Cinco De Mayo 2021: Where To Celebrate In Greater L.A.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA— Cinco de Mayo this year falls on a Wednesday, May 5, 2021— so a big olé to a reason to celebrate mid-week with tasty Mexican dishes and drinks throughout Greater L.A.

Need some celebration inspiration? Patch has you covered with nearby, to-go and on-site dining specials.

We know this list is just the tip of the iceberg for shout-out-worthy, Mexican restaurants and taquerias in the Southland. Know of other Cinco stand-outs? Share with fellow Patch readers in the comment section.

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APPLEBEE'S: Springtime = Tequila Time for the month of May, with $5 Strawberry Daq-A-Ritas (half-margarita, half-daiquiri made with 1800 Reposado Tequila, Bacardi, strawberry and margarita mix) and the new, $5 Tipsy Shark (a Pacific-inspired margarita with 1800 Reposado Tequila, blue curacao, pineapple juice, and margarita mix topped with a gummy shark). Details here.

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AZULE TAQUEIRA: An all-day, outdoor beer-garden celebration is planned at Third Street Promenade locale, featuring $5, 16-ounce draft beers, $35 buckets of Estrella Jalisco Michelada Tall Boys and outdoor bar set-up with live music. For dining: $30 Azule Taco Boxes (10 tacos of choice + salsa); $40 Azule Taco Kit (24 tortillas, vegan rice & beans, onions + peppers, queso fresco and chips & salsa); and $35 Azule Burrito Boxes (four burritos + chips & salsa). Food orders in-store or online at ordersocialeats.com. View menu here. Azule info here. Located at 1315 Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica.

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BLAZE PIZZA: Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, the chain launches a partnership with Tajín Clásico Seasoning that includes a Chipotle Ranch Chicken Pizza (with chipotle ranch, grilled chicken, fire roasted corn Tajín), available through June 9. On May 5, Blaze will give away more than 50,000 mini bottles of Tajín at restaurants nationwide with any pizza order, while supplies last. Info here. Find locations here.
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BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO.: Step on in May 5 for "Five Fried Shrimp and Fries" for $5 and $6 Frozen Margaritas. Súper! See here for details. Locations in Anaheim, Hollywood, Long Beach, Monterey, San Francisco and Santa Monica.

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CATALINA ISLAND MUSEUM: An in-person, Cinco de Mayo celebration is planned May 5 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. outside in Catalina Island Museum's open-air plaza. Entertainment, a taco bar from Coyote Joe's and kids' piñata craft planned. Info here. The museum is at 217 Metropole Ave., Avalon.

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CHICAS TACOS: Bringing flavor and Mexican culinary favorites to Venice, along with some exclusive dishes just for Dogtown, is the fast casual, award-winning taco company opening May 5 — just in time for Cinco de Mayo — inside Whole Foods Market, 225 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. Music & fun planned. Info here.

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CHRONIC TACOS: Enjoy Cinco De Mayo all day Wednesday, May 5 with a two-taco plate for $5 with drink purchase. Pick from al pastor, pollo asado, carnitas or fajita veggies, then add favorite toppings. Promotion excludes, fish, shrimp, steak and beyond beef. The offer is available in store or via online ordering and Chronic Tacos app. Find eateries here in Riverside, Los Angeles and Orange counties.

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DEL TACO: Get a "Crunchtada" free with $3 purchase using the offer in the Del Taco app on May 5. The Mexican pizza-ish Crunchtada offers toppings stacked on top of a large, 6-1/2-inch, freshly fried tortilla. Details here. Del Taco location finder here.
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EL POLLO LOCO: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with five tacos for the price of two: When you buy two Tacos al Carbon on May 5, the restaurant will give you three more free. And, as an added bonus, order them online for a free, 5-ounce Tapatío bottle, while supplies last. Details here. Find locations here.

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FUEGO: It's Cinco de “Maya” time at the Hotel Maya restaurant May 5, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. with live music from Vintage3 , such dinner specials as Shrimp and Octopus Tostada ($18), Chicken Mole ($32) and Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup ( $12), plus Fuego Street Tacos ($4) and drink deals. Reservations required. Call 562-481-3910 to book or use OpenTable. Located at 700 Queensway Drive, Long Beach.

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HOPDODDY BURGER BAR: Mark the day with the Fajita Burger, a burger loaded with queso, shaved sirloin, peppers & onions, chicken patty, pico de gallo, lettuce and bean purée. Follow up with churro fries - fried, tossed in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with dark chocolate sauce. Info here. Locations in El Segundo, Playa Vista, Tustin and Fashion Island in Newport Beach.

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JIMMY JOHN'S: While not at ALL Cinco-de-Mayo-related, the sandwich chain does have a promo worth a mention as it applies May 5 and will save you some bucks. Get $5 off orders of $20 or more using promo code “5OFF20” before placing an order online or via Jimmy John’s App for pickup or contactless delivery. Info here. The deal runs through 13. Only available at participating locations. Find shops here.

