The best Cinco de Mayo 2026 food deals

Key Points:

• Cinco de Mayo, commemorating Mexico's 1862 victory at the Battle of Puebla, falls on Taco Tuesday in 2026, prompting numerous U.S. restaurants to offer special deals and promotions.
• Major chains like 7-Eleven, Chipotle, and Del Taco are offering discounts such as BOGO burritos, free chips and guac, and $5 Epic Burritos, while others like Chuy’s and The Greene Turtle feature drink specials including margaritas and Mexican beers.
• New menu items and limited-time offers are available at places like Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, which launched a Viva Los Tacos menu, and Sheetz, which brought back Crunchy Tacos with additional Mexican-style foods.
• Rewards programs and giveaways are common, with Hot Head Burritos offering scratch-off prizes including free burritos for a year, and Lime Fresh Mexican Grill making Birria Tacos a permanent menu item starting May 5.
• Additional promotions include free shipping on craft tequila from Tanteo, special bundles at Taco Cabana, and exclusive deals for app users at Chipotle and Grubhub+ members ordering from Taco Bell.