Big savings are on the menu this National Taco Day
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National Taco Day is back, and this year it’s arriving with more deals, more flavor, and a few surprises.
For those who enjoy an occasional taco night—or a big family spread—there’s plenty to look forward to.
Taco Bell is leading the celebration, rolling out giveaways, discounts, and even a sweet treat you may not expect.
The official date has shifted, giving the occasion a new home on the calendar.
And with offers running all day, there are several ways to take part in the fun.
A new taco tradition
National Taco Day was once celebrated on October 4, but things changed after a long-running trademark battle.
Taco John’s agreed to drop its claim to the phrase “Taco Tuesday,” and the National Day Calendar moved the holiday to the first Tuesday in October.
That means this year’s celebration falls on Tuesday, October 7—making it perfectly aligned with Taco Tuesday.
Taco Bell is embracing the new setup with a full schedule of deals and activities.
Also read: Man’s $15 Taco Bell hack shows how to order the perfect haul
$1 tacos and more
Taco Bell will release a series of offers throughout the day, each tied to a specific time slot:
Also read: Taco Bell surprises fans with two new menu items for just $3 each
Party packs and delivery savings
Rewards members will get $5 off Party Packs all day when ordering through the Taco Bell app.
Each pack includes up to 12 tacos, making it easy to share with friends and family—or keep for yourself.
DoorDash is also joining the celebration, offering buy-one-get-one-free tacos on delivery orders placed during National Taco Day.
Also read: An order of 18,000 waters has Taco Bell questioning its AI drive-through plans
A sweet surprise
The “Tacolate” is making a return, thanks to Taco Bell’s collaboration with Portland-based Salt & Straw ice cream.
This unusual dessert features a waffle cone taco shell filled with cinnamon ancho chili ice cream, coated in chocolate, and topped with toasted brown rice.
It comes with two sauce packets—Mango Jalapeño and Wildberry Cinnamon—for an extra kick.
Available beginning Friday, October 3, the Tacolate can be found in Salt & Straw shops and ordered for nationwide shipping in packs of six.
Source: Instagram / snackolator
Also read: Crispy, golden, and here to stay: Taco Bell brings back a beloved bite
Why it matters
National Taco Day is about more than deals.
For many, it’s a way to share food and create memories, whether that means family taco nights, introducing grandkids to new flavors, or revisiting old favorites.
The celebration is part nostalgia, part novelty, and designed to bring people together.
Read next:
Whether you’re heading to a Taco Bell drive-thru for $1 tacos, picking up a Party Pack, or trying the Tacolate for dessert, there are many ways to enjoy the day. With offers spaced throughout the afternoon and evening, there’s room to plan a taco-filled Tuesday from start to finish!
For those who enjoy an occasional taco night—or a big family spread—there’s plenty to look forward to.
Taco Bell is leading the celebration, rolling out giveaways, discounts, and even a sweet treat you may not expect.
The official date has shifted, giving the occasion a new home on the calendar.
And with offers running all day, there are several ways to take part in the fun.
National Taco Day brings special deals and surprises for taco fans nationwide. Image Source: YouTube / FOX 11 Los Angeles.
A new taco tradition
National Taco Day was once celebrated on October 4, but things changed after a long-running trademark battle.
Taco John’s agreed to drop its claim to the phrase “Taco Tuesday,” and the National Day Calendar moved the holiday to the first Tuesday in October.
That means this year’s celebration falls on Tuesday, October 7—making it perfectly aligned with Taco Tuesday.
Taco Bell is embracing the new setup with a full schedule of deals and activities.
Also read: Man’s $15 Taco Bell hack shows how to order the perfect haul
$1 tacos and more
Taco Bell will release a series of offers throughout the day, each tied to a specific time slot:
- Noon ET/9 a.m. PT: A limited run of National Taco Day T-shirts (500 total).
- 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT: First release of $1 Cantina Chicken Soft Tacos (25,000 available).
- 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT: Another 25,000 tacos available for $1.
- 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT: A third round of 25,000 tacos.
- 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT: Final batch of 25,000 tacos.
- 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT: A sweepstakes for a year of Taco Tuesdays, with 100 winners receiving $160 in Taco Bell gift cards.
Also read: Taco Bell surprises fans with two new menu items for just $3 each
Party packs and delivery savings
Rewards members will get $5 off Party Packs all day when ordering through the Taco Bell app.
Each pack includes up to 12 tacos, making it easy to share with friends and family—or keep for yourself.
DoorDash is also joining the celebration, offering buy-one-get-one-free tacos on delivery orders placed during National Taco Day.
Also read: An order of 18,000 waters has Taco Bell questioning its AI drive-through plans
A sweet surprise
The “Tacolate” is making a return, thanks to Taco Bell’s collaboration with Portland-based Salt & Straw ice cream.
This unusual dessert features a waffle cone taco shell filled with cinnamon ancho chili ice cream, coated in chocolate, and topped with toasted brown rice.
It comes with two sauce packets—Mango Jalapeño and Wildberry Cinnamon—for an extra kick.
Available beginning Friday, October 3, the Tacolate can be found in Salt & Straw shops and ordered for nationwide shipping in packs of six.
Source: Instagram / snackolator
Also read: Crispy, golden, and here to stay: Taco Bell brings back a beloved bite
Why it matters
National Taco Day is about more than deals.
For many, it’s a way to share food and create memories, whether that means family taco nights, introducing grandkids to new flavors, or revisiting old favorites.
The celebration is part nostalgia, part novelty, and designed to bring people together.
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Whether you’re heading to a Taco Bell drive-thru for $1 tacos, picking up a Party Pack, or trying the Tacolate for dessert, there are many ways to enjoy the day. With offers spaced throughout the afternoon and evening, there’s room to plan a taco-filled Tuesday from start to finish!
