Cinco De Mayo
From tacos, to DIY kits, lottery, and margaritas, you can have it all. Just because you are stuck inside your home, doesn't mean you can't celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo while also supporting local businesses with a full stomach. Photo by Chitokan from Pexels

If you are looking for a great deal for food and drinks, this year's Cinco de Mayo is perfect for you! Restaurants in California joined local pubs in offering specials of all kinds to continue celebrating the tradition despite the challenging times.

The past years had been different because of the restrictions and social distancing protocols brought about by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The annual celebration, which is held every - of course, May 5 - is still remembered by the people of Mexico and some Latinos in the United States despite the pandemic. The Mexican people commemorate every year the victory of the Mexican Army led by General Ignacio Zaragoza over the French Empire during the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, ABC10 reports.

Until today, they still reap not only freedom but also some freebies -- especially on food.

Here are some of the restaurants that will make your stomach full on Cinco de Mayo:

Chili's

Cinco de Mayo in Chili's means $5 only on its specials all day.

The restaurant offers $5 deals on drinks. The special also includes Chili's Presidente Margarita. Cheers to Patrón 'Rita, Cuervo Blue 'Rita, and Frose 'Rita, and even their selected draft imports.

El Pollo Loco

The restaurant El Pollo Loco is offering this year five Tacos al Carbon for the price of just two on Cinco de Mayo. But you will need a coupon to cash in on the deal, don't worry, it is already here.

A free bottle of Tapatio sauce also awaits you when you place an order for pickup, curbside, or delivery through using the restaurant's app or on its website.

Chipotle

The big deal at Chipotle is a digital BOGO offer. However, there's a catch. You need to comply and pass a test to avail.

Chipotle's test is called Chipotle IQ. It is an iteration of the brand's trivia game that quizzes customers on sourcing, ingredients, recipes, and sustainability efforts. Each day this Cinco de Mayo week, the restaurant will be giving out BOGO offers to the first 50,000 fans to answer the 10 Chipotle IQ questions correctly.

What if you fail Chipotle's test? Don't worry. If you don't make the cut, you can still get entered and have a chance to win one of a hundred $500 Chipotle gift cards.

On Cinco de Mayo this year, customers can get a few extra shots at the gift card offer. On its Instagram page, Chipotle will be giving away five more $500 gift cards. The cards go to the last five people to write "last" on Chipotle's Cinco de Mayo post before 5:55 p.m.

From tacos, free drinks, and margaritas, you can have it all.

Just because you are stuck inside your home doesn't mean you can't celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo while also supporting local businesses with a full stomach.

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