Everywhere You Can Get Cheap Food & Drinks for Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo will be different this year, but that doesn't mean you can't celebrate.

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Courtesy of Dos Toros
Courtesy of Dos Toros

Cinco de Mayo arrives Tuesday and it's going to be different, obviously. However, it'd be absurd to think you can't celebrate in whatever slightly isolated fashion you prefer. Restaurants across the United States are making sure there are options to still mark the day, whether that means offering deals so you can support local establishments or offering cocktail tutorials in virtual happy hours

You'll also find that many restaurants open for delivery, takeout, or curbside pickup are offering deals as well. That can range from a cheap burrito to putting together a discounted margarita to-go kit. So, you'll be able to get all the fixings you need for a Cinco de Mayo at home from places like Moe's Southwest Grill, El Fenix, Bahama Breeze, and many, many others.

Here's our running list of the best deals you'll find for Cinco de Mayo at restaurants across the country. 

Free Food for Cinco de Mayo

El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant
The deal:
Every Tuesday, kids eat gratis. You'll be able to snag one kid meal for every adult entrée you buy. 
When: Every Tuesday

Village Inn
The deal:
Kids eat free every Monday and Tuesday with the purchase of an adult entrée. 
When: Mondays and Tuesdays

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Courtesy of Torchy's Tacos

Food Deals for Cinco de Mayo

Moe's Southwest Grill
The deal:
Order your meal through the app or website and you'll get free delivery on a purchase of at least $10. 
When: May 5

Qdoba
The deal:
Get a burrito, side of tortilla chips, salsa, and dessert for $9.95. 
When: Ongoing

Taco John's
The deal:
Get five soft shell beef tacos for $5.55.
When: Through May 5

Del Taco
The deal:
The beloved Taco Night deal will be available all day long. You can pick up three Value Tacos for $1.49.
When: May 5

Del Taco
The deal:
Grab free delivery when you use the code "CincoAtHome" through Postmates. You can also get $3 off an order of at least $15 through Postmates. No code is required for that one. 
When: May 5

Blaze Pizza
The deal:
Blaze Rewards members will get 5x the points on any order placed through the Blaze app or website. 
When: May 5

Blaze Pizza
The deal:
Get free delivery on any order placed through the Blaze app or website. 
When: May 5

Miguel's Jr.
The deal:
Get either the Bean, Rice & Cheese or the Bean & Cheese Burrito for just $1.99 today. 
When: May 5

California Pizza Kitchen
The deal:
Get a taco kit to make your Cinco de Mayo feast at home. Depending on your protein selection it'll run you somewhere from $15-$24 and serves four. Plus, you can get a margarita pitcher for $35 or, if you order a taco kit, you can get the pitcher for $32. 
When: Through May 5

Postmates
The deal:
Corona is partnering with the delivery service to offer free delivery with the code "CINCO AT HOME."
When: May 5, 10am-11:59pm

On the Border
The deal:
The "Cinco in a Bag" bundle might be what you need to bring the party into your house. The $25 bag includes a Taco Family Meal, bowl of queso, some swag, and five "Cinco Cups." 
When: Through May 5

Dos Toros
The deal:
The Dos Toros Taco Kit will get you what you need to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. It's everything you require to make 12 tacos.
When: Through May 31

Bahama Breeze
The deal:
The restaurant's at-home cocktail kit with mixers, recipe, and a bottle of tequila is available for $39.99. It serves up to 17 drinks, unless you're pouring them in an Ina Garten size
When: Ongoing

Yard House
The deal:
You can get the House Margarita with Chavo Malo Tequila Blanco or the Salted Watermelon Margarita with El Jimador Silver Tequila for $6. With the dining rooms closed, you're getting them to-go. 
When: Ongoing

Torchy's Tacos
The deal:
Get a family pack of ready-to-assemble tacos that will serve four to five people for $25. There are also options to get margaritas to-go.
When: Ongoing

Miguel's California Mexican Cocina
The deal:
You've got the option of the $8 a la carte Carne Asada and Pop's burritos as well as a Burrito & Margarita special for $11. 
When: May 5

Hornitos Tequila
The deal:
Order Hornitos through Dizly to get $5 off your order with the code "HORNITOS5." Margaritas incoming.
When: May 5

