National Taco Day freebies and deals 2026
Taco 'bout some great deals! It's "crunch time" again for taco lovers everywhere.
National Taco Day is on Oct. 6, 2026 and many restaurants are offering deals to celebrate one of the all-time favorite Mexican foods. (In 2024, National Taco Day officially 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, while supplies last. Limits may apply.
Also check your locally owned Mexican restaurants in your area to see if they're celebrating National Taco Day with any specials or giveaways.
Chuy's
Chuy's is celebrating National Taco Day in a big way on Oct. 6, 2026!
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 the caption "Posting for a free entrée! #ChuysTacoDay on social media and show it to your server at the popular Tex-Mex restaurant for a FREE entrée of our choice - only valid on National Taco 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.
Del Taco
To celebrate National Taco Day, Del Taco is offering a FREE Taco with any purchase on Oct. 6, 2026 - as part of the restaurant's Tacoberfest celebration.
The deal is only available for Del Yeah! Rewards members. Join Del Yeah! Rewards here.
Check out Del Taco's other deals for this year's Tacoberfest 2026.
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Nothing fuzzy about this deal, it's clearly a great way to celebrate National Taco Day on a budget.
Fuzzy's Taco Shop is offering its popular Original Tacos for just $2.50 (with classic proteins) on Oct. 6, 2026.
Plus, be sure to pick up a limited-edition scratch off card guaranteed to reveal a reward, including FREE chips & queso, taco deals and more. The grand prize is FREE tacos for a year!
Fuzzy's Taco Shop has locations in 17 states.
Taco Bell
From Oct. 6 to 12, 2026, Taco Bell is offering Duolingo's mascot Duo the Owl's favorite order for just $4 at participating locations.
It's a savings of more than 60%, based on the total price of each item individually - a total of $10.66.
The special is available in-restaurant and online via Taco Bell's site or app.
The $4 meal deal includes the following items:
Regular price may vary by location.
- Doritos Locos Taco - reg. $3.89
- Seasoned Beef Soft Taco - reg. $1.99
- Cinnamon Twists - reg. $1.89
- Medium Fountain Drink - reg. $2.89
Taco Bell is teaming up with Duolingo, the language app, for other promotions as well.
Torchy's Tacos
Heat up National Taco Day at Torchy's Tacos!
On Oct. 6, 2026, Torchy's Tacos is celebrating the big day with a buy-one-get-one FREE taco - in-restaurant only. The offer excludes breakfast and kids' tacos.
The deal is only available for Torchy's Tacos Rewards members. Join Torchy's Tacos here.
Limit one per person.
Torchy's Tacos has 132 locations in 16 states.
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