The Best Cinco de Mayo Specials in NJ

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican Army’s victory over the French empire and is celebrated every year on May 5th. The following restaurants are bringing the party so head out for a family dinner, a date night or even an escape with friends to enjoy some great drinks, Mexican food and each other’s company. It’s on a Sunday this year, so fiesta all weekend!

Bahama Breeze Island Grille
Cherry Hill, Paramus, Princeton, Toms River, Wayne, Woodbridge
In honor of the holiday, Bahama Breeze will be offering specially priced margaritas and outdoor block parties. Let the good times flow!

Blue Moon Cafe
Bronxville, Englewood, Wyckoff
Blue Moon wants you to “fiesta like there’s no manana” with three days of live music. On May 5 there will be a live Mariachi band in the afternoon.

Bubbakoo’s Burritos
Multiple Locations
Try one of their new Killer Creations, like mango habanero grilled chicken tostada salad, Tongue Twister quesadilla, Silly Philly burrito or Nashville hot fries. If you’re a loyalty member, you can get a buy one entree, get one free deal at all locations in the country. Order a regular entree at full price on May 5, and then a coupon will be delivered on May 6 to your loyalty account to redeem for a free entree from May 6-12. And, everyone can use code CINCO10 to receive 10% off all catering through May 5, so plan your fiesta.

Chevy’s Fresh Mex
Clifton, Linden
Fresh Mexican food is made from scratch daily, covering everything from enchiladas, tacos and fajitas to lots of margaritas. Tacos will be 2 for $5, street corn is $5, there will be $5 drinks, $10 drink buckets and mocktails.

Chili’s
Multiple Locations
The favorites here are the famous and gigantic Presidente Margarita, Cheers to Patrón, Cuervo Blue and Frose ‘Ritas. If you sign up for the rewards program, you can get free chips and salsa to snack on while you drink.

Chipotle Mexican Grill
Multiple Locations
Order Burritos by the Box to kick off your Cinco de Mayo celebration with some delicious food. You can mix and match your burrito builds or just let them pick out an assortment. Order 24 hours in advance!

La Cocinita de Manasquan
144 Main St., Manasquan
May 5 will be a great time to try their new menu item, Mexican-style quesadillas, with care similar to empanadas – they are stuffed with potatoes and chorizo, and topped with pico de gallo, lettuce, and sour cream.

Dona Julia Mexican Restaurant
1308 Richmond Ave., Pt. Pleasant
Their Cinco de Mayo party will include birria tacos for the first time, made with short ribs, brisket, onions, cilantro and Oaxaca cheese.

El Meson
Freehold Borough
Sit inside the themed restaurant or outside on the patio that is surrounded by a beautiful garden and treat yourself to fan faves like the black bean soup, fajita salad, burrito loco (with vegetables) and steak fajitas.

El Pueblo Authentic Mexican Taqueria
North Cape May
Tacos, bowls, quesadillas, burritos, tortas: there are enough options here to keep you full all weekend! Protein choices include steak, pork, shrimp, sausage, fish and even tofu.

Esquina Latina Restaurant & Lounge
New Brunswick
Party all day with Corona buckets, other draft beer buckets, tequila shot specials, food specials, a live DJ, a live saxophonist and other entertainment.

Fat Cactus Mexican Cantina
New Brunswick, Parsippany
Order authentic and Tex-Mex style Mexican food such as Mexican shrimp ceviche, cactus salad, coconut shrimp waca tacos, 7-layer burrito dip, or roasted poblano and corn guacamole.

FC Tacos & Cantina
South Brunswick
This fairly new hot spot has both an indoor and outdoor cantina for your fiesta. Some of the unique items on the menu include ghost pepper guacamole, blackened fish cakes, chicken shawarma tacos, al pastor chickpea tacos, Mexican street corn and friend chicken quesadilla, and birria tater tots. Try arroz con leche or pistachio cheesecake for dessert, and don’t forget to order one of their cocktails or mocktails.

