Happy Cinco De Mayo 2026! Find Out Where the Best Food Giveaways and Drink Specials Are!
Cinco de Mayo – Spanish for “fifth of May” – is an annual holiday celebrating Mexican heritage and pride, commemorating the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
But there’s double the reason for celebrating today, as Cinco de Mayo this year fortunately falls on “Taco Tuesday” as well, so for those of you looking for some free food or drink specials involving the holiday’s signature drink – the tasty Margarita – look no further! LongIsland.com has rounded up a selection of the best deals this holiday for you to enjoy!
Moe’s Southwest Grill is offering a free side of Queso from May 5 through May 10 with the purchase of any entree for rewards members.
7-Eleven is teaming up with the Laredo Taco Company to offer a buy-one-get-one free deal on their burritos, which also come with free chips and queso. Also up for grabs are three dollar frozen margaritas and a $6 Walking Taco, which consists of seasoned ground beef, queso, and pico de gallo served inside a bag of Doritos(!). In addition, rewards members get a $3 discount on cases of Mexican beers – such as Corona – as well.
Bubbakoo’s Burritos is offering two tacos with chips and salsa for $5 throughout the first five days of May. Rewards members also get free queso or guacamole, as well as earning five times the normal amount of points per purchase.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is giving away a free side of chips with either guacamole or Queso Blanko with the purchase of any entree on May 5, redeemable through the chain’s app and website using the code “CINCO26.”
The Greene Turtle is offering $4 Classic margaritas and Coronas, $6 Dip samplers, People’s Rita, and Spicy Cucumber, and $8 Perfect Patrón Rita.
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant is also running deals throughout the first five days of May, Culminating on Cinco De Mayo where the first 50 guests at any given participating location will receive free T shirts and a buy one get one taco coupon, redeemable at their next visit.
