Want free tacos on Tuesday, October 7? You’re in luck! It’s National Taco Day and many restaurants are celebrating with sweet deals and sometimes even totally free tacos!
For many families on tight budgets, this holiday is more than just fun—it’s a chance to enjoy a hot meal for free or very cheap. We’ve gathered all the confirmed deals, starting with national chains you’ll find almost anywhere, and finishing with local specials in select states.
Free Taco Giveaways
Let’s start by reviewing the restaurants that have received a grant from Siete Foods’ Juntos Fund to provide free tacos. These are completely free – no purchase required – while supplies last. There is a limit of one per customer.
- Belly’s Mexican Food in Avondale, Arizona
- The Black Top Grill in Tucson, Arizona
- La Torta in Fresno, California
- Tacos El Torito in La Puente, California
- Villa’s Tacos in Los Angeles, California
- YUCA’S Pasadena in Pasadena, California
- Taco Block in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
- Autentica Taqueria in Miami, Florida
- Calaveritas Taqueria Vegana in Atlanta, Georgia
- Del Corazon Catering & Taquizas in Alsip, Illinois
- El Presidente Restaurant in Chicago, Illinois
- Tacotlán in Chicago, Illinois
- Bomb Street in Angel Fire, New Mexico
- International Truck of Tacos in Charlotte, North Carolina
- Comal 864 in Greenville, South Carolina
- Tantísimo in Nashville, Tennessee
- Discada in Austin, Texas
- Vecinos Tacos in Austin, Texas
- Tortilleria Mi Tierra in Bryan, Texas
- Streat Corner Kitchen in Corpus Christi
- Cochinita & Co in Houston, Texas
- Papalo Taqueria in Houston, Texas
- Ana Liz Taqueria in Mission, Texas
- Naco Mexican in San Antonio, Texas
- Amelia’s Cocina Mexicana in Wylie, Texas
There are other ways to get free tacos on National Taco Day as well, including:
- Chuy’s is offering a free entrée if you dress up like a taco and post with #ChuysTacoDay on social media. According to their Facebook post, you will need to show the post to your server in order to get a free entree.
Cheap & Discounted Tacos
Most of the big-name chains are offering discounts instead of totally free tacos this year. If you don’t live near a free taco hotspot, you may still be able to score some great Taco Tuesday savings at these locations:
- Taco Bell ($1): Taco Bell will be dropping 25,000 coupons for $1 Cantina Chicken Soft Tacos every two hours. You can claim them inside the Taco Bell app starting at 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 5pm Pacific Time. At 9am Pacific, they’re offering up to 500 free National Taco Day T-Shirts and at 7pm, they’re giving away upto 100 $160 gift cards for a year of free tacos. You can also get $5 off Taco Party Packs when you order through the website with your Taco Bell Rewards account.
- El Pollo Loco ($5 for 3): You can purchase three chicken tacos for just $5 when you order through the El Pollo Loco app. This offer is valid between October 3 and October 7.
- Moe’s Southwest Grill ($2 each, limit 3). You can buy up to three single tacos for just $2 each when you order online or in-app with your Moe Rewards.
- Chronic Tacos (BOGO): Get $1 off and a BOGO deal when you celebrate National Taco Day with Chronic Tacos. You will need to order through the app.
- 7-Eleven (BOGO or $2 for $5): Get a BOGO deal on any lunch tacos, or grab two delicious breakfast tacos for just $5.
Relief Recap
National Taco Day is a delicious reminder that a little planning can go a long way—especially when it comes to stretching your food budget. Whether you’re grabbing a free taco, scoring a discount through an app, or joining a fun local promotion, these little wins add up. Don’t forget to check your favorite restaurants and apps early, as many deals are limited to the first customers or specific times of day.