Cinco de Mayo Specials in Huntsville & Madison: Margaritas, Tacos, Beer Deals & More
Cinco de Mayo lands on Taco Tuesday this year, which means Huntsville and Madison are getting the perfect overlap of margaritas, tacos, Mexican beer deals, live music, and local happy hour specials.
Looking for Cinco de Mayo specials in Huntsville or Madison? We rounded up local restaurants, taco spots, cantinas, and happy hour-friendly places with margarita specials, tacos, food deals, beer discounts, and Cinco events around town.
Specials can change quickly, especially around holidays. We recommend checking the restaurant’s latest post, website, or Google Business Profile before heading out.
Best Cinco de Mayo Deals We Found
- Rosie’s: $1 off Mexican beer and $1 off classic margaritas
- Taco Mama: 1/2 off Skinny and Mi Casa margaritas after 3 PM
- El Olmeca: $10 can margaritas, food specials, and DJ Paco from 5 PM to close
- Charrito’s: $3 beer, $5 margaritas, $5 nachos, and $3 tacos starting at 2 PM
- Del Chuco: Taco Tuesday specials, $3 Mexican lager, and food specials
- Agave & Rye: 1/2 off regular OG margaritas, 1/2 off Bourbon Peach Punch, $2.50 domestic cans, tacos, and chips/dip specials
- Pico Fresh Mex: 24 oz lime, strawberry, and mango margaritas for $9.99 all day; specialty margaritas for $13.99
- Hops N Guac: $2 and $3 tacos, $10 margaritas, $5.50 Teremana special, and 50¢ margaritas from 5 PM to 5:05 PM
- The Standard: $8 strawberry, mango, and coconut margaritas all day
- Barracuda Taco Stand: regular happy hour with margaritas, beer, nachos, queso, and tacos
- El Molcajete: Cinco party with Rocket City Latin Band
Rosie’s Mexican Cantina
- $1 off Mexican beer
- $1 off classic margaritas
Rosie’s is one of the most well-known Mexican restaurants in Huntsville, and it makes sense as an easy Cinco de Mayo stop for dinner, margaritas, and a familiar local favorite.
Rosie’s also regularly offers weekday drink specials and happy hour-style deals at select locations, making it a strong choice for anyone looking for Mexican food and margaritas in Huntsville.
Taco Mama
- 1/2 off Skinny margaritas after 3 PM
- 1/2 off Mi Casa margaritas after 3 PM
Since Cinco de Mayo falls on Tuesday, Taco Mama is an easy add to the list. Their half-off Skinny and Mi Casa margaritas after 3 PM make this one of the simplest after-work margarita options around Huntsville and Madison.
El Olmeca Mexican Cantina
- $10 can margarita, serves two margaritas
- Margarita flavors: lime, mango, and strawberry
- $12 Pollo Supremo
- $14 Tres Amigos
- $12 chimichangas, beef or chicken
- $10 nachos supremos
- DJ Paco from 5 PM to close
El Olmeca is hosting a full Cinco de Mayo Fiesta with food specials, margaritas, and DJ Paco in the house from 5 PM to close. The can margarita deal is one of the more unique specials on the list because it serves two margaritas.
Address: 7044 Hwy 72 W, Suite B, Huntsville, AL 35806
El Molcajete Mexican Grill
- Cinco de Mayo party with Rocket City Latin Band
- May 5 and May 6
- 5 PM to 8 PM
El Molcajete is one of the best Madison-area options if you want your Cinco de Mayo plans to include live music. Exact food and drink specials may vary, so check with the restaurant before heading over.
Las Trojas Cantina
- Cinco de Mayo food and drink specials
- Margarita specials
- Check the restaurant’s latest post for exact day-of pricing
Las Trojas is another strong pick for anyone looking for a full sit-down Mexican restaurant experience on Cinco de Mayo. Their University Drive location is a convenient option for West Huntsville, MidCity, and Research Park-area plans.
Del Chuco Cocina y Cantina
- $3 Mexican lager
- Taco Tuesday food specials
- Downtown Cinco de Mayo dinner and drinks option
Del Chuco is one of the most natural downtown Huntsville picks for Cinco de Mayo. It already has the Tex-Mex setup, margaritas, tacos, Mexican lager, and a walkable location on the square.
Del Chuco’s regular happy hour has previously included margaritas, Mexican draft lager, queso, nachos, quesadillas, and street tacos, making it an easy fit for both Cinco de Mayo and weekly happy hour plans.
Chuco Underground
- Cocktail bar located below Del Chuco
- Good add-on after tacos and margaritas upstairs
- Check current posts for any separate Cinco-only specials
Chuco Underground is a good “make it a night” add-on if you’re already heading to Del Chuco for Cinco de Mayo. Start upstairs with tacos and margaritas, then head downstairs for cocktails.
Charrito’s Bar & Grill
- $3 beer
- $5 margaritas
- $5 nachos
- $3 tacos
- Starts at 2 PM
Charrito’s has one of the most straightforward value-packed Cinco de Mayo lineups: beer, margaritas, nachos, and tacos all at easy prices starting at 2 PM.
