Cinco De Mayo 2022: 14 Food & Drinks Specials In SF Bay Area

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA — Throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Mexican food is practically a daily staple for locals.

And for those looking to toast Cinco de Mayo, with steals, deals and specials, there are ample opportunities at eateries around the region.

Cinco de Mayo this year falls on Thursday, May 5 — an annual celebration commemorating Mexico's 1862 victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla.

Check our annual dining guide to see what some Mexican restaurants near you are offering. Or scroll through the photo slideshow at the top of this post to view the delectable dishes.

If you know other neighborhood places with Cinco-worthy offerings, share with Patch readers in the comments section.

Olé to the day!

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ALBA RESTAURANT AT RIVER TERRACE INN NAPA: This one's for the dogs ... and their humans. "Cinco de Barko," Yappy Hour is set Thursday, May 5 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Enjoy cocktails, snacks (for people & pups), prizes & more. Costumes encouraged. Donations will benefit Ripple Effect Animal Project. Space is limited, so RSVP here. Located at 1600 Soscol Ave., Napa.

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APPLEBEE'S: Toast the day with $5 springtime sip special - the "Rock & Berry Rita," a strawberry margarita featuring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s ultra-premium Teremana Blanco Tequila. Info. Location finder here.

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BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO.: It's "Shrimp'n and Sip'n" time, with family-style dinners (Cajun & garlic peel ‘n’ eat shrimp, fried shrimp, coconut shrimp, tempura shrimp, garlic bread, corn, fries), Baja ceviche, Key Lime pie, plus jalapeno mango margaritas. Details. Find locale in Monterey.

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COLIBRI MEXICAN BISTRO: Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, the Mexican restaurant moves from SF Union Square to opening new location May 1 at historic Presidio Officers Club with views of Golden Gate Bridge & Marin. Celebrate on May 5 with such authentic Central Mexican dishes as pozole verde, chilaquiles verdes o rojos, mole poblano, quesabrirrias and tlayuda vegetariana, plus tacos, flautas and guacamole. Check here on Facebook for updates. At 50 Moraga Ave., San Francisco.

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DEL TACO: A Cinco de Mayo, BOGO deal offered for rewards members. Buy one "Epic Burrito," and get one free when ordering via app or at deltaco.com. Rewards members can choose from such "Epic" burrto options as Loaded Queso, Fresh Guacamole, Cali Bacon, Crispy Chicken & Guac or Beyond Fresh Guacamole. The deal is Thursday, May 5, for those with Del Yeah! Rewards registration. One offer per guest & not valid with other discounts, coupons or third-party delivery. And don't miss latest "under $2 menu" & Poppers drinks back for a limited time in Purple Pear Lemonade Poppers & Purple Pear Sprite Poppers. Find nearest locale here throughout the SF Bay Area.

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EL POLLO LOCO: The fire-grilled chicken chain teams up with Tapatío to ring in Cinco de Mayo. Diners on May 5 can score free, custom El Pollo Loco x Tapatío bottle with orders placed on restaurant app or website. (Offer is for digital orders only & not available ordering in restaurants.) Giveaways via El Pollo Loco Instagram to be given out every five minutes for five hours straight, beginning at 12 p.m. Also offered May 5: two premium tacos for $5. Register for Loco Rewards to participate. Locations listed here.

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EL TORITO: Specials usually reserved for Taco Tuesdays will be offered May 5, with $3 chicken, steak or carnitas tacos. Locations in Milpitas, Monterey, San Leandro & Stockton.

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ELEVATION LVK: Cinco de Mayo dance, food & drink specials planned 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. from May 5-7 at the unique airport restaurant. Location: 682 Terminal Circle, Livermore.

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MAS VEGGIES: The vegan taqueria is hosting a Cinco de Mayo BOGO deal. Buy one burrito using code CINCO & get one free on May 5. Plant-based Mexican menu options include Chickin’ Tinga, Smokey Mushroom & Crispy Baja Fish. Offer is not valid through third-party delivery services & cannot be combined with other offers. Website here. Find locations in Corte Madera, Mountain View, San Jose & Walnut Creek.

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OFF THE GRID: This is a "Seis de Mayo," SF food truck "Taco Takeover" event, set Friday, May 6, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., with food trucks competing for title of best taco. Among participating vendors & specialties: Baja-style fish tacos from Dominic's Food Truck, an al pastro negro from Al Carajo, & braised lamb taco from Kabob Trolley. Papalote also will give out jars of salsa for taco-tasting tickets sold on site. Also planned are Patron & Cazadores Margarita specials, Latin music, roaming mariachi band, giveaways & more. Tasting ticket links here. Location: Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd., San Francisco.

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ROSE FIERRO CELLARS: Celebrate 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. May 5 with wineries on "The Block," hosting live music by Algo Más, playing sounds of Santana and Latin rock, & food by Nelly's Taco Truck. Wines by the glass and bottle. At 2245 S. Vasco Road, Livermore. Info here.

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RUBIO'S: On Cinco de Mayo, take $15 off orders of $75+ using code LSM519 at checkout. Or hang on for National Shrimp Day fest, Monday & Tuesday, May 9-10, when all shrimp entrées are $6.99 with purchase of drink. Enter coupon code TASTY with order via app, online at Rubios.com, or scan the coupon here. Shrimp entrées include such faves as Chipotle Honey Argentinian Shrimp bowl, burrito or two-taco plate, grilled Red Argentinian Shrimp, Salsa Verde Shrimp two-taco plate, Shrimp & Bacon burrito, or Mexican Street Corn bowl with grilled shrimp. Location finder here.
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7-ELEVEN: Spice up your Cinco celebrations with the new, limited-time Mini Spicy Breakfast Empanadas, featuring sausage, egg, cheese, peppers & spices in flaky, buttery crust. Three empanadas & any-size coffee are $4 for 7Rewards members. Available at participating stores through May 24. Website here.

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ZONA ROSA: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the signature carnitas taco with a beer and shot of tequila for $20. DJ planned, too. Reservations here. At 1411 The Alameda, San Jose. See details.

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