Cinco de Mayo is a yearly celebration held on May 5th. It commemorates the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla, in 1862.

Today in the United States, Cinco de Mayo is largely a day to eat, drink, and make merry, while celebrating Mexican heritage and culture.

The list of Cinco de Mayo food and drink deals is followed by a list of Cinco de Mayo parties and celebrations.

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2026 Cinco de Mayo food deals

Remember, not all locations participate in every deal, particularly with national chains.
Call ahead, or verify the deal with your server before you order.

Applebee’s

Applebee’s Cocktail of the Month is always just six bucks.
Get the May drink of the month, the Watermelon Mana Margarita, for $6.

Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar

On May 5, 2026, Bad Daddy’s is offering its Bad Ass Margaritas for half price — just $5 each.
Locations:
Chamblee
Smyrna
Roswell
Decatur
Marietta
More info

Image: Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill

From May 1 to 5, 2026, Baja is offering $5.55 OFF an order of $20 or more (pre-tax). 
Use the code CINCO when ordering online. 
You must be a Rewards member to get the deal — sign up on line at www.bajafresh.com.
Valid at participating locations (we did not verify participating in metro ATL). 
Located at 250 Park Ave W., Atlanta, GA 30313.

Chuy’s

Chuy’s is celebrating in 2026 with five days of deals: 

• May 4 and 5: $6 classic margarita (on the rocks or frozen), or $9 grande. Keep the collectible cub while supplies last. Plus, $1 off Mexican beers all day
• May 1 to 3: Free delivery. use promo code CINCODELIVERY

Locations:
• Perimeter – 118 Perimeter Center West
• Kennesaw- 585 Ernest Barrett Parkway
 

City BBQ

We don’t yet have a deal for 2026.
Last year, they offered FREE chips and queso with any $25 order. 
We will update if the deal is repeated. 
Located at 4210 Johns Creek Pkwy, Johns Creek, GA 30024. 

Lola’s Burger & Tequila Bar

From May 1 to 5, 2026, you can celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Lola’s.
On May 5, you can enjoy $5 chips & queso, and $3 a la carte tacos. 
There will be music and/or a DJ on Friday, May 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. 

Drink specials include:
Half-price margaritas all day on Monday, May 4 and Tuesday, May 5
$8 Mint juleps on Saturday, May 2 (for Kentucky Derby)
$3 Mexican drafts
$5 Tequila shots
$8 Grandma margaritas and palomas
$2 Boot shooters
And more!
Located at 944 Canton St. in Roswell. 
More info

Moe’s Southwest Grill

On May 5, 2026, Moe’s Southwest Grill is giving away a FREE side of queso with the purchase of any entrée.
Plus, Loyalty members get an extension on the offer — it’s good from May 5 to 10. 

Qualifying entrees include:
Moe Value Meal, Burritos, Bowls, Stacks, Nachos, Quesadillas, Tacos Entrée.
The offer does not include Kids Meals and Meal Kits.
Read the press release

Red Pepper Taqueria

On May 5, 2026, Red Pepper will host a Cinco de Mayo celebration featuring food and drink specials, including a $10 super-sized RPT Margarita.

A DJ will be spinning favorite Latin classics beginning at 2 p.m. 
There will be a limited-time menu of classic favorites, including fajitas, taco salad, nachos, and more. 
Located at 4555 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. in Dunwoody. 
More info

Tacos and Tequila Mexican Grill

Offering a weekend of fun with deals running from Friday through Tuesday — that’s May 1 to 5, 2026.
The house margarita is $9.
Dox XX is $5.
Try a flight of shots for $10. 
El Jimador shots are $5. 
Live DJ after 5 p.m. plus giveaways.
More info

Locations:
Buckhead
Buford
Lawrenceville
Cumming 

Taqueria Tsunami

We don’t have the 2026 deal yet, but we’re watching for it to be announced in the banner on top of the website.
Locations include:
Marietta Square
Roswell
East Cobb
Reynoldstown
Peachtree Corners
Woodstock 

Tin Lizzy’s Cantina

On May 5, 2026, the drink specials include:
$5 El Jimador Margaritas
$4 Dos Equis Drafts
$10 Herradura Margaritas
$5 Shorty Shots
$3.50 Pineapple Adobe Pork Tacos
There will be a DJ from 7 to 10 p.m. 
Locations:
Midtown, Perimeter, East Cobb, Kennesaw, downtown Atlanta. 
The deal was announced on Facebook.

We’re also watching for announcements from these venues that had deals last year:

• On the Border
• Guac y Margys
• Hooters
• Taco Mac
• Wild Heaven Beer 

2026 Cinco de Mayo events & parties