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Taco 'bout a good time. October 4 is National Taco Day, where Tex Mex lovers of all ages indulge in the pleasure of crispy tortilla shells, mouth-watering ground beef and chicken, fresh lettuce and tomatoes and hot sauce that gives it all a nice kick. Here are a handful of local places offering exclusive specials for National Taco Day on Friday, October 4.
With burritos as “big as yo' face,” Chuy’s is also known for its crispy tacos, filled with seasoned ground sirloin, lettuce, tomatoes and cheese. Swing by the Tex Mex restaurant on Friday, at 1221 E. State Hwy. 114, Suite 100, and add a $1 crispy beef taco to any order. The restaurant also offers $1 floaters to drinks throughout the day, as well as one of a taco T-shirt for just $10. For a little extra fun, dress like a taco to earn a free entrée of your choice!
If you’re looking for a spicy time, head on over to Torchy’s Tacos at 2175 E. Southlake Blvd., Suite 160. They’re offering drink discounts all day long for the foodie festivity, with $1.50 off draft and bottled beer and $2 off of freshly-squeezed margaritas and signature sips. But that’s not all – buy one of Torchy's trailer park tacos packed with fried chicken, green chiles and poblano sauce and one dollar will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. We know at least our taco dreams have already come true.
There’s always a taco bonanza going on over in Taco Bell at 101 N. Kimball Ave., and even more so for National Taco Day. For one day only, Taco Bell is offering an exclusive $5 gift set that’s packed with two crunchy tacos and two Nacho Cheese Doritos Loco tacos. To redeem the offer, purchase the digital gift card on Taco Bell’s website or through the Taco Bell app. Either way, the flavor explosion of ground beef, crunchy taco shells and Doritos is all worth it.
The Fish City Grill in Southlake might be most known for its catfish and oysters, but it also have fried fish tacos that have been called the best in town. Swim on by at 2750 E. Southlake Blvd., Suite 130 and get $5 Tito’s vodka drinks and $10.99 taco plates. Enjoy the fried tilapia tacos with tangy cabbage and pico de gallo, or munch down on Fish City's honey chipotle shrimp tacos topped with ranch dressing and diced avocados. You’ll have a fantastic time swimming with these fishes – and tacos.
Jack In The Box may be most known for its juicy hamburgers and delicious curly fries, but its crunchy tacos pack just as much a punch as any other item on the menu. Purchase any item via its mobile app and get two free tacos with your meal at 1290 William D Tate Ave. You can also go online to Jack In The Box's website and get five free mini-churros with any purchase as well.