Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner, and restaurants nationwide are pulling out all the stops to turn it into a full-on fiesta. From free queso and buy-one-get-one entrees to $5 margaritas and taco bundles, there’s no shortage of delicious deals to sink your teeth into. Whether you’re looking to party all weekend long or snag a sweet in-store perk, we’ve rounded up the best Cinco de Mayo food and drink specials to help you celebrate with flavor, fun, and serious savings.
Barbaritos: Free Queso
Barberitos Southwestern Grille & Cantina is bringing extra cheese to the Cinco de Mayo festivities with a free small queso, thanks to a partnership with Land O’Lakes. On May 5, guests can score the cheesy bonus with any in-store purchase—no additional hoops to jump through, just pure queso joy.
Bubbakoo’s Burritos: BOGO Entrees
Buy any entree at Bubbakoo’s on Cinco de Mayo and you’ll get a free entree reward to use May 6 – 11. Must place a digital order and be a member of their loyalty program to redeem.
California Tortilla: Five Days of Festivities
California Tortilla is stretching the Cinco de Mayo festivities over five days, offering a new in-store deal each day from May 1 through May 5. Guests can enjoy fresh flavors and daily perks at participating locations, including:
- May 1: Free chips and queso with any purchase
- May 2: Free Fresh Deal item with any burrito or bowl purchase
- May 3: $5 off any $20 purchase
- May 4: Free taquito dippers with any entrée purchase
- May 5: Free taco coupon for your next order with purchase
Plus, if you’re a Burrito Elito rewards program member, for each purchase during Cinco de Mayo week you’ll be entered to win a variety of prizes including signed Baltimore Ravens gear, free burritos for a year, and more.
Chevys & El Torito: Three Days of Specials
Chevys Fresh Mex and El Torito are stretching the Cinco de Mayo celebrations over three days, from Saturday, May 3 to Monday, May 5. Guests can enjoy all-day happy hour specials (with deals starting at $4) in the cantina all weekend and Monday. On Sunday, festivities also include all-you-can-eat brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.—featuring $14 bottomless mix-and-match mimosas and Bloody Marys. On Cinco de Mayo itself, all-day happy hour will continue, plus there will be $2 street tacos, live music, giveaways, and more.
Chili’s: $5 Tequila Trifecta Margarita
Chili’s is offering its popular Tequila Trifecta Margarita for just $5 this Cinco de Mayo. Made with El Jimador Silver, 1800 Reposado, and Jose Cuervo Gold tequilas plus triple sec and fresh sour mix, the cocktail was a big hit last year, with Chili’s serving more than 100,000 of them. The $5 special will be available on May 5 at participating locations nationwide.
Bonus: Click here for your chance to claim a Chili’s gift card.
Chuy’s: Giveaway Cups, $1 Floaters, and $5 Chips ‘n’ Dips
Chuy’s is ready to turn Cinco de Mayo into a party with food and drink deals all day long. On Monday, May 5, guests can sip fresh-squeezed house rocks and frozen margaritas (lime, strawberry, swirl, or dot) starting at $6 for a regular or $10 for a grande—with a free souvenir cup while supplies last. Margaritas can be upgraded with $1 floaters of tequila, Cointreau, or Grand Marnier. Plus, snack on $5 Chips ‘N’ Dips all day, choosing from favorites like Queso, Lil’ Chuy Gooey, and Boom-Boom Pow.
Moe’s Southwest Grill: Free Queso
Moe’s Southwest Grill is turning Cinco de Mayo into a full-on fiesta with a free side of their famous queso for anyone who purchases an entrée on May 5. Since the holiday lands on a Monday, Moe Rewards members can also take advantage of the regular Moe Monday deal—a burrito or bowl with chips and salsa for just $7.99—making it a double win for savings. Plus, the first 20 guests at participating locations will snag a free Moe’s T-shirt, adding a little extra swag to the celebration.
Bonus: Click here for your chance to claim a Moe’s gift card.
Ruby Tuesday: $2 Mini Margs, $5 Dos Equis, and More
Ruby Tuesday is getting an early start on Cinco de Mayo with drink and food specials running Friday, May 2 through Monday, May 5. Highlights include $2 Mini Margaritas, $10 Top Shelf Margaritas featuring Casamigos Blanco Tequila, $5 Dos Equis bottles, and $16 Dos Equis buckets (where available). Guests can pair their drinks with recommended menu items like Stuffed Rib Eye or Blackened Chicken Quesadillas, Cheddar Queso & Chips, and a Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Sundae to end the meal on a sweet note.
Bonus: Click here for your chance to claim a Ruby Tuesday gift card.
Taco Cabana: Taco-Margarita Bundles Starting at $8.99
Taco Cabana is kicking off Cinco de Mayo celebrations early with a limited-time menu debuting April 30. Highlights include new Tacos & Tequila bundles—two tacos and a margarita for just $8.99—or a party-sized option featuring a dozen tacos plus a gallon of margaritas for $49.99. Guests can choose from carne asada, steak, or chicken fajita, ground beef, or shredded chicken tacos. Also hitting the menu: the new Chicken Bacon Ranch Taco and the Cholula Rita, a spicy-sweet margarita made with Cholula Chili Lime Hot Sauce and Casa Alta tequila. For larger gatherings, TC is offering free Chips & Queso with Fajita Bar catering orders, perfect for Cinco and beyond.
With all these crave-worthy specials on deck, there’s no better time to gather your crew and dive into the Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Whether you’re chasing free queso, sipping $5 margaritas, or stacking up loyalty rewards, these limited-time deals are too good to pass up. Just don’t forget to mark your calendars—many of these offers are only around for a day or two.