Your Guide to Cinco de Mayo

Tacos, margaritas & more favorite recipes

Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner on Tuesday, May 5, and we’re here to make sure you have all you need to celebrate in style. Whether you’re looking to throw the perfect fiesta at home or enjoy a night out with friends, we’ve got you covered.

Jump to Cinco de Mayo fun in: Chicago | D.C. | Las Vegas

Best Tacos | Best Margaritas | Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Cinco de Mayo Specials

Chicagoland

Beatrix – River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market, Loop, Oak Brook
WHEN: Tuesday, May 5: Hours vary by location
Celebrate at Beatrix with $8* House Margaritas all day long at all locations! Enjoy alongside favorites including Green Chili & Chicken Enchiladas, Blackened Fish Tacos and Kennebec Fries for the table. *Tax applicable. View the Beatrix menu
Make a reservation at the Beatrix location nearest you

Beatrix Market – DePaul Loop
WHEN: Order between Wednesday, April 15 – Tuesday, April 28 for pickup or delivery on Tuesday, May 5
Beatrix Market is making hosting easy with the Cinco de Mayo Deluxe Package – perfect for office parties, gatherings and festive celebrations. Enjoy a crowd-pleasing spread including Southwestern Salad, Chicken Fajitas, Vegan Baja Tofu Fajitas (upgrade to Beef Fajitas for an additional cost), Lime Cilantro Rice, Black Beans, Corn Tortilla Chips and all the essential toppings! The Cinco de Mayo Deluxe Package is $295, plus tax, and serves 16 – 20 guests. Place your Cinco de Mayo order from Wednesday, April 15 – Tuesday, April 28 and receive $50 in Beatrix Market Gift Certificates*! *Other restrictions apply; catering order must include a Cinco de Mayo Deluxe Package for pickup or delivery on May 5, 2026 from a Beatrix Market location only. Click here for complete terms and conditions.
Order Cinco de Mayo carryout from Beatrix Market – DePaul Loop

Gus’ Sip & Dip
WHEN: Tuesday, May 5: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Gus’ Sip & Dip with a classic Margarita made with Tequila Ocho Blanco, fresh lime, and agave, available for $6 each, plus tax, during Happy Hour from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
View the Gus’ Sip & Dip menu
Gus Sip & Dip is first-come, first-served

Tallboy Taco
WHEN: Tuesday, May 5: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Tallboy Taco and enjoy Margaritas and Nachitos, both $5 each, plus tax, during Happy Hour from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Guests are also invited to take part in a complimentary Olmeca Altos tequila sampling event from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM! View the Tallboy Taco menu
Tallboy Taco is first-come, first-served | Order carryout and delivery from Tallboy Taco

If you’re celebrating at home, let us take care of the cooking. Tallboy Taco’s Build-Your-Own Taco Kit features corn and flour tortillas, choice of two proteins (carne asada, chicken chimichurri, birria and pork al pastor), assorted toppings, fresh guacamole, Corn Fundito and housemade chips. The kit also includes a sweet treat. Order the taco kit for two people for $59.95, plus tax, or four people for $99.95, plus tax. Order your Tallboy Taco Build-Your-Own Taco Kit for carryout or delivery.

Tallboy Taco is also offering a Flecha Azul Magarita Kit. This kit gives you everything you need to mix up a delicious marg at home, including a 375 ml bottle of Flecha Azul, limes, two housemade mixes; Yuzu Sour and Hibiscus Lemonade, plus a tin of lime-tajin salt. The kit also includes a cocktail jigger and collectable Cantaritos glassware, all for $65, plus tax. Order your Tallboy Taco Margarita Kit for carryout

Wildfire – Glenview, Lincolnshire, Schaumburg, Oak Brook
WHEN: Monday, May 4 – Thursday May 14
Join Wildfire in Glenview, Lincolnshire, Schaumburg and Oak Brook for spring margarita dinners featuring a custom four-course menu, each paired with a Tromba Tequila margarita to complement. Each dinner starts at 6:30 PM and includes Arrachera Esquites paired with a bright Lavender Blueberry Margarita, and Mole Duo paired with a fiery Margarita Diablo that balances the dish’s rich, layered flavors, along with two additional courses. Carlo Barone, BarOneUSA Owner, will join us to discuss Tromba Tequila and the pairings throughout the evening.
Purchase tickets to the Tromba Margarita Dinner at Wildfire – Oak Brook on Monday, May 4
Purchase tickets to the Tromba Margarita Dinner at Wildfire – Glenview on Wednesday, May 6
Purchase tickets to the Tromba Margarita Dinner at Wildfire – Schaumburg on Tuesday, May 12
Purchase tickets to the Tromba Margarita Dinner at Wildfire – Lincolnshire on Thursday, May 14

D.C.

Wildfire – Tysons
WHEN: Friday, May 15: 6:30 PM
Enjoy a Patrón Margarita Dinner at Wildfire – Tysons featuring a custom four-course menu, each paired with a Patrón margarita to complement. The evening includes Arrachera Esquites paired with a bright Lavender Blueberry Margarita and Mole Duo paired with a fiery Margarita Diablo that balances the dish’s rich, layered flavors, along with two additional courses. Erica Marcello, VA State Manager for Patrón, will join us to discuss Patrón Tequila and the pairings throughout the evening. Tickets are $135 per guest, plus tax (gratuity not included).
Purchase tickets to the Patrón Margarita Dinner at Wildfire – Tysons on Friday, May 15

Las Vegas

El Segundo Sol – Las Vegas
WHEN: Friday, May 1 – Tuesday, May 5: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Because one day isn’t enough…celebrate FIVE days of Cinco de Mayo at El Segundo Sol! From Friday, May 1 – Tuesday, May 5, get in on endless, flavorful fun with menu specials like Pork Belly Tacos and Carne Asada Fries, party with Shot Girls during the weekend, and fiesta accordingly on Tuesday, May 5, with an all-day DJ. Please note, Happy Hour will not be available on Tuesday, May 5. View the El Segundo Sol menu
Make a Cinco de Mayo reservation at El Segundo Sol

Best Tacos

No Cinco de Mayo celebration is complete without them. From sunrise to sunset, indulge in some of the best tacos near you! From Egg White Tacos for brunch at Bub City to Crispy Baja Fish Tacos at Summer House for lunch or dinner, here’s your guide to our favorite tacos at Lettuce restaurants near you.

Best Margaritas

What’s a Cinco de Mayo celebration without margaritas? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back. From Frozen Margaritas at El Segundo Sol to the Yuzu Margarita at Ramen-san, we’ve put together our Ultimate Margarita Guide.