This year, Cinco de Mayo falls on Monday, May 5. Cinco de Mayo is actually the anniversary of a battle in Puebla, Mexico, not Mexico’s Independence Day — which is celebrated in September. The day is meant to celebrate the Mexican army’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla. And in fact, it’s not celebrated in Mexico much except in Puebla. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is complicated. But if you plan on celebrating while learning the history and culture, here are some food deals for Cinco de Mayo to look out for.
California Pizza Kitchen
California Pizza Kitchen is celebrating Cinco de Mayo from May 1 to 5 with $5 select margaritas and a free order of White Corn Guacamole and Chips. The select margaritas include Fresh Agave Lime, Strawberry Lime, and Skinny & Spicy Rita margarita options. To get the chips and guac offer, make sure to mention the offer to your server in order to redeem it. The freebie is limited to one order per table at select restaurants.
Chipotle
It’s time to celebrate all week at Chipotle. From May 1 to 5, you can get free delivery with the code DELIVER on orders placed on the Chipotle app and Chipotle’s website. They’re also throwing in a free order of chips and Queso Blanco on the app and website for orders placed between May 3 to 5. Make sure to use the code CINCO25 to redeem.
The party doesn’t stop there. Chipotle is giving away 50,000 free burritos through a new “Ingredient Quest” experience on Roblox, where you can play for the chance to unlock a free burrito entree offer. The game is set to launch at 3 p.m. PT on May 5 and can be accessed at www.Roblox.com/chipotle. Check this out to learn more about the game.
Chuy’s
Chuy’s Tex-Mex is keeping the party rolling on May 5. They’re offering deals made from scratch house rocks and frozen margaritas — which are lime, strawberry, swirl or dot. But you can order a regular margarita for $6, or enjoy a Grande House ‘Rita for $9. You can also level up with $1 floaters all day long — meaning you’ll get an extra pour of tequila, Cointreau or Grand Marnier. To top it off, Chuy’s is doing $5 Chips ‘N’ Dips all day.
El Pollo Loco
The beloved restaurant chain known for its delicious fire-grilled chicken, is dropping new Cinco de Mayo deals on their Instagram.
El Pollo Loco posted on Instagram April 28, that, special for Cinco de Mayo, you now have the option to order a Build Your Own Nachos in their catering department. You can order online here.
Today, the company took to Instagram posting that the first 5,000 people get $20 off a $100 catering order by entering code CATERCINCO at checkout. Make sure to go order at their website or the link in their Instagram bio. The offer is valid 5-2-5/15.
Exclusive on their app and website, you can enjoy any two chicken tacos for free May 5 when you place any order totaling $15 or more.
Make sure to follow El Pollo Loco for new deals dropping on their Instagram.