Cinco de Mayo falls on a Friday this year, meaning that several restaurants will keep the party going all weekend.
Chains from quick-service to full-service have discounts with beer, margaritas and tacos.
Here are some of the specials announced on websites and in news releases.
Black Angus Steakhouse: There will be all-day happy hour on May 5 with a Messy Michelada for $8.50, Chili-Lime Chicken Bites for $11.99, and $7 starters, according to a news release. blackangus.com
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: The Huntington Beach chain will introduce a new Mexican-style lager, BJ’s CureVeza, on Thursday, May 4 to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. It will donate 25 cents per pint brewed to support research for a cure, according to a news release. May 5 happy hour deals will include $6 Brewhouse Margaritas. bjsrestaurants.com
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Chipotle Mexican Grill: The Newport Beach chain is partnering with events platform Partiful in a campaign designed to build new customers. It is offering a buy-one-get-one deal to fans who create an event on Partiful between now and May 5 and invite friends who have never tried Chipotle, using #ChipotlePartyPromo in the description. Visit “Time To Finally Try Chipotle” on partiful.com for details. The chain is also offering a First Timer Bowl, with chicken on its digital menu. chipotle.com
Del Taco: Rewards members can get any burrito free with a $10 purchase May 5-7, according to a news release. deltaco.com
Dog Haus: This Pasadena chain’s sausage of the month in its Absolute Würst Sausage Series is Pork al Pastor. doghaus.com
El Torito: Build-your-own taco bar opens at 3 p.m. Friday. Drink specials include House Margaritas for $9-$12 and Cadillac Margaritas for $11-$14. Live entertainment starts at 4 p.m. Customers on Cinco de Mayo will get a buy-one-get-one card for a breakfast item the following day. eltorito.com.
El Pollo Loco: Loco Rewards members can get a free Crunchy Birria Taco with the purchase of any shredded Beef Birria entrée on May 5 only, according to a news release. elpolloloco.com
Red Lobster: A limited-time Cinco Rita cocktail will be available for $5 beginning May 5, according to a news release. redlobster.com
Source: www.mercurynews.com