Get one, two or three on National Taco Day. Whether you love soft or hard-shelled tortillas — chances are you appreciate this savory tortilla stuffed with fillings. On National Taco Day, which is observed on Tuesday, October 4, restaurants in Miami are celebrating the taco with discounts and deals.
Here are some great restaurants in Miami you should definitely make part of your National Taco Day celebration plans.
National Taco Day in Miami
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
In honor of National Taco Day (Tuesday, October 4), Bodega Taqueria y Tequila is celebrating with 4 Clasico Tacos for $11 (usually it’s 3 for $11, so you get a taco for FREE!) at all locations, all day long! Additionally, in response to Hurricane Ian, Bodega will be monetarily matching all orders from the National Taco Day special and donating directly to Global Empowerment Mission (GEM). These donations will cover transportation and trucking costs when bringing the items to the shelters for displaced families.
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Talkin’ Tacos
Talkin’ Tacos, a food truck turned fast-casual Mexican eatery based in South Florida, is a Miami sensation serving scratch-made, innovative and Instagram-worthy Mexican dishes. The menu is chef-driven featuring an array of guest-favorite entrees such as Birria Tacos and Birria Ramen, along with sides like Street Corn in a Cup. A hallmark of the menu is the beef birria which is braised each day for 12 hours before completing the cooking process. A Talkin’ Tacos meal is capped off with desserts like Cookies and Cream and Dulce de Leche Churros, Tajin & Chamoy gummies and homemade specialty beverages including lemonades, horchatas and mangonadas. To celebrate National Taco Day on October 4, all locations will offer BOGO Tacos from open to close on opening day.
Toro Toro
Toro Toro, Chef Richard Sandoval’s Pan-Latin Miami steakhouse, is celebrating National Taco Day with an off-menu promotion just for the occasion. On Tuesday, October 4 from Noon to 11PM, guests can indulge in the specialty offerings including Tacos de Nada (Vegan/Vegetarian) topped with potato, white cabbage, pickled red onion, tomato, cilantro and lime ($12); Carnitas Tacos featuring pickled red onion, salsa verde, cilantro and lime ($13); Braised Chicken Tacos with white onion, white cabbage, salsa roja, cilantro and lime ($14); Crispy Shrimp Tacos topped with cabbage slaw, cilantro-avocado sauce, red onion and lime ($16); Skirt Steak Tacos featuring pickled red onion, cabbage, salsa roja, salsa verde and lime ($18); and Tuna Tacos with chili ancho crusted tuna, poblano tartar, pickled chili, cabbage slaw and lime ($17). Guests will have three tacos per order, or can mix & match three for $20, and the option of flour, blue or white corn tortillas. Advance reservations are encouraged and can be made on OpenTable – HERE. Toro Toro is located at 100 Chopin Plaza inside the InterContinental Miami in downtown Miami. Telephone (305) 372-4710; www.torotoromiami.com.
La Boulangerie Boul’Mich
For over a decade, La Boulangerie Boul’ Mich has been a go-to destination for those seeking freshly-made French and Latin baked goods and artisanal creations, perfectly executed coffee beverages, and a vast menu of sweet and savory dishes from 24/7 breakfast, gourmet sandwiches, fresh salads, soups, homemade pasta and more. With six locations throughout Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, the restaurant and bakery genuinely cover all of the bases stretching across all three meal periods. For a limited time only — throughout the month of October — La Boulangerie Boul’Mich is serving their vegetarian tacos for buy-one-get-one-free every Tuesday at all locations. Taco lovers rejoice with the restaurant’s Impossible Tacos ($14.50), prepared with three gluten-free taco shells filled with avocado spread and Impossible Meat, topped with feta, tomato, and red onion at a discounted price. For more information visit: www.laboulangerieusa.com.
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Lona Cocina & Tequileria
Known for bold and authentic Mexican cuisine, Fort Lauderdale beach hotspot Lona Cocina & Tequileria is the go-to destination to celebrate National Taco Day. On Tuesday, October 4 from 3PM to 7PM, celebrate oceanside with $5 tacos from a live action station featuring mix and match proteins including chicken, beef, pork and vegetarian as well as a variety of tasty toppings. Just for the occasion, the taco station will also feature a not-to-be-missed Taco Chingon, made with braised, 24 hour smoked pork belly and pickled veggies. Of course, no celebration at Lona is complete without a libation pairing and as such Taco Day will feature signature Lona Margaritas for $5. Reservations are encouraged and can be made on OpenTable – HERE. Lona is located at 321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. For more information, visit www.lonarestaurant.com; Telephone: (954) 245-3069. Discounted valet parking is available.