In the U.S., we celebrate National Taco Day on the first Tuesday in October. In 2026, this food holiday will fall on Tuesday, Oct. 6. That means cheap and free taco deals coming your way next October.
Here are all the National Taco Day 2025 deals we expect from Taco Bell, Jack in the Box, Chuy's, and more, based on what we saw during the last event.
And if you're searching for other food holidays to enjoy in October, there's also National Pizza Month and National Sausage Pizza Day.
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 will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026.
Predicted National Taco Day Deals 2026
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7-Eleven : 7-Eleven's Laredo Taco Company will likely celebrate National Taco Day 2026 with BOGO Lunch Tacos on Oct. 6, 2025.
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Abuelo 's Mexican Restaurant : On National Taco Day next year you can anticipate a $1 add-on seasoned beef or chicken taco to any entree deal at Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant when you dine in.
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Bubbakoo's Burritos : Look for Bubbakoo's Burritos to offer a BOGO taco entree when you order online or in-app on National Taco Day 2026.
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Chuy's : In celebration of National Taco Day next year, Chuy's will likely offer a FREE entree if you come dressed like a taco. Plus, a $1 (soft or crispy) Ground Beef Taco you can add to any entree purchase and $1 Floaters (all day).
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Chronic Tacos : We predict Chronic Tacos will have a rewards member in-app exclusive BOGO free tacos deal for National Taco Day 2026.
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El Pollo Loco : Rewards members can look forward to a three chicken tacos deal when you order online, in-app, or in-store on National Taco Day next year at El Pollo Loco.
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Fuzzy's Taco Shop : In 2026, we anticipate Fuzzy's Taco Shop will offer a deal on a Draco Taco Combo (includes a steak and cheese taco, a side of queso and chips) for National Taco Day.
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Jack in the Box: Watch for Jack in the Box to offer Jack Pack members two FREE tacos with a purchase on National Taco Day, Oct. 6, 2026.
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Moe's Southwest Grill : Celebrate National Taco Day next year with discounted tacos at Moe's Southwest Grill on Oct. 6.
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Rubio's: Rewards members can enjoy a free taco every day during the week of National Taco Day when you make a Rubio's purchase.
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Tocaya : Next year, look for a discount on Tocaya tacos, plus all-day Happy Hour deals on chips & salsa, margaritas and more on National Taco Day.
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Taco Bell : We predict Taco Bell will have a discount on Party Packs when you order in-app and BOGO tacos when you order through DoorDash. Plus Taco Bell will likely have several National Taco Day drops (on food, merch, and gift cards) on Oct. 6, 2026.
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Taco Cabana : Next year, celebrate National Taco Day with a deal on bean & cheese tacos and 12-count Bean & Cheese Taco Boxes at Taco Cabana.
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The Greene Turtle : Enjoy half-priced tacos on National Taco Day 2026 at The Greene Turtle.
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Zaxby's : Zaxby's Rewardz members will likely get a FREE taco with a purchase for National Taco Day 2026.
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