If April is the cruelest month, as T.S. Eliot asserted, then be glad you’ve entered the bountiful arms of May. The month is loaded with irresistible food deals for holidays with all the food you love, including Cinco de Mayo, National Hamburger Day, and the lesser celebrated National Wine Day.
This list is put together and updated throughout each and every month. So, believe it when we’re noting this is a damn fine month to find some affordable (occasionally free) grub. In May, you’ll find offers from national chains like Wendy’s, Yard House, Arby’s, Burger King, Buffalo Wild Wings, and many others.
Without further delay, you’ll find all the free and cheap food deals worth your time in May. Check back often to know exactly which days you should offer to buy lunch for your coworkers without telling them there’s a buy-one-get-one-free (BOGO) deal down the street. Lunch is on them next time. Dig in.
Wednesday, May 1 – May Day
El Fenix
The deal: The Cinco de Mayo celebration is starting early. Grab an eight-ounce margarita for just a buck.
When: Through May 5
Applebee’s
The deal: Every day in May, Applebee’s is offering $1 margaritas.
When: May 1-31
Hungry Howie’s
The deal: The flavored crust folks are offering a large one-topping pizza for just $5.55 when you order online, in-store, or by phone.
When: May 1-5
Islands
The deal: Everyone is getting $2 off the house Rocks, Frozen, Strawberry, or Mangorita margarita every day this month.
When: May 1-30
Monterey’s Little Mexico
The deal: For $9.99 you’re on the receiving end of all-you-can-eat enchiladas. The offer is only good for dine-in.
When: May 1-7
Casa Ole
The deal: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo all week with all-you-can-eat fajitas for $15 when you dine-in.
When: May 1-7
Pilot Flying J
The deal: To celebrate the launch of its new app, you can get a totally free drink every day in April through the app. The drink will change daily and you can only redeem a drink once per day, but it will be available at all of the chain’s more than 750 locations.
When: Through May 2
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
The deal: For three weeks, BJ’s is offering free delivery with no service fees if you order delivery through its website.
When: Through May 5
Wayback Burgers
The deal: To celebrate National Hamburger Month, Wayback is offering a new deal every day this month. The deals will change daily, varying between discounts, bonus points, or free sides and drinks.
When: Through May 30
Bahama Breeze
The deal: It’s a month-long Cinco de Mayo celebration. Get a $5 classic margarita or a $10 create-your-own premium tequila or rum flight.
When: May 1-31
El Fenix
The deal: The Cinco de Mayo celebration is starting early. Grab an eight-ounce margarita for just a buck.
When: Through May 5
Atlas Coffee Club
The deal: The subscription coffee club has special packages put together for Mother’s Day that could get you as much as $50 off an order.
When: Through May 12
Mrs. Fields
The deal: Place your Mother’s Day order a little early. Use the code “MDAY2019” to get 20% off online orders.
When: Through May 4
Jersey Mike’s
The deal: Take a buck off any sub you order.
When: May 1-4
Tuesday, May 28 – National Hamburger Day
Wayback Burger
The deal: Signature premium burgers will be just $3 all day.
When: May 28
Mooyah Burgers, Fries, & Shakes
The deal: Get a free quarter-pound build-your-own burger with the purchase of fries and a drink or shake.
When: May 28