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The best Cinco de Mayo 2026 food deals: Chipotle, Taco Bell and more

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The best Cinco de Mayo 2026 food deals: Chipotle, Taco Bell and more Tonight we’re gonna party like it’s 5-5-’26.

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The best Cinco de Mayo 2026 food deals: Chipotle, Taco Bell and more Tonight we’re gonna party like it’s 5-5-’26.

Why it matters

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s defeat of France in the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War on May 5, 1862.

Common ground

It’s a time to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage in the United States, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with food and drinks — especially in the rare instance where Cinco de Mayo lands on Taco Tuesday.

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Claim 1: “From May 4-10, the restaurant will have a week-long bundle offer. For $8.99, guests can get any two tacos and one margarita, or for $12.99, they can get a six-pack of flautas and two margaritas.”
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Claim 2: “On Cinco de Mayo, the first 50 guests to arrive at each Margaritas location will get a new themed T-shirt.”
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Claim 3: “Fans of Chipotle can score free chips and guac or free chips and queso blanco this Cinco de Mayo. The offer is available exclusively the Chipotle app, Chipotle.com and Chipotle.ca using code “CINCO26.””
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Three independent web sources confirm Chipotle's offer of free chips and guac/queso using code CINCO26 on May 5 via their app and website.
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web search NEUTRAL — Digital guests can score free Chips and Queso Blanco or free Chips and Guacamole with an entrée purchase on May 5 using code CINCO26 on the Chipotle app and Chipotle.com*.
https://newsroom.chipotle.com/2026-04-29-CHIPOTLE-BRINGS-REA…
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web search NEUTRAL — When Cinco de Mayo and Taco Tuesday fall on the same day, it’s a very good thing.Chipotle customers who purchase an entrée online or in the chain’s app on May 5 can get free Chips and Guac or Chips an…
https://www.today.com/food/cinco-de-mayo-food-deals-2026-rcn…
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web search NEUTRAL — Chipotle is offering a free side of chips and guacamole or chips and Queso Blanco with the purchase of an entrée on May 5.There's no better day to give them to our fans for free." The deal is availabl…
https://dailyvoice.com/pa/reading/cinco-de-mayo-2026-where-t…
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Claim 4: “Crunchy Tacos will return for a limited time at all Sheetz locations, where guests can get six for $6.”
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Claim 5: “new members can join for just 99 cents per month for six months during the month of May.”
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Claim 6: “The lineup includes BOGO Free Burritos, $6 Walking Taco, $3 frozen margaritas, and $3 off beer at participating stores.”
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Independent sources (RestaurantNews.com, NACS, and another web result) confirm the BOGO burritos, $6 walking tacos, and $3 frozen margaritas.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — South Park: The Stick of Truth is a 2014 role-playing video game developed by Obsidian Entertainment in collaboration with South Park Digital Studios and published by Ubisoft. Based on the American an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Park:_The_Stick_of_Truth
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web search NEUTRAL — Laredo Taco Company is offering buy one, get one free burritos and $3 frozen margaritas to celebrate Cinco de Mayo nationwide.
https://www.restaurantnews.com/laredo-taco-company-7-eleven-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Laredo Taco Company restaurants are offering$6 walking taco: “The new, limited-time walking taco blends seasoned ground beef, creamy queso, pico de gallo and crunchy Doritos, served in the chip bag fo…
https://www.convenience.org/Media/Daily/2026/April/29/1-7-El…
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Claim 7: “any purchase of a taco will come with a “Get a Taco Coupon,” which is valid for use from May 6 through June 30.”
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Claim 8: “on May 6, Fuzzy’s will be offering rewards members free chips and queso with purchase.”
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Claim 9: “Hot Head Burritos will be giving away thousands of prizes for Cinco de Mayo including free drinks, free queso, free guacamole, free burritos for a year and a free trip to the Caribbean. One scratch-off card will come with each order, and each card will have a prize.”
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Claim 10: “Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s defeat of France in the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War on May 5, 1862.”
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Multiple Wikipedia entries and Britannica confirm that Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican victory over the French army at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Battle of Puebla (Spanish: Batalla de Puebla; French: Bataille de Puebla), also known as the Battle of the Fifth of May (Spanish: Batalla del Cinco de Mayo) took place on 5 May 1862, near Puebla d…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Puebla