El Fenix
The deal:
Get a kit to make margaritas frozen or on the rocks for $7. 
When: Through May 10

El Fenix
The deal:
The restaurant has a few food package deals, including enchiladas for four (eight total) for $25.99.
When: Through May 10

Taqueria La Ventana
The deal:
A margarita kit will run you $4 for a single kit of $20 for a kit that serves 7-8. 
When: Through May 10

Snuffers
The deal:
A single kit to make margaritas at home for $7. 
When: Through May 10

Village Burger Bar
The deal:
An at-home margarita kit costs $6. 
When: Through May 10

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
The deal:
A single Texas Margarita to-go is just $4.99. 
When: Ongoing

Taco Del Mar
The deal:
If you're missing your Taco Del Mar favorite, you can get a Meal Kit To-Go for nachos, tacos, or burritos. It also comes with rice and beans, meat, tortillas or chips, a variety of salsas, guac, queso dip, and sour cream. A four-person kit costs $39.99 and an eight-person kit runs $74.99. Though, prices may vary a little by location. 
When: Ongoing

Outer Aisle
The deal:
Trim 20% off your entire order with the code "CINCO."
When: Through May 6

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Courtesy of California Pizza Kitchen

Local Food Deals for Cinco de Mayo

The Jeffrey - New York City, New York
The deal:
Every Cinco de Mayo delivery will come with a complimentary shot of Espolon Tequila, as well as access to a Zoom link for a 7pm salud! you can join. 
When: May 5

Other Food Deals Available on Cinco de Mayo

Jimmy John's
The deal:
Place an order of at least $20 and you'll get $5 off with the code "5off20." Just be sure to place the order through the JJ site or mobile app. 
When: Through May 17

Grimaldi's
The deal:
Teachers and nurses can flash an ID to get 15% off any meal purchased at Grimaldi's.
When: May 4-8

Olive Garden
The deal:
The home of unlimited breadsticks is crafting a Mother's Day Family-Style Take & Bake Bundle. For $40, you get a pan of ready-to-bake Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells, a jumbo house salad with a bottle of Italian dressing, and a dozen ready-to-bake breadsticks with dipping sauce. 
When: Starting May 2

Panera
The deal:
You're getting 20% off a gift card or e-gift card through Mother's Day. You can even add a voice message for your e-gift card delivery.
When: Through May 10

Insomnia Cookies
The deal:
If you send out for a 12-pack of traditional cookies online, you'll get a code that gives you a free six-pack of cookies to ship to anyone in the country who could use a little sweetness. Drop in the code "COOKIEMAGIC" to get the free cookies flowing. (Also, you can totally be the person you send those cookies to if you happen to be the person who'd benefit from some free cookies.)
When: Wednesdays through May 31

Panda Express
The deal:
Your favorite mall-based Chinese food chain is bringing back the $20 Family Meal Deal. Get two large sides and three large entrées for $20 when you order through the Panda Express app or website. 
When: Ongoing

Cicis Pizza
The deal:
Get a large specialty pizza at participating locations for just $5.99. 
When: May 5-10

&Pizza
The deal:
Teachers can get BOGO pizza by texting their faculty ID to 200-03. Parents can get in on the deal by texting that number a photo of themselves homeschooling their children.
When: May 5-10

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
The deal:
Place an order of $9.95 or more and get a free Pizzokie -- that's a portmanteau of pizza and cookie -- when you use the code "PIZOOKIE."
When: Ongoing

Regatta Craft Mixers
The deal:
Get free shipping and feel good about it. Regatta will donate 15% of all online orders to the USBG Bartender Emergency Relief Program. 
When: Ongoing

Kung-Fu Tea
The deal:
Order ahead or place an order through Grubhub or Uber Eats to upgrade your tea to include bubbles for free. 
When: Through May 30

Want More Free Food?

Here's our huuuuuuuge running list of all the free food you can get right now, as well as the best reward programs, birthday freebiesgift card offersdeals on food for kids, food delivery, and alcohol delivery deals you'll find. If you want a little more than, say a free taco, we also have you covered with a long list of meals you can get at fast food chains under $5. You're welcome.

Additionally, we've put together a list of places offering free food to healthcare workers and first responders during the COVID-19 outbreak. 

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Dustin Nelson is a Senior Staff Writer at Thrillist. Follow him @dlukenelson.