Today Is National Taco Day

Holy guacamole, National Taco Day is here.  

The day is observed on the first Tuesday of October. Before 2024, National Taco Day was celebrated on October 4th of every year, regardless of the day, however Taco Bell pushed for the day to be moved exclusively to Tuesdays. 

Below are just some of the deals you get in on this Taco Tuesday:

Taco Bell

Starting at 12:00 p.m. EDT on Oct. 7, fans can snag an exclusive limited-edition National Taco Day T-shirt. There are only 500 available for redemption. After that, there will be $1 Cantina Chicken Soft Tacos every other hour at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. At 7 p.m., Taco Bell will give 100 lucky fans a year's worth of Taco Tuesdays in the form of a $160 gift card. Taco Bell is also offering $5 off Party Packs all day through the Taco Bell app, as well as exclusive BOGO tacos through DoorDash.

Moe's Southwest Grill

On Oct. 7, celebrate at Moe's with $2 tacos. The offer excludes add-ons, extras and premium proteins, and customers are limited to three single tacos. You must have a Moe Rewards account to apply the reward at checkout.

Chuy's

Celebrate Taco Day at Chuy's with $1 tacos and drink specials all day long on Oct. 7. Guests can add a crispy or soft ground beef taco to any entrée purchase for just $1. Patrons can also add a Chuy's famous "Floater" — a shot of tequila or rum — to any margarita for $1. Anyone who dresses like a taco or in a taco-inspired costume will also receive a free entrée during their visit.

Taco John's

When customers spend $5 at Taco John's on Oct. 7 and scan the app, they'll receive a free taco on their next visit, with a two-week window to use the reward.

El Pollo Loco

Through Oct. 7, Loco Rewards Members can get any three chicken tacos for just $5. The mix-and-match deal features the Chicken Taco al Carbon, Chicken Avocado Taco and Shredded Chicken Taco. The offer is valid only on à la carte tacos and will be delivered to members' accounts in the rewards app.

Zaxby's

Zax Rewardz Members can celebrate National Taco Day on Oct. 7 by getting a free taco with any purchase of $1 or more with the code "TACODAY." Zaxby's has also brought back the beloved Chicken Finger Tacos available now through Nov. 2 at participating Zaxby's locations. Options include Chipotle Ranch with Pico Tacos, Avocado Ranch BLT Tacos, and the all-new Buffalo Blue Tacos.

Old El Paso

It's taco time at Old El Paso. The Tex-Mex brand is declaring Oct. 7 "National Taco Day-Off," and fans can submit a "National Taco Day-Off Request Form" on their website to get approval from Old El Paso's singing cowboy, Elroy, for a chance to be one of 10 winners to get a two-night getaway with a plus-one at the True Ranch Collection dude ranch property of their choice. The experience will be complete with trail rides, stargazing and exclusive Old El Paso merch such as leather boots and gold-plated belt buckles. Submissions are open until Oct. 9.

Additionally, customers can purchase any Old El Paso taco shells in any hard or soft variety on Oct. 7 and submit their receipt the same day to the Fetch app to receive the purchase price back in Fetch points, while supplies last.