Did somebody say free tacos?
Kara Seymour, Patch Staff
NEW JERSEY — Taco lovers in the Garden State have a lot to celebrate this week. Taco Tuesday is the new National Taco Day, but deals continue through Friday, Oct. 4, which is the old National Taco Day.
Confused? Don’t be. The unofficial food holiday has officially been changed to fall on the first Tuesday in October to ensure National Taco Day always falls on a Tuesday. The change was engineered by Taco Bell, which offered its deals on Tuesday.
A few other national chains followed suit, but many others stuck with the Oct. 4 date and beyond.
Below are some Taco Day deals in New Jersey:
(As always, call ahead to make sure your local franchises are participating.)
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Baja Fresh Mexican Grill: From now through Friday, rewards members who buy one taco for taco combo can get another of equal or lesser value for free. If ordering online, use the code TACO2024.
Broken Yolk Café: On Friday, the regional chain is offering a buy one, get one for 50 percent off offer on Baja Breakfast Tacos.
Chronic Tacos: On Friday, loyalty members can take advantage of a buy one, get one offer at participating locations through the chain’s app.
Chuy’s Tex-Mex: On Friday, customers can add another crispy or soft taco to dine-in entrée purchases for just a buck. The promotion also includes $1 tequila floaters on margaritas, as well as Happy Hour specials discounting chips and dips by $5. Also, dress like a taco, snap a selfie and post it using #ChuysTacoDay and get a free entrée.
Cold Stone Creamery: Through Oct, 8, get the Boo Batter Ice Cream Taco with Cold Stone’s Boo Batter Ice Cream. The ice cream taco is made with Oreo Cookies and Kit Kat and M&M's candies wrapped in an orange waffle taco, coated in chocolate and topped with sprinkles.
Dos Toros Taqueria: Now through Friday, customers can get free chips and dip on catered taco bars for at least 20 people. To get the deal, use the code TACODAY24.
El Pollo Loco: Now through Friday, rewards members can order any three fire-grilled chicken tacos for $5 on orders placed in the store or via the app.
The Green Turtle: On Friday, the sports bar and grill is offering half-priced tacos.
Hooters: Friday through Sunday, rewards members get a free order of chips and queso with the purchase of a taco entrée. The offer is good for dine-in, to-go and online orders through the Hooters app.
Jack in the Box: Through Friday, Jack Pack members can get two free Monster Tacos with a $1 purchase.
Laredo Taco Company: On Friday, 7-Eleven’s Mexican restaurant is offering unlimited $2 chicken fajita tacos.
Long John Silver’s: Through Oct. 25, customers can order two fish tacos for $5.
On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina: Through Oct. 13, customers can enjoy endless pulled chicken thigh and seasoned ground beef tacos for just $10 while dining at participating locations. For a $3 upgrade, customers can get endless brisket or Southwest chicken tacos.
Qdoba: Through Thursday, rewards members can earn double points on all purchases.
Rubio’s Coastal Grill: On Friday, Rubio’s is offering rewards members a free à la carte taco with any purchase, plus a chance to win a free taco every day for a year when customers check in on the app.
Sheetz: From Friday through Sunday, Sheetz customers can get $2 off any taco order when they make any purchase. Claim the offer on the chain’s app.
TXB: Through Friday, app users can take advantage of a buy one, get one free deal on tacos.
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