On National Taco Day, here’s where to get free and cheap tacos in Charlotte

National Taco Day is Monday, Oct. 4, and local Charlotte restaurants along with national spots are celebrating with specials, freebies and more.

Deals at Charlotte-owned and national eateries include $1 tacos and $1 off tacos, two and three-taco plate specials and more.

Here’s where to get your taco fix:

Chuy’s

Location: 7314 Waverly Walk Ave, Charlotte, NC 28277

Neighborhood: Waverly

Special: Add a Crispy or Soft Ground Beef Taco to any entrée for just $1.

Maria’s Mexican Restaurant

Location: 5234 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217

Neighborhood: Madison Park

Special: Maria’s signature Quesabirrias will be $5.

Paco’s Tacos & Tequila

Location: 6401 Morrison Blvd #8a, Charlotte, NC 28211

Neighborhood: SouthPark

Special: A chicken milanesa taco will be offered, featuring crispy chicken, shredded cabbage, avocado, pickled onion, pico de gallo, cilantro and chipotle ranch, served on soft corn tortillas. $11 for a two-taco plate, $13 for a three-taco plate.

Picante Mexican Grill

Location: 1500 W Morehead St # A, Charlotte, NC 28208

Neighborhood: FreeMore West

Special: Street tacos will be $1.89 each: Herb Chicken, Buffalo Chicken, BBQ Chicken, Ground Beef or Homemade Bean tacos. Note that Picante is operating under temporary hours. The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 4.

Sabor

Location: Multiple locations

Neighborhoods: Ballantyne, Davidson, Elizabeth, Fort Mill, Huntersville, Indian Trail, Kannapolis, Mooresville, NoDa, Pineville, Steele Creek, South End, SouthPark, Wesley Chapel, University, Uptown

Special: $1 off any tacos, including Autenticos, Chimi Shrimp, Curtido Fish, Americanos, Taco Loco and Pork Belly Taco. This special is for one day only and for dine-in and takeout.

Taco Bell

Location: Multiple locations

Neighborhoods: Ayrsley, Becton Park, Dilworth, Fort Mill, Idlewild Farms, Madison Park, Raintree, South Charlotte, Steele Creek, West Charlotte, Winterfield/Sheffield Park, University City, West Sugar Creek

Special: $5 off Grubhub orders of $15 or more.

Tu One Oh Tacos

Location: 1540 West Blvd suite 101, Charlotte, NC 28208

Neighborhood: Westover Hills

Special: Tu One Oh Tacos is typically closed on Mondays — but not when it’s National Taco Day. Our favorite misunderstood taco spot will have a limited special menu for the holiday, including:

• Flautas: Two deep-fried flour tortillas stuffed with shredded chicken and cheese, topped with queso, lettuce, tomatoes, crema and cotija cheese. Served with rice and charro beans ($8.50).
• Simple tacos: Shredded chicken or ground beef with your choice of a crispy corn shell or flour tortilla, topped with lettuce, tomatoes and Mexican four cheese. Served with rice and charro beans ($8.50).
• Fajita Bonita: Grilled chicken or flank steak in a flour tortilla with sauteed peppers and onions topped with Mexican four cheese, cream and guacamole salsa. Served with rice and charro beans ($8.50).
• Simple Burrito: Lunch size version of Tu One Oh’s simple burrito (10”), your choice of protein, rice, lettuce, tomatoes, four cheese and crema all wrapped in a flour tortilla. Served with chips and salsa ($8.50).

This article is developing and may be updated.

This story was originally published September 30, 2021 at 6:00 AM.