National Taco Day: Best Tacos And Deals Around Del Ray

ALEXANDRIA, VA—Move over Taco Tuesday. As it turns out, Wednesday, Oct. 4, is National Taco Day. According to the celebration's website, Americans ate more than 4.5 billion tacos last year. That's 490,000 miles of tacos — enough to take you to the moon and back — or 775 million pounds of the tasty Mexican entree, equal to the weight of two Empire State Buildings.

We don't expect you to put down quite that many tacos on Wednesday all by yourself. But now that we've put the idea in your head, we bet you're thinking about grabbing two or three for dinner.

In honor of National Taco Day, these are what Yelp reviewers think are the best tacos around Del Ray.

1. Taqueria el Poblano: 2400 Mount Vernon Ave Alexandria, VA 22301

A Yelp reviewer wrote, "This seems like a very popular place especially with locals which, again, is always a good sign. We will definitely come back here from time to time."

2. Dos Amigos: 535 E Braddock Rd Alexandria, VA 22314

One Yelper says, "Everything was so fresh and I loved having the option to pick either black beans or pintos. I ordered the Mahi Mahi Tacos and my husband ordered the burrito. We will be back."

3. Los Tios Grill: 2615 Mount Vernon Ave Alexandria, VA 22301

One review reads, "Always great service, food comes out quickly. Chips and salsa are delicious, so are the pupusas, fajitas, and tacos."

4. Junction Bakery & Bistro: 1508 Mt Vernon Ave Alexandria, VA 22301

A Yelp reviewer wrote, "My fish tacos with avocado and lime were tasty with a nice tang and crunchy shell."

5. Evening Star Cafe: 2000 Mount Vernon Ave Alexandria, VA 22301

A Yelp reviewer sums up the restaurant experience saying, "The food was tasty, visually appealing, generously portioned, and reasonably priced."

6. Pork Barrel BBQ: 2312 Mt Vernon Ave Alexandria, VA 22301

A Yelper says, "The BBQ itself is probably 4-4.5 stars. However, the BBQ is very good and consistent. They also have a good variety of food...salads, tacos, burnt ends. All of it is very good."

Vote here for your favorite taco in Del Ray, and let us know in the comments if you have another restaurant in mind.

In addition, check out the deals below from Offers.com:

• Chuy’s is celebrating National Taco Day with $1 off Mexican Beer all day on October 4, plus $1 Crispy Beef tacos added to any order. If you come dressed in a taco costume, you’ll get a free entree.
• California Tortilla has buy one, get one free tacos.
• On The Border is offering 50-cent mini tacos all day long on October 4 for dine-in customers and 20 percent off catering items with the promo code Taco17, October 2 to 8.
• Taco Bell is offering a Taco Day Gift Set, which includes a Crunchy Taco, a Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco, a Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Taco and a Fiery Doritos Locos taco for $5. Spicy Potato Soft Tacos are also on its $1 Cravings menu.
• Yard House has Street Tacos as low as $3.95.
• Baja Fresh is offering a free taco for signing up for Club Baja.

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