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Where to Celebrate Taco Tuesday Around D.C.

Deals for tacos and drinks across the DMV

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Alliteration is a handy device for fans of Mexican food. Savvy marketers have used “Taco Tuesday” as an excuse to offer discounts fornearly a century. In D.C., there are deals to be had at restaurants and neighborhood bars alike. Here's an updated guide to enjoy taco deals today and every Tuesday.

--Updated by Aparna Krishnamoorthy

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Tacos, Tortas & Tequila

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The bottomless option at the Silver Spring outpost gets you unlimited single tacos for $14.99 all day, every Tuesday. Taco options include crispy cheese, mushroom, chicken, and carnitas, Tacos are served with organic tortillas, Mexican rice, beans, and salsa.

Taqueria del Barrio

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On Tuesdays this Mexican bar in Petworth sells three hard shell gringa tacos (ground beef, lettuce, cheese, tomato) with two margaritas or a beer and a shot combo, all for $15.

Smoke & Barrel

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This Adams Morgan hangout is known primarily for its barbecue and bourbon, but on Tuesdays, regulars know to pick up three tacos and a side for $5 until 11 p.m.

Johnny Pistolas

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This Mexican restaurant in Adams Morgan offers a range of tacos for $2.50 all day on Tuesdays. Choose from chicken, beef, carnitas, cauliflower, chorizo, fish, oyster and shrimp.

Bar Lorea

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This new bar off U Street has a $28 deal on Tuesday that includes unlimited tacos and two cocktails over two hours. The unlimited menu doesn’t include the full range of tacos, but there are plenty of options such as carnitas, beef barbacoa, mushroom, cauliflower, or bacon, egg, and cheese.

El Tamarindo

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At this Salvadoran-Mexican mainstay, Taco Tuesday goes from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Tuesdays, with taco prices running from $2.25 to $4.25 and drink specials including a $5.25 house margarita.

Sudhouse

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Taco Tuesday at Sudhouse comes with $2 tacos and $5 Truly seltzer.

El Techo

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At Shaw’s “adult treehouse,” celebrate Taco Tuesday with $4 tacos such as the carne asada or fried avocado. For just a bit more, try their smoked Brisket Taco ($4.89) featuring tender brisket smoked overnight, carnitas ($4.24), or a fish taco ($4.49) with wild-caught, beer-battered rockfish. The rainforest-style rooftop is enclosed during winter.

El Centro D.F. (Multiple Locations)

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Tacos are just $2 all day every Tuesday at both the 14th Street and Georgteown locations of this Richard Sandoval restaurant.

Sol Mexican Grill

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This lively spot on H Street NE sells $2 tacos full of chorizo, chicken, steak, and brisket all day on Tuesdays.

MXDC Cocina Mexicana

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This downtown option from celebrity chef Todd English offers a $7 deal for two tacos from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. Pick from choices such as cochinita pibil, carne asada, mushrooms, and fried fish.

Don Tito

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Don Tito's has a "rooftop Tuesday" special that starts at 9 p.m. and includes half-priced tacos, among other specials.

TaKorean (Multiple Locations)

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This local mini chain sells $7 trios of Korean tacos like bulgogi steak or bo ssam pork at all of its locations on Tuesdays.

Mission - Navy Yard

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At this popular Navy Yard hangout, an $11 Tuesday deal comes with two tacos and a pint of Dos Equis. At its Dupont Circle location, each taco platter comes with a shot of El Jimador tequila.

Agua 301

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Gorge on tacos with a view of the water at this Mexican restaurant in Navy Yard. They're $3 each from 4 p.m. until closing on Tuesday.

Mason Social

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Mason Social has a Tuesday special featuring three tacos for $11. It's available during lunch and dinner, and there's always a chef's special taco. Carnitas are a particular favorite.

Tacos, Tortas & Tequila

The bottomless option at the Silver Spring outpost gets you unlimited single tacos for $14.99 all day, every Tuesday. Taco options include crispy cheese, mushroom, chicken, and carnitas, Tacos are served with organic tortillas, Mexican rice, beans, and salsa.

Taqueria del Barrio

On Tuesdays this Mexican bar in Petworth sells three hard shell gringa tacos (ground beef, lettuce, cheese, tomato) with two margaritas or a beer and a shot combo, all for $15.

Smoke & Barrel

This Adams Morgan hangout is known primarily for its barbecue and bourbon, but on Tuesdays, regulars know to pick up three tacos and a side for $5 until 11 p.m.

Johnny Pistolas

This Mexican restaurant in Adams Morgan offers a range of tacos for $2.50 all day on Tuesdays. Choose from chicken, beef, carnitas, cauliflower, chorizo, fish, oyster and shrimp.

Bar Lorea

This new bar off U Street has a $28 deal on Tuesday that includes unlimited tacos and two cocktails over two hours. The unlimited menu doesn’t include the full range of tacos, but there are plenty of options such as carnitas, beef barbacoa, mushroom, cauliflower, or bacon, egg, and cheese.

El Tamarindo

At this Salvadoran-Mexican mainstay, Taco Tuesday goes from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Tuesdays, with taco prices running from $2.25 to $4.25 and drink specials including a $5.25 house margarita.

Sudhouse

Taco Tuesday at Sudhouse comes with $2 tacos and $5 Truly seltzer.

El Techo

At Shaw’s “adult treehouse,” celebrate Taco Tuesday with $4 tacos such as the carne asada or fried avocado. For just a bit more, try their smoked Brisket Taco ($4.89) featuring tender brisket smoked overnight, carnitas ($4.24), or a fish taco ($4.49) with wild-caught, beer-battered rockfish. The rainforest-style rooftop is enclosed during winter.

El Centro D.F. (Multiple Locations)

Tacos are just $2 all day every Tuesday at both the 14th Street and Georgteown locations of this Richard Sandoval restaurant.

Sol Mexican Grill

This lively spot on H Street NE sells $2 tacos full of chorizo, chicken, steak, and brisket all day on Tuesdays.

MXDC Cocina Mexicana

This downtown option from celebrity chef Todd English offers a $7 deal for two tacos from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. Pick from choices such as cochinita pibil, carne asada, mushrooms, and fried fish.

Don Tito

Don Tito's has a "rooftop Tuesday" special that starts at 9 p.m. and includes half-priced tacos, among other specials.

TaKorean (Multiple Locations)

This local mini chain sells $7 trios of Korean tacos like bulgogi steak or bo ssam pork at all of its locations on Tuesdays.

Mission - Navy Yard

At this popular Navy Yard hangout, an $11 Tuesday deal comes with two tacos and a pint of Dos Equis. At its Dupont Circle location, each taco platter comes with a shot of El Jimador tequila.

Agua 301

Gorge on tacos with a view of the water at this Mexican restaurant in Navy Yard. They're $3 each from 4 p.m. until closing on Tuesday.

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Mason Social

Mason Social has a Tuesday special featuring three tacos for $11. It's available during lunch and dinner, and there's always a chef's special taco. Carnitas are a particular favorite.

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