Cinco de Mayo is on it’s way! Ole!
Although it looks a bit different this year, that’s for sure. For example, I had wanted to be able to share this meme this year:
I mean, Cinco de Mayo, ON Taco Tuesday! It’s going to be YEARS before this happens again.
And instead, THIS is the meme that will be going around:
Cinco de Mayo is celebrated annually to honor the day in 1862 when the Mexican army defeated France at the Battle of Puebla, during the Franco-Mexican War. Contrary to popular belief, the occasion does not commemorate Mexican independence, as this occurred more than 50 years prior. Cinco de Mayo is more popular in the US than it is in Mexico – true story. And just like how everyone gets to be Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, on May 5, 2020, everyone gets to be Hispanic!
Here are some places you can get some specials on the fifth of May. Of course, it’s all delivery or carry-out this year.
Restaurants:
California Pizza Kitchen
Grab a taco kit from the CPK Market that comes with your choice of protein, plus tortillas, cheese, black beans, and assorted toppings you need to round out your meal. Click here to start an order online.
Chipotle
Get free Queso Blanco with your order on May 5, and also get free delivery on orders of $10 or more now through May 10! Click here to start an order online, and use promo code QUESO55 at checkout to get the deal.
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Moe’s has Taco Kit available for $34.99. Get 12 tortillas, 2 proteins, shredded cheese, rice, beans, sour cream, pico de gallo and a bowl of queso, plus chips and salsa. Moe’s posted the deal on their website and on Facebook. They’ll also have free delivery on May 5 in case you get to the margaritas a little early!
On the Border
For $25, get a Cinco de Mayo party from On the Border! You’ll get ten soft or crispy ground beef tacos, along with lettuce, tomato and cheese toppings, plus rice, choice of beans, a bowl of queso and chips and salsa. You can only pick them up on May 5, but you can order ahead from the On the Border website. Look under the Weekly Specials section for the deal.
Taco Bell
Taco Bell has introduced the At Home Taco Bar. Feed a group of up to 6 for $25 – it’s enough for 20 tacos. The Taco Bar gets you 8 flour tortillas, 12 crunchy taco shells, 6 ounces of nacho chips, 30 ounces of seasoned beef (almost 2 pounds), plus shredded lettuce, nacho cheese sauce, beans, cheese, tomatoes, sour cream and hot sauce packets to make your own taco paradise. To place an order, click here.
Stay home and make your own Cinco de Mayo dishes!
I’m a big fan of these Homemade Chicken Taquitos. And personally, I think *I* make the best guacamole!
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