National Taco Day 2024: Here’s where you can find the best deals, freebies

By Daniel Miller
Published  October 1, 2024 10:53am EDT
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FILE-A taco sampler is shown on a plate at a restaurant. (Photo by Lori Van Buren/Albany Times Union via Getty Images)

The Brief

    • National Taco Day kicks off Tuesday with deals at restaurants across the country. 
    • The day is celebrated on the first Tuesday in October to ensure it is always on Taco Tuesday.

null - National Taco Day is today, and restaurants nationwide are rolling out specials and bargains for taco lovers. 

This day was previously observed on Oct. 4, but it’s now celebrated on the first Tuesday in October to make sure it’s always on Taco Tuesday, Taco Bell and the National Day Calendar announced. 

RELATED: Why National Taco Day will always align with 'Taco Tuesday'

If you are craving tacos today, these restaurants are offering some great deals. 

Taco Bell

Taco Bell: is celebrating National Taco Day with hourly drops of $1 tacos, starting at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT when Taco Bell Rewards members can redeem a deal for a crunchy taco for $1.

The restaurant has 10,000 deals available for redemption between 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT and 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT. 

And there’s another 10,000 deals for a different dish that will start at the top of every hour until 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. 

Below is a list of the $1 deals (10,000 available for redemption each hour):

  • 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET– Crunchy Taco
  • 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET – Double Stacked Taco
  • 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET – Chalupa Supreme
  • 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET – Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco
  • 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET – Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco
  • 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. ET – Cantina Chicken Soft Taco
  • 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET– Soft Taco Supreme
  • 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET – Cheesy Gordita Crunch
  • 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET – Crunchy Taco Supreme
  • 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET – Soft Taco

Additionally, Taco Bell also has special Taco Tuesday during October in the Taco Bell app:

Oct. 8 – Five Rewards Members will win a VIP visit to the Taco Bell Test Kitchen. 

Oct. 15 – 500 Rewards Members will win a free taco every Taco Tuesday for a year.  

Oct. 22 – 50,000 Rewards Members can pick one of eight Taco Bell classics for just $1 .

Oct. 29 – Get a chance to win one of 500 limited edition Taco Bell hoodie and cup bundles. 

Taco Johns

Taco John's: The restaurant chain is giving members of its Bigger Bolder Rewards loyalty program a free Beef Stuffed Grilled Taco with any purchase on Tuesday, Oct. 1.

And each Wednesday in October, beginning on Oct. 2, Taco John’s will give rewards members special offers.

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina: Customers can enjoy Endless Tacos made with pulled chicken tinga and seasoned ground beef tacos for $10 through Sunday, Oct. 13. For an extra $3, consumers can upgrade to endless brisket or Southwest chicken tacos. This offer good for dining in at participating On The Border restaurants. 

Broken Yolk Cafe

Broken Yolk Cafe: The California-based restaurant chain is sticking with the Oct. 4 observance of National Taco Day and offering patrons buy-one-get-one-50% off Baja Breakfast Tacos at participating locations on Friday.

El Pollo Loco

El Pollo Loco: Members of Loco Rewards loyalty program can get any three fire-grilled chicken tacos for $5 in restaurants, on the app or website starting Tuesday and through Friday, Oct. 4. Also, on Tuesday, there's free delivery on all orders for those who want to celebrate at home.

Del Taco

Del Taco: rewards members can get The Del Taco for free with any app or online purchase on Oct. 1. The offer isn’t valid with other discounts and is limited to one per guest per day. Price and participation may vary by location.

Rubio’s Coastal Grill

Rubio's Coastal Grill: The restaurant is offering a Rubio’s Original Fish Taco for just $2.50, and on Friday, Oct. 4, customers can get a free á la carte taco with any purchase. Also on Friday, Rubio’s Rewards members who check in on the app could be one of 10 randomly-selected winners who receive a free taco every day for a year.

Qdoba

Qdoba: has a deal for rewards members who can earn double points on all purchases between Oct. 1 and Oct. 3.

Fuzzy Taco Shop

Fuzzy's Taco Shop: Customers can get $1.50 OG Tacos all day on Tuesday for dine-in and to-go at participating Fuzzy Taco Shop locations.

WaBa Grill 

WaBa Grill: is offering patrons 50% off any Boom Boom Taco Trio on Oct. 1.

The Source 

  • Information for this story was provided by the USA Today and the restaurants participating in the National Taco Day deals. Specials are listed on the restaurants websites.  This story was reported from Washington, D.C.