National Taco Day: Find Cheap or Free Tacos

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Every year, we celebrate National Taco Day on the first Tuesday in October. In 2027, this food holiday will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 5. That means cheap and free taco deals are coming your way.

Here are all the National Taco Day 2027 deals we expect to find from Taco Bell, Jack in the Box, El Pollo Loco, Del Taco, Moe's Southwest Grill, Chuy's, and more.

And if you're searching for other food holidays to enjoy in October, there's also National Pizza Month and Halloween Food Deals.

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Offers, prices, savings, and local participation may vary.

National Taco Day is an annual 1-day event full of free and cheap tacos.

National Taco Day celebrates one of the most popular foods, the taco, with national restaurants offering tacos for free and cheap. Chow down on promotions, such as free tacos with purchases, BOGO deals, combo discounts, membership rewards, online ordering discounts, and gift card promotions all day long.

National Taco Day happens every year on the first Tuesday of October.

For years, National Taco Day was held on Oct. 4. In 2024, Taco Bell and National Days Calendar officially moved the food holiday to the first Tuesday in October. Next year, National Taco Day falls on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2027.

Predicted National Taco Day Deals 2027

Baja Fresh: On Oct. 5, Baja Fresh will likely celebrate National Taco Day with a discount on three chicken street tacos.
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s: Watch for Beef ‘O’ Brady’s to have a deal on chicken and fish tacos for National Taco Day 2027.
Bubbakoo’s Burritos: We predict a three taco deal at Bubbakoo’s Burritos on Oct. 5 next year.
Cafe Rio: In 2027, celebrate National Taco Day and Taco Tuesday on Oct. 5 with a discount on single tacos at Cafe Rio.
Chronic Tacos: Chronic Tacos will likely celebrate National Taco Day all week long with in-app exclusive deals for rewards members.
Chuy’s: On Oct. 5, dress like a taco, order an entree and post a photo using #ChuysTacoDay to get your entree free at Chuy’s for National Taco Day. They'll also have $1 add-on tacos and tequila and rum floaters.
Del Taco: Next October, look for Del Taco to celebrate Tacoberfest with several exclusive in-app offers for Del Yeah! Rewards members.
El Pollo Loco: Rewards members can anticipate a discount on three chicken tacos when you order online, in-app, or in-store on National Taco Day next year at El Pollo Loco.
Fat Rosie’s: Chicago-based Fat Rosie’s will likely offer a 10 street tacos platter deal for National Taco Day in 2027.
Freebirds World Burrito: Freebirds World Burrito Rewards members can look forward to a BOGO deal on monster-sized burritos or bowls.
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop: We predict a deal on Original Tacos at Fuzzy’s Taco Shop on National Taco Day, Oct.5.
The Greene Turtle: Next year, watch for half-priced tacos on National Taco Day 2027 at The Greene Turtle.
Jack in the Box: Jack in the Box will likely offer Jack Pack members two tacos for $1 or less with an in-app purchase on National Taco Day.
Laredo Taco Company: Watch for the Laredo Taco Company to have multiple National Taco Day deals at 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores.
LIME Fresh Mexican Grill: Guests who join the LIME Lover loyalty program will likely get a free OG Taco at LIME Fresh Mexican Grill. Existing members who dine can anticipate a free small guacamole reward after your visit.
Moe's Southwest Grill: Next year, look for a discount on tacos at Moe's Southwest Grill.
Ojos Locos Sports Cantina: Celebrate National Taco Day at Ojos Locos Sports Cantina on Tuesday, Oct. 5, with deals on tacos.
Surcheros: We predict a discount on take-home taco kits from Surcheros in 2027 when you enter a promo code during online or in-app checkout.
Tabanero: Score sauces for taco night with 20% off at Tabanero on Oct. 5 for National Taco Day when you enter a promo code during online checkout.
Taco Bell: Taco Bell will celebrate National Taco Day 2027 with several offers.
Taco Cabana: Watch for National Taco Day deals, including BOGO free hickory smoked or loaded tacos and cheap margaritas at Taco Cabana next year on Oct. 5.
Taco John's: In 2027, Taco John’s Rewards members will likely have the chance to celebrate National Taco Day with a free Beef Crispy Taco reward when you make any purchase on Oct. 5.
Tijuana Flats: We anticipate a discount on Taco Party Packs from Tijuana Flats when you use a promo code for National Taco Day 2027.
Tocaya: Next year, look for Tocaya to have all-day National Taco Day specials for dine-in guests.
Torchy’s Tacos: In 2027, Torchy’s Tacos Rewards members will likely receive an exclusive BOGO free taco deal (online, in app, or in restaurant) for National Taco Day.