Cinco de Mayo

Celebrate Cinco with food and drink specials at your favorite Tex Mex chains.

Add a message and choose a convenient time for the recipient. You can even shop right from their list of tequila cocktails. Plus, get Margarita Kits to go for $49. Fat Mama’s Tamales - If you aren’t in the Natchez, Mississippi area, no worries. Looking to mix your own margaritas at home? Here’s a list of food and drink deals you don’t want to miss if you’re planning to celebrate this year. Sending a gift? Drizly - Drizly shops from the stock of your local liquor stores to bring top shelf tequilas right to your door in 60 minutes. On The Border - Get a Grande House ‘Rita for $5, and enjoy other Grand Marnier specials. California Tortilla - Order in store, and get a coupon for a free taco valid the following week. Abuelo’s - Get a Mexican Flag Margarita and Grande Mexican Draft beer for just $5. If you order the El Jefe Margarita, you’ll also get a complimentary shaker. Chronic Tacos - Get a 2-taco plate special for $5.55 when you purchase a drink.

Regardless of why, it's hard to argue with a day earmarked for enjoying the wealth of Mexican food and drink in Houston. (Let's see: tacos and margaritas for ...

La Calle Tacos & Tortas: This growing Mexico City-inspired local chain, which just opened its third location at 3321 Ella, has a bevy of different margaritas, perfect for Cinco de Mayo. Made with El Jimador tequila and freshly squeezed juices, the flavors include classic lime, watermelon, pineapple, strawberry, mango and chamoy. Those visiting one of the restaurant locations can instead get two premium tacos for $5, and those doing neither can still follow the five hours’ worth of prize giveaways from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central time on Instagram. Finally, El Pollo Loco has a gift card deal from now until end-of-day on May 5: purchase a $50 card and get a $10 one for free. El Big Bad, 419 Travis: The downtown Mexican restaurant that specializes in infused tequilas is serious about Cinco de Mayo fun — and its margaritas, which are actually checked with a refractometer to ensure the balance is right. A DJ will be onsite to keep the party going. Urban South’s collaborative partners Tijuas Candies and Michelada76 will both be popping up along with several art vendors courtesy of HTX Market. The festivities start at 5 p.m., but if you want to really earn those beers and tacos, you might consider joining the regular Get Fit Thursday run club and yoga activities, which start at 6:15 p.m. On Cinco de Mayo, Axelrad is open from 2 p.m. to midnight. Maize, 14795 Memorial: Those who want a taste of a Cinco de Mayo, but also want a great, authentic Mexican dinner might consider spending the evening at this relatively new restaurant. For the holiday, happy hour is from 2 to 5 p.m., but there’s also an all-day drink special on El Big Bad’s premium margaritas made with Astral Blanco Tequila and Liquid Nitrogen Margaritas. The event will have activities like Cinco de Mayo Holiday Market presented by Houston Latina Bloggers (5-10 p.m.), face painting (5-10 pm), DJ (10 p.m.-2 a.m.) and Mariachi (8:30-9:30 p.m.). As always kitchen is open late until 2 am with last orders at 1:30 am. Visit the store or shop online with code Cinco2022, and take 20% off anything in the Tapas section of the website. Brennan’s of Houston, 3300 Smith: Just for Cinco de Mayo, this beloved mainstay is offering two special dishes. The bar and restaurant industry was hit really hard by the COVID pandemic for two years, so if you win, the generous tip — especially on a busy holiday — is sure to be appreciated. Additionally, Jose Cuervo is matching every dollar given away with a donation to Another Round Another Rally, which provides emergency assistance to hospitality workers.

There are a lot of misconceptions around Cinco de Mayo, from its origins to how it came to be celebrated in the U.S. Here's the real history.

United States for Cinco de Mayo, more than for Super Bowl Sunday or St. Patrick’s Day. The following year, CNN cited Cinco de Mayo as the biggest non-winter drinking day of the year. Anheuser-Busch and Miller both created their own Hispanic marketing departments and began sponsoring Cinco de Mayo events, starting with a three-day festival in Los Angeles in 1989. Enter Cinco de Mayo, which they thought could be positioned as a sort of “ Mexican St. Patrick’s Day,” and, thus, add another day of heavy drinking onto the yearly events calendar. Within four days of victory, Juárez proclaimed that the Battle of Puebla of May 5, or Cinco de Mayo, would be a national holiday forevermore. By the mid-20th century, Mexican immigration was greatly increasing and the Chicano Movement’s push for Mexican American civil rights was picking up steam. The story begins in 1861, when Benito Juárez was elected the 26th president of Mexico after a bitter civil war.

