The Best Cinco de Mayo Restaurant Deals + Freebies

Check out all the yummy restaurant deals being offered for Cinco de Mayo!

Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for “5th of May”) is a celebration of Mexico’s 1862 victory over French invaders. Every year on May 5th, many restaurants and retailers observe this holiday by offering deals on specially themed food and beverages.

Listed below are the very best Cinco de Mayo freebies and deals that were available in 2026. Keep checking back for all the best Cinco de Mayo deals, because we’ll add them to this post when they’re released!

7-Eleven/Laredo Taco Company’s lineup

Laredo Taco Company celebrated Cinco de Mayo with the following lineup of limited-time menu offers at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, and  Stripes  stores nationwide:

• BOGO Free Burritos on 5/5
• $6 Walking Tacos 4/29 – 6/23
• $3 Frozen Margaritas at participating stores on 5/5
• $3 Off Beer at participating stores 4/29 – 6/23

$5 food and drink specials at Abuelo’s

On May 5th, 2026, all Abuelo’s celebrated Cinco de Mayo with the following $5 specials all day long. Abuelo’s $5 Cinco de Mayo Specials included:

• Grande Mexican Draft Beers
• Frozen Mexican Flag Margarita
• La Grandeza Margarita (frozen or on the rocks)
• Chile con Queso Appetizer

Free queso and a chance to win free Barberitos for a year

At Barberitos, you could can get a FREE small queso with any in-restaurant purchase.

Additionally, Barberitos Rewards members who scanned in-store or ordered through the app were automatically entered to win FREE queso for a month (50 winners), or FREE Barberitos for a year (1 grand prize winner)!

A Cinco taco party at Bubbakoo’s Burritos

On May 5th, 2026, you could get two tacos plus chips and salsa for $5 at Bubbakoo’s Burritos. Plus, rewards members scored FREE queso or guac with any order and earned 5x Bubbakoin (which you could redeem for free food later)!

FREE taco coupon w/ a California Tortilla purchase

California Tortilla celebrated Cinco de Mayo by giving customers a coupon for a free taco with any purchase (for use on a future order)! Plus, with each visit linked to your Burrito Elito account, you were entered to win prizes like theme park tickets and free burritos for a year!

Chipotle treated guests to a free side of chips & dip.

On May 5th, 2026, Chipotle offered a free side of Chips with your choice of Queso Blanco or Guacamole with the purchase of an entrée and a promo code at checkout online or through the app.

Drink specials and free delivery at Chuy’s

On May 5th, 2026, Chuy’s guests 21+ could order Chuy’s Famous House Rocks or Frozen Margaritas for $6, or upsize to a Grande House ‘Rita for $9 and keep the collectible cup (while supplies last)! You could also save $1 on Mexican beers all day long.

Freebirds World Burrito

On Cinco de Mayo 2026, you could get two tacos, a regular order of chips and dip, and a regular fountain drink for just $5.05 at Freebirds.

“Cinco de Montho” at Hot Head Burritos

Hot Head Burritos celebrated “Cinco de Montho” with daily giveaways, extra rewards, and a major grand prize.

Every visit to Hot Head Burritos through May 5th earned you a scratch-off card guaranteed to win you a prize, including free food and discounts on future visits. One lucky guest even won a Caribbean getaway for two, including airfare and hotel accommodations!

Plus, rewards members earned 5X points when they checked in or ordered online using the Hot Head Burritos App.

$5 Krispy Kreme Dots

On May 5th, 2026, Krispy Kreme had a 24-pack of Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Dots for only $5 with any $5+ purchase and a promo code.

You could use them to create an irresistible nacho-inspired sweet treat at home by adding whatever toppings you like. Drizzle them with chocolate sauce, caramel, sprinkles, candy bits, and more. The possibilities are endless!

Moe’s Rewards members got a free side of queso with their entrée.

On May 5th, 2026, Moe’s Rewards members could buy an entrée (excluding Kids Meals and Meal Kits) and get a side of queso on the house.

Taco Bell partnered with Grubhub for a tasty freebie.

Through May 10th, 2026, Grubhub+ Members could snag a FREE Crunchwrap Supreme with any Taco Bell purchase of $20 or more.

Not a member? Prime members are entitled to a FREE membership as part of their benefits. Otherwise, you could snag a Grubhub+ Membership for just 99¢ per month for 6 months through the end of May.

FREE appetizer with your purchase of Teremana Tequila

Teremana Tequila’s Guac on the Rock promotion returned for a 6th year in a row! Through May 31st, Adults 21+ could purchase a Teremana cocktail with any appetizer and get reimbursed up to $10, whether you ordered dine-in or take-out. This offer was valid at participating bars and restaurants that sell Teremana Tequila.

Or, you could get up to $10 back when you purchased a bottle of Teremana 750ml or larger and one margarita mixer of your choice from any participating retailer. See the full terms here.

Celebrate at home with this super easy and totally addictive queso recipe!