Kona Grill
Woodbridge
Though not an exclusive Mexican restaurant, you can still get shrimp tacos, cilantro lime chicken or a margarita rimmed with tangy Tajin. If you sign up to become a Konavore you’ll get a $25 credit for your birthday.

The Mathis House
Toms River
A tearoom may not be your first thought for a fiesta, but you can experience a celebration that includes a Mexican buffet dinner and a 5-piece Mariachi band.

Meximodo Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar
Metuchen
Nothing says Mexican party more than tequila, and you’ll have your choice from a record-breaking number of selections here from May 3-5. Dinner ranges from pomegranate and pine nut guacamole to coconut tiger’s milk ceviche to cauliflower tacos to Nayarit-style red snapper.

Moe’s Southwest Grill
Multiple Locations
Create an epic Cinco de Mayo party by ordering burritos, a taco bar or chips & dip for all your amigos.

On the Border
New Brunswick, Toms River
The newest menu items here include wild-caught crab, so order enchiladas, tostadas or dips with a seafood twist in addition to traditional tacos, burritos and salads that have a Tex-Mex twist. If you join Border Rewards, you get $2 off your queso order.

Orale Mexican Kitchen
Hoboken, Jersey City, Morristown
If you’re looking for something a little fancier, head to Orale for authentic Mexican food. Their Barbecue Pork Nachos and Carolina Barbacoa Tacos are worth the trip.

Pachamama
Green Brook
The new Latin restaurant has more than 100 margarita combinations. Sip your marg while you listen to music from a DJ.

Pancheros Mexican Grill
691 Rte. 130 North, Hamilton
1919 Rte. 35, Wall Twp.
You’ll get free chips & salsa with an entree purchase if you sign up for text alerts. Those chips can accompany an array of tacos, burritos, burrito bowls and quesadillas.

Pancho’s Burritos
New Milford
The outdoor patio is open, so order some California-style Mexican cuisine while getting some sun. They have a “tremendous” offering of tequila.

Panela
Hoboken
The weekend full of “sabor” (flavor) includes drink specials and DJ beats. For the afterparty, visit their agave speakeasy, Perico.

Pop’s Garage
Asbury Park
You won’t just get overstuffed burritos or Pop’s Cuban Corn here, you’ll also get sand, sun, surf, art, culture and community. The family serves clean, sustainable Mexican fare they developed based on their travels to the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico.

Qdoba Mexican Eats
Multiple Locations
Cater your Cinco de Mayo party with Qdoba. From burrito bowls to nachos to tons of craveable toppings, they’ll make it a celebration to remember.

Shore Points BBQ
816 Arnold Ave., Pt. Pleasant Beach
Dine in or take out an assortment of tacos. You just need to take care of the margaritas.

618 Restaurant
Freehold
The Cinco de Mezcal menu is available May 3-5 and includes options like a margarita trio, Yucatan pork tacos, queso fundido, cornflake crusted halibut, and Mexican fried ice cream.

Stax
Marlboro
Get a taste of Mexican culture through traditional Mexican brunch items plus a performance by a mariachi band.

Taco Bell
Multiple Locations
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Taco Party Pack! There are Crunchwrap Supremes, bean burritos, quesadillas and taco combinations to choose from, or you can build your own box. All you need to bring is the Jarritos!

Tacos el Tio Mexican Grill & Bar
Egg Harbor Twp., Medford
The beautiful restaurant and bar are eye-catching, and so are the dishes. Some of the favorites here are churrasco steak, chimichangas and al pastor.

Tinga Fresh Mexican
Westfield
Start your fiesta with homemade soup like creamy black bean or chicken vegetable. Cater or dine in for tacos, burritos, quesadillas and wraps or sandwiches.

Tio Taco + Tequila Bar
Clifton, Edison, Marlboro
Margarita Mondays, Taco Tuesdays and Happy Hour at the Bar are big draws here. There is an array of Mexican dishes, plus crafted cocktails and of course, tequila.

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