Cinco De Mayo Steals & Deals At Restaurants In California 2019

CALIFORNIA – Cinco de Mayo this year falls on Sunday, May 5, a holiday commemorating the Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, the Mexican Army’s defeat over Napoleon III and French troops in 1862.

To celebrate in California, Patch has rounded up specials, freebies and discounts on tacos, tequila, beer, margaritas and more.

Here are some of the deals you can claim at restaurants throughout the state:

Acapulco Restaurant & Cantina: Extravaganza begins at 8 a.m. on May 5 with "Bottomless Champagne Brunch." For the next six hours: $5 margaritas, Bloody Marys and Micheladas. Starting at 2 p.m.: margarita, beer and shot specials, plus $2.50 steak, chicken and carnitas tacos. Locations in Glendale, Costa Mesa, Long Beach and Downey. Details here.

Applebee's: The DOLLARITA returns. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo for the entire month of May with the original Cinco de Mayo cocktail. Served in a 10-ounce mug with tequila and a classic Margarita mix, the delicious drink is only ONE dollar. Details.

Bar Louie: Certain locations will host “Cabo de Mayo” celebrations May 3- 5. There will be discounts on shots of Sammy Hagar’s Santo Mezquila, as well as on food and other drinks. Location finder here.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.: $1 tacos and $4 Corona Extra bottles on May 5 in lounge and bar areas. Details here. Locations in Anaheim, Hollywood, Long Beach, Monterey, San Francisco and Santa Monica.

California Pizza Kitchen: $5 Fresh Agave Lime margaritas on May 5 at certain locations.Find your nearest locale here, and call to confirm.

Chevy’s Fresh Mex: On May 5, enjoy Endless Mimosas and Marys, plus at least 10 brunch dishes from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Specials all day will be offered for margaritas, beer and shots. Locations here.

Chili's: On May 5, $5 for local Draft Beer, Presidente Margarita® or May's Margarita of the Month, The Tequila Trifecta. Details here. Location finder here.

Chipotle: Get free delivery on all Chipotle orders $10 or more on Cinco de Mayo when you order from DoorDash or the Chipotle app. No promo code necessary.

El Pollo Loco: From Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5, customers can enjoy $5 Street Corn Tostadas and $5 five-piece Fire-Grilled Chicken when showing this special coupon. Valid at participating restaurants only, and customers can print or show coupon from their mobile devices. Location finder here.

El Torito: Enjoy Cinco de Mayo specials on May 5, including a bottomless champagne brunch buffet — with $5 margaritas — from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and margarita, beer and shot specials, as well as $2.50 tacos from 2 p.m. to close. Location finder here.

Fuego, Hotel Maya, Long Beach: Latin Sunday Brunch, drink and food specials and giveaways throughout the day that includes live Latin music on Sunday, May 5 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Gracias Madre, West Hollywood: Cinco de Mayo Pop-Up Party with street corn, fruit salad, nachos, and cauliflower tacos, along with Purista Margaritas, Tequila Puristas, Mezcal Mules, Mezcal Puristas, Canned Rose, and White Wine Sangria. There will also be a mariachi band, 2 DJ’s.

Joe’s Crab Shack: Fiesta With Joe’s specials include $20 buckets of Modelo especial. Here are details. In California, Joe's Crab Shack restaurants are in Garden Grove, Oceanside, Redondo Beach, San Diego and Sacramento.

On the Border: Get $5 Cinco ’Ritas, tequila shot specials and more May 5. You can also try the limited-time Loco Mango ’Rita and enjoy live music. Details here. Confirm participation with your local eatery. Locations here.

Patrón Tequila: Patrón Tequila partnered with the rewards app HOOCH for Cinco de Mayo. Download the HOOCH app, order a margarita at a bar that carries Patrón and upload a photo of your receipt. HOOCH will give you enough rewards dollars to use toward a Patrón margarita for your next drink.

Rubio’s: Use this printable coupon to get $4 off any two entrees. Valid through May 5.

Taco Bell: Get a free grilled breakfast burrito when you order online or via the app through May 11.

TGI Fridays: Get $5 Fridays ’Ritas, $5 Patron shots and $5 Dos Equis on May 5. There are 21 TGI Fridays in California. Find your nearest one here.

Yard House: All day May 5, get $5 House margaritas, Salted Watermelon margaritas and Pomegranate margaritas. Find locations here.

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