Explore the latest developments concerning National Taco Day.
National Taco Day deals and specials at Taco Bell, Del Taco and more
If Taco Tuesday is your favorite day of the week, this upcoming one on Oct. 7 is special – it's National Taco Day.
Constantly craving tacos? Taco Bell and many other taco destinations have specials on Oct. 7 to celebrate National Taco Day, a made-up holiday that in the past hit annually on Oct. 4. However, National Taco Day is now celebrated on the first Tuesday in October after Taco Bell and the National Day Calendar teamed up to ensure that following Taco John's relinquishment of its "Taco Tuesday" trademark two years ago.
In addition to national and regional taco spots, remember to check the social media accounts of local favorites for more specials.
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But first, a little history lesson, tacos were recorded before the arrival of Europeans in Mexico, according to the National Day Calendar. Anthropological evidence shows that the native people living in the lake region of the Valley of Mexico ate tacos filled with small fish. Bernal Diaz del Castillo documented the first taco feast enjoyed by Europeans at the time of the Spanish conquistadors. Hernan Cortes arranged this meal for his captains in Coyoacan.
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Get free tacos and deals for National Taco Day 2025 at these 15 restaurants
Tuesday, Oct. 7 is National Taco Day and local and national chains are offering deals to celebrate.
The made-up holiday doesn't have a single origin — over the years, various restaurants and politicians proclaimed different days to be a national taco day. In 2009, Del Taco put a press release stating that it was time to "celebrate National Taco Day" on Oct. 4, according to Gustave Arellano's book "Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America."
National Taco Day remained on Oct. 4 until 2024, when Taco John's gave up the "Taco Tuesday" trademark. Taco Bell then petitioned to have the day moved to the first Tuesday in October.
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