Cinco de Mayo in Chicago Tonight — Where the Deals Actually Are
By 312Deals Team · Updated May 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. 61 explicit Cinco specials across 37 venues, plus 151+ 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 61 Cinco-specific deals plus 151+ 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.
Lakeview(13 deals)
- El Mariachi Tequila Bar
Cinco de Mayo All Day Celebration
All-day Cinco de Mayo celebration with brunch and dinner service featuring bottomless mimosas, handcrafted margaritas, and authentic Mexican flavors from 11AM-11PM
- El Mariachi Tequila Bar
Cinco de Mayo All Day Party
All day Cinco de Mayo celebration from brunch to late-night with nonstop flavor, margaritas, and celebration
- El Mariachi Tequila Bar
Cinco de Mayo Brunch
All-day Cinco de Mayo celebration with brunch favorites, dinner classics, and cocktails from 11AM-11PM
- El Mariachi Tequila Bar
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
All-day Cinco de Mayo celebration with food, drinks, and entertainment from 11am-11pm
- Lark
Cinco de Mayo Specials
Cinco de Mayo specials featuring taco dinner with sides, discounted margaritas, and Mexican beer deals with drag performance by Venus Carangi & Duina Eriz
- Cafe El Tapatio / Churro Parlor
Cinco de Mayo Happy Hour
Cinco de Mayo happy hour with $6 drinks from 4-6pm
- Cafe El Tapatio / Churro Parlor
Cinco de Mayo All-Day Palomas
All-day paloma special for Cinco de Mayo
- Clover Lincoln Park
Cinco De Mayo Week
Week-long Cinco De Mayo celebration with $5 frozen margaritas and festive atmosphere
- El Nuevo Mexicano
Cinco de Mayo Weekend Bottomless Mimosa Brunch
Cinco de Mayo weekend special featuring bottomless mimosas for $30
- El Nuevo Mexicano
Cinco de Mayo Weekend Drink Specials
Special drink pricing throughout Cinco de Mayo weekend
Logan Square(8 deals)
- Logan Square Auditorium
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Early Cinco de Mayo celebration with margarita flights, tequila & mezcal tastings, special food and cocktail menu, live band at 1PM, and DJ until 4PM
- La Licor Panamericana
Cinco de Mayo All Day Special
$12 all day tequila & mezcal cocktails with free tastings throughout the day and Cinco food specials
- Cafe Con Leche D' Noche
Cinco De Mayo Food & Margarita Specials
Cinco De Mayo weekend celebration with food and margarita specials, featuring live mariachi music
- Cafe Con Leche D' Noche
Cinco de Mayo Live Mariachi
Live Mariachi entertainment during dinner service from 7-9pm during Cinco de Mayo celebration
- Cafe Con Leche D' Noche
Cinco de Mayo Special
Cinco de Mayo celebration featuring Chema's Bandera margaritas, chef's Trio de Sopesitos, and live mariachi at 7pm
- Cafe Con Leche D' Noche
Cinco de Mayo Special Margaritas
Special Margaritas available during Cinco de Mayo celebration period from May 1-5, served until 5pm daily
- El Cid Tacos #2
Cinco de Mayo Taco Tuesday Special
Cinco de Mayo special featuring $3 select tacos, $8 margaritas, $35 margarita pitchers, and 3 tacos + margarita combo for $15
- El Cid Tacos #2
Cinco de Mayo Weekend Margaritas
Cinco de Mayo weekend special with $8 margaritas from 3-7PM
Lincoln Park(7 deals)
- Burrito Beach
Cinco de Mayo Catering Promo
Free chips and guacamole with catering orders over $200. Valid through May 9, 2026. Use code CINCOFEAST2026 for online orders or mention promo when ordering directly through catering team.
- Burrito Beach
Cinco de Mayo $7 Entrees
Cinco de Mayo special with $7 entrees all day including tacos, build-your-own items, and chef's specials
- 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
- Old Pueblo Cantina
Cinco de Mayo Weekend Celebration
Five-day Cinco de Mayo celebration from May 1st-5th featuring endless margaritas and special events
- 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
West Loop(4 deals)
- Costera Cocina Tulum
Cinco de Mayo Tacos & Margaritas Special
All-day Cinco de Mayo special featuring tacos and margaritas
- Costera Cocina Tulum
Cheers to Cinco de Mayo! 🍹
Cinco de Mayo special featuring $10 margaritas in multiple flavors and $15 taco entrees
- Cruz Blanca Brewery & Taqueria And Lena Brava
Taco Tuesday
Taco Tuesday special, coinciding with Cinco de Mayo celebration
Edgewater(3 deals)
- Mas Alla Del Sol
Cinco de Mayo Special Opening
Special Tuesday opening for Cinco de Mayo celebration with live mariachi music from 7-9 PM
- Flaco'S Tacos
Cinco de Mayo Taco Tuesday Special
Special Cinco de Mayo celebration coinciding with Taco Tuesday - contact for catering orders
Portage Park(3 deals)
- Tavern On The Point
Cinco de Mayo Brunch Fiesta
Special Cinco de Mayo brunch event on Sunday, May 3rd at 1 PM featuring DJ Pumpin Pete and The Amazing Angelo Pesce
- Gale Street Inn
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta - One Night Only
One-night-only Cinco de Mayo celebration featuring authentic Mexican dishes inspired by heritage, with sizzling plates and rich spices
- Gale Street Inn
Cinco de Mayo One Night Special
Special Cinco de Mayo menu featuring authentic Mexican dishes inspired by their heritage, with bold flavors and sizzling plates
The Loop(3 deals)
- Beatrix Market - DePaul Loop
Cinco de Mayo Deluxe Package
Cinco de Mayo party package with fajitas, salad, sides and toppings that feeds 16-20 people for $295 plus tax. Orders placed by 4/28 receive $50 in gift certificates.
