National Taco Day deals 2026: Where to find free tacos and special offers

Taco fans have another reason to celebrate this year as National Taco Day which is on Oct. 6, which is also Taco Tuesday. The occasion offers a range of promotions, from free tacos and discounted meals to buy-one-get-one offers and special limited-time deals.

The date has changed in recent years. National Taco Day was traditionally observed on Oct. 4, but in 2024 it was moved to Taco Tuesday, which is on the first Tuesday of October.

For this year's celebration, many restaurant chains are giving special promotions.


Here's a look at the deals available on and around National Taco Day.

Taco Bell teams up with Duolingo

Taco Bell is offering National Taco Day a new name for its promotion, naming it "Global Taco Day" as part of a partnership with language-learning app and website Duolingo.

One of the most featured items is Duo Habanero sauce, a limited-edition spicy sauce which is inspired by Duolingo's green owl mascot. A sauce packet can be bought separately for 20 cents. The packets will have taco-themed sayings in various languages.

Taco Bell Rewards Members who do not already pay for a Duolingo subscription can also obtain a free month of Super Duolingo, the app's paid membership. The promotion runs from Oct. 1 via Oct. 6, and the codes must be redeemed by Nov. 15.

There is also a limited-edition Duo plushie promotion. Taco Bell will give away 1,000 owl mascots wearing a Taco Bell uniform and headset to Rewards members. Members can visit Taco Bell's Tuesday Drops page on Oct. 6 at 5 p.m. ET for a chance to obtain one.

Chuy's rewards taco-inspired outfits

Chuy's is making costumes as part of its National Taco Day celebration. People who visit the restaurant on Oct. 6 dressed as a taco or wearing a taco-inspired dress can get a free entree.

To participate in the offer, guests must share an image of themselves online using #ChuysTacoDay.

Moe's offers $2 tacos

Moe's Southwest Grill is giving up to three tacos for $2 every on Oct. 6 at participating places.

The promotion lasts longer for members, who can continue buying the $2 tacos via Oct. 11.

Del Taco launches "Tacoberfest"

Del Taco is stretching its National Taco Day celebration in the entire month with an event named "Tacoberfest."

On Oct. 6, customers can obtain a free taco with any purchase. The chain is then following that offer with many BOGO promotions also, such as:

• Oct. 7-10: Purchase one carnitas big fat taco and obtain one free.
• Oct. 14-17: Buy one crispy chicken taco and get one free.
• Oct. 21-24: Buy one grilled chicken taco and obtain one free.
• Oct. 28-31: Purchase one order of the del tacos and receive another free.

The month-long promotion starts on Oct. 1 with BOGO street tacos.

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More National Taco Day deals

Many other restaurant chains are joining the celebration with their own taco offers.

7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes

At 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes locations, customers can take advantage of Laredo Taco Company promotions. These are BOGO potato and egg tacos and BOGO chicken fajita tacos.

As per a news release, the BOGO offers are available only on Oct. 6.

Customers can also buy two El Gran Tocino tacos, one El Gran Tocino burrito or a Taco Meal Deal for $5 via Oct. 27.

Jack in the Box

Customers can receive two free tacos on Oct. 6 when they spend at least $1 through the Jack in the Box app.

El Pollo Loco

El Pollo Loco is giving three tacos for $5 from Oct. 2 through Oct. 6.

Baja Fresh

At participating locations, customers can buy three chicken street tacos for $6. The offer is available in-store only.

Taco John's

Taco John's Rewards members who make a buy on National Taco Day can get a free beef crispy taco on their next visit.

Torchy's Tacos

Rewards members can buy one taco and get a second taco free on Oct. 6.

Plenty of ways to celebrate

National Taco Day's arrival on Taco Tuesday has brought together a long list of restaurant promotions. From free tacos and BOGO offers to special prices and limited-time giveaways, taco lovers have many options for celebrating Oct. 6.

Whether the objective is to grab a free taco, try a special promotion or take advantage of a discounted meal, the day's offers provide several opportunities to make Taco Tuesday a taco-filled celebration.