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2026 Cinco de Mayo Deals From Your Favorite Restaurants

By Julianne MacNeill In Woman's World

Updated May 5, 2026 10:17 AM

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It’s Cinco de Mayo —which means it’s officially time to dig into the deals. From free bites to BOGO tacos and discounted queso, plenty of spots are serving up specials to help you celebrate. The holiday marks Mexico’s unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, and we’ve rounded up the best offers so you can celebrate with great food.

Cinco de Mayo deals

Chipotle

Chipotle is offering one free regular-size side of Chips & Queso Blanco or one free regular-size side of Chips & Guacamole with the purchase of a full-priced entrée item.

The offer is valid only on May 5, 2026 through the Chipotle website or app. The offer cannot be used for an in-store purchase. Make sure to use the code CINCO26 when placing the order to receive the deal.

Moe’s Southwest Grill

Moe’s Southwest Grill’s deal is similar to Chipotle’s where you can get a free side of queso with the purchase of any entrée, including Moe Value Meal, Burritos, Bowls, Stacks, Nachos, Quesadillas, Three Tacos or Salads. This deal excludes One Taco, Kids Meals, Meal Kits and Value Packs.

If you are a Moe’s Loyalty Member, you can get this deal for an extended time and are able to redeem the deal until May 10. Make sure to apply the reward at checkout to get the deal.

On the Border

On the Border is also joining in on the Cinco de Mayo celebration with their own delicious deals for the holiday. If you love this Tex-Mex restaurant chain, head in for this food and drink special. At On the Border, you can grab $2 tacos and $5 margaritas on May 5th—the perfect celebratory meal!

Taco Bell

Taco Bell’s Cinco de Mayo deals include giving discounts through apps including Grubhub+, DoorDash and Uber Eats. For those who use Grubhub+, you can score a free Crunchwrap Supreme with a $20 order, valid between May 4 and May 10.

For DoorDash lovers, you can get a 10% discount on all orders of $20 or more (up to $3 of savings), valid only on May 5.

If you prefer to order through Uber Eats, you can grab a Free Triple Double Crunchwrap with an order of $20, only on May 5. There are also specific Taco Bell locations offering their own deals, so be sure to check out your local restaurants.

Qdoba

Qdoba is offering a fun Cinco de Mayo deal as well. You can get a free medium (4 ounce) queso and chips with the purchase of an entrée.

Head to your favorite Mexican-based restaurants for these delicious Cinco de Mayo deals!

This story was originally published May 5, 2026 at 9:36 AM.