Where to get the best Cinco de Mayo deals on food and drinks

Fancy some tacos and margaritas? Well, Cinco de Mayo is the perfect day to try some of the best Mexican recipes! Americans across the US take the opportunity to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with parades, parties, mariachi music, folk dancing, and Mexican food. Load your plate with molé, tacos, burritos, chilaquiles, guacamole, and, of course, margaritas! Doesn't it sound delicious?

While many think Cinco de Mayo is Mexico’s Independence Day, what Cinco de Mayo celebrates is the Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. Despite being a significant event in the USA, where it is about commemorating Mexican culture and heritage, Cinco de Mayo is not considered a national holiday in Mexico.

Cinco de Mayo does not begin without guacamole. It is the perfect appetizer to get the party started since it takes no time to make and is hard to resist. With jalapeños, hot sauce, and cumin, it has just the right amount of heat, with lime juice and cilantro to balance it out. If you need Cinco de Mayo's best appetizers, Shoprite is the right place to go! Shop for Yucatan Guacamole, Cacique Queso Dip, and Stacy’s Pita Chips for the day.

Do you love pico de gallo? This classic Mexican tomato dip (or sauce) adds a boost of flavor to just about any Mexican meal. The perfect pico de gallo has each fresh component clearly visible yet is so finely diced that you get some of everything with each spoonful. El Super is the perfect store for you to find the best deals along with the best fresh ingredients to make this delicious dish. A week before the holiday, the store usually has special offers.

Do you enjoy eating tacos, but the thought of making the tortillas is overwhelming? Los Altos Ranch Market has got you covered with great deals on tortillas that taste homemade. Find the tortillas and fresh filling ingredients such as beef, chicken, pork, or fish and shrimp, and toppings like salsa, guacamole, and sour cream, and enjoy your tacos!

Kick off your Cinco de Mayo morning with chilaquiles. Nothing compares to a delicious plate of chilaquiles with eggs featuring chorizo, salsa verde, thick tortilla chips, and queso fresco for breakfast. Food Lion's deals for the date include all the fresh ingredients you need to prepare for the occasion.

End the special day in style with authentic lime margaritas! There is nothing better than celebrating Cinco de Mayo by honoring Mexico's beloved tequila. Margaritas are the perfect cocktail to make for a Cinco de Mayo party. Keep it simple and buy a ready-to-drink bottle from Walmart. It is simple to prepare with a quick salt or sugar rim and takes all the time out of squeezing limes and measuring tequila.

We have rounded up the best dishes ideas and places to buy the freshest ingredients to help you celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a fun fiesta at home.