May is here! And you already know what our very first celebration kicking off Chicagoโs summer will be โ Cinco de Mayo! With Chicagoans so crazy about tacos and Mexican foods, Cinco De Mayo is a holiday you do not want to miss! So, what restaurants are running awesome Cinco specials this year? As always, weโve got the best list in town for ya!
Old Town Pour House
1419 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Come drink, eat, and dance as Old Town Pour House partners up with Chicago Sports and Social for a festive Cinco de Mayo celebration! From 6:30 p.m. โ 9:30 p.m., guests will enjoy delicious food and drink specials, along with live DJ entertainment and โMexican Bingoโ (more commonly known as Loterรญa.) Tickets are $20 and include two drinks (drinks over $15 not included), a chips and salsa station, plus access to the DJ and bingo.
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Hopsmith
15 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60610
Hopsmith is giving away a free order of tacos at Taco Alley during late night hours, when an order of tacos is purchased at Hopsmith on Cinco de Mayo. The free order is redeemable through the end of June. However, Hopsmith will keep the party going as their Taco Alley window will also be serving free tacos from 11 pm to Midnight on Saturday, May 7!
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Tumanโs Tap & Grill
2159 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
The Ukrainian Village tap celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Mexican-inspired specials on Thursday, May 5. Enjoy options such as a $13 Skirt Steak Taco Dinner or a $10 Steak Burrito. Pair the specials with a $3 Tecate can, a full-bodied lager with a refreshing crisp malt flavor and a pleasant aftertaste; or a $5 Sun King Brewery Pachanga draft, an Indianapolis-made Mexican-style lager with a crisp malt flavor, low bitterness, subtle sweetness, and a slight lingering bitterness.
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Time Out Market
916 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
Celebrate May 5th at the cityโs largest food hall! Time Out Market Chicago will be featuring specials by Don Julio, a Build Your Own Margarita Bar, live entertainment and so much more. Plus, Lil Amaru features an array of tacos, salsa, guacamole, and other Mexican street fares by James Beard semifinalist Chef Rodolfo Cuadros. Attendance is free and food and drink are available a la carte. Grab your reservation here!
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Mustard Seed Kitchen
49 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616
This takeout and delivery concept by James Beard Nominated Chefย Erick Williams is supporting and celebrating for the entire month of May with a special promotion! Beginning Monday, May 2nd, the restaurant, located at 49 E. Cermak, will honor Cinco de Mayo as well as show support for the teamโs Mexican brothers and sisters with its โTaco Todayโ offering including Three Steak Tacos with salsa borracha, rice, and beans for $16.99.
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Robertโs Pizza & Dough Co.
465 N McClurg Ct, Chicago, IL 60611
Looking for a non-traditional celebration for Cinco de Mayo in Chicago? On Thursday, May 5th, Robertโs will be celebrating with $24 buckets of Modelos (6 beers), $10 Margaritas, and a special Carne Asada Pizza ($28) featuring grilled steak, queso fresco, black beans, and fresh guacamole. While Robertโs mixes up a variety of margaritas, weโre partial to the Blood Orange Margaritaย โ tequila, orange curacao, fresh lime, ginger syrup, blood orange, and citrus salt, the restaurantโs signature drink. Order it spicy for a little extra kick!
Lottieโs Pub
1925 W Cortland St, Chicago, IL 60622
Lottieโs will be kicking off Cinco de Mayo with a happy hour from 6 to 7:30 PM! Guests can sip on $4 Dos Equis Pints, $6 Mamitas Seltzers, $6 Dobel Shots, and $7 Jose Traditional Margaritas. Festive food specials will include $3 Tacos (Steak, Chicken or Shrimp), $5 Elotes, and Craft Winchester Chips & Salsa Flights; which include a selection of 4 delicious salsas- Charred Shishito Pepper, Peruvian Chili & Cumin, Chipotle & Huitlacoche, and Classic Roja.
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