The One Celebration Moe's Southwest Grill Always Takes To The Next Level

Moe's Southwest Grill first opened in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2000. Since then, Moe's states that the chain has expanded to 700 locations across the U.S. and worldwide, serving up delicious Southwestern food at each restaurant. The chain gets its menu inspiration from Mexican and Tex-Mex flavors, with a variety of customizable foods, suitable even for those following vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free diets, as per its website.

To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, USA Today reports that a number of food chains offer special deals. In 2022, Chipotle offered free delivery on all orders over $10, while Chili's offered select discounted margaritas and beers. At Del Taco, customers who placed an order in the fast-food chain's app could get buy one burrito and receive a second for free. It also offered free delivery on all apps or online orders. Over at Moe's Southwest Grill, the chain takes its celebrations up a notch each year.

Moe's Southwest Grill takes Cinco de Mayo very seriously. According to Penn Live Patriot-News, Moe's offered rewards points for all purchases made online or on its app. Typically, $1 spent equals one point earned, via Moe's Southwest Grill. The app can earn members rewards like free queso, a free burrito to celebrate your birthday, and more. For every 100 points earned, rewards members can earn $10 to spend on their next order. 

Plus, at participating locations, several lucky visitors get an added surprise. According to Moe's Twitter, a new shirt is being released in response to its yearly celebration of Cinco de Mayo. These shirts are given away for free to the first people to claim them at participating locations. If you want to show off your love of the Mexican food chain, you'll want to get there early — these shirts are in limited supply.

Though the chain only offers the Cinco de Moe's specials for one day a year, its delicious food can be enjoyed year-round. The chain sells burritos, bowls, tacos, quesadillas, nachos, and more on its menu. It even offers meal kits to take home, if you prefer a do-it-yourself, buffet-style dining experience. Plus, you can top off any item with Moe's three-cheese and jalapeno queso.

If you missed out on a Cinco de Moe's T-shirt, don't worry — there's an entire online store full of Moe's branded items so you can broadcast your love of the brand. You could even be decked out from head to toe with multiple Moe's jogger pants, T-shirts, and hoodie options.

While you might have to wait for the once-a-year celebration of Cinco de Mayo, you can celebrate at Moe's every week with the Moe Monday promotion. Customers can choose from either a burrito or a bowl, and grab a side of chips and salsa for just $5.99, via Moe's.