Looking for Taco Tuesday deals in Orange County? From waterfront tacos in Newport Beach to neighborhood favorites in Orange, Anaheim, Costa Mesa and South County, these restaurants offer Tuesday taco specials or are worth checking for their latest Tuesday menu.
Deal note: Taco Tuesday prices, menus and participating locations can change. We verify recurring offers when possible, but check the restaurant’s current menu or specials page before visiting.
Best Taco Tuesday Deals in Orange County
| Restaurant | City | Tuesday Offer | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOL Mexican Cocina | Newport Beach | Taco & Tequila Tuesday | 3 PM-close |
| El Matador | Costa Mesa | Taco Tuesday menu | Tuesday |
| The District Lounge | Orange | Taco Tuesday menu, including all-you-can-eat option | 4-10 PM |
| Avila’s El Ranchito | Lake Forest | Taco Tuesday menu | 4 PM-close |
| Urbana | Anaheim | Taco Tuesday specials | Tuesday |
| Solita | Huntington Beach | Taco & Tequila Tuesday | 3 PM-close |
| Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen | Irvine/Brea | Tuesday taco & tequila specials | Tuesday |
| Acapulco | Orange County locations | Made-to-order taco specials | From 4 PM |
| El Torito | Orange County locations | Made-to-order taco specials | From 4 PM |
SOL Mexican Cocina – Newport Beach
Address: 251 Pacific Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92660
SOL’s waterfront Newport Beach location currently offers Taco & Tequila Tuesday every Tuesday from 3 PM to close. The rotating Tuesday menu combines street tacos and tequila-focused drink specials, making this a good choice for a waterfront Taco Tuesday. Check the current menu for today’s pricing and selections.
El Matador – Costa Mesa
Address: 1768 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
El Matador has served Costa Mesa since 1966 and continues to offer a Taco Tuesday menu. It is also known for its extensive Tequila Wall of Fame. Because individual taco and drink prices can change, use the restaurant’s current menu for the latest Tuesday selections.
Playa Mesa – Costa Mesa
Playa Mesa has been included in past versions of this guide for its Tuesday specials, but its official website currently lists the restaurant as permanently closed. We recommend confirming its status before making plans; this listing will be removed if the closure remains permanent.
The District Lounge – Orange
Address: 223 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866
The District Lounge in Old Towne Orange runs Taco Tuesday from 4 to 10 PM. Its current Tuesday menu includes an all-you-can-eat taco option along with taco and drink specials. Happy hour is also offered Monday through Friday from 2 to 7 PM.
Avila’s El Ranchito – Lake Forest
Address: 24406 Muirlands Blvd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
The Lake Forest Avila’s El Ranchito offers a dedicated Taco Tuesday menu starting at 4 PM. The Tuesday special is dine-in and a beverage purchase may be required for promotional pricing. Check the current Taco Tuesday menu before visiting for the latest taco choices and prices.
Urbana – Anaheim
Address: 440 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805
Located inside the Anaheim Packing District, Urbana continues to promote Taco Tuesday. Its menu and specials change, so we have removed older fixed-price claims and recommend checking the restaurant’s current specials before visiting.
Solita Tacos & Margaritas – Huntington Beach
Address: 7631 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Solita’s Huntington Beach location offers Taco & Tequila Tuesday every Tuesday from 3 PM to close. Expect a rotating selection of tacos and tequila-focused specials, with live music offered on Taco & Tequila Tuesdays. Check the current menu for exact pricing.
Taqueros Mexican Restaurant – Mission Viejo
Taqueros is a Mission Viejo option known for Oaxacan-inspired dishes and birria. Older versions of this guide listed a buy-one-get-one Tuesday promotion; because we could not confirm that offer from a current official source, we have removed the old deal details. Check directly with the restaurant for its latest Tuesday specials.
Perla’s Taqueria – Mission Viejo
Perla’s Taqueria is a casual Mission Viejo taco stop. We removed the older $1.50 all-day Taco Tuesday claim because a current official source did not confirm that price. Check the restaurant’s current social feed or contact the restaurant before visiting for a Tuesday deal.
Taqueria El Zamorano – Santa Ana
Taqueria El Zamorano serves traditional tacos and burritos in Santa Ana. The previous three-tacos-for-$6 claim has been removed because we could not verify that price as a current recurring Tuesday offer. Check directly with the restaurant for its latest specials.
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Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen – Irvine & Brea
Irvine: 13126 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, CA 92602. Brea: 110 W Birch St #7, Brea, CA 92821.
Cha Cha’s currently promotes Tacos + Tequila Tuesday, with discounts on signature tacos and premium tequilas. Promotions can vary by location, so check the Irvine or Brea happenings page for the current offer.
Acapulco
Participating Acapulco locations currently advertise made-to-order Taco Tuesday specials beginning at 4 PM, along with drink specials. Check the official specials page for participating locations and current pricing.
Chevys Fresh Mex
Chevys offers a Taco Tuesday promotion at participating locations in the Cantina. The current promotion features build-your-own tacos beginning at 4 PM. Confirm the nearest participating location and current pricing before visiting.
El Torito
Participating El Torito locations offer Taco Tuesday beginning at 4 PM with made-to-order tacos and drink specials. Check the official Taco Tuesday page for the latest price and participating-location details.
Hole Mole
Hole Mole has offered Tuesday taco specials at participating locations, but we are not publishing an exact current price until it can be confirmed from an official source. Check the restaurant’s current menu or location before visiting.
On The Border
On The Border has promoted Taco Fix Tuesdays, but promotional pricing and participation can change. Check the official specials page for the current Tuesday offer before visiting.
Rubio’s Coastal Grill
Rubio’s periodically promotes weekly taco deals. Because the exact Tuesday offer can change, check the official weekly-deals page rather than relying on an older fixed-price promotion.
Del Taco
Del Taco frequently runs value promotions and app offers, but the previous seasonal Tacoberfest language has been removed. Check Del Taco’s current specials or rewards app for any Tuesday-specific offer.
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Tacos de Birria Los Carnales – Laguna Hills
Tacos de Birria Los Carnales is worth considering when the taco craving hits, even though we do not have a confirmed recurring Taco Tuesday promotion. The menu includes birria and other traditional taco options; check the restaurant directly for current specials.
The History of Taco Tuesday
Restaurants have promoted discounted tacos on Tuesdays for decades, and use of the phrase “Taco Tuesday” dates back well before the modern social-media era. Taco John’s federally registered the TACO TUESDAY trademark for restaurant services in 1989, while Gregory’s Restaurant & Bar held a separate New Jersey registration.
That changed in 2023 after Taco Bell challenged the registrations. Taco John’s abandoned its federal registration and Gregory’s later relinquished its New Jersey registration, leaving restaurants across the United States free to use the phrase for restaurant services. LeBron James had also sought a TACO TUESDAY trademark in 2019; the USPTO declined the application because the phrase was considered commonplace.
National Taco Day & Other Taco Holidays
National Taco Day in the United States is now celebrated on the first Tuesday in October, aligning the food holiday with Taco Tuesday. Restaurants may offer one-day promotions for National Taco Day that are separate from their regular Tuesday specials.
Other dates for taco and Mexican-food fans include Cinco de Mayo on May 5, National Tequila Day on July 24, National Guacamole Day on September 16 and National Nachos Day on November 6. Promotions vary by restaurant and year.
Orange County has Taco Tuesday options ranging from casual taquerias to waterfront restaurants and neighborhood bars. For the best experience, use this guide to narrow your choices, then confirm the restaurant’s current Tuesday menu before heading out.