Cinco de Mayo 2015: Deals and Freebies

— -- There are plenty of opportunities to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, which marks Mexico's victory over France in 1862 in the Battle of Puebla.

Though Mexico eventually lost the war to France, American businesses still take the opportunity to capitalize on the holiday with free Mexican-inspired cuisine. Be sure to read the fine print or call a retail location ahead of time to check on availability.

Here are some Cinco de May 2015 deals and freebies to enjoy today:

Applebee's

The restaurant chain Applebee's is offering a Dos Equis Bucket Special: 5 for $18.99 today. Plus enjoy Happy Hour and select half-priced appetizers that vary by location. Not necessarily coinciding with Cinco de Mayo, a new Applebee's churro s'mores offering starts under $5.

Baja Fresh

With any catering order of $100 or more, get free 8-ounce guacamole with chips and an order of churros.

Chili's Grill and Bar

At participating locations today, customers can buy $5 Presidente Margaritas and $3.50 Dos Equis bottles and draughts at select locations all day, a spokeswoman told ABC News.

Del Taco

Del Taco's "Tuesday Taco Night Style" from 3 to 11 p.m. each Tuesday offers three regular tacos for $1.09.

Moe's Southwest Grill

The first 50 fans in line get a free t-shirt in celebration of "Cinco de Moe's," or Moe's 15th anniversary. Select locations offer any burrito or burrito bowl, chips and salsa for $5 all day, a spokesman told ABC News. There are more than 575 Moe's locations in 38 states and Washington, D.C.

Sonic

Enjoy half-priced drinks all day today at Sonic Drive-In.

Starbucks

Though Starbucks isn't necessarily pushing Cinco de Mayo, now through May 10, customers can get half off any Frappucino blended beverage from 3 to 5 p.m. Starbucks Rewards members can get the deal until 6 p.m.

Taco Bell

Not in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, but "Breakfast Defector Day," Taco Bell has a campaign to steer customers away from McDonald's. Get one free sausage or bacon biscuit taco today from 7 to 11 a.m. per person at participating locations.

Tijuana Flats

The restaurant chain is offering a $5.49 combo deal that includes two tacos, chips and a drink. You can also buy $1 draft beer, $2 sangria and $3 wine.

Virgin America

For the airline's "Flyo de Mayo," airfare starts at $55 each way if you purchase in the next three days before Thursday 11:59 p.m. CT and fly between Sept. 8 and Nov. 18. The lowest sale fares are valid for travel on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday and seats are limited.