The Carter County Substance Abuse Prevention Committee wanted to share these tips on alcohol safety that all adults can follow to ensure that they have a fun ...

The fourth tip is to know your limits. It is best to wait until you arrive to your destination before you open your to-go drink. The first tip is making sure you have a plan.

Restaurants and bars go all out this year with margarita specials and mariachi bands.

Cinco de Mayo is on May 5. To celebrate the day of Mexican independence, many restaurants in the U.S. are offering freebies and deals on food and drinks.

Chevy’s Fresh Mex: This Mexican restaurant chain will be offering specials on margaritas, beers, tacos and shots from 3 p.m. to close. On The Border: On The Border is offering its Grande House ‘Rita for just $5 on May 5 only. Kona Grill: Kona Grill will be offering five margaritas for $5 to celebrate Cinco de Mayo on May 5. Restaurant locations will also have a mariachi band from 4-6 p.m. and a DJ from 6 p.m. to close for live entertainment. You might want to check out social media for deals that your local restaurants are offering. Bahama Breeze: Bahama Breeze is offering $5 classic margaritas all day on May 5 to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. For those celebrating at home, the chain is also streaming a performance by Grammy-nominated artist Fito Espinola on May 5 at 7 p.m. on Facebook.

No matter how mainstream Cinco de Mayo has become, the holiday beckons an excuse for a festive gathering and celebration of Mexican spirits and flavors.

In their margarita, the five ingredients are tequila, lime juice, triple sec, hibiscus and agave, with the hibiscus adding a bittersweet twist to the traditional recipe that allows these RTDs to go down all too easily. The agave lime flavor tequila seltzer from Los Sundays isn’t technically a margarita, but we all have that guest who opts for a lighter version, which is why this is the perfect alternative. This is exactly what the brand envisioned when launching their master sommelier-approved version of this cocktail, with tequila, neutral spirits, agave and a pinch of salt. For a fun twist, dampen the can’s rim with lime juice then dip it in chipotle salt–just be sure to chill the cans all day to eliminate the need for a glass with ice. With a cult following, brand loyalists can already vouch for Cutwater’s existing line of margaritas including strawberry, peach, mango and classic lime, however, this spring, Cutwater released their newest flavor and it may be the best yet. Swapping limes for lemons, Fabrizia blends their handcrafted limoncello with premium tequila, and fresh-squeezed lemonade (from Sicilian lemons) for a three-ingredient, all natural sipper.

It's the best reason we can think of to enjoy tequila, tacos, margs, and dancing on a weekday. Luckily for you, we've got a list of the best restaurants and ...

The team here is known for serving up some of the best tacos in town, served on fresh house-made corn tortillas. Con Mi Taco is a Mexican pop-up spot in the Grain Exchange Building that is thankfully open on Thursday nights. This place is first come, first served, so you’ll want to be there early and beat the line.

It's nearly that time again! May 5th is coming in hot and (as always) there are a ton of incredible spots all over the city celebrating with unreal food, ...

This Thursday, check it out for specials, music, and more! Often considered one of the best places to celebrate Cinco De Mayo in Calgary, 17th avenue’s tropical will not disappoint this year. Not sure where to go this time around?

Cinco de Mayo falls on a Thursday this year and the city is offering a slew of great Mexican dishes in celebration of the holiday.

Tacos Frida is a homey cantina and taqueria that offers casual Mexican bites for a great price. Speaking of drink deals, proper Mexican cocktails like Margaritas, Palomas, Pina Colada, and Micheladas are also selling for $8. While 3 Amigos might land as a more mainstream choice in Montreal’s Mexican dining scene, they’ll still be hosting a big celebration at their restaurant.

Cinco de Mayo has arrived, and it's bringing a load of food and drink deals with it. Here are all the deals you can find.