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MARKET TAVERN: The Original Farmers Market spot is hosting festivities with speciality tequila flights, Mexican beers, margaritas and Mexican-inspired pub food like fish tacos, queso fundido and more. Football and baseball games also will be airing on multiple TVs throughout the restaurant. Hours: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Located at 6333 West 3rd St., Los Angeles.

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MOUNTAIN MIKE'S PIZZA: Timed perfectly for Cinco de Mayo, the family-style pizza chain adds its new Mini Churrs™ to menus — “cinnamony-sweet, ” bite-size churros that come in orders of 16 for $4.99. Location finder here.

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RANDY'S DONUTS: "Made in the spirit of a Mexican fruit cup" and just in time for Cinco de Mayo, the donut empire is launching its "Mango Tajin Donut," a mango marmalade filled raised donut, topped with mango and tajin flavored icing and available at all locations throughout May. Find locations here.

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ROLL EM UP: Celebrate with five kinds of taquitos to mix & match, including shredded beef, shredded chicken, potato, cheese and avocado, plus an array of street-food inspired treats like Street Corn, Queso Sauce and Churro Donuts from the fast-growing taquito-focused eatery. Info here. At 5751 Pine Ave., Chino Hills from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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RUBIO'S: For Cinco celebrations, diners get 20% off orders of $75 or more with coupon code: MKTG1134 at checkout. The offer expires May 7. See coupon here. Find nearby Rubio's here.

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SOL MEXICAN COCINA: An exclusive menu — just for Cinco de Mayo — is available for dine-in only from 3 p.m. to close in Newport Beach and Playa Vista. Also, the Newport Beach location will provide live music for guests. (To-go orders can be placed over the phone.) Menu highlights: Naked Guacamole with Hass avocado; Chorizo and Mushroom Con Queso; Taco Vampiro Asada; Taco Plates with the choice of two sides; and SOL’s specialty margaritas. Sites in Newport Beach and Playa Vista.

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SOLITA TACOS: A dine-in-only, Cinco de Mayo menu will be available May 5 from 3 p.m. to close, featuring appetizers, tacos, and margaritas, plus live music at both locations. Menu highlights: Ceviche Tropicale with raw fish, lime, serrano chiles, cucumber, tropical fruit, salsa fresca & avocado; Spicy Shrimp Tacos; Street Taco Plates with sides; and specialty drinks. To-go orders can be placed via the phone. Find info here. Solita is at 7631 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach and 24201 Valencia Blvd.in Valencia.

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TACOS 1986: Off The Menu is partnering with Tacos 1986 at two locations. Off The Menu members will receive a complimentary perron, flour tortilla wrapped around cheese, pinto beans and guacamole, filled with either carne asada or mushroom, and a Topo Chico Hard Seltzer. In Los Angeles, Tacos 1986, 7235 Beverly Blvd., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for Off The Menu Members only. In Newport Beach, at The Helmsman, 2920 Newport Blvd., 5 p.m.-9 p.m. for Off The Menu Members and general public, with $5 dollar tacos for non-Off The Menu members. Pre-registration not available; members show apps to redeem taco and drink. If not an Off The Menu member use code 'taco' to get $10 off first month and celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Details here.
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TALLULA'S: The restaurant will be open 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. for indoor and outdoor dining, with Chef Brad Long's specials, including Linda’s Classic Taco Platters (old-school, grass-fed ground beef, hard-shell tacos), chile relleno and a seasonal ceviche, plus drink specials. Or order the takeout, Ultimate Party Pack ($185 for four to six) with a Nachos Sencillo Kit, Linda’s Classic Taco Kit, chicken enchiladas, Caesar salad, rice pudding and bottle of margaritas. Info here. Located at 118 Entrada Drive, Santa Monica.

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TEREMANA TEQUILA: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and his small-batch tequila brand, Teremana, are running “Guac on the Rock” promo through May 5 to support local eateries. Restaurant diners, 21 and over, who purchase a Teremana cocktail with order of guacamole will be reimbursed up to $10—whether they dine in or take out. To redeem the deal, upload itemized receipt to guacontherock.com or by scanning the unique QR code. To locate participating restaurants, go to "Find Us" page at Teremana.com. For information and rules, visit guacontherock.com.

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TOCAYA ORGANICA: The Venice-founded chain is offering deals for May 5: For dine-in, it's $5.95 margaritas and $2.95 bottled beers; or from Tocaya website & app, $2.95 bottled beers, $17.95 to-go margarita bottle ... or the four-serving, "taco bar" to-go, featuring black beans, chips, salsa, pico de gallo, vegan chipotle crema, cabbage, cilantro & onions, corn tortillas, choice of two proteins and two quesos. Click here for info. Locations throughout Los Angeles County and in San Diego.

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WABA GRILL: Perfect for Cindo de Mayo is Waba Grill's "It's everything you AVO wanted!," free "Half-Ocado™" promo that runs through May. Every entrée purchase is eligible to receive a "true half of a beautiful, thick, perfectly ripe avocado," in partnership with Avocados From Mexico. Info here. Locales throughout the Southland listed here.

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