Fiesta for Less: Your Taco Bell Savings Guide for Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is the perfect excuse to spice up your day with tacos, burritos, and all your Taco Bell favorites—but who says you need to splurge to celebrate? Whether you’re planning a quick lunch, a fun family dinner, or a solo snack break, Taco Bell offers plenty of ways to enjoy your fiesta without blowing your budget. From rewards and value menus to meal boxes packed with goodies, we’re sharing the best ways to save big at Taco Bell this Cinco de Mayo. Get ready to celebrate deliciously and affordably!

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Get Freebies Fast: Join Taco Bell Rewards

If you’re planning to grab some tasty tacos on Cinco de Mayo, don’t do it without joining the Taco Bell Rewards Program! This is the easiest way to save on your festive feasting and earn future you free food as well. Signing up is quick, free, and totally worth it!

When you download the Taco Bell app and sign up for the rewards program, you’ll score a free food item just for joining—choose from a free Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito or Soft Taco. From there, every dollar you spend earns you points that can be turned into even more free food. The more you order through the app, the more you earn—plus, you’ll get access to exclusive offers, early alerts about limited-time deals, and special “surprise” rewards just for being a member.

Big Flavor, Small Prices: Cravings Value Menu Picks

Our favorite section of Taco Bell’s menu features 10 items for under $3. Here are a few combos you can put together from the Cravings Value Menu for a hearty Cinco de Mayo meal that doesn’t break the bank: 

• Spicy Potato Soft Taco and Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes – a vegetarian combo for about $3.90
• Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito and Loaded Beef Nachos – a variety of flavors for about $4.50
• Chicken Enchilada Burrito and 3 Cheese Chicken Flatbread Melt – a combo with tasty chicken to fill you up for under $5. 

Meal Deals to Love: Luxe Boxes for Every Budget

Taco Bell Luxe Boxes offer another way to save on Cinco de Mayo while enjoying several menu items. 

$5 Classic Luxe Box

• A Beefy 5-Layer Burrito
• Medium Fountain Drink
• Taco: Choose from a Crunchy Taco, Crunchy Taco Supreme, Soft Taco, or Soft Taco Supreme – opt for Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Tacos or Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Tacos Supreme for an added charge
• Side: Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce, or Cinnamon Twists,  – or opt for Chips and Guacamole for an added charge

$7 Supreme Luxe Box

• A Beefy 5-Layer Burrito
• Medium Fountain Drink
• Chalupa: Choose from Chalupa Supreme, Chalupa Supreme with Steak, Chalupa Supreme with Chicken, or Black Bean Chalupa Supreme
• Taco: Choose from a Crunchy Taco, Crunchy Taco Supreme, Soft Taco, or Soft Taco Supreme – opt for Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Tacos or Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Tacos Supreme for an added charge
• Side: Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce, or Cinnamon Twists,  – or opt for Chips and Guacamole for an added charge

$9 Discovery Luxe Box

• Medium Fountain Drink
• Discovery Menu Item: Currently the Cantina Chicken Burrito 
• Two Tacos: Choose from a Crunchy Taco, Soft Taco or Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Tacos or make one or both Supreme for an added charge
• Side: Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce, or Cinnamon Twists,  – or opt for Chips and Guacamole for an added charge

Build Your Own Luxe Cravings Box Starting at $6.79

This online-exclusive gives you even more options to customize your Luxe box including: 

• Specialty Item: Choose from a Chalupa Supreme, Cheesy Gordita Crunch, Crunchwrap Supreme, Cheese Quesadilla, Black Bean Chalupa Supreme, or Black Bean Crunchwrap Supreme 
• Taco or Burrito: Choose from a Crunchy Taco, Soft Taco, Spicy Potato Soft Taco, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito, or Bean Burrito
• Side: Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce, Cinnamon Twists, or Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes 
• Drink: A medium size fountain drink is included or you can upgrade to a large drink or a  Freeze 

Extra Savings: Limited-Time Deals You Shouldn’t Miss

Another way to score cheaper eats on Cinco de Mayo and beyond could include one of their current offers: 

• For Rewards Members: Order three times using the app before May 14 and you’ll get 100 bonus points. 
• Uber One Student Members: Get 5% off every $20+ delivery order up to $9 through May 31. 

Snack Alert: Crispy Chicken Nuggets Are Back!

Last, but not least— if you’re thinking of adding something outside the box to your Cinco de Mayo menu, Taco Bell recently brought back their Crispy Chicken Nuggets. These unexpectedly popular savory bites were such a hit back in December that they sold out! They’re back for now with future plans to make them a permanent menu fixture along with their accompanying dipping sauces: Bell Sauce, Hidden Valley Fire Ranch Sauce, and Jalapeno Honey Mustard. 

You can grab them at affordable a la carte and combo prices: 

• 5-Piece Nugget + 1 Dipping Sauce: $3.99
• 5-Piece Nugget + 1 Dipping Sauce + regular Nacho Fries + Nacho Cheese Sauce + large Fountain Drink: $5.99
• 10-Piece Nugget + 2 Dipping Sauces: $6.99
• 10-Piece Nugget + 2 Dipping Sauces + regular Nacho Fries + Nacho Cheese Sauce + large Fountain Drink: $8.99 

Cinco de Mayo celebrations are even better when you can enjoy all your Taco Bell favorites and still keep your wallet happy. Whether you’re cashing in on free rewards, picking from the Cravings Value Menu, or indulging in a Luxe Box, there are plenty of tasty deals to choose from. Don’t forget to check the app for special offers and grab those crispy chicken nuggets while they last! However you celebrate, these budget-friendly tips will help you savor every bite of your festive feast without overspending.

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