Bonus cards can be redeemed from May 9 to June 19. The bonus cards are valid from July 1 to August 31. The deal: Purchase the Mother's Day Chocolate and Cheesecake Platter and you'll get 20% when you order for pickup. The deal: The Cinco special is Lamb Barbacoa, a plate meant to be shared. Though, that's not valid when ordering through third-party delivery services. The deal: Get Howie Bread for a dollar with any online carryout order that hits the $15 minimum. When: May 5 When: May 5 When: May 5 When: May 5 When: May 5 There's also free delivery all day.

It's the best reason we can think of to enjoy tequila, tacos, margs, and dancing on a weekday. Luckily for you, we've got a list of the best restaurants and ...

This will be THE spot on Wednesday, so make sure you get there early. Filled with neon lights, bursts of colour, and moody lighting, this is a great spot to sit down and enjoy some delicious tacos. This Mexican restaurant offers up traditional dishes with new, flavourful twists.

A woman dressed as a Zacapoaztla soldier marches during the re-enactment of The Battle of Puebla between the Zacapoaztlas and French army as part of the Cinco ...

“The war started because Mexico owed a lot of debt to the French,” Pacheco said. Pacheco also noted that more Americans celebrate the holiday than Mexicans. “In the city of Puebla, they always celebrate Cinco de Mayo,” said Lucía Pacheco, owner of San Juanito Mexican Store, in Wallingford. The business woman explained that in Connecticut she usually takes advantage of the festivity when it falls on a weekend and she invites her family to celebrate.

JACKSON, Wyo. — The forecast for Cinco de Mayo this year is sunny with a chance of tequila. And there's no better place to celebrate than StillWest Brewing.

Whether you’re upstairs or downstairs, StillWest is the place to be this Cinco de Mayo. See you there! JACKSON, Wyo. — The forecast for Cinco de Mayo this year is sunny with a chance of tequila. And there’s no better place to celebrate than StillWest Brewing.

There is more to this celebration of Mexican heritage than beer, mariachi bands and wild parties.

Cinco de Mayo continued to be celebrated in the United States, largely thanks to the efforts of those of Mexican descent. He suggested pairing the dish with chalupas, small fried tortillas enjoyed with a variety of fillings; white rice; nopales salad; fried beans; and molotes de plátano, stuffed plantain patties. No. Cinco de Mayo is often mistaken for Mexico’s Independence Day in the United States, but Mexican independence is actually celebrated on Sept. 16. Many activists started pointing to Cinco de Mayo as a source of pride, Dr. Lavariega Monforti said. Pedro Reyes, a Mexican food writer and creative director at Paladar, a Mexican company devoted to the development of culinary projects, said that mole poblano, the chocolate-rich version of mole that originated in Puebla, might be a good pick for a Cinco de Mayo-inspired feast. “But where’s the need to mess with my guacamole?” Jessica Lavariega Monforti, the vice provost at California State University, Channel Islands, said that Cinco de Mayo had been celebrated in California every year since its inception in 1863. Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico’s unexpected victory over France in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Cinco de Mayo literally means “May 5” in Spanish, which is when this celebration of Mexican heritage falls each year. Over time, however, that message of cultural pride seemed to get lost. The victory in Puebla galvanized the Mexican forces but turned out to be short-lived, and France later occupied the country, installing Maximilian I as emperor. U.S. presidents traditionally mark the occasion, too.

Load up your plate with free tacos, burrito deals, margarita specials, free delivery and even a few pizza discounts. Cinco de Mayo recognizes the Mexican army's ...

Only on Thursday, Round Table Pizza is offering loyalty members a Cinco de Mayo deal. Daily winners will be randomly selected and sent $10 through Venmo before the giveaway closes at 11 p.m. ET Thursday. Through May 31, buy any Crook & Marker Margarita product and get one free through a digital rebate. Learn more and enter at CasaSauzaVipSweeps.com. Also, earn points to redeem for free pizza with the chain's Piece of the Pie rewards program that you can sign up for at Dominos.com. McDonald's says on its website that for a limited time you'll get free fries for downloading and registering. Kentucky Fried Chicken has a freebie on its app now through June 5. McDonald's has several ongoing deals on its app and with the MyMcDonald's Rewards program. Through Sunday, Hungry Howie’s has a deal on its Howie Bread at participating locations. As of Wednesday, the deal was a free Doritos Locos Taco for joining at Tacobell.com/rewards. The offer is for participating locations. The survey also found 42% of consumers expect the pandemic to impact plans down from 78% in 2021.

