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Good Evening from Chef Duncan. Dinner for #NationalTacoDay is served...My original creation. Halfed and quartered Weisswurst and My Buttermilk Spaetzle braised in Dunkel topped with torched Muenster, Sauerkraut and Mustard.
Eat. Live. Love. Chef Duncan

Al pastor

#NationalTacoDay

AHOY THERE!

IT'S NATIONAL TACO DAY ON THE FERRYS!

#NationalTacoDay

In honor of National Taco Day I thought I'd share a video I made about the Origin Story of Taco Tuesday:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TixbvkAbyWo&list=PLVz16niX2rGe3-uBlgX5ZNiH4PNaa3kwa&index=119&pp=iAQBsAgC
#taco #tacos #nationaltacoday #tacotuesday #mexican #mexicanfood #texmex

Triangle Event Guide for October 6, 2026 Edition

Tuesday, October 6, 2026, brings National Taco Day deals, free family activities, community celebrations and evening entertainment across Raleigh, Durham, Cary and the surrounding Triangle. From Touch-a-Truck in Apex to live music, chess, art and astronomy, there are plenty of affordable ways to enjoy the day.

This Triangle Event Guide highlights things to do throughout the day, including several free events and activities priced at $10 or less.

All-Day Deals and Discounts

National Taco Day Deals — Various locations
Celebrate Taco Tuesday with National Taco Day specials at participating restaurants. Offers and purchase requirements vary by location.

Chuy’s Taco Costume Promotion — During restaurant hours
Guests who dress like a taco can receive a free dine-in entrée on October 6. To qualify, post a costume photo on social media with the required caption, “Posting for a free entrée! #ChuysTacoDay,” and show the post to the server. The offer applies during the same visit. See Chuy’s promotion details for terms.

Walgreens Senior Day — Various Walgreens locations
Rewards members age 55 and older can take advantage of the listed 20% discount. Check eligible items, exclusions and membership requirements before shopping.

Tuesday Movie Tickets — The Lumina Theater, Chapel Hill
All Tuesday tickets are listed at $6.25 at The Lumina Theater in Southern Village. Check the theater’s schedule for films and showtimes.

Tuesday Toss — Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, Durham
Roll the dice to determine your $5 draft selection during this discounted Tuesday promotion.

Morning Activities and Garden Art

Sculpture in the Garden — 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
North Carolina Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill | Free; $5 suggested donation
Explore outdoor sculpture in a garden setting. The closing time is 5 p.m., correcting the 5 a.m. typo in the supplied listing.

North Hills Kids: Tutus & Trucks — 9:30–11 a.m.
The Commons at North Hills, Raleigh | Free
Families can start their Tuesday with the Tutus & Trucks program at North Hills.

Computer Refresher for Mature Adults — 10:30–11:30 a.m.
W.D. Hill Recreation Center, Durham | Free
This course offers mature adults an opportunity to refresh their computer skills. Registration is required, and space is limited.

Family Events and Community Celebrations

Apex Night Out and Touch-a-Truck — 4:30–7 p.m.
Apex Town Hall | Free
Enjoy a community evening featuring Touch-a-Truck. A horn-free hour runs from 4:30–5:30 p.m. for visitors who prefer a quieter experience.

Holly Springs National Night Out — 6–8:30 p.m.
North Main Athletic Complex, Holly Springs | Free
Join neighbors for this community celebration in Holly Springs.

Outdoor Movie: Toy Story 5 — Listed start time: 6 p.m.
Pullen Park, Raleigh | Free
The supplied listing features an outdoor screening of Toy Story 5. Confirm the film and screening time with the organizer before attending.

Pints and Pups Adoption Event — 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Ponysaurus Brewing Co., Raleigh | Free admission
Meet adoptable dogs during the listed event with Hope Animal Shelter. Adoption requirements and any fees are separate from event admission.

Film, Art and Creative Activities

A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story — 6–8:30 p.m.
North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh | Free
PBS North Carolina presents a screening of A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story.

Artist in Residence Series: Live Artmaking — 6 p.m.
JB Duke Hotel, Durham | Free
Watch live artmaking during the hotel’s Artist in Residence Series.

Adult Coloring Night — 6–10 p.m.
Hi-Wire Brewing at Golden Belt, Durham | Free admission
Set aside time for a relaxed evening of coloring.

Craft and Draft Tuesdays — 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Crank Arm Brewing Company, Raleigh | Free admission
Add a creative activity to the evening with Craft and Draft Tuesdays.

Run Clubs, Dancing and Games

These Tuesday activities offer opportunities to get moving or enjoy a game with others:

● Durham Chess Enthusiasts: 5:30–8:30 p.m. at Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, Durham. Free.

● Free Line Dancing Class: 6–7 p.m. at The Snow Approach, Hillsborough. Free.

● Run, Sweat, Beers Run Club: 6–9 p.m. at Growler Grlz, Durham. Free participation.

● Poker Night: 6–10 p.m. at KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary. Free participation.