- 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
- Broken English Taco Pub
Cinco de Mayo Celebration with Kombi Camper Pop-up
Cinco de Mayo celebration with Kombi Camper pop-up featuring DJ, drink specials, prizes, and giveaways. Special pricing on Modelo Oro, Gran Centenario shots, and margaritas.
Geneva(2 deals)
- Mosaic Kitchen & Cocktails
Cinco De Mayo Fiesta
Cinco De Mayo celebration with DJ Daoud spinning all night, 12 specialty mezcal cocktails, and special taco offerings including grilled shrimp tacos and birria tacos
- Mosaic Kitchen & Cocktails
Cinco de Mayo Mal Bien Mezcal Takeover
Cinco de Mayo bar takeover featuring bold, expressive mezcal cocktails with unique ingredients like dried chiles, fermented masa, mushrooms, melon, citrus, herbs, and smoke. Savory, earthy, and unexpected flavors.
Streeterville(2 deals)
- 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
- Robert'S Pizza And Dough Company
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Cinco de Mayo celebration from May 1st-5th with festive food and drink specials including $33 margarita flights and Mexican-inspired pizzas
Naperville(2 deals)
- Fat Rosie's Taco and Tequila Bar
Cinco de Mayo Festivities
Cinco de Mayo celebration with mariachis, dancers, and face painters joining the festivities after 5:00 PM
- 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
Bucktown(2 deals)
- Manchamanteles
Cinco de Mayo Special Opening
Special opening on Tuesday for Cinco de Mayo celebration with lunch and dinner service
River North(2 deals)
- Tecalitlan Mexican Kitchen & Margarita Bar
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Cinco de Mayo celebration with drink specials and live Mariachi music on Tuesday May 5th
- 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
Uptown(2 deals)
- Tala House
Cinco de Mayo Special Menu
Special Mexican-inspired menu for Cinco de Mayo week featuring queso fundido, elote, grilled steak, tequila and cocktails. Restaurant opening on Tuesday (normally closed) for the occasion.
- Tala House
Cinco de Mayo Special Mexican Menu
Special Mexican-inspired menu available May 1-5 for Cinco de Mayo celebration, including opening on Tuesday May 5 when normally closed
Riverside(1 deal)
- Di’Vino Restaurant & Bar
Cinco de Mayo Mezcal Dinner
Special 4-course mezcal pairing dinner for Cinco de Mayo featuring Hacienda La Estanzuela & RIMG 1976, with each course paired with complementary cocktails
Wicker Park(1 deal)
- Easy Bar
Cinco de Mayo Specials
Cinco de Mayo celebration with $4 Corona, Modelo, and Pacifico, plus $6 Dos Hombres Mezcal shots
Gage Park(1 deal)
- New Archview Restaurant— The Chicago Room
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Grab your best fiesta hat and join us for Cinco de Mayo!
Mount Greenwood(1 deal)
Pilsen(1 deal)
- Senoritas
Pilsen's Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl
Cinco de Mayo bar crawl through 9 bars in Pilsen with drink specials, music, and festivities on Saturday May 2nd from 12PM-6PM
Elgin(1 deal)
Wrigleyville(1 deal)
- Tin Roof
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Special
Cinco de Mayo celebration deal - Corona, shot of Espolon tequila, and any two tacos for $15 total. Includes live music with Hearts and Boots after Cubs game
Evanston(1 deal)
- Double Clutch Brewing Company
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
All-day Cinco de Mayo celebration with $5 Zapata Mexican Lager, special food menu from Chef Eryck, and live music from Virus del Ritmo starting at 7pm
More Margarita Deals — Year-Round Specials
Not Cinco-specific, but running every week. 151+ margarita and tequila deals in the index — top 24 below, sorted cheapest first, max 2 per neighborhood.
- Big WigRiver North$4.00
Daily Happy Hour
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the best Cinco de Mayo deals in Chicago 2026?
- We're tracking 61 Cinco de Mayo specials across 37 Chicago venues right now. Lakeview has 13 deals, Logan Square has 8 deals, Lincoln Park has 7 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?
- Lakeview leads with 13 specials, followed by Logan Square (8), Lincoln Park (7), West Loop (4), Edgewater (3). 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 — 61 Cinco de Mayo deals across 37 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: May 2026.