Cinco de Mayo food specials near you include Taco Bell, Chipotle, Moe's Southwest Grill and other restaurants and food stops.

But Cinco de Mayo is a great excuse, if you're looking for one. Below are five great tacos from around Austin that stretch the canvas and show the versatility of the beloved staple. This is kind of cheating,

Shrimp is payday food for many people. But the cooks at Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street have learned to make the shrimp taco affordable by using fewer shrimp while optimizing flavor. The crisp-fried tortilla is well sauced with tomato salsa and topped with avocado,