Does history have a border? That is the question at the heart of Cinco de Mayo, May 5th, a holiday that symbolizes Mexico's fight for autonomy, ...

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Move over tequila and mezcal, there's another Mexican liquor making waves in the beverage market.

This effort will only become significant if our market, the people who are drinking sotol, recognize and ask for sotol that is made in the DO and is certified. Technique varies from corner to corner of the Chihuahuan Desert, but sotol should always reflect the flavor of the land. JPC: My first experience with Sotol was thorough hearing about it in the legends of the wild west history of Chihuahua, stories of family and friends that had sotol and infused it with herbs, nuts and fruit to make potions for home remedies. This Denomination of Origin arose because the production was here and has been here for hundreds of years. Sotol is not an agave based spirit because the sotol plant is not an agave. People respond to the wild nature of sotol and appreciate the delicate and delicious taste. JPC: Exploring the desert through Los Magos is an experience of diving deeply into an adventure of the "unknown.” An exploration that shows the richness of a land that, at plain sight, shows very little of itself but if we are willing to look closer a magical world appears. Finally when I got the opportunity to taste it the experience was underwhelming, but only because it was not that artisanal sotol of the stories that I had heard. Distilleries were destroyed and the people who made it were thought of as outlaws. As co-founder and chief production officer of Los Magos, he is bottling a brilliant and complex spirit native to the state of Chihuahua. And if he has his way, sotol will soon be a household name. It is distilled from Dasylirion, which is a spiky shrub that grows prodigiously in the deserts of Northern Mexico. It does bear some resemblance to agave, but it’s actually part of the asparagus family. Although it generally holds many of the same earthy, mineral-forward tonalities typical to mezcal, sotol is something altogether different.

On Cinco de Mayo 2022, take some time to learn about the history and meaning of this day of remembrance—and how and where it's celebrated now.

If you want to do Cinco de Mayo right, put down the taco, por favor. But the party-filled Cinco de Mayo that Americans celebrate today didn’t become popular until U.S. beer companies began targeting the Spanish-speaking population in the 1970s and 1980s, Jose Alamillo, a California professor of Chicano studies, told Time.com. "For Mexicans in the U.S., the Civil War and the French invasion of Mexico were like one war with two fronts. Today, Cinco de Mayo in the U.S. is primarily a celebration of Mexican-American culture, with the largest event in Los Angeles. That holiday, also known as “El Grito de la Independencia,” is actually observed on Sept. 16, when Mexico celebrates its independence from Spain. Why Did Cinco de Mayo Become Popular in the US?

Simply put, it's A Mexican Holiday commemorating the 1862 victory over French troops at the Battle of Puebla. Mexicans (and honorary Mexicans) everywhere ...

(NEXSTAR) – Despite what many may think, Cinco de Mayo isn't Mexican Independence Day, but the commemoration of a different battle victory.

Here are five places where you can celebrate the holiday commemorating a Mexican Army victory in 1862 against French forces.

Another West Side restaurant, Taco Nice, is hosting its own celebration in honor of the holiday. The party at El Barco Mexican Restaurant will last from 6-10 p.m. The food hall also will offer specials from restaurant Tacos Rudos. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican Army's victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Follow her on Twitter @micah_walker701. Reach her at [email protected] or 740-251-7199.

Ruben A. Arellano is an Indigenous Chicano scholar and professor of history at Dallas College — Mountain View Campus. Today at 6:00 a.m. EDT.

What remained was an Anglicized, corporate shell of an event that was once a vehicle through which the Mexican American community could celebrate the triumphs of both its cultural homeland and its newly adopted one. The Mexican American community of Philadelphia provides yet another example of the holiday’s continued evolution in the United States. The radical politics of the 1960s and ’70s gave way to a more moderate and accommodationist politics — the “Hispanic” age had arrived. After many years of being boycotted, the Coors Brewing Co. wanted “to improve its image among Chicano activists” and became “the largest supporter of the Cinco de Mayo as a holiday event,” according to a history by Antonio Sanchez of Central Washington University. Just like the poor and ill-equipped makeshift Mexican army that defeated a global superpower against all odds, Chicanos also viewed themselves as “underdogs” in the fight for equality and justice. Mexico had abolished slavery after its 1821 independence, so the Mexican residents of California tended to reject the idea of living in a slave society. Celebrations would continue throughout the remainder of the French occupation and beyond. In the meantime, in late 1861, under Napoleon III, France invaded Mexico with the pretense of collecting a debt. The CSA had its eyes set on the West and even Mexico, sparking fear for people living in free-soil Western territories. It occupied territory stretching from its current southern boundaries up to the modern U.S. states of California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Wyoming. Even though Texas fought its own war of independence, it gets included in the discussion as well. One way those who stayed coped with the changes was to form organizations, such as the “juntas patrioticas Mejicanas” (Mexican patriotic assemblies), throughout the American Southwest. As the Mexican American scholar David Hayes-Bautista has shown, California boasted at least 129 juntas patrioticas Mejicanas by the 1860s. Cinco de Mayo may be best known as an overly commercial holiday, stripped of meaning and reliant on stereotypes about Mexico, at least for the majority of Americans toasting with margaritas.

