Cinco de Mayo 2025: Where to find food and drink deals - ABC News
Restaurants like Chipotle, Chuy's and TGI Fridays are offering special food and drink deals on Cinco de Mayo this May 5.
abcnews.comHere are the latest Cinco de Mayo deal roundups from May 2025–May 2026 to help you plan:
- General restaurant promos (food and drinks)
- Many chains ran May 5 promotions like discounted margaritas, $5 chip-and-dips, $5 off purchases, or free items with app orders. Examples included offers from TGI Fridays, Del Taco, and Moe’s, with some locations highlighting limited-time bundles or loyalty-member perks. These kinds of deals are typically valid May 5 and vary by region, so check your local pages or apps for availability.[3][4][5]
- Regional and national roundups
- Local TV and lifestyle outlets often publish “Cinco de Mayo deals” guides featuring restaurant discounts, free items with orders, and catering promos for the weekend of Cinco de Mayo. Look for fresh listings in your area around early May each year.[1]
- Notable promotions by category
- Free or discounted menu items with app orders (e.g., free tacos, free churros, or $5-off deals on purchases over a threshold). Many chains push app-exclusive codes or loyalty rewards links to unlock these offers.[4][5]
- 2026 snapshots
- AP-style and regional outlets continued to cover Cinco de Mayo promotions in 2026, often highlighting margarita or taco deals, sometimes with limited-time margarita specials or combo bundles. Availability remains location-dependent, so verify with local branches or the brand’s app/website.[8]
What to do next
- To get precise, location-specific deals for São Paulo, Brazil (your city), you’ll want to check local promos around May 5 each year, since Cinco de Mayo promotions are more prominent in the U.S. and may be adapted by Brazilian chains or international brands present in Brazil. You can search for “Cinco de Mayo deals 2026 São Paulo” or “promoções Cinco de Mayo São Paulo” in your preferred news or dining apps closer to the date.
- If you want, tell me your preferred kinds of deals (food-only, beverages, freebies with catering, or online-order discounts), and I’ll tailor a concise list of likely options and how to verify them for your area.
Note: The sources above reflect typical Cinco de Mayo promotions observed in recent years across U.S. outlets and national roundups, but exact offers are location and year dependent and should be confirmed locally.[5][1][4]