With the liberation of the Taco Tuesday trademark in 49 states, DoorDash and Taco Bell are covering $5 million worth of tacos on Taco Tuesday, September 12 for taco lovers across the country* and it’s officially time to celebrate, exclusively on DoorDash. On Tuesday, September 12, DoorDash users can get $5 off $15+** orders at any of DoorDash’s 20,000 participating Mexican restaurants for one day only.
By celebrating Mexican restaurants nationwide, DoorDash and Taco Bell hope to empower businesses of all sizes and encourage taco enthusiasts to explore all that their communities have to offer, including the local heroes that make up the fabric of our neighborhoods.
Prior to the liberation of the Taco Tuesday trademark this summer, taco vendors, mom and pop shops and restaurants across 49 states could face legal consequences for using the phrase “Taco Tuesday” when celebrating with their local patrons. For the first time ever, the September 12 promotion will celebrate over 20,000 participating Mexican restaurants on DoorDash across the nation for the biggest Taco Tuesday ever.
The $5 million Taco Tuesday Taco Tab provides taco fans the opportunity to discover over 20,000 restaurants, so trying that new spot you’ve had your eye on or supporting your local favorite is easier than ever. Here’s how to join the party:
Visit DoorDash.com/TacoTab to check out the full list of participating restaurants
On Tuesday, September 12, for one day only, DoorDash users will receive $5 off any $15+ order with participating Mexican restaurants
Just use the code TACOTAB
Plus, to help your taste buds get inspiration on what to order, DoorDash released interesting data on Americans’ Mexican food ordering habits, sharing which state orders the most tacos and more.
Birria is more than a trend: After trending on TikTok in 2021, DoorDash data shows most Americans are still obsessed with the juicy tacos as it’s the number one ordered taco on the platform. After Birria Tacos, the 2nd most popular taco is a bean and cheese taco!
California Dreamin’: In New York, the number one ordered Mexican food is a California Burrito, showcasing that the Big Apple is California dreaming.
Who loves tacos the most? The Mexican food rivalry between California and Texas continues, with California topping the Lone Star State as the state that orders the most Mexican food in the country. The five states that order Mexican food the most, in order, are: California, Texas, Florida, New York and Ohio.
Cheese is the Glue That Holds us Together: The most ordered Mexican food in the country is a chicken quesadilla!
Eyes on the Fries: When it comes to side orders, Carne Asada Fries are the number one ordered Mexican food side, followed by Chips and Queso in second place, Chips, Guacamole and Salsa in third place, Mexican Street Corn in fourth place, and Rice and Beans rounding out the top five.
See the full data findings below.***
Top 10 Taco Orders Nationwide
Birria Tacos
Bean and Cheese Tacos
Baja Fish Tacos
Taco Mexicano
Al Pastor Tacos
Crispy Tacos
Quesabirria Tacos
Street Tacos
Breakfast Taco
Crispy Shrimp Taco
Top 10 Mexican Food Orders Nationwide
Chicken Quesadilla
Super Burrito
Carne Asada Burrito
Chicken Burrito
Steak Quesadilla
Carne Asada Fries
Chips and Queso
Pollo Asado Burrito
Salsa, Guacamole and Chips
Breakfast Burrito
Top 10 Salsa Orders Nationwide
Tomatillo Salsa
Fresh Tomato Salsa
Picante Salsa
Roasted Corn Salsa
Avocado Salsa
Mild Salsa
Salsa Roja
Roasted Chipotle Salsa
Salsa Verde
Salsa Fresca
Top 10 U.S. states that order Mexican food the most based on order volume
California
Texas
Florida
New York
Ohio
Georgia
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Virginia
Top 10 Mexican Food Orders in California
Tacos Dorados De Birria
Carne Asada Burrito
Chicken Burrito
Taco Mexicano
Pollo Asado Burrito
Salsa, Guacamole and Chips
Mission Style Burrito
Crispy Tacos
Carne Asada Fries
Horchata
Top 10 Mexican Food Orders in New York
California Burrito
Birria Tacos
Conga Burrito
Spicy Chicken Empanada
Quesadilla
Super Burrito
Enchiladas Verdes
Pollo Asado Burrito
Grilled Chicken Burrito
Breakfast Burrito
Top 10 Mexican food orders in the East Coast
Queso
Birria Tacos
Chips and Guacamole
Crispy Shrimp Taco
Skirt Steak Burrito
Chicken Burrito
Chimichanga
Spicy Chicken Empanada
Quesadilla
Carne Asada Taco
Top 10 Mexican Food Orders in the Midwest
Queso
Traditional Mexican Style Tacos
Al Pastor Tacos
Mexican Street Corn
Quesabirria Tacos
Taquitos
Arroz con Pollo
Carne Asada Taco
Horchata
Chimichangas
Top 10 Mexican Food Orders in the Southwest
Bean and Cheese Taco
Carne Asada Fries
Quesabirria Tacos
Chips and Queso
Carne Asada
Mexican Street Tacos
Fajita Bowl
Beef Fajita Taco
Carne Guisada Taco
Taquitos
Top 5 Mexican Food Side Orders Nationwide
Carne Asada Fries
Chips and Queso
Chips, Guacamole and Salsa
Mexican Street Corn
Rice and Beans
Whether you’re team guacamole or team queso, DoorDash is making it easier than ever to celebrate Taco Tuesday. Order from your fave or try something new at DoorDash.com/TacoTab.
*The U.S. trademark registration for Taco Tuesday has been canceled, though a registration limited to New Jersey is still active. Therefore, the DoorDash offer will be limited to the 49 states where Taco Tuesday has been freed.
** Terms & conditions apply. See here.
*** Methodology: The top ordered Taco and Mexican Food Lists are based on DoorDash order volume from August 2022 to August 2023.
