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Your Guide to Cinco de Mayo

Tacos, margaritas & more favorite recipes

Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner on Monday, 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 – Chicago | Cinco de Mayo Specials – Las Vegas

Best Tacos | Best Margaritas | Cinco de Mayo Recipes | Lone Star Smokeout Special

Cinco de Mayo Specials

Chicagoland

Beatrix House MargaritaBeatrix – River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market, Oak Brook, Loop
WHEN: Monday, May 5: Hours vary by location
Celebrate at Beatrix with House Margaritas all day long for $8, plus tax, at all locations! Enjoy alongside favorites including Green Chili & Chicken Enchiladas, Baja Chopped Salad and Kennebec Fries for the table. View the Beatrix – River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market, Oak Brook, Loop menu
Make a Cinco de Mayo reservation at the Beatrix location nearest you

Gus' Sip & Dip Margarita

Gus’ Sip & Dip
WHEN: Monday, 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, 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

L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge
WHEN: Monday, May 5: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Get a seat at Frank’s Tap and enjoy L. Wood’s signature draft Paloma with Nosotros blanco, grapefruit, lime and soda for $9, plus tax, all day in addition to all of your Northwoods supper club favorites on Monday, May 5! View the L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge menu
Make a Cinco de Mayo reservation at L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge

Tacos & Margs at Tallboy Taco

Tallboy Taco
WHEN: Monday, May 5: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Tallboy Taco and enjoy Margaritas and Nachitos, both $5, plus tax, during Happy Hour from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Guests are also invited to take part in a complimentary Espolòn tequila sampling event from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. It’s the perfect excuse to start the party early. View the Tallboy Taco menu
Tallboy Taco is first come, first served | Order carryout and delivery from Tallboy Taco

Tallboy Taco Kit picinicIf 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's Margarita KitTallboy Taco is also offering a Casamigos Magarita Kit. This kit gives you everything you need to mix up a delicious marg at home, including a 375 ml bottle of Casamigos, limes, two housemade mixes; Lime Agave 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

Las Vegas

Frozen Margaritas at El Segundo SolEl Segundo Sol – Las Vegas
WHEN: Friday, May 2 – Monday, May 5: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
El Segundo Sol is the perfect destination for your Cinco de Mayo celebration with epic food and drink specials including the Mexican Candy Margarita, Mango Michelada, Carne Asada Fries and Tacos al Pastor. Plus, Cinco de Mayo festivities kick off early, starting on Friday, May 2 at 11:00 AM, with a DJ bringing the party the whole weekend. View the El Segundo Sol menu
Make a Cinco de Mayo reservation at El Segundo Sol 

Happy Camper patio photo Happy Camper – Las Vegas
WHEN: Monday, May 5: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Continue the weekend fun with Cinco de Mayo drink specials at Happy Camper. From the Gran Malo Sol, a classic Sol margarita with a Gran Malo float, and Mexican Candy Shot made with Gran Malo strawberry, watermelon pucker, tapatio and lime, to the Mango Michelada, each available all day, for a fiesta on Happy Camper’s party patio. View the Happy Camper – Las Vegas menu
Make a Cinco de Mayo reservation at Happy Camper – Las Vegas 

 

Lone Star Smokeout

Lone Star smokeout

Lone Star Smokeout
WHEN
: Sunday, May 4: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The first annual Lone Star Smokeout is taking place at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, TX showcasing the best in BBQ and country music! Festival attendees are invited to wrap up the weekend at Tequila & Tunes,  an early Cinco de Mayo celebration featuring $5, plus tax Flecha Azul margaritas. This event is included with a purchase of a GA ticket.
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Best Tacos

egg white tacos and bub city brunch

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

Yuzu Margarita at Ramen-san

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.

 

Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Celebrating at home? From spicy and NA margaritas to tacos, burritos and more, check out these Cinco de Mayo recipes from our Lettuce chefs.

Aloe its me

Looking for creative drink ideas for Cinco de Mayo? From spicy margs like the Aba’s Aloe? It’s Me, Beatrix’s Pineapple Habanero Margarita recipe and even a zero-proof alternative, try Mon Ami Gabi’s Blood Orange Mockarita recipe or mix up a pitcher of Tallboy Taco’s Horchata. Looking for more DIY options to try? From classic to frozen, find all of our margarita recipes here.

To pair with a margarita, check out these Cinco de Mayo dish recipes from your favorite Lettuce restaurants.

Guacamole from Tallboy TacoTallboy Taco’s Guacamole Recipe

Bowl of Corn Fundito with tortilla chips and other condiments on the sideTallboy Taco’s Corn Fundito recipe

Salsa Roja at Tallboy TacoTallboy Taco’s Salsa Verde Recipe and Salsa Roja Recipe

Grilled Carne Asada Tacos from Tallboy TacoTallboy Taco’s Grilled Carne Asada Tacos Recipe

Carne Asada Burrito at Tallboy Taco

Tallboy Taco’s Carne Asada Burrito Recipe

Steak and Shrimp FajitaEl Segundo Sol’s Steak and Shrimp Fajitas Recipe

El Segundo Sol Guacamole presented in a traditional molcajeteEl Segundo Sol’s Tableside Guacamole Recipe

Fish tacos at Summer HouseFor fish taco lovers, the Crispy Baja Fish Tacos recipe from Summer House are a must-try.

So what are you waiting for? Grab your friends, reserve a table or get in the kitchen, and get ready to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!

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