The Camp at MidCity
- Cinco de Drinko / Cinco celebration
- Outdoor MidCity hangout
- Check The Camp’s latest event post for music lineup and day-of drink details
The Camp is one of the best options if you want a more event-style Cinco de Mayo plan. It has the outdoor space, MidCity energy, drinks, food vendors, and a group-friendly setup.
Barracuda Taco Stand
- $7 classic margaritas
- $3 all beer
- $6 deluxe nachos
- $6 queso and chips
- $6 crunchies / three tacos
- Every day from 3 PM to 6 PM
Even if Barracuda is not running a separate Cinco-only special, the regular happy hour already fits the occasion perfectly: margaritas, beer, nachos, queso, and tacos.
Agave & Rye
- All day and night Taco Tuesday specials
- 1/2 off regular OG margaritas
- 1/2 off Bourbon Peach Punch
- $2.50 domestic cans
- $4.75 chips and queso
- $4.50 Bee’s Knees Epic Size taco
- $5.50 Alderman Epic Size taco
- $4 Plain Jane Epic Size taco
- $5 Bang Bang Epic Size taco
- $15 Pick 3 Chips & Dip
Agave & Rye at Bridge Street is a great fit for Cinco de Mayo because their Taco Tuesday specials line up with the holiday. This is one of the stronger Bridge Street options for margaritas, tacos, chips and queso, and a modern taco-and-tequila atmosphere.
Pico Fresh Mex
- $9.99 lime margaritas
- $9.99 strawberry margaritas
- $9.99 mango margaritas
- $13.99 specialty margaritas
- All margaritas are 24 oz
- Available all day
Pico Fresh Mex is a strong Monrovia-area option for Cinco de Mayo, especially if you want a 24 oz margarita special without driving downtown, to MidCity, or to Bridge Street.
Pico also has a regular happy hour from 3 PM to 6 PM every day, with previous specials including medium house margaritas, premium margaritas, and beer pitchers.
Hops N Guac
- $2 and $3 tacos
- $5.50 Teremana special
- $10 margaritas
- 50¢ margaritas from 5 PM to 5:05 PM
- Specials run from 11 AM to 10 PM
Hops N Guac is bringing the Cinco de Mayo energy to Campus 805 with taco specials, margaritas, and a short 50-cent margarita window from 5 PM to 5:05 PM. If you’re looking for a casual taco, tequila, and beer-wall stop, this is one of the better Campus 805 options for Cinco de Mayo.
The Standard Social Market
- $8 strawberry margaritas
- $8 mango margaritas
- $8 coconut margaritas
- Available all day
The Standard is a good downtown wildcard for Cinco de Mayo. It is not a traditional Mexican restaurant, but all-day $8 flavored margaritas make it a useful stop for anyone working downtown, grabbing lunch, or building a downtown happy hour route.
The Standard’s regular happy hour is Monday through Thursday from 2 PM to 5 PM, with featured cocktails, house wine, domestic beer, and snack food specials.
Best Cinco de Mayo Routes
Downtown Huntsville
Start with Del Chuco for tacos and Mexican lager, add Chuco Underground for cocktails, then check Barracuda or The Standard for margaritas and happy hour-style specials.
West Huntsville / MidCity
El Olmeca, Las Trojas, The Camp, Agave & Rye, and Pico Fresh Mex all make sense if you are near University Drive, MidCity, Bridge Street, or Monrovia.
Madison
El Molcajete is the standout Madison event option thanks to live music with Rocket City Latin Band. Taco Mama is another easy margarita stop after 3 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cinco de Mayo in Huntsville
Where can I find margarita specials for Cinco de Mayo in Huntsville?
Rosie’s, Taco Mama, El Olmeca, Charrito’s, Agave & Rye, Pico Fresh Mex, The Standard, and Barracuda Taco Stand all have margarita or happy hour-style specials worth checking for Cinco de Mayo.
Where are the best taco specials in Huntsville for Cinco de Mayo?
Charrito’s, Agave & Rye, Del Chuco, Barracuda Taco Stand, Taco Mama, Hops N Guac, and Pico Fresh Mex are all strong taco-focused options around Huntsville and Madison.
Are there Cinco de Mayo events with live music?
El Molcajete in Madison is hosting a Cinco party with Rocket City Latin Band. El Olmeca is also hosting DJ Paco from 5 PM to close.
What are good downtown Huntsville Cinco de Mayo options?
Del Chuco, Chuco Underground, Barracuda Taco Stand, and The Standard Social Market are all good downtown-area options for Cinco de Mayo drinks, tacos, or happy hour-style stops.
Did We Miss a Cinco de Mayo Special?
We’re building the most useful local guide to happy hour specials in Huntsville. Listings will be updated as we verify current deals from restaurants, bars, breweries, patios, and local food spots.
Know of another Cinco de Mayo special in Huntsville, Madison, MidCity, Downtown, Bridge Street, Campus 805, or Monrovia? Send it to Huntsville Happy Hour and we’ll keep this guide updated.
Note: Specials are based on publicly shared restaurant posts, menus, and locally submitted information. Prices, times, and availability may change. Please confirm with the restaurant before making plans.
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