Cinco de Mayo Celebrations in Bloomington-Normal

By Eat Local / May 05, 2025

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these exciting specials from local Mexican restaurants!

What is Cinco de Mayo?

Cinco de Mayo, or the Fifth of May, commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. This day is often mistaken for Mexico’s Independence Day, which is celebrated on September 16. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo has become a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, featuring festive gatherings, parades, and, of course, delicious food!

This guide will be updated regularly as local businesses announce their Cinco de Mayo events. Check back often for the latest additions!

🪇 Fiesta Ranchera

Thursday thru Monday –2103 Veterans Parkway Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61704

The Cinco de Mayo 2025 celebration is all weekend long this year! New specials daily starting Thursday May 1st until Monday May 5th! Come in and party with us!
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Fiesta Ranchera - Cico de Mayo specials 2025

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🪇 Herradura

Saturday thru Monday, May 3rd-5th

Herradura will have a 3-Days of Fiesta Margaritas specials from Saturday May 3rd to Monday May 5th.

¡¡Don’t miss the fiesta!!

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🪇 Los Potrillos

Monday, May 5th

Special: 12oz margarita for $1.99.

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🪇 Mexa Maya

Monday, May 5th

1/2 off margaritas from 11 am to 4 pm
Bouncy house for kids (depending on the weather)
Wild Style Designs Face Painting from 5 pm to 8 pm
Live DJ from 5 pm to 10 pm
Free gift giveaways

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🪇 Moe’s Southwest Grill

Monday, May 5th

FREE side of queso on 5/5 with the purchase of an entrée. Valid at participating locations. See website or app for full details.

East Empire location.

Constitution Trail Center location.

🪇 Tony’s Tacos

Monday, May 5th

Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Tony’s Tacos for $2 steak tacos (4″). Special available while supplies last only on 5/5/25.

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🪇 Sabor De Mexico – Colfax, IL

Monday, May 5th at 5 pm

Cinco de Mayo is more than just the celebration of the battle won at Puebla; it is also the restaurant’s 4th anniversary!!

Celebration includes special menu items, giveaways, and of course, Tequila and Mezcal!

The Menu:
Tacos, Nachos, Pozole Flight, Quesadillas, Tamales, Ceviche

Raffling off a total of 3 gift baskets: A food basket, a bakery basket, and a special EL Bandido Yankee Tequila Basket with proceeds of this basket helping the Colfax Restoration Project!

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🪇 Tequilas Mexican Restaurant – Heyworth, IL

Monday, May 5th – We will be open and have several Cinco de Mayo specials ready for you!

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🪇 Funky Brew – Gridley, IL

Friday & Saturday, May 2nd-3rd

Streetside Eatz will be our Truck for Friday 5/2 with a fantastic festive menu! They will arrive at 6pm! We are extremely excited for a New Truck – It’s Forkin’ Good making their debut, offering another great festive menu!