Cinco De Mayo Restaurant Specials 2023: Where To Celebrate In LA Area

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA — Cinco de Mayo falls this year on a Friday — commemorating Mexico’s May 5 victory over the French Empire in 1862.

For those who like to celebrate like there's no mañana, we've rounded up some Greater LA hot spots with restaurant specials and entertainment.

Peruse the guide to find the fiestas near you. Need visual inspiration? Check out the photo show at the top of this post.

And if you know of other neighborhood joints with stand-out deals, share with readers in the comments.

And Happy Cinco de Mayo, from Patch!

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ACAPULCO RESTAURANT Y CANTINA: Kick off Cinco de Mayo at 3 p.m. with build-your-own-taco bar (steak, chicken, carnitas & al pastor) & drink deals. Live entertainment starts 4 p.m. Extra bonus: Cinco de Mayo patrons receive bounce-back card for hangover breakfast — Come back the next day for free breakfast entrée with purchase of breakfast entrée. Details. See locales in Glendale, Downey & Long Beach.

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BAR LOUIE: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with $7 Dos Sauza margaritas during happy hour, or try new Rock & Rita. Pair with 50% off such bar bites as trio dips & chips and chicken quesadillas. Website. Locations here in Downey, Northridge.

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BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE: BJ's CureVeza, Mexican-style lager, launches May 4 to raise money for The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, part of 25-year partnership. Offered through June 28, the beer "features hints of lime & salt." For every pint brewed, the chain donates 25 cents to the nonprofit. Pair on Cinco de Mayo with mahi mahi or shrimp tacos, loaded nachos & Sriracha queso dip. Website. Locales found here statewide.

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BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE: Gear up for all-day, Cinco de Mayo happy hour Friday with such tasty, drink & food specials as Messy Michelada ($8.50), chili-lime chicken bites ($11.99), steakhouse bacon cheeseburger ($15.99), loaded potato skins ($7) or $5 off Wagon Wheel Sampler Platter. See restaurants in Burbank, Lakewood, Lancaster, Northridge, Torrance, Ventura, Whittier.

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CHIPOTLE: RSVP May 1-5 to ‘Time To Finally Try Chipotle’ event for BOGO deal. How it works: Create event on Partiful & invite Chipotle newbie friends. Include #ChipotlePartyPromo in description & add @Chipotle on Instagram with link to Partiful event. Every day May 1-5, the chain will RSVP to first 20 Partiful events sent & will drop 1 BOGO code per RSVP’d guest (up to 25 BOGO codes per event). Details. Also throughout week, get $0 delivery with promo code CINCO23. Locales statewide.

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CHRONIC TACOS: Cinco de Mayo freebie: Spend $20 & get $5 reward when using code CINCO in the app. Info. Locations throughout Greater L.A.

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DOG HAUS: Perfectly timed for Cinco de Mayo, the CA-based chain with gourmet hot dogs, burgers & sausages launches limited-time, Mexican-inspired Pork Al Pastor Sausage — with pineapple sweetness & kick from chiles & Mexican oregano. Offered on bun, in King's Hawaiian rolls, as corn dog & in burritos. $1 donated to No Kid Hungry from each sold. Website. Locations found here statewide.

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EL POLLO LOCO: Limited-time, fan-fave Shredded Beef Birria is back through June 28, in three choices - tacos, burritos & quesadillas. And on Cinco de Mayo, Loco Rewards members can score BOGO deal: A free Crunchy Birria Taco with purchase of any Shredded Beef Birria entrée. Valid Friday, May 5 only. Details. See restaurants in Greater LA.

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EL TORITO: Grab the gang May 5 for chain's biggest event of the year with margarita, beer, shot & taco specials, plus live music (beginning 4 p.m.). Build-your-own-taco bar (steak, chicken, carnitas & al pastor) starts 3 p.m. Extra perk: Cinco de Mayo guests will score bounce-back card with for hangover breakfast — Come back & visit the next day for free breakfast entrée with purchase of a breakfast entrée. Details. Find locations in Hawthorne, Lakewood, Long Beach, Marina del Rey, Northridge, Palmdale, Pasadena, Redondo Beach, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Torrance, West Covina, Westminster, Woodland Hills.

