Cinco de Mayo in Chicago Tonight, Where the Deals Actually Are
By 312Deals Team · Updated August 2026
Cinco de Mayo lands on a Tuesday this year, which means it's also Taco Tuesday. We pulled the live deal data for every Mexican spot in our index. 23 explicit Cinco specials across 18 venues, plus 527+ supporting margarita and tequila deals running today.
Neighborhoods with Cinco de Mayo Deals
Deals by Drink Category
Specific themes pulled from live deal items, margaritas, cocktails, buckets, wines, and more. Pulls from 23 Cinco-specific deals plus 527+ year-round margarita and tequila deals.
Cinco de Mayo Deals by Neighborhood
Every Cinco-specific deal we have, grouped by neighborhood. Logan Square is the most under-covered hood this year, six venues, fewest crowds.
Lincoln Park(4 deals)
- Burrito Beach
50% Off Next Visit Coupon
50% off entree coupon given to customers who visit North Ave or Ohio St locations on Cinco de Mayo
- The Tin Lizzie
Cinco De Drink-o Weekend Special
Weekend Cinco de Mayo themed drink specials with $7 margaritas, $12 micheladas, and $8 Mexican candy tequila shots
- Parlay Lincoln Park
Cinco De Drinko
Cinco de Mayo celebration with $3 tacos and tequila shots, $5 margaritas, and $50 margarita towers
- Burrito Beach
50% Off Next Visit
50% off an entree on next visit for customers who dine at North Ave or Ohio St locations on Cinco de Mayo
Wicker Park(4 deals)
- Stans Donuts
Cinco Dough Mayo Special
Special Cinco de Mayo deal offering 2 glazed donuts and a hot coffee for $5
- Stans Donuts
Cinco Dough Mayo Glaze Craze
Cinco de Mayo special featuring 2 glazed donuts and a hot coffee for $5
- Velvet Taco
Cinco After Party Free Taco Reward
Free taco reward for Velvet Room members as part of Cinco de Mayo after party promotion
West Loop(2 deals)
- Cruz Blanca Brewery & Taqueria And Lena Brava
Taco Tuesday
Taco Tuesday special, coinciding with Cinco de Mayo celebration
Wrigleyville(2 deals)
- Moe's Cantina
Taco Tuesday
$35 unlimited tacos with homemade tortillas, chips + salsa or guacamole, and margarita flights. NEW weekly special starting Cinco de Mayo.
- Country Club
Cinco De Drinko Special
Special Cinco de Mayo celebration with $40 Modelo towers and $7 tequila shots, coinciding with Cubs game at 6:40
Lakeview(2 deals)
- El Nuevo Mexicano
Cinco Weekend Happy Hour
Cinco de Mayo weekend celebration with happy hour starting at noon
Streeterville(1 deal)
- Robert'S Pizza And Dough Company
Mariachi Band Performance
Live mariachi band performance on Saturday, May 2nd from 1pm-3pm during Cinco de Mayo celebration
The Loop(1 deal)
- Beatrix Market - DePaul Loop
Early Order Bonus Gift Certificates
Receive $50 in Beatrix Market gift certificates when ordering Cinco de Mayo package by 4/28
River North(1 deal)
- Solita Tacos
5 Days of Cinco
Five days of deals, festive vibes, and daily celebrations leading up to Cinco de Mayo from May 1st-5th, 2026
Naperville(1 deal)
- Fat Rosie's Taco and Tequila Bar
El Bandido Yankee Boot Shot Special
Cinco de Mayo themed special - $5 El Bandido Yankee shot served in signature boot glass that you keep
Pilsen(1 deal)
- Penelope'S Vegan Taqueria #3
Sueños Festival Wristband Raffle
Spend $50 on Cinco de Mayo for chance to win 2-day Sueños Festival wristbands. 7 winners drawn from first 20 qualifiers at 7PM
Logan Square(1 deal)
- Osteria Langhe
Heritage Tasting Menu
Limited time Heritage Tasting Menu honoring Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day, and 12 years of Osteria Langhe, created by Chef Fabian and his mom Alejandra
Humboldt Park(1 deal)
Lincolnwood(1 deal)
- Fat Rosie's Taco & Tequila Bar
Cinco de Drinko Monthly Fiesta
Monthly countdown fiesta happening every 5th featuring mariachi, face painting, live entertainment, giveaways, and specialty drinks. Watermelon Mint Margarita sales support No Kids Hungry.
Lincolnshire(1 deal)
- Fat Rosie's Taco & Tequila Bar
CINCO de DRINKO (begins June 5, expires 10/5/2026) featuring Watermelon Mint Margarita and 1800 Blanco Tequila
More Margarita Deals, Year-Round Specials
Not Cinco-specific, but running every week. 527+ margarita and tequila deals in the index, top 24 below, sorted cheapest first, max 2 per neighborhood.