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cinco de Mayo (Mexican Spanish: [ˈsiŋko ðe ˈmaʝo]; Spanish for 'Fifth of May') is an annual celebration held on May 5 to celebrate Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebl…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinco_de_Mayo
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín (March 24, 1829 – September 8, 1862) was a Mexican military officer and politician. He is best known for leading a Mexican army of 3,791 men which defeated a 5,730-strong force…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ignacio_Zaragoza
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Claim 11: “Fuzzy’s Taco Shop is debuting their new Viva Los Tacos limited-time menu, available through June 14.”
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Claim 12: “On May 5, there will be one-day fiesta deals including $1.50 margaritas, $1.50 bean & cheese pie, $1.50 strawberry margarita pie, $2 churros and $2 queso fries.”
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Claim 13: “The Hays Margarita at Dog Haus is flowing this Cinco de Mayo, and when May 6 comes around, Dog Haus will be there to help cute the holiday “hair of the dog” with a Bad-Ass Breakfast Burritos Borracho Burrito.”
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Claim 14: “On May 5, guests can also get $10 Half Yard Margs and tacos starting at $2.50.”
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Claim 15: “Gopuff FAM members will get access to 40% off fiesta favorites, such as Siete Tortilla Chips, Snak Club Tajin Mango Rings, Mega Chamoy Cotton Candy, Jose Cuervo Margarita Mix and more. The assortment will vary by location, and the offer lasts through May 10.”
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Claim 16: “Deals include $5 Michelada, tequila cocktails ranging from $7.29 to $13.39, $3.99 Jose Cuervo shots, $5.50 Baller Shots, margaritas ranging from $9.49 to $10.50, $6.99 mojitos, and a “Happy Endings” RumChata Cinnamon Toast Shot.”
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Claim 17: “On Tuesday, May 5, fans can enjoy 40% off sitewide — no code needed.”
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Claim 18: “Lime Fresh Mexican Grill is making its fan-favorite Birria Tacos a permanent menu item starting May 5, priced at $9.”
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Claim 19: “Rewards Members can earn 5x points on all purchases all day on Cinco de Mayo. This means guests will get 50 points per $1 spent instead of the usual 10.”
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Claim 20: “On Tuesday, May 5, guests at California Tortilla can snag a free taco coupon to use toward their next order with any purchase.”
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While Wikipedia confirms California Tortilla is a restaurant chain, the provided search results for this specific claim only contain general information about California and tortilla chips, with no mention of a free taco coupon on May 5.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — California Tortilla, also known as Cal Tort, is an American chain of franchised fast casual Mexican-style restaurants, the first of which was opened in August 1995 in Bethesda, Maryland by business pa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Tortilla
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A tortilla chip is a snack food made from corn tortilla, which are cut into triangles and then fried or baked (alternatively they may be discs pressed out of corn masa then fried or baked). Corn torti…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tortilla_chips
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tostadas ( or ; Spanish: [tosˈtaða], lit. 'toasted') are various dishes in Mexican and Guatemalan cuisine based on toasted tortillas. They are generally a flat or bowl-shaped tortilla that is deep-fri…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tostada_(tortilla)
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Claim 21: “Tanteo, the craft tequila infused with bold flavors, is offering its customers free shipping for Cinco de Mayo with code “FREESHIP5.””
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Claim 22: “The menu includes a Honey Chipotle Shrimp Taco, Fiery Citrus Carnitas Taco, Grilled Chicken Elote Bowl and Mexican Candy Margarita.”
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Claim 23: “Those who order Grande ‘Ritas will get their drink in a keepsake giveaway cup, while supplies last.”
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Multiple sources confirm that Grande 'Ritas at Chuy's come with a keepsake giveaway cup while supplies last.
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web search NEUTRAL — Go Bigger This National Margarita Day. Upgrade any house 'Rita to a Grande for just $2 more Celebrate big with a Grande upgrade and keep the giveaway cup (while supplies last)! Any House Rocks or Hous…
https://www.chuys.com/specials/national-margarita-day
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web search NEUTRAL — $6 regular or $9 grande signature House 'Ritas made with freshly squeezed lime juice, served frozen or on the rocks Grande 'Ritas offered in a keepsake giveaway cup (while supplies last)
https://www.fsrmagazine.com/industry-news/chuys-rolls-out-fi…
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web search NEUTRAL — For just $2 more you can make any of their regular House Rocks 'Ritas or House Frozen 'Ritas (Lime, Strawberry, Swirl or Dot) a Grande and keep the giveaway cup, while supplies last.
