Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner, and even in these uncertain times, there are ways to celebrate responsibly. While we are all practicing social distancing – there are a ton of restaurants around Charlotte that are helping you bring the fiesta home. Here are some of our favorite specials going on around town!

Que Onda – Uptown
Que Onda is always a great spot for Taco Tuesday, especially when it falls on Cinco de Mayo! They have several well-priced deals going on for the holiday.

  • $2 Select Tacos
  • $2 Tecate or Tecate Light
  • $12 Margarita kits (no alcohol)
  • $20 Street Corn Kits
  • $25 Nacho Kits
  • $25 Taco Kits – choice of 2 proteins , 20 corn tortillas, rice, beans, onions, cilantro, mild salsa, limes
PhotoCred: Que Onda https://www.instagram.com/queondacharlotte/

Paco’s Tacos & Tequila – Southpark
Paco’s Tacos & Tequila’s offers amazing family-style meals called ‘Family Packs’ that feed 4-6 people.

  • $55 Fajita Family Packs
  • $50 Nacho Bar
  • $40 Party Enchiladas
  • $55 Build Your Own Tacos
  • Margarita Mixes:
    • Classic Margarita Mix
      • $10 for 1/2 Gallon
      • $16 for 1 Gallon
    • $14 1/2 Gallon Pineapple Mint Mix
    • $18 1/2 Gallon Virgin Rusty El Camino
    • Tea
      • $3.50 for 1/2 Gallon
      • $7 for 1 Gallon
PhotoCred: Paco’s Tacos & Tequila https://www.instagram.com/pacostacosandtequila/

Mal Pan – Southpark
Mal Pan opened their doors last fall, and if you haven’t tried them yet, you are seriously missing out! Everything on their menu is full of flavor, so take advantage of their Cinco de Mayo specials!

  • Enchilada Trays
    • $30 1/2 Tray
    • $60 Cheese Full Tray
    • $40 1/2 Tray Chicken Suiza
    • $70 Full Tray Chicken Suiza
  • Nacho Kit for 4
    • $14 Steak
    • $10 Carnitas
    • $10 Chicken
    • $12 Campenchano
  • Taco Fiesta Pack (Choice of Chicken, Carnitas, Sweet Potato, Cochinita Pibil, or Steak)
    • $55 – 12 Tacos
    • $75 – 18 Tacos
  • Cocktail Kits
    • $5 Michelada Mix
    • $10 Margarita Mix

Sides include Chips & Salsa, Crema, Guac, Rice, Refried Beans, & Jicama Slaw.
…AND to top it off – Tres Leches Cake for Dessert!

PhotoCred: Mal Pan https://www.instagram.com/eatmalpan/

Superica – South End
Superica also has Family Kit’s that are ideal for Cinco de Mayo and are currently on the menu, so don’t hold back. Their Family Kit’s typically serve 3-4 people, so you’ll get a full meal if you’re ordering for the family, or you’ll have plenty of delicious leftovers if you’re ordering for yourself!

  • $35 Cheese Enchiladas
  • $40 Picadillo Enchiladas
  • $40 Chicken Verde Enchiladas
  • $40 Pollo con Mole Enchiladas
  • $35 Vegetable Enchiladas
  • $40 Chicken Suiza Enchiladas
  • $40 Chicken Fajitas
  • $50 Steak Fajitas
  • $50 Parilla Mixta
  • $40 Vegetable Fajitas
  • $55 Parilla Deluxe
  • $45 Carnitas de Puerco

Plus, Superica has family style sides!

  • $20 Guacamole
  • $15 Chile Con Queso – Classic
  • $18 Chile Con Queso – Chorizo
  • $18 Chile Con Queso – Chicken Fajita
  • $20 Chile Con Queso – Compuesto
  • $25 Flautas
  • $20 Ensalada de la Casa
  • $30 Ensalada de la Casa – Chicken Fajita
  • $35 Ensalada de la Casa – Steak Fajita
  • $15 Sopa de Tortilla
  • $15 Pozole Verde
PhotoCred: Superica https://www.instagram.com/supericatexmex/

Sabor
Sabor has several locations around Charlotte and is offering ‘Family Kits’ that you can use to create an authentic meal. They are currently available on the menu, so the best thing is – you don’t actually have to wait until Cinco de Mayo to get one!

  • $30 Family Meal Boxes
    • 6 Flour Tortillas
    • 12 Corn Tortillas
    • 2 Protein Choices
    • 1 Premium Protein Choice
    • Choice of Rice
    • Choice of Beans
    • Queso, Pico or Guacamole
    • Choice of Salsa
    • Chips – Blue Box
  • Margarita Mix
    • $4 – 16oz
    • $16 – 1 Gallon
PhotoCred: Sabor https://www.instagram.com/saborlatingrill/