Cinco De Mayo In Virginia Highland: Deals, Where To Go, History

Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner, and that means good deals can be had on great food near Buckhead. We’re talking cheap tacos, burritos and enchiladas, as well as adult beverages for those looking to have an extra-fun time.

Cinco De Mayo, also called the Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla is held on — you guessed it — May 5. This year, it falls on a Sunday and happens to coincide with the first day of Ramadan. The holiday is meant to commemorate the Mexican Army’s defeat over Napoleon III and French troops in 1862. The English, French and Spanish invaded Mexico when the country decided to temporarily suspend repaying its debts, according to Encyclopaedia Britannica. While the English and Spanish eventually withdrew troops, the French, backed by affluent property-owners, stayed in the country and tried to establish a monarchy system under Maximilian of Austria.

On May 5, 1862, Mexico won the Battle of Puebla, leaving about 1,000 French soldiers dead. Fighting continued for another half-decade, but the battle became a symbol for Mexico, representing “resistance to foreign domination.”

Today, May 5 is celebrated with parades, speeches and reenactments of the battle in the state of Puebla. However, it is celebrated with much less fanfare elsewhere in the country — it’s not even a federal holiday in Mexico — and is often confused by Americans with Mexican Independence Day, which falls on Sept. 16 was established half a century before the Battle of Puebla.

In any case, the holiday means great deals nationwide this year, including endless mimosas at Chevy’s Fresh Mex, a free grilled breakfast burrito at Taco Bell and $5 margaritas and Patron shots at TGI Fridays, according to Offers.com. One deal could land you free burritos for an entire year.

Here are just some of the deals you can claim:

Cayman Jack and South City Kitchen are teaming up for a one-day only event where guests can enjoy a premium cocktail and a limited-edition food item – all for free, courtesy of Cayman Jack. The event will benefit Giving Kitchen and take place at South City Kitchen in Buckhead on Saturday, May 4 from 5-10 pm. South City Kitchen’s limited edition food item will be custom designed by Chef Simon Young to pair perfectly with Cayman Jack’s premium margarita, which is handcrafted with 100 percent blue agave nectar, real cane sugar and natural limes.

Chef Simon is preparing a Wild Boar strip loin and chayote cactus salad served with a citrus vinaigrette and lime papaya puree topped off with toasted hazelnuts.

This complimentary pairing will be given on a first come first serve basis and drinks will only be available to those aged 21+ while supplies last.

More deals:

• Abuelo’s: All day margarita and beer specials May 5.
• Bar Louie: Certain locations will host “Cabo de Mayo” celebrations May 3- 5. There will be discounts on shots of Sammy Hagar’s Santo Mezquila, as well as on food and other drinks.
• Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.: $1 tacos and $4 Corona Extra bottles on May 5 in lounge and bar areas.
• California Pizza Kitchen: $5 Fresh Agave Lime margaritas on May 5 at certain locations.
• California Tortilla: Use promo code CINCO2019 when you place an online catering order of $150 or more by April 30 to be enter into a chance to win free burritos for a year.
• Chevy’s Fresh Mex: On May 5, enjoy Endless Mimosas and Marys, plus at least 10 brunch dishes. Specials will be offered for margaritas, beer and shots.
• Chuy’s: Enjoy drink and appetizer discounts, including $1 floaters from May 3-5; $100 off Perfect Margaritas on May 4 and 5; and $5 Regular House Ritas on May 5, as well as and other drink specials.
• Cyclone Anaya’s: The Cinco de Cyclones event starts at noon and ends at 8 p.m. on May 5, with tacos, margaritas and live entertainment.
• DoorDash: New customers get $20 off.
• El Torito: Enjoy Cinco de Mayo specials on May 5, including a bottomless champagne brunch buffet — with $5 margaritas — from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and margarita, beer and shot specials, as well as $2.50 tacos from 2 p.m. to close.
• GrubHub: New customers get $5 off.
• Joe’s Crab Shack: Fiesta With Joe’s specials include $20 buckets of Modelo especial.
• Mad Mex: Boozy Mexi Breakfast will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon. Mexican beer specials offered all day.
• Margaritas Mexican Restaurant: Cinco de Mayo celebration begins May 1 with different specials every day leading up to May 5. Some locations will offer pinatas, face painting and crafts. You can also enter for a chance to win a Mexico beach vacation.
• Moe’s Southwest Grill: Cinco de Mayo catering orders placed by May 1 will get you $5 in Digital Moe Bucks.
• Monterey’s Little Mexico: From May 1 to 7, enjoy all-you-can-eat enchiladas — cheese, chicken or ground beef — for $9.99. at certain locations.
• On the Border: Get $5 Cinco ’Ritas, tequila shot specials and more May 5. You can also try the limited-time Loco Mango ’Rita and enjoy live music.
• Pappasito’s Cantina: Get a free commemorative glass when you buy a Reserve Margarita. Sign up for the eClub for a chance to win $100 in gift cards.
• Patrón Tequila: Patrón Tequila partnered with the rewards app HOOCH for Cinco de Mayo. Download the HOOCH app, order a margarita at a bar that carries Patrón and upload a photo of your receipt. HOOCH will give you enough rewards dollars to use toward a Patrón margarita for your next drink.
• Taco Bell: Get a free grilled breakfast burrito when you order online or via the app through May 11.
• Taco Bueno: Mix ’n Match 3 for $5 Texas Street Tacos. Choose shredded chicken, new crispy shrimp or carne asada.
• Tijuana Flats: Get a taco and a beer for $5 total from May 3 to 5. Music, games and prizes will also be offered.
• TGI Fridays: Get $5 Fridays ’Ritas, $5 Patron shots and $5 Dos Equis on May 5.
• Überrito: Get $5 burritos, bowls and salads on May 5 (not valid for delivery orders).
• Walmart: Get $10 off your first grocery order.
• Yard House: All day May 5, get $5 House margaritas, Salted Watermelon margaritas and Pomegranate margaritas. Not valid at locations in Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania or at the Atlantic Station location in Atlanta.

Patch national staffer Dan Hampton contributed to this report.