Cinco de Mayo 2026 falls on Taco Tuesday, leading to a surge in food and drink deals across various restaurants in Daytona Beach. This holiday commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
Many local establishments are capitalizing on this unique alignment. Popular chains and local favorites are offering enticing specials to attract customers.
Notable deals include:
- BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse: Brewhouse Margaritas for $6 during happy hour from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and late-night happy hour from 9 p.m. to close.
- Chipotle: Free chips and queso or chips and guacamole with an entrée purchase using code CINCO26.
- Moe’s Southwest Grill: A free side of queso with any entrée purchase in-store.
- Taco Bell: Grubhub+ members can get a free Crunchwrap Supreme with a $20 order from May 4 through May 10.
- Barnhill’s: Hosting a Cinco de Mayo celebration featuring a $19 taco special and $6 margaritas.
- Boot Hill Saloon: Offering $1 Jello shots, $2 tacos, and $5 house margaritas from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Dahlia Mexican Kitchen: $5 margaritas available all day along with a holiday gift card raffle.
- Costa Del Sol Cantina: Hosting tequila tastings and a taco-eating contest.
- Flagler Tavern: One of the area’s largest Cinco de Mayo parties featuring taco specials and live music.
Today, Cinco de Mayo is more celebrated in the U.S. than in Mexico, often marked by discounts on food and drinks. This year’s festivities promise to be vibrant, drawing locals eager to honor Mexican culture while enjoying delicious food.
