Freebies and deals for Cinco de Mayo

WASHINGTON — Taco Tuesday takes on a whole new meaning this year, because Tuesday, May 5 is also Cinco de Mayo.

Here are some restaurants that are offering up special deals to help mark the occasion.

  • Taco Bell is giving away free biscuit tacos between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. as part of “Breakfast Defector Day.”
  • The Klink liquor-delivery service is offering a free bottle of margarita mix with every tequila order, and free limes with every order of Corona.
  • There’s a free tequila tasting from 3:30 to 7 p.m. at Fuego Cocina y Taquileria in Clarendon. Enjoy complimentary samples and cast your vote for your favorite. You can also find $5 cocktail deals and all the regular “Taco Tuesday” promotions you know and love.
  • Enjoy free snacks at two of Richard Sandoval’s restaurants, Zengo and Toro Toro, starting at 3 p.m. Both restaurants will also have $5 drink specials.
  • Fish Taco in Cabin John, Maryland, is serving up free chips and salsa with most orders on Tuesday, May 5. There will also be drink specials.
  • If Tequila isn’t your thing, head over to Starbucks for Frappuccino Happy Hour from 3-5 p.m. All Frappuccino blended drinks are half off. This deal runs through May 10.
  • If you’re planning a big party, Baja Fresh will throw in free chips and guacamole and churros with any catering order of $100 of more.
  • Chili’s is offering several deals through May 7 including a free kids meal, an appetizer or a dessert.
  • Drinks and slushies are half off at Sonic.
  • And after all the fun and festivities, enjoy a free taxi ride home courtesy of the SoberRide program. You can get up to $30 towards a taxi ride home starting at 4 p.m. on May 5 through 4 a.m. on May 6.
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