National Taco Day lands on Tuesday, October 6 this year, and chains are rolling out tacos in every style, with deals ranging from free tacos and BOGO offers to deep discounts — some stretching across the whole week.
A quick note before you head out: deals may vary by location, many of these require the chain's app or loyalty program, and offers are good while supplies last. That said, October 2026 is shaping up to be a banner month for fast food deals — here's where to find them.
Monday, October 5: National Taco Week Kicks Off
- Chronic Tacos is stretching the celebration into National Taco Week (October 5–9). Chronic Tacos Loyalty members get a different in-app offer each day: BOGO tacos on Oct 5, a free taco on Oct 6, buy 2 tacos get 2 free on Oct 7, $2 off a taco plate on Oct 8, and BOGO tacos again on Oct 9.
Tuesday, October 6: National Taco Day Freebies
- Jack in the Box: score 2 free tacos with any $1 or more in-app purchase on Oct 6 — and keep the party going with 2 tacos for $0.75 every Tuesday through December 27.
- Del Taco: Del Yeah! Rewards members get a free taco with any purchase on Oct 6 (app or online only) as part of the chain's "Tacoberfest" celebration.
- Taco John's: rewards members can grab a free Beef Crispy Taco with any purchase on Oct 6 — just redeem it within 14 days.
- Taco Bell: the chain is dubbing Oct 6 "Global Taco Day." Order any Doritos Locos Tacos and you'll get a free limited-edition Duo Habanero Sauce packet (a Duolingo collaboration); rewards members can also claim one free month of Super Duolingo through the app.
- Chuy's: dine in dressed like a taco on Oct 6 and post a photo with #ChuysTacoDay to score a free entrée — plus $1 taco add-ons and $1 'rita floaters.
BOGO and Discount Tacos All Week
- Del Taco: Del Yeah! Rewards members get a BOGO Carnitas Big Fat Taco Oct 7–10 (app or online only), and the chain's weekly BOGO series keeps going through Oct 31.
- Moe's Southwest Grill: Moe Rewards members can grab tacos for $2 each (up to 3) from Oct 6–11.
- El Pollo Loco: rewards members get 3 tacos for $5, Oct 2–6.
- Chronic Tacos: the National Taco Week deals keep rolling Oct 7–9 — buy 2 tacos get 2 free on Oct 7, $2 off a taco plate on Oct 8, and BOGO tacos on Oct 9.
Grocery and Retail Deals This Week
- Kroger: BOGO deals on cereal, soup, Snapple, dressing, and hummus run through Oct 6, with a new weekly ad starting Wednesday, Oct 7.
- Walmart: the Fall Deals event kicks off Monday, Oct 5 at midnight ET with up to 30% off food and 50% off home — no membership required — launching one day ahead of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days.
Whether you're after a free taco Tuesday or stocking up at the grocery store, this is a solid week to eat well for less. These restaurants are giving taco lovers plenty to celebrate — just check your favorite chain's app before heading out, since most of these offers require signing up for rewards.
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