The 30 Best Taco Tuesdays in Orange County for 2024

1. Playa Mesa

428 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Hours: All Day from 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Taco Tuesday Specials: $4-$6 Tacos & $8-$10 Margaritas

Playa Mesa celebrates Taco Tuesday all day with a variety of tacos priced between $4 and $6 each, including options like carnitas, carne asada, chicken, crispy ground beef, veggie, Birria, and crispy fish. These tacos are complemented by house margaritas, including unique flavors like Spicy Cucumber, Tamarindo, Sandia, and Jamaica, each priced at $10.

For more details, visit their menu.

2. Sol Mexican Cocina

251 Pacific Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92660
1910 Main St. Irvine, CA 92614
Hours: 3:00 pm-close
Taco Tuesday Specials: $8 Tacos (2), $15 K-38 Tacos (2) + Margarita, Variety of Appetizers

Both the Irvine and Newport Beach locations offer a variety of Taco Tuesday appetizers including 2 tacos for $8 and the “K-38” which is 2 street tacos and a margarita for only $15. Guests can also enjoy a variety of discounted appetizers like $12 ceviche, and $9 peel and eat shrimp.

Visit the full Taco Tuesday Menu at Sol Mexican Cucina.

3. Descanso

1555 Adams Ave #103, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Hours: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Taco Tuesday Specials: $3 Gourmet Street Tacos, $3 Quesadillas, $8 Margaritas, $5 Beers

Descanso’s Taco Tuesday transforms the Plancha Room into a street-side taco stand offering $3 gourmet street tacos, $3 quesadillas, $8 margaritas, $5 beers, and more. These food specials are exclusive to the Plancha Room, while drink specials are available throughout the restaurant. Additionally, street taco platters are now served all day throughout the entire restaurant every Tuesday​.

For more details, visit Descanso.

4. Taco Rosa

2632 San Miguel Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Hours: Available All Day
Taco Tuesday Specials: $4 Street Tacos, $6 & $7 Specialty Tacos, $14 Enchiladas,

Taco Rosa in Newport Beach offers a variety of Taco Tuesday specials, including options like Guacamole y Chips for $5, Wild Salmon Tostadita for $8, and a selection of duos and trios of tacos ranging from $6 to $7, featuring ingredients like octopus, carne asada, blackened chicken, shrimp, and calamari.

See the full Taco Tuesday menu.

6. Wild Goose Tavern

436 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Hours: 11:00 am – 12:00 am (All Day Taco Tuesday)
Taco Tuesday Specials: $3 Tacos, $7 Classic & Spicy Margaritas, $9 Chili Hibiscus Margarita

Wild Goose Tavern in Costa Mesa offers a Taco Tuesday menu with a variety of tacos priced at $3 each, including options like Signature Short Rib, Traditional Al Pastor, and Beer Battered Shrimp, among others. They also feature additional items like Fried Avocados for $9 and Fried Chicken Enchiladas for $10.

See the full Taco Tuesday menu.

7. Carmelita’s Restaurants

217 Broadway St, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
34255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, Ca 92629
Hours: 2:00 pm – 5:00 PM
Taco Tuesday Specials: $12 Taco’s, Appetizer Specials, $12 Margaritas, $6 Micheladas

Carmelita’s has locations in Laguna Beach and Dana Point. They offer a variety of crispy tacos and street tacos like their short rib crispy taco with queso fresco.

See the full menu.

8. El Mercado

342 E 1st St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Hours: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Taco Tuesday Specials: $6 Tacos, $9 Classic & Specialty Margaritas

El Mercado Modern Cuisine in Santa Ana offers a diverse Taco Tuesday menu, featuring a variety of tacos such as Jamaica, Shrimp, and Pork Belly, with prices starting at $6. Each taco is crafted with unique ingredients like sautéed hibiscus and roasted carrot puree, offering a modern twist on traditional flavors. They also offer a variety of $9 margaritas like passion fruit and hibiscus.

See the full Taco Tuesday menu.

9. Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen

13126 Jamboree Rd. Irvine, CA 92602
110 W Birch St, Brea, CA 92821
Hours: Dine-In after 3pm, Happy Hour All Day at high tops and bar
Taco Tuesday Specials: 50% off Tacos & Premium Tequila, $2 off Signature Margaritas, Sangria, Cocktails

Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen in Irvine celebrates Taco Tuesday with 50% off on their premium tequilas with margarita and sangria specials. They also offer signature tacos starting at $2, blending the culinary heritage of Mexico and Latin America into a fresh, modern menu. You’ll also find a variety of happy hour specials like $11 Manila Clams and $10 Sopes. They really have one of the best Taco Tuesdays in Orange County!

See the full Taco Tuesday menu.

10. Puesto

8577 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618
Hours: 3 pm – 10 pm Dine-In Only
Taco Tuesday Specials: Half-off all Tacos

Puesto, a renowned Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar in Orange County, celebrates Taco Tuesday with a fantastic offer of half off all tacos, available exclusively for dine-in customers from 3 pm to 10 pm. Additionally, Puesto’s Happy Hour coincides with Taco Tuesday, featuring $10 Puesto Perfect Margaritas, $6 Puesto drafts, $9 wines by the glass, and half-off snacks and shares, providing a perfect complement to your taco feast. Puesto has long been one of my favorite Taco Tuesdays in Orange County.