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- Leña BravaRiver North
Happy Hour Daily 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Bar only) with $10 Mezcalita, Margarita, Red Sangria (glass) and food bites ranging from $5-$12 including Guacamole, Wood Oven Empanada, Roasted Oysters, Spice Frie
- Charis Listening BarBridgeport
Happy Hour Wednesday - Friday 4pm - 6pm: Rotating Punch ($8), Old Fashioned (Wild Turkey Bourbon or Rittenhouse Rye) ($12), Tommy's Margarita (Verde Mezcal or Arette Tequila) ($12), Chicago Handshake
- EstereoLogan Square
Happy Hour Monday - Friday 3PM-6PM: $10 Paloma, $10 Frozen, $10 Breezy, $10 Medalla, & Mezcal or Tequila shot
- La Presa RestaurantBuffalo Grove
Happy Hour Drink Menu: Tuesday - Friday 2pm - 6pm (Cantina & Dine-in Only) - $7 La Palapa Margarita, $9 Fruitarita, $10 Cadillac Margarita, $10 Mezcal Margarita, $7 Red Sangria, $7 Swirl, $7 Orange Cr
- Fernando'S RestaurantLakeview
Happy Hour: Everyday 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM with $3 Tacos and $6/$7/$8 Drinks (including Red Wine Sangria, Mezcal Margarita, Casa Noble Crystal Margarita, Hornitos Anejo Shot, Shaken Shot - Mexican Candy,
- La JosieWest Loop
Happy Hour: Monday-Wednesday 4-6pm, Thursday & Friday 3:30-6pm with deals on drinks (fresa gimlet $14, cantarito $14, ay que rico mezcalito $10, michelada & chelada $9, Tecate or Monopolio cervezas $5
- BarbaroWicker Park
Happy Hour Tuesday-Friday 3pm-6pm: Classic Margaritas $10 (Mezcal +$1), Wine $7, Beer and Shot Combo $8 (Tecate, Modelo, Pacifico with Tequila or Whiskey)
- ManchamantelesBucktown
Happy Hour: Wednesday–Sunday 4PM–6PM (Classic Lime Margarita $10, Manchamanteles Margarita $12, Frozen Special Margarita $55, Mezcal Margarita $12, Don Julio Blanco Paloma $12, Modelo or XX Amber or L
- Cruz Blanca Brewery & Taqueria And Lena BravaWest Loop
Lena Brava: Happy Hour Monday-Friday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (bar only) with drink specials including $10 Mezcalita, Margarita, and Red Sangria (glass), and food specials including $8 Guacamole, $6 Wood Ove
- Frontera Grill/Topolobampo/Bar SotanoRiver North
Bar Sótano Happy Hour: Every day until 6:00 PM and all day on Wednesdays, featuring Coctel del dia ($10), Oaxacan Pasilla Old Fashioned ($8), featured mezcals ($6-$7), Victoria Pilsner ($4), Tecate &
- La LunitaLogan Square
During Vino & Vinyl on Friday and Saturday late nights: $9 Wine Glasses (Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, Pinot Noir, Orange Wine, & Sparkling), $12 Diablito Rojo (Mezcal Amarás, Sangrita, Passion Fruit, Lime,
- TumansWest Town
Tequila Tuesdays: Tuesdays 4-9 PM with $6 Tequila Ocho Blanco (1oz), $6 400 Conejos Mezcal (1oz), $8 Don Fulano Anejo (1oz)
- SolazoGage Park
Happy Hour Weekdays from open to 6pm with special prices on appetizers and drinks, including mezcal margaritas and certain tacos.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the best Cinco de Mayo deals in Chicago 2026?
- We're tracking 23 Cinco de Mayo specials across 18 Chicago venues right now. Lincoln Park has 4 deals, Wicker Park has 4 deals, West Loop has 2 deals. Top picks include $10 margaritas at Costera Cocina Tulum (West Loop), $6 tequila shots at Ranalli's, and all-day mariachi at Fat Rosie's in Naperville.
- When is Cinco de Mayo 2026?
- Cinco de Mayo 2026 falls on Tuesday, May 5, which makes it Taco Tuesday too. Most Chicago bars and restaurants run their specials on May 5 itself, but several spots extend the celebration across the weekend before (May 2–4).
- Which Chicago neighborhoods have the most Cinco de Mayo specials?
- Lincoln Park leads with 4 specials, followed by Wicker Park (4), West Loop (2), Wrigleyville (2), Lakeview (2). Logan Square is the under-covered sleeper this year.
- Where can I get the cheapest margaritas tonight?
- $7 House Lime Margaritas at El Mariachi Tequila Bar (Lakeview, M–F 4–6pm). $8 lime margaritas at Cesar's Killer Margaritas (Lakeview, M–Th 3–6pm). $10 all-day Cinco margs at Costera Cocina Tulum (West Loop). $10 House Margaritas at Ema (River North) during happy hour.
About This Guide
Live data from 312Deals, 23 Cinco de Mayo deals across 18 Chicago venues, refreshed from venue websites and verified within the last week. Prices and availability change without notice; call ahead for the high-traffic spots. Last updated: August 2026.