Taco lovers, rejoice! Today marks National Taco Day on October 7, 2025, and the city’s vibrant Mexican and Tex-Mex scene is dishing out a bounty of budget-friendly bites and boozy specials to celebrate. From free entrees for the creatively costumed to app-exclusive drops and BOGO steals, Atlanta’s taquerias are turning up the heat on flavor without scorching your wallet.
Whether you’re craving street-style classics or gourmet twists, here’s a roundup of the hottest local deals to fuel your fiesta.We’ve scoured the metro area for the most tantalizing offers at participating spots. Pro tip: Download those rewards apps and check locations in advance, as some deals are limited-time or stock-dependent.
| Restaurant | Deal Details | Locations | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chido & Padre’s | $6 El Jimador Mini Margaritas alongside Taco Tuesday favorites like fajita-spiced fried chicken tacos ($5) and crispy Baja fish tacos ($6). | 128 East Andrews Dr., Buckhead. | Available 4-10 p.m.; reservations via OpenTable recommended. |
| Chronic Tacos | Buy one taco, get one free, plus an extra $1 off. | 970 North Point Dr., Alpharetta (participation unverified). | Redeem via app for loyalty members; one-time use, in-store or online. |
| Chuy’s | Dress as a taco for a free entrée, plus $1 ground beef tacos and $1 floaters all day. | Perimeter and Kennesaw locations. | Statewide offer; costume creativity encouraged for the freebie. |
| Chichería Mexican Kitchen | $10 house margaritas, $10 taco plates, and $25 Mexican beer buckets. | Various Atlanta spots (check website). | Paired with a trivia night for extra fun. |
| Del Taco | Free Del Taco with any $10 purchase. | 10+ metro locations including Tucker, Conyers, Douglasville, Smyrna (2), Snellville, Lawrenceville, McDonough, Morrow, Riverdale, Loganville, Buford, Kennesaw (2), Woodstock. | Rewards members only. |
| El Jimador | $2 street tacos (chicken, shrimp, al pastor, etc.; +50¢ for steak). | Buckhead, Alpharetta, Dunwoody, Fayetteville. | All day and evening. |
| Moe’s Southwest Grill | $2 tacos (limit 3), excluding extras and premium toppings. | Participating locations (see moes.com/ga). | Rewards members; redeem via app or online. |
| PONKO Chicken | Buy two chicken tacos, get two free (DOUBLE BOGO). | Chamblee, Alpharetta, Midtown, Duluth, Marietta, Auburn. | Fried or grilled options with slaw and crema. |
| Taco Bell | App drops: $1 Cantina Chicken Soft Tacos (2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm; 25K each), $5 off Party Packs all day, BOGO tacos via DoorDash; plus chances for T-shirts and a year of Taco Tuesdays. | Various Atlanta locations (tacobell.com/locations). | Rewards members; limited quantities. |
| Taqueria Tsunami | $3.50 tacos and $8 margaritas. | All locations. | Simple and straightforward street-style steals. |
| Tin Lizzy’s Cantina | $2.99 hard shell beef tacos or $3.99 soft tacos (fish, chicken, veggie options), plus $6 El Jimador margaritas and $4-5 draft beers. | Midtown, Perimeter, Downtown, East Cobb (Marietta), Kennesaw. | Usual Taco Tuesday menu with National Day flair. |
These deals showcase Atlanta’s diverse taco landscape, from Buckhead’s upscale sips at Chido to PONKO’s Southern-fried twists in Midtown.
With options spanning the suburbs to the city core, there’s no excuse not to taco ’bout town today. Remember, availability can vary, so verify with each spot. ¡Buen provecho, Atlanta – may your shells stay crispy and your salsa spicy!
Final Word
Tacos are great, but Atlanta has much more. If you like barbecue, see our list of the Best Atlanta BBQ Restaurants.
As for eateries below I-20, these Southside Atlanta restaurants have developed quite a following.
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