● Bond Brothers Run Club: 6 p.m. at Bond Brothers Beer Company, Cary. Free participation.

● Chess Club: 6 p.m. at Bearded Bee Brewing Company, Wendell. Free.

● Square Dance Party with Capital Squares: 7–9 p.m. at St. James United Methodist Church, Raleigh. $5–$10.

Live Music, Astronomy, Trivia and Karaoke

Round out Tuesday with music, science or an evening at a local venue:

● Beer & Banjos in Raleigh: 6:30–9 p.m. at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard, Raleigh. Free admission.

● Astronomy on Tap: 7–9 p.m. at Fullsteam Brewery ATC, Durham. Free admission.

● Bounce and Brews DJ Night: 7–9 p.m. at Gizmo Brew Works, Durham. Free admission.

● Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: 7–9 p.m. at Edit Beer Co., Raleigh. Free participation.

● Beer & Banjos Carrboro: 7–9:30 p.m. at Speakeasy, Carrboro. Free admission.

● Karaoke Night: 8–11 p.m. at Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Durham. Free participation.

Plan Your Tuesday in the Triangle

Families can pair North Hills Kids with Apex Night Out, while art enthusiasts can visit Sculpture in the Garden before an evening screening or live artmaking session. Run clubs, chess gatherings and music events provide additional options after work.

Event details are based on the supplied listings, with the garden closing time corrected and Chuy’s offer terms checked separately. Confirm schedules, registration requirements and venue age policies before heading out. Free admission does not include food, drinks or other purchases.

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Editorial Sources: Chuy’s National Taco Day promotion; Sculpture in the Garden hours. Other event details supplied by the user.

National Taco Day 2026 – Azteca Restaurant in Paris, France

Since I started my blog in 2018, I have shared a post related to tacos every October 4, marked as National Taco Day in the US and Canada.  Click on the highlighted year numbers to visit my Taco Day posts  from 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.

This year, I am sharing a few photos from a meal that my husband and shared at a Mexican restaurant, during our visit to Paris, France. The restaurant is called Azteca (Rue Sauval, 75001 Paris, France). It has a very convenient location, a couple of blocks from the Notre Dame cathedral, and on the way from there to the Basilic of Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre. The façade is not pretentious, but it has the vibe of a nice place to enjoy a Mexican meal:

The decor inside is clearly catering to non-Mexican clientele, with Mexican flags, an iconic charro hat and other stereotypical details, such as Latino faces sporting important mustaches:

The menu was very varied, with well-known Mexican appetizers, fajitas, and tacos, and also a few signature dishes, from different regions in Mexico. My husband and I ordered Hongos Rancheros, Fajitas de Pollo, and Tacos al Pastor:

Hongos Rancheros – sautéed mushrooms on a crisped blue corn tortilla, served on a bed of lettuce and tomatoes:

Fajitas de Pollo – Chicken strip stir-fry with peppers and onions, with all the traditional sides of refried beans, guacamole, rice and salad:

Tacos al Pastor – The emblematic shepherd’s tacos, served with black beans and rice:

The restaurant’s website tells a very romantic story of a French man opening this restaurant in the 1980s, as a promise to his Mexican fiancée that she would never miss her native country. I am not sure if the business still belongs to the same family, but the server told me that the owner is Mexican (although was referred as a “he”, so it cannot be the original man in the story.)

At any rate, the food was good, and the tacos al pastor (also pictured at the top of this post), provide a nice feature for this year’s National Taco Day.

For my recipe of Homemade Shepherd’s Style Tacos, visit my post: How to Make Tacos al Pastor without a Spinning Vertical Grill:

Attention!

Your Attention, PLEASE!

Today is National Taco Day. I assume you need no further direction on your choice of food on this sacred day.

#nationaltacoday #taco #corn #flour #carneas #carnitas #alpastortacos #onion #cilantro #lime

Good Evening from Chef Duncan. Dinner for
#NationalTacoDay #TacoTuesday is served... Chorizo and potato tacos. Delicious and messy.
Eat. Live. Love. Chef Duncan

In honor of #NationalTacoDay🌮...

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Enjoy and take a bite! 🌮

#TacoTuesday #NationalTacoDay
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Happy #nationaltacoday to those who celebrate! And if you *don't* celebrate National Taco Day, what the heck is wrong with you?!? 🤣
#taco #party

Happy #NationalTacoDay. 🌮 Here are four of my favorite tacos over the past year:

Top L: Quesabirria at Taqueria La Hacienda, Sonoma

Top R: Chorizo breakfast at Ellie's, Ukiah

Bottom L: Al pastor at Primos, Ripon CA

Bottom R: Al pastor at Mothers Tacos, Napa

Someone please explain to me why #NationalTacoDay is not on a Tuesday. What philistine made that decision? Have they never heard of #TacoTuesday?!?

Good morning! Today is #NationalTacoDay, #NationalCinnamonRollDay and #BeKindToAnimalsDay. Animals make the world better as do tacos and cinnamon rolls so it's a good day!

Happy #NationalTacoDay