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Cinco de Mayo 2024: Food and Drink Specials

May 5, 2024

Cinco de Mayo isn’t just a celebration of Mexican-American culture; it’s also a day of fantastic deals and specials across the nation. This year’s festivities kick off with deals that last until May 5. Here’s a list of some of the offers:

  • Taco Bell: Score five tacos for just $5 when you’re a member of the Taco Bell Rewards loyalty program. And that’s not all — check out the app for even more exclusive deals.
  • Taco Bell Cantina: Buy two beers and get two free tacos or enjoy $2 off an additional shot when you upgrade your Twisted Freeze.
  • Tocaya Modern Mexican: Tag @tocayaorganica in your online order for the opportunity to win a $500 Tocaya gift card.
  • Chipotle: Enjoy free delivery on all digital orders throughout the celebration using the promo code CINCO24.
  • Applebee’s: Customize your $1 Dollarita margarita with flavor additions or upgrade to a specialty margarita like the Rock & Berry Rita featuring Teremana Blanco Tequila.
  • BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: Help support pediatric cancer research with every purchase of the CureVeza Mexican-style pale lager until June 26.
  • Cold Stone Creamery: Treat yourself to the Waffle Ice Cream Taco, stuffed with sweet cream ice cream and topped with chocolate and peanuts, available through May 5.
  • Mi Rancho: Take advantage of a buy one, get one sale on tortillas, chips, and salsa using the code BOGOCINCO.
  • Truly Hard Seltzer: Spice up your party with the Truly Tequila Soda Fiesta Pack, complete with a variety of flavors and festive accessories.
  • TGI Fridays: Enjoy $5 Happy Hour specials extended to Sunday, May 6, including $5 chips and queso, and the Superfresh Margarita for just $7.
  • Jack in the Box: Get a meat lovers burrito or free tiny tacos with every order of $5 or more. Plus, don’t miss out on its two tacos for just 99 cents deal.
  • Smokey Bones: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Miami Grand Prix viewing and drink specials with food specials including Mini Magnachos for $6 or All You Can Eat Wings for $14.99. Add Race Car-Garitas starting at $5
  • BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: Purchase a pint of the CureVeza Mexican-style pale lager, and 25 cents from each sale will support the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation.
  • Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurants: Choose from several $5 specials for Cinco de Mayo, including Grande Mexican Draft Beer, a Mexican Flag Margarita, $5 La Grandeza Margarita, and Chile con Queso Appetizer.
  • Papa Murphy’s: Enjoy $5 off your order of $20 or more at participating locations, and don’t miss out on its new Taco Grande Pizza.
  • Zips Car Wash: Pro washes are $5 off when using the Zips Car Wash app on Sunday with the code CINCO, saving you more than $20.
  • Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe: Enjoy $5 frozen margaritas and $6 flavored margaritas, plus $4 shots all day on May 5th. Participating locations also offer a $30 dine-in special on 5 pounds of crawfish.
  • Taco John’s: Bigger Bolder Rewards members receive a free beef Taco Bravo with any $5 purchase on May 5. Download the app and join by May 4 to qualify.
  • &Pizza: Indulge in the Elote Loco pizza, available until July 4. Topped with fire-roasted corn, grilled onion, cotija cheese, and elote sauce, this mouthwatering treat is a Cinco de Mayo delight.
  • Pancheros Mexican Grill: Burritos With Benefits members receive random rewards on May 5, including free entrées, chips and queso, discounts, and BOGO offers. Download the app before the big day.
  • Moe’s Southwest Grill: Rewards members can grab $5.55 Burritos or Bowls on Cinco de Mayo. Plus, the first 30 customers on May 5 snag a free T-shirt.
  • Paciugo: Visit Paciugo stores nationwide on May 5 at 5 p.m. for a free scoop of Avo Glow Gelato made with Avocados From Mexico, while supplies last.
  • Kickstand Cocktails: Offers a 25% discount on orders from Thursday to Sunday on its website. Try its unique flavors like Roasted Jalapeño Cucumber or Smashed Raspberry Serrano.
  • Jinya Ramen Bar: Mini Tacos are available for $2 each on Sundays and every Tuesday in May.

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