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.
Full service
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
Quick service
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.