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National Taco Day 2026 is here, and taco lovers have another reason to celebrate. The annual food holiday falls on Tuesday, Oct. 6, making this year’s celebration a Taco Tuesday.
Restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies and limited-time taco deals. Several chains are also extending their promotions beyond Oct. 6.
National Taco Day now falls on the first Tuesday of October. The change took effect in 2024, when the holiday moved from Oct. 4 to coincide with Taco Tuesday.
Here are some of the biggest National Taco Day 2026 deals to know.
Taco Bell offers free tacos and a special sauce
Taco Bell is celebrating National Taco Day with a partnership with Duolingo.
The restaurant chain introduced a limited-edition Duo Habanero sauce inspired by Duolingo’s green owl mascot. In the United States, customers can get the sauce free with a Doritos Locos Tacos order.
Customers can also buy a sauce packet for 20 cents. The packets feature taco-themed sayings in different languages.
Meanwhile, Taco Bell Rewards members who do not already subscribe to Duolingo can receive one free month of Super Duolingo. The offer runs through Oct. 6, while codes must be redeemed by Nov. 15.
The chain is also giving away 1,000 limited-edition Duo plushies. Taco Bell Rewards members can enter through the brand’s Tuesday Drops page at 5 p.m. ET on Oct. 6.
Taco Bell customers can also find deals through delivery apps. Uber Eats and Grubhub customers can get a free seasoned beef taco after spending $22 or more. Students using Uber One can get a free Doritos Locos taco with a $20 order.
DoorDash customers can also receive a free taco with a qualifying $22 purchase.
Chuy’s gives away free entrees
Chuy’s is adding a costume twist to National Taco Day.
Customers who dress as a taco or wear a taco-inspired outfit on Oct. 6 can receive a free entree. However, they must post a photo online with the hashtag #ChuysTacoDay.
The restaurant also offers a crispy or soft ground beef taco for $1 with an entree purchase.
Moe’s offers $2 tacos
Moe’s Southwest Grill is offering tacos for $2 each at participating locations on Oct. 6.
Customers can purchase up to three tacos at that price. Members can also take advantage of the deal through Oct. 11.
Del Taco extends deals through October
Del Taco is taking its National Taco Day celebration beyond Tuesday.
Customers can get a free taco with any purchase on Oct. 6. The chain is also running a month-long promotion called Tacoberfest.
The promotion includes several buy-one-get-one-free offers throughout October. Customers can get deals on carnitas, crispy chicken, grilled chicken and other tacos on select dates.
Customers must join the Del Yeah! Rewards program to receive the Tacoberfest deals.
Margaritas brings back its giant taco challenge
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant is also celebrating National Taco Day with special offers and a massive food challenge.
Circle of Friends rewards members can receive free tacos between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. local time on Oct. 6 by showing their rewards screen. The restaurant is also offering $4 tacos for Taco Tuesday.
Additionally, Margaritas is bringing back its Taco Giganta Challenge and Flaming Giganta Challenge.
Participants can take on a two-pound taco for $16.50. The giant taco contains multiple meats, cheese, salsa, refried beans, lettuce and rice.
Customers who finish the challenge can receive a free taco every week for a year starting Nov. 30. Those who complete the spicy version can also receive a T-shirt while supplies last.
More National Taco Day deals
Several other restaurants are joining the celebration with discounts and freebies.
7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes locations are offering buy-one-get-one-free taco deals through Laredo Taco Company. Jack in the Box is offering two free tacos with a qualifying app purchase.
El Pollo Loco is offering three tacos for $5 through Oct. 6. Baja Fresh customers can get three chicken street tacos for $6 at participating locations.
Taco John’s Rewards members can receive a free beef crispy taco with a purchase. Torchy’s Tacos is also offering a buy-one-get-one-free taco deal to rewards members.
Ojos Locos is selling select tacos for $2 on Oct. 6. After 10 p.m., customers can get 10 tacos for $10.
Escalante’s Fine Tex-Mex is offering $3 chicken street tacos, while Bubbakoo’s Burritos has a three-taco deal for $6.
Condado Tacos is offering tacos at half price, while Cafe Rio is selling single tacos for $2.99 at participating locations.
National Taco Day 2026 brings plenty of options
National Taco Day 2026 gives taco fans plenty of ways to celebrate. From free tacos to discounted meals, restaurants are offering deals across the country.
Because many promotions have specific dates, purchase requirements or rewards memberships, customers should check the terms before ordering.
For taco lovers, however, Oct. 6 offers plenty of reasons to make Taco Tuesday a little more exciting.
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