Taco Day facts for kids

The Taco Day is a special day that celebrates tacos! Tacos are a popular food, especially in Mexico and the United States. People celebrate Taco Day to enjoy this yummy dish.

In the United States, National Taco Day is celebrated on October 4th. In Mexico, it's called Día del Taco and is celebrated on March 31.

Taco Day in the United States

In the United States, people celebrate National Taco Day on October 4th. This day became popular as part of a campaign by a taco restaurant chain called Del Taco in 2009. It's a fun day for everyone to enjoy tacos!

There was also an earlier idea for a "National Taco Day" on May 3rd. In 1968, a politician named Henry B. González from Texas mentioned this idea in the U.S. Congress. However, this date didn't become widely celebrated.

Taco Day in Mexico

In Mexico, the home of tacos, they celebrate the Día del Taco (Day of the Taco) on March 31st. This special day was created in 2007 by a big media company called Televisa. It's a day to honor the taco, which is a very important part of Mexican food and culture.

Taco Day in France

In France, some people celebrate "Tacos Day" on July 31st. However, the "French tacos" are quite different from traditional Mexican tacos. French tacos are more like a grilled wrap filled with meat, cheese, and fries. They first became popular in the areas around the city of Lyon.

See also

• List of food days
• Taco Tuesday