11 Cinco de Mayo Deals and Discounts

Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day. The date actually commemorates Mexico’s victory over French forces of Napoleon III, which occurred on May 5, 1862. Cinco de Mayo is celebrated throughout Mexico and the United States, with celebrations focusing on food, drink, music and dancing.

While the day is filled with festivities and celebrations, joining in on the fun doesn’t have to put a dent in your wallet. Whether you are planning on cooking an extensive Cinco de Mayo menu, attending a fiesta or going out to eat, here is a roundup of the best Cinco de Mayo coupons and deals to ease your spending as you celebrate.

Cinco de Mayo Deals on Party Goods and Décor

• T-shirts: Groupon has a deal for colorful screen-printed t-shirts featuring festive Cinco de Mayo graphics for just $14.99.
• Glassware: If margaritas are on your Cinco de Mayo menu, Groupon also has a coupon for a four-pack of margarita glasses for just $16.99. They are valued at almost $40, which is a 58 percent discount. This deal is available for a limited time through May 7.
• Cocktail Mixes: Whipping up a batch of Cinco de Mayo margaritas or other frozen drinks is easy using Lt. Blender’s Cocktails in a Bag. RetailMeNot has a deal for 25 percent off Lt. Blender’s using the code cinco14. Just enter the code at the checkout when you are done shopping to redeem the discount.
• Costumes: Party Bell is offering customers up to 45 percent off Cinco de Mayo costumes including taco outfits, Mexican serapes and a “Tequila Pop ‘N” Dude.”

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Cinco de Mayo Restaurant and Grocery Deals

• Cinco de Mayo Mexican Grill: Groupon is offering two restaurant coupons for Cinco de Mayo Mexican Grill: $30 worth of food and drink for two people for $16 and $60 worth of food and drink for four people for $32. The restaurant’s Cinco de Mayo menu includes burritos, sopas, enchiladas and build-your-own fajitas.
• Omaha Steaks: No Cinco de Mayo menu is complete without carne asada, so take advantage of this Omaha Steaks discount. The site is offering $10 off a $50 or more purchase, plus $4.99 shipping and handling.
• On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina: This restaurant chain is offering drink specials and bold Cinco de Mayo menu items to make your celebration memorable. Specials vary by location, but diners can expect deals on domestic and imported drafts and margaritas, as well as menu items like fajitas, guacamole and appetizer samplers.
• Kroger: Grocery chain Kroger has all the coupons you need to complete your Cinco de Mayo menu. Kroger coupon site iheartkroger.com has a roundup of store coupons for items like José Olé taquitos, Pace salsa and Old El Paso refried beans.
• Tío Juan’s Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant:  The restaurant is  celebrating all week long, with a Cinco de Mayo menu and deals that include Cuervo specials on May 1, Dos Equis specials on May 2, family night on May 3, a charity benefit on May 4 and extended late-night hours on May 5. You can even win dinner for two for an entire year, with a winner selected from each restaurant location.

Hotel Savings for Cinco de Mayo Getaways

• Easyclicktravel.com: If your Cinco de Mayo plans are taking you out of town, RetailMeNot is offering $20 off hotel rooms of $350 or more from easyclicktravel.com. Simply enter the code CDM20 at checkout to get your discount.
• Hotwire: Save 60 percent off Cinco de Mayo deals to sunny travel spots, with no coupon code required, through May 6.

This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: 11 Cinco de Mayo Deals and Discounts

This article by Morgan Quinn first appeared on GoBankingRates.com and was distributed by the Personal Finance Syndication Network.