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Cinco de Mayo is finally upon us — the carne asada is marinating and the Mexican lagers are on ice. Though you’re probably primed to celebrate, maybe you’re not entirely sure what makes May 5th a big holiday. Why are we drinking margaritas, Palomas, and Coronas (and even Mexican-style craft beers), and eating tacos, burritos, and churros?

Many people believe (incorrectly) that Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of Mexico’s independence. But, that holiday is actually celebrated on September 16th. Cinco de Mayo is actually meant to remember the Mexican army’s victory over the French in the battle of Puebla. It’s a fascinating underdog story, definitely worth reading up on.

If you’re looking for easily affordable Mexican fare today, restaurants all over the country have you covered with deals galore today. Check them all out below.

Abuelo’s

Want to win a FREE $100 gift card to celebrate Cinco de Mayo?! Enter in our Cinco de Mayo Giveaway, happening now: https://t.co/26fkLE1wRG pic.twitter.com/OOrn1Kmgbb

— Abuelo's Restaurant (@EatAbuelos) April 30, 2018

Visit your participating Abuelo’s to get $5 Mexican beers on draft. This comes in a 22-ounce cup that you can take home. They’ll also be serving Flag Margaritas in souvenir cups for only $6.95.

Applebee’s

Have you heard? We have TWO #NeighborhoodDrink deals for Cinco De Mayo! Come celebrate with the#DOLLARITA and $2 Dos Equis! pic.twitter.com/sgmqNdRaYv

— Applebee's (@Applebees) April 25, 2018

To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Applebee’s is extending its $1 margarita special through today. The chain is also offering Dos Equis drafts for $2.

Bahama Breeze

Why wait ‘til Saturday? Our Cinco party’s already started! pic.twitter.com/FZPhX8wVOt

— Bahama Breeze (@BahamaBreeze) May 3, 2018

The chain is offering classic margaritas through Saturday for only $5.

Baja Fresh

If you’re a member of the Club Baja email club, you’ll receive an email today giving you a coupon for free guacamole and churros with a catering order of $50 or more.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

Visit a participating location today to get $1 tacos and $4 Corona Extras.

California Pizza Kitchen

To celebrate the holiday, the popular pizza chain is offering $5 Agave Lime Margaritas this Saturday.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Get 'em while you can! What's your pick from our Spring lineup: #matcha, #horchata, or #matchahorchata? pic.twitter.com/Wuh2GcLYXw

— The Coffee Bean (@TheCoffeeBean) May 2, 2018

The coffee chain is offering horchata lattes and matcha horchata lattes for only $1 on Saturday.

Del Taco

Everything's better in pairs! Celebrate Cinco de Mayo all weekend with 2 for $5 Carnitas Combo Burritos. You won’t regret it! pic.twitter.com/lHuaQaKma4

— Del Taco Restaurants (@DelTaco) May 4, 2018

If you’re a member of Del Taco’s eClub, you’ll get a coupon for a free Carnitas Street Taco with any drink purchase today. Plus, they are offering two carnitas combo burritos for only $5.

Duffy’s Sports Grill

Starting now, celebrate Cinco de Mayo all weekend long with $3 Sauza and $7 Patron margaritas, 5 for $15 buckets of Corona, Corona Light, Pacifico, and Modelo, plus a trio of tacos for $7.99. Now that's something to taco 'bout! https://t.co/cZv0kh29Xt pic.twitter.com/dvdVc1PB0b

— Duffy's Sports Grill (@duffysmvp) May 4, 2018

Stop by any participating location today (or tomorrow) to get three crunchy beef tacos for only $7.99 as well as $3 Sauza and $7 Patron margaritas.

El Fenix

The celebrate the holiday, the chain is offering margaritas for only $1 all day Saturday.

Hard Rock Café

Stop by your closest Hard Rock and say the secret word “rockin” when ordering to get a Rockin’ Fresh Rita for only $5.

Hot Harry’s Fresh Burritos

It's a BURRITOGANZA this Cinco de Mayo! #cincodemayo2018 #coundownbegins pic.twitter.com/orjXYz1uvs

— Hot Harry's Burritos (@Hot_Harrys) May 1, 2018

Visit any of its six locations to get a free t-shirt if you’re one of the first 100 customers. Even if you don’t get a t-shirt, grab mini chicken and beef burritos for only $4, all day long.

Houlihan’s

The chain is having a “Derby de Mayo” party. Participating locations will have $5 Boozy Marg Pitchers and $5 Angre Rosè Ritas.

Hurricane Grill & Wings

Participating locations will be offering $3 tacos, shots of tequila, and Coronas as well as $5 Hurricane Margaritas.

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant

The countdown continues…#margsmex #margscinco #cincodemayan #Hornitos #DosEquis #Corona #SamAdams pic.twitter.com/73vtpRuDBl

— Margaritas (@MargsMex) May 3, 2018

Visit any participating locations to get a flight of four margaritas for only $10.

Moe’s Southwest Grill

Say my name, say my name pic.twitter.com/wdLPoRYr77

— Moe'sSouthwestGrill (@Moes_HQ) May 3, 2018

The first 50 customers at participating Moe’s will get a free t-shirt. Also, burritos are only $5 today.

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina

Enough said. Cinco like you mean it with $5 Cinco 'Ritas at the best Cinco de Mayo spot in town. MSG 21+ #CincoDeMayoFiesta https://t.co/8KKO8qqGTg pic.twitter.com/Si6kpa6nCl

— On The Border (@ontheborder) May 2, 2018

To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, the chain is offering customers $5 “Cinco ‘Ritas” and $10 “Perfect Patron Margaritas” at participating locations.

Recovery Sports Grill

Stop by any participating locations to get a house-made margarita for only $5.

Tijuana Flats

We're celebrating #Cinco all weekend long! This Friday – Sunday, May 4th, 5th & 6th, enjoy $2 Tacos and $2 Mexican Beers!

50¢ extra for steak. Excludes fish and Megajuana items. Mexican Bottles vs. Drafts vary based on location. $2 Mexican Beers available 4pm-8pm 5/4-5/6 in SC. pic.twitter.com/CsXssnadWK

— Tijuana Flats (@TijuanaFlats) April 30, 2018

All Tijuana Flats locations are offering $2 Mexican drafts and $2 tacos all day.