October 4 is a big day for tacos; it's National Taco Day. Many fast food chains and restaurants, from Taco Bell to Coldstone Creamery, are offering deals on Thursday.
Here are the restaurants throwing a fiesta:
Cold Stone Creamery: While not a deal, only on Thursday, Cold Stone will sell Waffle Tacos.
Del Taco: Buy one shredded beef taco, get one free Thursday with a coupon at www.deltaco.com.
Nico's Taco and Tequila Bar: Three tacos for $7.
On The Border: For $8.99, get unlimited tacos Thursday. Mix and match between the chain's Seasoned Ground Beef or Chicken Tinga tacos. Through Sunday, get 15 percent off Taco Buffets catering orders $200 or more with promo code TACO18.
Qdoba: Members of the Qdoba Rewards program get double or triple points depending on what tier of the program they are on. The deal is available online, mobile and in-restaurant orders, but does not apply to catering orders. Sign up at www.qdoba.com/rewards.
Red Robin: For a limited time, get the Taco Tavern Double served with Bottomless Steak Fries for $6.99.
Taco Bell: At participating locations Thursday, the chain has a special "National Taco Day gift set." For $5, get four tacos including the Crunchy Taco, Fiery, Cool Ranch and Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Tacos.
Taco John’s: Through Friday, the chain that trademarked the terms “Taco Tuesday” and “Wake Up Wednesday,” is giving away free crispy beef tacos. To get the freebie each day, you need a coupon only available in the Taco John’s Rewards app. Download the app at www.tacojohns.com/rewards.
More deals: Check social media accounts for additional deal announcements from local and regional restaurants.