).
- Tijuana Flat: The Florida-based Tex-Mex restaurant chain has a special Cinco de Mayo $5 menu, including two street tacos with tips (suitable for $5 menus, meals, carry-outs, apps/online, delivery orders). Other $5 options: Chip and Queso, Chip and Guacamole, or Tijuanatrio (Chip and 3 sauces). The drink special includes two beers for $5. Do you have a big party? Taco Meal Kits are 15% off all weekend. Get free shipping on orders over $35. Another deal: Members of the Flatheads Reward Loyalty Program who order an adult Antry more than once during Cinco Weekend will receive their next order of $15 or more for $5 from May 12th-31st.
Contributors: Maria Zimenez Moya, Amanda Lee Myers, Jordan Mendoza.
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