Cinco de Mayo

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May 5 is Cinco de Mayo, and restaurants all over the country celebrate Mexican culture on this day with free food and discounts, whether it's the locally-owned restaurant down the street or a major chain like Del Taco.

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

San Diego

Essential Mexican Restaurants

This Cinco de Mayo, Thrillist and 1800 Tequila are partnering to guide you to the best Mexican restaurants in your city so you can dig in on delicious nachos paired with a fresh margarita.

Essential Mexican Restaurants: Best Mexican Spots in the US

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

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Exceptional Mexican food is readily available in nearly every neighborhood in San Diego.

17 Essential Mexican Restaurants You Need to Try in San Diego Right Now

New York

New York City’s Mexican food game has come a long way over the last half decade, growing more expansive as different regions of Mexico are increasingly represented around the city.

22 Essential Mexican Restaurants in NYC

Los Angeles

As the home to 1.2 million Mexican-Americans and located just 135 miles away from the Mexican border, Los Angeles has long been a mecca for Mexican food.

29 Essential Mexican Restaurants in LA You Need to Try Right Now 

Ten years ago, you might have been hard pressed to find a solid breakfast taco or burrito in NYC.

10 Breakfast Tacos and Burritos in NYC to Jump Out of Bed For

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As a child, chef Mario Christerna would point to the iconic Sears Tower building on Olympic Boulevard, telling his grandmother with conviction, “One day I’m going to have a restaurant there!”

Boyle Heights Is a Mecca for Chicano Culture, Community, and Cuisine

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Cinco de Mayo is a time of celebration at Mexican restaurants, and Chipotle is no exception.

Chipotle's Giving Out Free Burritos This Week with Its New Trivia Game

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Patrón Has Margarita Kits It'll Send Right to Your Door

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The only excuse we need to break out the tequila for an impromptu marg night is "it's 5 o'clock," but we're not going to turn down an incentive to make a cocktail.

You Can Get Free Guac Courtesy of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson This Weekend

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As a comet speeds through the solar system, it leaves a trail that hangs around long after it's gone.

A Meteor Shower from Halley's Comet Will Light up the Night Sky on Cinco de Mayo

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If you're not careful, a burrito blowout can quickly ruin your meal.

Cholula's 'Burrito Insurance' Gets You a Free Burrito on Cinco de Mayo

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2010 was a transitional time for Armando De La Torre, Sr. and Armando De La Torre, Jr. The elder Armando had just gone through a stressful divorce that took a toll on the entire family.

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

You can find deals on tacos, margaritas, and beer.

17 Essential Mexican Restaurants You Need to Try in San Diego Right Now

From fresh Baja California seafood to Tijuana-style birria and more, it’s easy to find great Mexican food in San Diego.

22 Essential Mexican Restaurants in NYC

From plant-forward options to family-run favorites.

29 Essential Mexican Restaurants in LA You Need to Try Right Now

Representing regional specialties from Jalisco, Veracruz, Oaxaca, and beyond, LA’s Mexican food scene is so much more than tacos.

10 Breakfast Tacos and Burritos in NYC to Jump Out of Bed For

The pandemic has been a boom time for the Tex-Mex speciality.

Boyle Heights Is a Mecca for Chicano Culture, Community, and Cuisine

Inspired by the past, chef Mario Christerna hopes to seal the future of this historic ‘hood.

Chipotle's Giving Out Free Burritos This Week with Its New Trivia Game

If you can prove you have a high Chipotle IQ, you might be rewarded generously.

Patrón Has Margarita Kits It'll Send Right to Your Door

Make a plan, order everything you need for margaritas.

You Can Get Free Guac Courtesy of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson This Weekend

All you have to do is order a tequila cocktail. As if we needed an excuse!

A Meteor Shower from Halley's Comet Will Light up the Night Sky on Cinco de Mayo

The display is created by the remnants of the famous comet.

Cholula's 'Burrito Insurance' Gets You a Free Burrito on Cinco de Mayo

The sauce brand will give you $20 to use on a DoorDash for your meal.

How a Family With Nothing to Lose Built LA's Favorite Local Taco Chain

The father-son team that founded Guisados is far from finished.