chef prepping a steak fajita, a chef prepping a chicken taco, and someone holding a breaded chicken nacho

Use this Toolkit to Get Your Cinco de Mayo Celebration Started.

Make the most of this festive May occasion by planning and promoting a celebration that will have customers marking their calendars. Make it one big day or a multi-day event featuring bold flavors and good times.

Use these promotional ideas, customizable marketing materials and menu suggestions to help make your bar or restaurant the first choice for customers looking for great food and a fiesta.

Attract Foodies and Fiesta Seekers with Special Offers

How will your operation stand out on Cinco de Mayo? Consider these promotions to help draw traffic and drive sales.

two loaded sliced beef tacos with sides of Pico de Gallo sauce and sour cream

Get the Word Out a Few Weeks Ahead of Time

Just like any celebration, you’ll want to give people time to plan for the party. Start promoting your food and festivities 2 to 3 weeks in advance of your Cinco de Mayo fiesta.

Chef in an apron holding a white bowl filled with chicken, shredded cheese and vegetables

Send an email blast to your customer list sharing your specials

Post and repost your specials daily until Cinco de Mayo

Insert flyers in menus and takeout orders throughout April

Use table cards, window posters and counter cards to promote specials onsite

Encourage staff to spread the word with friends, family and customers

Add a banner or sandwich board outside your restaurant

Grab Attention with Our Free, Customizable Marketing Materials

We’ve created customizable and ready-to-use assets to help you build excitement around your Cinco de Mayo celebration. Simply download, customize with special offers and promote wherever you can.

Cinco de Mayo promotional poster on the poster on the front door of a neighborhood restaurant

Window Poster

(24" W x 36" H)

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Cinco de Mayo promotional flyer stapled to a brown to-go bag

Menu & Takeout Flyer

(8.5" W x 5.5" H)

Download
Cinco de Mayo promotional counter card in acrylic holder on a counter

Counter Card

(8.5" W x 11" H)

Download
Cinco de Mayo promotional table card on the edge of a table

Table Card

(4" W x 6" H)

Download
A hand holding a phone with a social post promoting Cinco de Mayo

Social Media Post

(1080 x 1080 Pixels)

Download

Menu Exciting Flavors Worthy of a Fiesta

Now’s the time to start planning and promoting your Cinco de Mayo menu. Check out these recipes to add authentic flavor to your festivities.

chef drizzles a sauce on a stack of shredded beef nachos with lettuce and diced tomatoes

Steak Shawarma Nachos

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White bowl with mixed greens, rice, black beans and vegetables topped with slices of grilled chicken

Chicken Fajita Baja Bowl

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Cast-iron serving skillet filled with rich cheese dip, crumbled chorizo and diced tomatoes and peppers

Chorizo Queso

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bowl of queso dip topped with sliced beef, sliced peppers, cilantro with a side of tortilla chips

Steak Queso Fundido

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plate of two soft tacos stuffed with sliced beef, tomatoes and jalapeños with sides of Pico de Gallo and sour cream

Loaded Carne Asada Tacos

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