So we’ve all heard the phrase “Taco Tuesday”, but what about Taco Wednesday? Probably not right? Well, today is National Taco Day, which means another glorious day of the week that it’s socially acceptable to eat as many possible tacos as you can fit in your belly. Not sure how to celebrate? Look no further! Here’s a list of national restaurants celebrating and some recipes if you want to make tacos yourself.
Free (or cheap) Tacos
Here’s a list of chain restaurants that will give you free (or incredibly cheap) tacos today.
Taco Bell
Photo: Taco Bell
Taco Bell is going all in for National Taco Day, which the company sees as a kickoff to a “season of tacos,” according to a press release. On Oct. 4, taco lovers can buy Taco Bell’s National Taco Day Gift Set — a $5, specially-wrapped box that comes with four of Taco Bell’s more iconic flavored tacos, including Nacho Cheese, Cool Ranch, Fiery Doritos Locos Tacos, and the Crunchy Taco.
Taco Bell is also hosting Taco Day fans for an exclusive, festive dinner at Taco Bell’s test kitchen, a top secret location where classic menu items like the Quesalupa was born, the company said in a statement. Dinners guests will enjoy a five-course menu “created and plated by Taco Bell’s top chefs and innovators.”
Taco John’s
Customers at Taco John’s locations will get a free taco when they present a coupon that will be available on the restaurant’s Facebook, Twitter, website and coupon websites.
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
The New England-based restaurant chain is serving a Taco Gigante, a mammoth of a taco that weighs two pounds and is filled with chicken, beef, pork, bacon, cheese, lettuce, refried beans and much, much more. Accept the Taco Gigante challenge and you’ll get a free Taco Gigante.
California Tortilla
Everybody loves a good BOGO. California Tortilla is offering a taco buy-one-get-one deal. Meaning you buy one taco and get a free taco all day at participating locations. Which means, buy 10 tacos get 10 free am I right?
Jimboy’s Tacos
The West Coast-based chain is giving away free ground beef or bean tacos for every taco purchased. The Taco Day deal is valid at participating locations and comes with a three, free taco maximum per person.
Tijuana Flats
Tijuana Flats are based in Florida, Georgia, Indiana, North Carolina and Virginia. They are selling $2 tacos and $2 Mexican drafts all day. So head on over to Tijuana Flats and fill your belly with delicious tacos and beer. You only get this opportunity once a year!
Chuy’s
Chuy’s will give you a free crispy beef taco for National Taco Day with the purchase of an entrée. Just say the code words “taco bout it” to your server to redeem.
