Your Guide to Cinco de Mayo

Tacos, Margaritas, and our Favorite Recipes

Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner on Sunday, 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.

Cinco de Mayo Specials | Best Tacos | Best Margaritas | Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Cinco de Mayo Specials

L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge
WHEN: Wednesday, May 1 – Wednesday, May 15: hours vary
L. Woods is serving up a special Cantarito cocktail with Nosotros Reposado, orange, grapefruit, lime and grapefruit soda, for $14, plus tax (gratuity not included). Sip alongside favorites including the Crispy Fish Sandwich, Spinach & Avocado Salad or Barbecue Chicken.
Make a reservation at L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge

Beatrix – River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market, Oak Brook
WHEN: Saturday, May 4 – Sunday, May 5: hours vary
Special for the weekend, enjoy the Chilaquiles and Pineapple Habanero Margarita special for $23.95, plus tax (gratuity not included), in addition to new brunch favorites including Buttermilk Biscuits with Chicken Sausage Gravy and Cold Brew Overnight Oats. The special is available for dine-in only.
Make a reservation at the Beatrix location nearest you

El Segundo Sol
WHEN: Sunday, May 5: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
The bar is pouring Tequila shots all afternoon alongside Micheladas and Pomegranate Margaritas, and a DJ set from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. The chef team is also serving a holiday special of Tacos de Los Tres Cochinitos (the three little pigs), three tacos filled with tender chunks of hand-carved pork and toppings of coleslaw, chipotle BBQ, and pickled onions, served with rice and beans available for $23, plus tax (gratuity not included).
Make a reservation at El Segundo Sol

Happy Camper
WHEN: Sunday, May 5: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Happy Camper’s special: the Carne Asada Pizza featuring skirt steak, jalapeño, roasted corn, pico de gallo, sour cream, queso, guacamole, and green onions, this is the perfect ‘za to enjoy alongside tequila cocktails like the Pink Flamingo. To keep the fiesta going, Happy Camper will have a DJ from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Make a reservation at Happy Camper

Tallboy Taco
WHEN: Sunday, May 5: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tallboy Taco is celebrating Cinco de Mayo by opening for the holiday, including Happy Hour from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM featuring $5 Nachitos and $5 Margaritas. Enjoy Aguas Frescas, Margaritas, and tacos such as Al Pastor, Masa Crusted Avocado, Carne Asada and Chicken Chimichurri. Snack on Chips and Guacamole, Queso Fundito, and Nachos.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.

Call Tallboy Taco to place an order for build-your-own taco kits: 312-584-3192
Order carryout and delivery from Tallboy Taco

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 Scrambled Egg 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 Yuzu Margaritas at Sushi-san, we’ve put together our Ultimate Margarita Guide.