National Taco Day 2020: Freebies & Deals on October 4th

By Kim Humphrey
Posted Oct 01, 2020 News Just For Fun

Beef, carnitas, chicken, fish or veggie, who doesn't love a good taco? Pair it with a cold beer or margarita and some chips and guac on the side, and .... YUM.

Any day that includes free tacos is a great day in our book! Sunday, October 4th is that day, my friends, it's National Taco Day! 

Check out our list of restaurants, taco shops and food retailers around the country that are getting into the National Taco Day celebration with some spicy deals, freebies and specials. We will add more as we hear about them, so keep checking back!

Photo Courtesy of bartaco

bartaco: Just in time for National Taco Day, bartaco is bringing back a fan favorite, the roasted brussels sprouts taco as the next #bartacosecret taco from October 4 - December 7 and donating $1 for every one sold to No Kid Hungry. The roasted brussels sprouts taco features roasted honey chipotle glazed brussels sprouts served on a bed of spicy curry carrot puree and garnished with sweet and spicy candied pepitas and pickled onions. Available for take out at order.bartaco.com or the bartaco app, as well as dine-in at all of bartaco's open locations.

Chronic Tacos: This California-inspired Mexican grill is giving away one free taco to all loyalty members on October 4th. You must download the Chronic Tacos app and create your account by October 2nd to qualify. On National Taco Day, all loyalty members will be sent a free taco through the 'Rewards' section of the app that is redeemable on October 4th only. Offer includes chicken, carnitas, al pastor, and veggie tacos only. Offer excludes fish, shrimp, steak and Beyond Beef tacos. 

Photo Courtesy of Chuy's

Chuy's: On Sunday, October 4, add a crispy beef taco to any dine-in entree purchase for just $1! Chuy's is also offering $5 shots of 1800 Silver (or equivalent) top-shelf tequila and $1 floaters for dine-in customers to top their favorite margarita. Feel more comfortable dining at home? Chuy's is offering Taco and Fajita Meal Kits, available at order.chuys.com with all the fixings you need to celebrate National Taco Day at home. For the two weeks leading up to National Taco Day, dress like a taco and post a photo with #chuystacoday for a chance to win a Taco Meal Kit and Chuy's gear.

Photo Courtesy of Del Taco

Del Taco: Customers can receive a FREE The Del Taco with any purchase from Saturday, October 3 through Sunday, October 4 via The Del App. Valid with coupon only. October 4th also kicks off Tacoberfest® at Del Taco, a month-long celebration of free tacos every Saturday, redeemable through the app.

Baja Tacos Photo Courtesy of Fuzzy's Taco Shop

Fuzzy's Taco Shop: $1.50 select tacos all day long on Sunday, October 4th. Olé! Offer is valid for dine-in, takeout and online orders placed through the Fuzzy's Taco Shop website and app. Promotion excludes fajita, shrimp, or Mahi, including California Heat and Citrus Heat Mahi. Online ordering, where available, will be limited to a 10-taco maximum; quantity limits may apply for dine-in and takeout orders. Not valid on third-party delivery orders or with any other discounts.

goPuff: Enter code "gotaco" at checkout on October 4th to receive $10 off your purchase of $18 or more..

Jack in the Box: To celebrate National Taco Day, Jack in the Box is giving away two FREE tacos with any app purchase! The offer is valid on October 4, 2020 only.

On the Border: Get (soft or crispy) Seasoned Ground Beef and Chicken Tinga tacos for $2 and Premium Brisket or Southwest Chicken tacos for $4. Offer is valid for dine-in only.

Photo Courtesy of Rubio's

Rubio's: Any taco on the menu FREE with any purchase on October 4th and 5th. Simply bring the coupon to any of Rubio's participating locations, or use code MKTG965 when placing an order online or on the Rubio's App.

QDOBA: Free deliver for rewards members on October 4th when you order on QDOBA.com and use code TACODAY at checkout (min. $20). Being a rewards member is free and allows guests to earn points for every dollar spent, redeem points for food and get perks with every order. Sign up here.

Taco Bamba: October 4th is a BAMBATHON at Taco Bamba! All five Taco Bamba locations (Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.) will race to see who can sell the most tacos. Each location that serves 1,000 tacos on October 4th will donate $1,000 to World Central Kitchen to support emergency relief efforts in the Bahamas. Guests can follow the official BAMBATHON Tracker throughout the day on Instagram.

Photo Courtesy of Taco Bell

Taco Bell: On National Taco Day, Taco Bell is launching Taco Gifter, the brand's new taco e-gifting service, allowing fans to gift tacos via the Taco Bell app or website. To kick off the National Taco Day celebration, Taco Bell is also giving away a free taco to gift for the first 10,000 people who use Taco Gifter - keep tabs on Taco Bell's Twitter page to find out when those free tacos are available. To send a taco, fans can download the Taco Bell app and find the platform in the Menu or visit tacobell.com/gifter. 

Photo Courtesy of Taco Cabana

Taco Cabana: $1 for some of Taco Cabana's most popular tacos on October 4th. Choose from classic bean and cheese, shredded chicken or ground beef. Offer is available in restaurant, drive-thru, via mobile order through the MyTC! App and for curbside pick-up.

Photo Courtesy of Taco Dumbo

Taco Dumbo: New York's favorite market-fresh taqueria and margarita bar is celebrating National Taco Day with FREE TACOS for the first 300 people in select New York neighborhoods - shown HERE - who text the Taco Dumbo Hotline (646-768-8218) between 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on October 4th. All you need to do is text your name, address and dietary requirements and Taco Dumbo will randomly select two tacos from their taco menu to be delivered (free of charge!) to the address you provided. Taco Dumbo will also be offering exclusive taco-inspired menu items in store. 

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