India, May 5 -- As Cinco de Mayo celebrations kick off across the United States, restaurants and retailers nationwide are rolling out festive deals, discounts, and freebies to mark the occasion, as reported by FranchiseWire.

While the holiday is often mistakenly believed to be Mexico's Independence Day, it actually commemorates the Mexican army's victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. In the US, however, it has evolved into a widespread celebration of Mexican culture, cuisine, and community - and a major day for food and drink promotions, as reported by USA Today.

From taco specials to margarita discounts, here are some of the standout Cinco de Mayo deals Americans can enjoy this year:

*Taco Bell is offering exclus...