1. Cinco de Mayo honors a military victory, not Mexican independence. The day commemorates Mexican forces beating French troops at the Battle of Puebla on May 5 ...

The celebration began in 1987 and has grown into more than just a one-day gathering of a few people. In general, Cinco de Mayo seems to be a bigger deal in the U.S. than it is in Mexico, where it’s not observed as a federal holiday. The day commemorates Mexican forces beating French troops at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. It is commonly served over meat. For all the fine and diverse cuisine that’s usually prepared for Cinco de Mayo celebrations, you might not know what the official “dish of the day” really is. But with Cinco de Mayo once again here, people might not know there are some fun facts and things to know about the annual celebration.

But what exactly does Cinco de Mayo celebrate? Brush up on its rich history and modern traditions below. Is Cinco de Mayo the Same as Mexican Independence Day?

If you want to do Cinco de Mayo right, put down the taco, por favor. But the party-filled Cinco de Mayo that Americans celebrate today didn’t become popular until U.S. beer companies began targeting the Spanish-speaking population in the 1970s and 1980s, Jose Alamillo, a California professor of Chicano studies, told Time.com. "For Mexicans in the U.S., the Civil War and the French invasion of Mexico were like one war with two fronts. That holiday, also known as “El Grito de la Independencia,” is actually observed on Sept. 16, when Mexico celebrates its independence from Spain. Today, Cinco de Mayo in the U.S. is primarily a celebration of Mexican-American culture, with the largest event in Los Angeles. Is Cinco de Mayo the Same as Mexican Independence Day?

When it comes foodie events and parties, Toronto sure knows how to throw a bash. Especially for an event like Cinco de Mayo, where restaurants have plenty ...

The next one is set for May 12, featuring a selection of breakfast items, soups, pizza, and desserts. The tickets are priced at $50 for just the food and the one for food and two drinks together is priced at $75. If you’re looking to check the event for Cinco de Mayo in Toronto, you can purchase your tickets through the website. Drinks are also available in the form of margaritas and mojitos.

Looking for the best way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Toronto this year? Don't worry - we've got the best option for you!

El Rey is turning 6 this month – just in time for Cinco de Mayo! If you’re looking for some delicious, authentic eats plus some $10 margaritas then you’re going to want to pay this joint a visit. With four locations in Toronto (and one in Mississauga), La Carnita is one of the best Mexican joints around! You’re not going to want to miss Baro’s epic Cinco de Mayo event this year with a curated prix fixe menu full of delicious dishes and drinks.

The day marks the time in 1862 when the outmanned Mexican army conquered the French forces of Napoleon III at the Battle of Puebla. The celebration, which is ...

Here are some of the best Cinco de Mayo 2022 deals and discounts on drinks and food. Get $3 fish tacos, and deals on popular Casamigos Margarita, Skinny Margarita and more. Get three tacos for $6 on May 5th.

We found the best deals on tacos, margaritas, nachos, and more for Cinco de Mayo. Find specials at Del Taco, Moe's, and Chuy's.

For a limited time, 7Rewards members can pick up three Mini Spicy Breakfast Empanadas and any size coffee for just $4. If you're dining in, don't forget that every entrée comes with guac and 3-cheese queso for free. Pizza on Cinco de Mayo? Why not! Choose the "build your own" option on Marcos.com and add ground beef, green peppers, black olives, onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, and Cheddar cheese, then add a side of jalapeño ranch. Therefore, there are a lot of restaurant deals on food and drinks. Don't forget the skillet queso!