Happy National Taco Day! Find the best deals on free – and cheap – tacos here

Happy National Taco Day!

In honor of the holiday on Tuesday, several restaurant chains, including Taco Bell, Taco John's and even Cold Stone Creamery, are celebrating deals on free — or really cheap — tacos.

Here are some of the best taco deals for National Taco Day.

When is National Taco Day?

National Taco Day is typically celebrated on October 4th every year. However, starting this year, the date of the holiday has been permanently changed to the first Tuesday in October, so it is always Taco Tuesday.

“For years we have celebrated National Taco Day on October 4th, but we always felt there was a greater opportunity to align it with something even more special – Taco Tuesday,” said Marlo Anderson, founder of the National Day Calendar, in a press release.

The move was made to create “the most Taco Tuesday of all Taco Tuesdays,” Anderson said.

He added that the change is “more than just rescheduling a date – it's about bringing taco lovers together in a bigger way, and we couldn't be more excited!”

National Taco Day Deals

Baja Fresh

Buy one get one free Baja Fresh tacos and taco combos for online orders placed between Tuesday, Oct. 1 and Thursday, Oct. 3, according to USA Today.

To secure the offer, you must be a member of the Baja Fresh Rewards Program and enter code TACO2024 at checkout.

Chuy's Tex-Mex.

According to Chuy's, if you show up to a Chuy's restaurant dressed as a taco on National Taco Day, you will be offered a free entree of your choice.

The Tex-Mex restaurant also sells chips and dip for $5 during happy hour on National Taco Day.

Cold Stone Creamery

For those who prefer ice cream to tacos, Cold Stone is launching a Boo Batter ice cream taco, according to a press release shared with the Deseret News. The Ice Cream Taco is an orange waffle taco-shaped shell loaded with boo batter ice cream, dipped in chocolate and topped with sprinkles.

The Boo Batter Ice Cream Taco is available for a limited time only – until Tuesday, October 8th.

Del Taco

In honor of National Taco Day, Del Taco is offering customers a free Del Taco with any purchase, according to a press release shared with The Deseret News.

The deal is only valid for Del Yeah! rewards members.

El Pollo Loco

El Pollo Loco Rewards Program members can purchase three chicken tacos for $5 between Tuesday, October 1st and Friday, October 4th. The offer is available in store and online.

In addition to its taco offerings, El Pollo Loco is celebrating National Taco Day by reintroducing its crispy tacos for a limited time.

“Our customers have been very clear on social media about how much they love and miss our Crunchy Taco, and we have listened,” Bernard Acoca, president and chief executive officer of El Pollo Loco, said in a press release. “We’re excited to bring back this beloved classic just in time for National Taco Day.”

On The Border Mexican Grill

Celebrate National Taco Day with $10 endless tacos at On The Border. According to the restaurant's website, you can get as many seasoned ground beef or pulled chicken tinga tacos as you want for just $10 on Tuesdays at On The Border.

Qdoba

From Tuesday, October 1 through Thursday, October 3, Qdoba Rewards members will receive double points on all purchases, USA Today reports.

Rubio's Coastal Grill

Get a free taco from Rubio's when you make a purchase at Rubio's on Wednesday, October 4th.

Enter code TACO at checkout to access the offer.

Taco Bell

According to a press release, Taco Bell is celebrating National Taco Day with $1 tacos for 10 hours.

Here's the lineup for Taco Bell's $1 10-Hour Tacos:

• 10am – Crunchy Taco

• 11am – Double Stacked Taco

• 12pm – Chalupa Supreme

• 1 p.m. – Nacho Cheese Doritos® Locos Tacos

• 2 p.m. – Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco

• 3pm – Cantina Chicken Soft Taco

• 4 p.m. – Soft Taco Supreme

• 5pm – Cheesy Gordita Crunch

• 6 p.m. – Crunchy Taco Supreme

• 7pm – Soft Taco

Taco John's

Taco John's Rewards Program members can receive a free Beef Taco Bravo with any purchase on National Taco Day.

“At Taco John's, we take Taco Tuesday so seriously that we have trademarked the holiday,” Barry Westrum, Taco John's chief marketing officer, said in a press release. “This year, National Taco Day falls on Taco Tuesday, so we’re going one better by giving each of our loyalty members a FREE Taco Bravo!”