Los Chingones Celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Cinco de Chingon and Taco Twosday Specials

Denver, CO – Los Chingones, Chef Troy Guard's bold-flavored Mexican concept, is celebrating its 14th Cinco de Mayo with a full day of specials, drinks, and good vibes on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Dubbed "Cinco de Chingon," the day features exclusive offers at both the RiNo and DTC locations, including a complimentary welcome shot or bite for every guest, beer buckets, margarita pitchers, and a Taco Twosday combo.

Every guest (21+) will be greeted like a true Chingon with a complimentary T&T Welcome Shot, made with Tang, or a small bite to kick things off.

At the RiNo location, the party spills onto the rooftop, where guests can take in skyline views alongside music, margaritas, and a packed house.

"Cinco de Mayo is one of the most exciting and busiest days of the year at Los Chingones, and we wanted to make sure every single guest feels like a VIP from the moment they walk in," said Chef Troy Guard. "From the welcome shot or bite to the rooftop in RiNo, it’s about strong drinks, great food, and giving people a place to really celebrate.”."

This year, Cinco de Mayo falls on a Tuesday, making it the perfect excuse for a Taco Twosday celebration. Guests can snag one taco plus a Milagro shot for just $9. Los chingones' favorites, like the Gringo Pork Carnitas Taco and the Jalapeño Popper Taco, are also available.

Drinks specials are a major part of the celebration and include Chingon Beer Buckets, House Milagro Margaritas, and shareable margarita pitchers in flavors like Kiwi Honeydew and Passionfruit Chili.

FULL LIST OF CINCO DE CHINGON SPECIALS:

For more information, visit loschingonesmexican.com/happenings/cinco-de-mayo. ​

WHEN:
​Cinco de Mayo
​Tuesday, May 5, 2026
​RiNo 11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. ​
​DTC 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

WHERE:
​Los Chingones RiNo
​2463 Larimer Street
​Denver, CO 80205
​(303) 295-0686

Los Chingones DTC
​4959 S. Newport Street
​Denver, CO 80237
​(303) 567-4258

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About Chef Troy Guard
​Born and raised in Hawaii, Chef Troy Guard has lived and worked across the globe, beginning his storied career in San Diego at the Omni La Costa Resort and Spa. Guard moved back to Maui at the age of 21 where he met his mentor, Chef Roy Yamaguchi at the Kahana Bar and Grill. ​ Under the tutelage of Yamaguchi, Troy traveled across Asia, opening multiple restaurants over a span of eight years in Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo. While in Asia, Guard had the amazing opportunity to set off on his own and work at two of the finest hotels in the world, The Peninsula in Hong Kong and Raffles in Singapore. Guard reconnected with Roy, landing in New York to open Roy’s New York in the Downtown Business District and eventually moved on to the prestigious TAO Uptown. Guard moved to Denver, CO in 2002, and helped modern-Mexican Chef Richard Sandoval open hotspot Zengo in Riverfront Park before joining the kitchens at Nine75 and Ocean with real estate development mogul Jim Sullivan. Guard now splits his time between Denver and Houston.

Guard opened his first restaurant, TAG, on Denver’s Larimer Square in 2009, which led to his opening of Mister Tuna, Crazy Love Pizza, TAG Burger Bar, Lucky Cat, TAG Raw Bar, Big Wave Taco, Sugar Mill, Tiny Giant Sushi, Rado Burgers, Grange Food Hall, and FNG. Today, TAG Restaurant Group operates six concepts across eleven locations, including the boozy breakfast hotspot HashTAG, the quick-casual, build-your-own bowl concept Bubu, the bold Mexican favorite Los Chingones, the chic cocktail bar Done Deal, the neighborhood hangout TAG Burger Bar, and the show-stopping modern steakhouse Guard and Grace. While the concepts vary wildly, throughout you will find evidence of Troy's Hawaiian roots as well as special global touches, creatively woven into the menus.

Guard has numerous accolades and awards to his name including being voted Best Chef in Denver, awarded one of the Top Steakhouses in the Nation with Guard and Grace, named one of the “Great Regional Chefs of America” by the James Beard Foundation, named Bar & Restaurant Expo’s 2023 Chef of the Year and honored by the MICHELIN Guide as a recommended restaurant with Guard and Grace. Always giving back to his community, Guard is very active in local and national philanthropic efforts, including participation in a variety of cultural and charitable events throughout the country. ​

About TAG Restaurant Group
​TAG Restaurant Group (TRG) is a Denver-based restaurant collection founded by Chef Troy Guard. TRG currently operates six concepts over eleven locations in the Denver metro area and Houston: Los Chingones (two locations), Guard and Grace (two locations), Bubu (two locations), Done Deal, TAG Burger Bar, and HashTAG (three locations). In 2019, TAG Restaurant Group made its first move out of Denver, expanding the award-winning Guard and Grace to Houston, TX. TAG Restaurant Group strives to shake up your typical dining experience by offering immersive culinary experiences that are deeply-rooted in and inspired by Chef Troy's life and travels. They are crafted with genuine hospitality in mind, and are never shy to produce bold, worldly flavors using local ingredients. ​ More than the sum of their parts, TRG’s brands represent a way of life and a celebration of the unexpected. The feeling of an Ohana passionately pursuing culinary excellence is tangible.