https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/chuys-announces-margarita-day-…
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Claim 24: “On May 5, Bundtastic Rewards members can earn 50 bonus points when they purchase any Fiesta Large Cake or Fiesta Bundtinis.”
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Claim 25: “Guests dining in at Chuy’s will get the opportunity to take part in multiple Cinco de Mayo deals, including $6 regular or $9 grande signature House ‘Ritas made with freshly squeezed lime juice, $1 off Mexican Beers and $5 Queso Bowls served all day.”
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Multiple sources confirm Chuy's dine-in deals including $6/$9 House 'Ritas, $1 off Mexican beers, and $5 Queso Bowls.
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web search NEUTRAL — Chuy's queso bowls.For Cinco de Mayo, Moe's Southwest Grill is giving customers a free queso side with the purchase of any entree. The restaurant chain is also offering the first 20 guests to visit pa…
https://video.goodmorningamerica.com/food/story/celebrate-ci…
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web search NEUTRAL — When Cinco de Mayo and Taco Tuesday fall on the same day, it’s a very good thing.On May 5, customers who dine in at Chuy’s can take advantage of the following deals: $6 regular or $9 grande signature …
https://www.today.com/food/cinco-de-mayo-food-deals-2026-rcn…
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web search NEUTRAL — - Chuy's: Discounts on cocktails and appetizers, plus free delivery May 1–3 using code CINCODELIVERY. $6 house margaritas, $9 grande house margaritas, $1 off Mexican beers, and $5 queso bowls.
https://freebiefresh.com/cinco-de-mayo-2026-60-freebies-you-…
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Claim 26: “any purchase connected to a Burrito Elito rewards account will enter the guest to win grand prizes, including theme park tickets and free burritos for a year.”
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Evidence confirms the existence of the Burrito Elito rewards program, but none of the provided sources mention a specific prize drawing for theme park tickets and free burritos for a year.
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web search NEUTRAL — Not yet a Burrito Elito member? Signing up is free and easy. Guests can join by downloading the California Tortilla app via the App Store or Google Play, registering online, or signing up in-store. Me…
https://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/534462/califo…
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web search NEUTRAL — Join Burrito Elito, the most rewarding loyalty program around. You'll earn Burrito Bucks to redeem for free Mexican food like tacos, burritos and more.
https://californiatortilla.com/burrito-elito/
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web search NEUTRAL — Answers to all your Burrito Elito questions. Learn how you can earn Burrito Bucks redeemable for tasty burritos, quesadillas, tacos and more.
https://californiatortilla.com/burrito-elito/faqs/
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Claim 27: “On May 5, Laredo Taco Company restaurants are rolling out made-to-order Tex-Mex favorites, celebratory drinks and catering options at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores nationwide.”
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Multiple independent sources (NACS, CStore Decisions, NBC) confirm Laredo Taco Company's offerings at 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores on May 5.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Speedway is an American convenience store and fuel station chain headquartered in Irving, Texas, with locations primarily in the Midwest, East Coast, and Southwestern regions of the United States who…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speedway_(store)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Stripes Stores is a chain of more than 700 convenience stores in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, headquartered in Corpus Christi, Texas, and owned by 7-Eleven. Most locations are former Ci…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stripes_Convenience_Stores
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web search NEUTRAL — Laredo Taco Co. restaurants make feeding a hungry crowd easier with convenient catering options available through ezCater at participating locations. Customers can enjoy taco bar options for breakfast…
https://cstoredecisions.com/7-elevens-laredo-taco-co-reveals…
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Claim 28: “Head to The Greene Turtle for drinks specials for Cinco de Mayo, including $8 Perfect Patrón Margaritas, $6 People’s Margaritas and Spicy Cucumber Margaritas, $4 Classic Margaritas and Coronas, plus a $6 Dip Sampler.”
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Claim 29: “Grubhub+ members can get a free Crunchwrap Supreme when they spend $20+ at Taco Bell.”
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Claim 30: “From May 5 through May 8, Del Taco is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with $5 Epic Burritos”
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Claim 31: “The menu also adds the new Jalapeño Fryz and the return of the Western Burrito.”
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Claim 32: “Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Taco John’s fan-favorite weekly Taco Tuesday deal: Crispy Beef Tacos for $1.39 each.”
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