Since 2009, National Taco Day has been celebrated every October 4 in the United States, a date on which some fast food chains offer the popular dish of Mexican origin at promotional prices, to celebrate its popularity among Americans and the general public.
Mexican tacos have become popular all over the world, and given the large number of migrants, they have gained ground among Americans, to the point that they are celebrated every October and TexMex food chains offer a variety of flavors to please their customers.
Origin of the Taco
The origin of the word taco dates back, according to taco expert Jeffrey M. Pilcher, to the 18th century, when workers in the silver mines of Mexico called taco to small explosives that the workers used.
The tacos were a kind of paper roll in which the gunpowder was wrapped, so the taco expert infers that “If you think about it, a taquito of chicken with a good spicy sauce looks a lot like a stick of dynamite.” quote Chef Lolas Kitchen.
Although due to bibliographical references the word taco appears at the end of the 19th century, precisely on miner’s tacos; There are other authors who claim that tacos predate the arrival of the Spanish to Mexico in the 16th century.
There are several food chains that will offer promotions for National Taco Day:
7-Eleven/Speedway and Stripes
For October 4 only, or while supplies last, Laredo Taco Company, which has locations in some 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores, is having a $2 beef fajita tacos promotion.
Taco Bell
For National Taco Day, Taco Bell is offering its customers to purchase the Taco Lover’s Pass through the app for $10 only on October 3 and 4.
With this membership you will be entitled to one taco a day for 30 consecutive days. The available flavors are: Crunchy Taco Supreme, Crunchy Taco, Spicy Potato Soft Taco, Soft Taco, Soft Taco Supreme, Doritos Locos Tacos Supreme and Doritos Locos Tacos and the new Breakfast Tacos, which will be available starting October 12, indicates Today.
Qdoba
With any in-app purchase, Qdoba users will earn double points.
Moe’s Southwest Grill
To celebrate Taco Day, Moe’s is partnering with Eggo to launch an Eggo Taco, available on October 4th starting at 10:30am for a limited time.
It is a creation that includes Moe’s adobo chicken topped with shredded cheese, dressing, chipotle ranch, bacon and is served with a taco base made with a fried Eggo waffle.
With the purchase of any entrée, on October 4, customers can get the free Eggo Taco.
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