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National Taco Day Freebies and Deals 2024

Taco ’bout some great deals! It’s “crunch time” for taco lovers everywhere.

Oct. 1, 2024 is National Taco Day and many chain restaurants are offering spicy deals on one of the U.S.’ favorite Mexican foods. (In 2024, National Taco Day changed from October 4 to the first Tuesday in October.)

Whether you like your tacos soft or crunchy, with beef or chicken, you can save money on your south-of-the-border order on National Taco Day. 

The offers are available at participating locations with a limit of one per person — unless noted otherwise.

Also check your locally owned Mexican restaurants in your area to see if they’re celebrating National Taco Day with any specials or giveaways. Check our network of sites for deals in your area

Six soft tacos on a white platter.

Chuy’s

Chuy’s is celebrating National Taco Day twice this year — on Oct. 1 and Oct. 4, 2024.

It’s dollar taco time at Chuy’s! Add a ground beef taco (crispy or soft) to any dine-in entrée for just $1.

The restaurant is also offering Tequila Floaters for $1 to top your favorite margarita with an extra pour of tequila. Tequila and tacos are the perfect pairing! 

The taco love doesn’t stop there! Dress like a taco, post a photo with #ChuysTacoDay on social media and head to the popular Tex-Mex restaurant for a FREE dine-in entrée of your choice on that day. 

Chuy’s has locations in Arkansas, Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. 

Long John Silver’s

Sail over to Long John Silver’s for a “fishy” deal on National Taco Day!

On Oct. 1, 2024, taco lovers can “shell-e-brate” the day by enjoying two fish tacos for $5.

The fish tacos feature hand-battered fried Alaskan Pollock and topped with shredded cabbage, lime vinaigrette and Baja sauce in a soft flour tortilla.

For locations nationwide, click here.

Taco Bell

There’s simply no way Taco Bell could not celebrate National Taco Day. Taco is in its name! For fans, the Mexican fast-food restaurant is the go-to place for tacos, burritos, nachos and more.

The restaurant offers a popular Tuesday Drops promo every Tuesday with various deals and giveaways every week. And, this year, Taco Bell is celebrating its biggest Tuesday Drop ever on National Taco Day, October 1, 2024

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