Question of the Day: Are you familiar with the term "Taco Tuesday?"
By DB
@dgobucks226 (37621)
October 15, 2019 10:56am CST
National Taco Day was recently celebrated on October 4, 2019. Then I came across the phrase "Taco Tuesday" while surfing the web. Do you know what "Taco Tuesday is all about?" Have you ever attended one?
I have heard of the term but never knew about the origins or what it was all about. So, I've never went to one. Anyway, if your unfamiliar with this special evening here is some information that explains the term and its origins.
TACO TUESDAY ORIGIN
"According to The Strange History of Taco Tuesday, the promotional phrase was started in 1982 by a chain called Taco John’s based out of Cheyenne, Wyoming. In fact, Taco John’s placed a registered trademark on the phrase in 1989 to attach it to their brand."
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR RESTAURANT DINERS
"Taco Tuesday is a custom in many US cities of going out to eat tacos or in some cases select Mexican dishes typically served in a tortilla on Tuesday nights. Restaurants will often offer special prices, for example, "$1 fish tacos every Tuesday night". It is popular in many big cities across the nation and especially popular in the beach cities of Southern California. Taco Tuesday is similar to Happy Hour in that restaurants vary in their participation, hours, and specials offered."
Which brings us to our final questions. How do you feel about tacos? Thumbs Up of Down?
My favorites are fish tacos and ones with ground meat. What's yours?
Data from: Wikipedia and Google
Photo: campbells.com
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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19 Oct 19
@amadeo Oh sure. Many Taco & Mexican places have sprung up in recent years. Guess my focus was not on getting a deal on Taco Tuesday, lol.
@dgobucks226 (37621)
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18 Oct 19
I was one of those who have heard the term but wasn't quite sure what it was all about.
@snowy22315 (209287)
• United States
15 Oct 19
I know the phrase, but not sure if I have eaten tacos on Tuesday or not. I am planning to go to Taco Bell today..but I thought I would go for nachos.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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18 Oct 19
Now you are informed about Taco Tuesday. I bet everyday is a taco celebration at Taco Bell 
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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18 Oct 19
Me neither. Have you enjoyed a taco and if so what kind did you have?
@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
15 Oct 19
I knew of the saying, but I thought it was to just get people to eat out on Tuesday because most people eat out on the weekend.
I have never been brave enough to try fish tacos.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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18 Oct 19
Now your part of the taco in crowd, ha, ha... Fish tacos are not bad. Just make sure they bring some extra tartar or cocktail sauce otherwise can taste a little dry 
@samysotelo18 (7743)
• Mexico
15 Oct 19
As a mexican living in Mexico i love tacos haha, I'd heard the term taco tuesday before but I didin't know what it was about, now I do!!
Thanks for sharing
should I eat some tacos today?? hmmmm
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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18 Oct 19
Of course! Everyday can be taco day 
Tacos come in so many varieties. Other types of interesting taco combos are seafood, chicken, turkey and pork.
Tacos come in so many varieties. Other types of interesting taco combos are seafood, chicken, turkey and pork.1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (37621)
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19 Oct 19
@samysotelo18 A Taco lover are you!!! They are tasty....
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@samysotelo18 (7743)
• Mexico
18 Oct 19
@dgobucks226 the ones i haven't tried are turkey I think, the others I have and i really like them all
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@FourWalls (86970)
• United States
15 Oct 19
A misnomer. Tacos are only good on days that end in Y.
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@LadyDuck (502968)
• Italy
18 Oct 19
@dgobucks226 Gyros are made using soft Arab (or Greek) bread, I think that tacos are dry crispy corn bread.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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19 Oct 19
@LadyDuck Oh yes, maybe a burrito then, which uses a flour tortilla which are softer. Anyway, both are stuffed with food items.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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18 Oct 19
I guess tacos are kind of like gyros but I've had gyros and they are much better tasting!
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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18 Oct 19
Yes, let's just put a "T" in front of all the days of the week and "party." A nice Margarita would go nice with those tacos 
I also like beef ones but have had chicken too. Many other varieties also available like pork and turkey.
I also like beef ones but have had chicken too. Many other varieties also available like pork and turkey.1 person likes this
@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
15 Oct 19
I like Taco Bell crunchy tacos.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
16 Oct 19
@dgobucks226
No, I never heard of Taco Tuesday. After looking at that picture of tacos I wish I would have gotten some this summer. Thank you for explaining about Taco Tuesday. I love tacos. I also love tacos with ground beef.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
18 Oct 19
@dgobucks226
Thanks and it the picture made me want tacos.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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18 Oct 19
Anytime! Glad I could provide some information.1 person likes this
@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
18 Oct 19
Oh yes, I have been to many a taco Tuesday and at Taco John's too :-) Great article. Actually had tacos tonight
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
22 Oct 19
@dgobucks226 Oh yes, very much so :-)
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@WriterRuth (268)
• Waialua, Hawaii
15 Oct 19
I find it funny that it originated in Wyoming. I don't think of tacos when I think of Wyoming but what do I know? lol
Yes, taco Tuesdays are great and I have taken advantage of the low prices in several of the areas I have lived.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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18 Oct 19
Yes, a bit odd someone from Wyoming originated that phrase to promote his tacos. You would think it would have been more in the southwest. Anyway, kudos to his ingenuity.
Good for you for taking advantage of a good deal on tacos