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FUEGO AT HOTEL MAYA: The Latin-infused waterfront restaurant is planning a Cinco de Mayo fiesta with live entertainment from Grammy-winning Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea & official mariachi band of Disneyland, plus food & drink specials. Info/reservations. At 700 Queensway Drive, Long Beach.

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i|O ROOFTOP AT THE GODFREY HOTEL HOLLYWOOD: Celebrate at one of the largest rooftops in Hollywood with street tacos, specialty cocktails & live DJ. Free Admission. Details. At 1400 Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood/Los Angeles.

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MARCO'S PIZZA: Build your own "Mexican pizza" for Cinco de Mayo. Select from such toppings as ground beef, green peppers, black olives, onions, tomatoes, jalapenos & cheddar cheese for your custom masterpiece. For extra kick, dip garlic-flavored crust into side of jalapeno ranch. Website/order info. Find shops in Greater LA.

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PACIFIC PARK: Taco 'bout fun ... Santa Monica Pier’s Ferris wheel will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a variety of red, white & green colors, patterns and icons, along with a 90-feet-tall Mexican flag on Friday, May 5. Can't be there in person? View online. Details. At 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica.

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PORTSIDE VENTURA HARBOR: "Toned, Tacos & Tequila" is fun-filled evening of fitness, food & fun. Info. At 1196 Portside Drive, Ventura.

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RANDY'S DONUTS: The iconic shop does "Cinco all Mayo" with the Cinco de Mango tajin premium donut (mango-filled, topped with mango & tajin flavored icing, with sprinkle of tajin) Available through May 31. Website. Locations here in LA County.

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RED LOBSTER: Say ole with $5 Cinco Rita on May 5 - specialty cocktail made with Sauza Gold Tequila, Triple Sec, sour & margarita mixes. Pair perfectly with the new Lobster & Shrimp Tacos. See restaurants in Greater LA.

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ROUND TABLE PIZZA: Cinco de Mayo deal runs May 5-7: $10 off any two large or extra large pizzas at menu price. Valid at participating locations for dine-in, carry-out & delivery. Location finder here statewide.

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RUBIO'S: Cinco De Mayo deal! Rewards members can take $20 off orders of $100 or more May 5. Coupon info here. Plus, $3 beers that day & no coupon required. Website. At participating locations. Site finder here for California.

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7-ELEVEN: 7Rewards members can hail Cinco de Mayo with tasty, mini-taco deal —10 mini tacos for $2! The tacos come with spicy filling of shredded beef, green chiles, jalapeño peppers, cilantro & spices in miniature crispy, corn tortillas. Offered through May 5. 7Rewards info here. At participating stores statewide.

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SKYBAR AT MONDRIAN LOS ANGELES: It's an all-day Cinco de Mayo celebration May 5 'Dance Yourself Clean' pool party, DJ sets, outdoor games & more. Details/reservations. At 8440 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood.

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TALLULA'S: Cinco De Mayo fiesta planned with DJ, food, margarita stations, taco cart & more Friday May 5, 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. Takeout offers available, too. Info/reservations. At 118 Entrada Drive, Santa Monica.

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TELEFERIC BARCELONA: On May 5, Chef Oscar Cabeza will serve up Calamari Tacos ($15/two tacos) — classic taco with fried squid, yuzu aioli & handmade, squid-ink tortillas. Signature sangrias, too! Website. See location in Los Angeles.

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THE ABBEY FOOD & BAR: Celebrate May 5 with Mariachi Arcoiris, the world’s first and only LGBTQ mariachi band, plus "some of the best nachos, tacos and cocktails in town." Details. At 692 North Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood.

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TOCAYA MODERN MEXICAN: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Taco Tuesday pricing in honor of the Mexican holiday. Tacos starting at $2; select bites starting at $2; $3 Cervezas; $5 margaritas; $6 wine. Hours & alcohol participation may vary by locale. Details. Locations here in El Segundo, Beverly Center/Los Angeles, Long Beach, Century City, Playa Vista, DTLA, Hollywood, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Studio City, Toluca Lake, West Hollywood, Westwood, Venice.

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