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    Cinco de Mayo 2026: Deals on margaritas, tacos and more
    • April 30, 2026

    This year Cinco de Mayo falls on Taco Tuesday and the day after Margarita Monday, making room for extra deals and discounts.

    Cinco de Mayo commemorates the victory of Mexico over France in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

    Here are some promotions announced by restaurant chains and grocery stores with food service on their websites, in social media or in news releases.

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    Acapulco Restaurant & Cantina: Daily specials begin on Friday with Guac on the Rock, an annual promotion that offers rebates on appetizers by Teremana Tequila, a brand founded by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. There will be Dos Equis specials and giveaways on Saturday, a mariachi brunch on Sunday and $2.99 margaritas on Monday. On May 5, there will be Taco Tuesday and happy hour deals. acapulcorestaurants.com

    BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: Brewhouse Margaritas will be available for $6 at the bar 3-7 p.m. and after 9 p.m. on May 5. bjsrestaurants.com

    Black Angus Steakhouse: There will be all-day happy hour and $4 margaritas at all locations on May 5. blackangus.com

    Descanso: Celebrations will run 11:30 a.m. to closing time with live music and food and drink specials. descansorestaurant.com

    El Torito: The offers are the same as Acapulco Restaurant, with five days of specials beginning on Friday. The chains have the same parent company. eltorito.com

    Islands: A nearly monthlong margarita celebration will run May 4-31 and include $10 drinks with flavors such as toasted coconut and prickly pear. islandsrestaurants.com

    Kalaveras: Drink specials on May 5 will vary by location. Visit the chain’s Instagram page for details. instagram.com/kalaveras.la

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    Cardenas Markets: Tuesday’s in-store Cocina special is $1.25 tacos. Stores will be holding 45th anniversary celebrations on May 2. cardenasmarkets.com

    Chipotle Mexican Grill: Digital customers can get free Chips and Guacamole or free Chips and Queso Blanco on Tuesday, May 5 through the chain’s app or website with the code CINCO26. chipotle.com

    Chronic Tacos: There will be $1 off all tacos all day on May 5. chronictacos.com

    Del Taco: Del Yeah! Rewards members can get $5 Epic Burritos May 5-8. deltaco.com

    Primos Mexican Food & Cantina: Churros and Primos IPA will cost $5 each on May 5.

    Randy’s Donuts: May is Mango Madness Month with the return of the Mango Tajin doughnut, and there will be a Mango Lemonade as well. randysdonuts.com

    Tocaya: Tacos will be $2.50-$4.25, and chips & guac or chips & queso will start at $3.50 on May 5. Margaritas and wine will start at $6. Beer will start at $3. tocaya.com

    Valarta Supermarkets: In-store take-out eateries called La Cocina will have 10 street tacos for $21.99; $10.99 tortas, excluding Cubana; 72-ounce aguas frescas jugs for $9.99. Panaderías wiil have 10 Cinco de Mayo cupcakes for $9.99.

    ​ Orange County Register 

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