CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Just because you have to stay at home, doesn't mean you cannot celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
Cinco de Mayo, or May 5, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza. The day, which falls on Tuesday, May 5 in 2020, is also known as Battle of Puebla Day. While it is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations.
And it just so happens that Cinco de Mayo falls on Tuesday - which in popular culture, Tuesdays are referred to as Taco Tuesday - so it is a double celebration!
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at home with Chicago’s favorite Mexican fast-casual concept, Big Wig Tacos & Burritos. On Tuesday, May 5, only, customers can get a burrito, plus a Modelo Beer or three tacos, plus a Modelo Beer for $10. Guests have their choice of proteins, including skirt steak, barbacoa, chicken, chorizo, avocado, or veggies, as well as toppings like onions, cilantro, pinto beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and cheese.
This promotion is available via its website only, www.bigwigtacos.com, for delivery or pick-up. Please note that the tacos must all have the same toppings and meat to receive the $10 deal. ID’s will be checked upon delivery/pickup.
Looking to make it a party? Add nachos, rice & beans, chips & guac, chips & queso to any order for a more festive Cinco celebration.
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BLVD
BLVD offers $25 enchilada meal kits for Cinco de Mayo dinner. The Carnitas Enchiladas Verdes meal kit includes three corn tortillas stuffed with braised pork and topped with tomatillo salsa verde, queso añejo, and Mexican crema; rice and beans; a side salad; chips and salsa, and flan de coco for dessert. Tecate cans and Mexican Squirt bottles are also available for $3 each. Delivery for this offer is available on DoorDash, GrubHub, and UberEats. The offer is only Tuesday, May 5. More details.
Since we can’t host the fiesta, let us cook it for you -- —preorder your Cinco de Mayo Old Pueblo Fiesta! This party feeds 4-6 people and includes: chorizo queso fundido, queso enchiladas, tacos and five sides. Add a margarita kit and a playlist -- All the details are in our IG story amigos ⬆️ Preorder now: info@oldpueblochicago.com #vayaconpancho #tacos #fiesta #tequila
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Old Pueblo Cantina
Old Pueblo Cantina is offering a deluxe taco kit for the whole family! The Deluxe Taco Kit includes, “Take & Bake” Chorizo Queso Fundido, Queso Enchiladas (choice of adobo chicken, skirt steak red chile shrimp, al pastor pork cantina ground beef), Mexican rice, refried beans, roasted vegetables, chips and salsa, side of Guacamole and toppings, homemade flour tortillas. The kit feeds four to six people and cost $94.95. The offer is available through phone orders for pick-up or delivery with Caviar and DoorDash. Old Pueblo Cantina's regular menu also available, including margarita pitchers (classic, skinny, spicy or passion fruit) for $39.95. More details.