Cinco de Mayo freebies: Where to get food, drink deals today
Today – May 5 – is Cinco de Mayo.
In the U.S., the day has become a time to enjoy Mexican food – and perhaps a margarita or two. Officially, it commemorates the day in 1862 when the Mexican army, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza, conquered the French forces of Napoleon III at the Battle of Puebla. Seen as a symbol of the country’s spirit and perseverance, the victory provided a significant morale boost to the Mexican people.
Cinco de Mayo -Mexican War of Independence is not Mexican Independence Day, a totally separate holiday that is celebrated on Sept. 16, and marks the start of the war of Mexican independence from Spain.
In the U.S., the celebration includes tons of deals at restaurants. Here are some of the best we’ve found:
Chili’s is offering its Tequila Trifecta Margarita for $5.
Buy an entrée item on Chipotle.com or the app and use code CINCO25 to get free chips and queso.
The chain is also launching a game on Roblox. Starting at 5 p.m. CT on May 5, you can win a free burrito by playing “Ingredient Quest” in the Burrito Builder experience. You can play at www.roblox.com/chipotle.
Get a frozen or on-the-rock margarita – lime, strawberry, swirl or dot only – for $6 or a Grande House Margarita for $9 and keep the special giveaway cup. You can add a $1 floater (an extra pour of tequila, Cointreau or Grand Marnier) for $1. You can also get $5 Chips ‘N Dips all day long.
Get a free side of queso with an entrée purchase on May 5.
Get a Cinco ‘Rita for $5 at Red Lobster.
Get a frozen or on the rocks House Margarita for $7.99.
Get a free Nacho Bell Grande with an order of $20 or more on DoorDash, Grubhub or Uber Eats.