For more details, visit Puesto with locations in Irvine, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, and San Diego.

11. Kalaveras

803 Dove St. Newport Beach, CA 92660
17071 Beach Blvd S. Huntington Beach CA 92647
167 S Main St. Orange, CA 92868
Hours: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Taco Tuesday Specials: Enjoy $1.50 off all tacos, plus $8 Happy Hour Specials, & $8 Margaritas

Kalaveras has locations in Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, and Orange. They offer an exciting Taco Tuesday experience with $1.50 off all tacos, $8 Birria Tacos, numerous $8 happy hour bites, and a variety of delicious $8 margaritas. The atmosphere is lively, making it a great spot for a fun night out.

See the full menu.

12. Perla’s Mexican Cuisine

400 West 4th Street Santa Ana, CA 92701
Hours: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Taco Tuesday Specials: $2.50 tacos, $7 Margaritas, $6 Draft Beers

Perla in Santa Ana offers Taco Tuesday specials with $2.50 street tacos including choices like Asada, Al Pastor, Chorizo, Chicken, and Potato. Additionally, they feature $5 draft beers and $7 margaritas. Guests arriving between 3 pm and 6 pm can also take part in their happy hour.

See the full menu.

13. Coyote Grill

31621 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Hours: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the bar
Taco Tuesday Specials: $5.50 Tacos, $7 Margaritas, $6 Beer, Selection of Appetizers

Coyote Grill in Laguna Beach offers a delicious selection of $5.50 Tacos like calamari and crispy shredded beef. They also feature a selection of appetizers including $6.50 ceviches with $7 margaritas.

See the full menu.

14. Taco Mesa

647 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
22922 Los Alisos Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
27702 Crown Valley Parkway Ladera Ranch, CA, 92694
Hours: Available All Day 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Taco Tuesday Specials: $2.50 Tacos, $3 Barbacoa Taco, $5 Margaritas

Taco Mesa’s Taco Tuesday features select tacos priced at $2.50, including options like shredded chicken, beef, pastor, carnitas, baja fish, potato, vegetarian, or chile verde. Additionally, their special Barbacoa Taco, made with marinated beef wrapped in roasted maguey leaves and slow-cooked for tenderness, is available for $3. They also offer fresh squeezed citrus and flavored margaritas for $5.

See the full menu.

15. Gracias Madre

1617 Westcliff Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Hours: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Taco Tuesday Specials: $6 tacos, $9 Margaritas, $7 Wine

The Gracias Madre in Newport Beach offers a variety of vegan plant-based Tacos for only $6 like the Chipotle Barbacoa, made from lentil and quinoa crumble. Guests can also sip on a selection of $9 Margaritas on thier unique $9 Old Fashioned made with Mexican corn whisky, mezcal, agave, aromatic & mole bitters.

See the Full Taco Tuesday menu.

16. Red O

143 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm & 10:00 pm – 12:00 am
Taco Tuesday Specials: $4 tacos

At Red O in Newport Beach, guests can indulge in select tacos for just $4 each, available all day but exclusive to the bar and lounge areas. Additionally, their Taco Tuesday experience offers Taco Flights starting at $20, accompanied by live music and a selection of specialty craft cocktails. Arrive from 3 pm – 6 pm to also enjoy their happy hour specials.

18. Chelas Mexican Kitchen

1011 Avenida Pico, Unit C San Clemente, CA 92673
Hours: All Day 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Taco Tuesday Specials: $5.50 (2)Crispy Tacos

Chelas Mexican Kitchen in San Clemente, Orange County, celebrates Taco Tuesday with an enticing offer that includes two crispy tacos for $5.50, allowing customers to choose between chicken, potato, or carnitas fillings. Additionally, if you arrive during happy hour from 3 pm to close, the menu features other deals such as two fish tacos for $6, a bean and cheese burrito for $7, three taquitos for $8, and an original chicken burrito for $9.

See the Full Taco Tuesday menu.

20. Palenque Mexican Kitchen

1490 Adams Ave #103, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Hours: All Night at Bar & Patio
Taco Tuesday Specials: $6 & $7 Tacos with a 2 Taco Minimum, $10 Margarita, $2 Off Specialty Drinks, Beers, and Wells

Palenque Mexican Kitchen in Orange County offers a special Taco Tuesday menu that features a variety of tacos, each with unique flavors and ingredients. The taco selections include Fajita Shrimp Taco and Steak Asada, both priced at $7, as well as Quesa Birria, Carnitas Chile Verde, and Chicken Tinga tacos, each available for $6.

See the full Taco Tuesday menu

21. Solita Tacos and Margaritas

7631 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
2438 East Katella Ave. Anaheim, CA 92806
Hours: 3:00 pm – Close
Taco Tuesday Specials: $10 K-38 (2) Street Tacos & Margarita, $7 for (2) or $12 (4) Street Tacos, $7 House & Frozen Margaritas

Solita Tacos in Huntington Beach and Anaheim celebrates Taco & Tequila Tuesday with their special K-38 combo, offering 2 street tacos and one Solita House Margarita for just $10. Additionally, they feature food and drink specials starting at $5, available every Tuesday from 3 pm until close, accompanied by live music from 6 pm to 9 pm.

See the full Taco Tuesday menu.