Cincinnati Taco Week is Back October 12-18, 2026

WHAT: The Queen City’s 9th annual city-wide Cincinnati Taco Week returns for a week-long fiesta of folded-up goodness that will make your taste buds do the salsa dance every day. Whether you opt for street-side classics or gourmet creations, this is your chance to try tacos from some of the city’s most popular taco joints for just $3 each (minimum of three tacos per order)!

Consider this your week-long extension of National Taco Day (October 6), with seven consecutive days of tantalizing taco deals at more than 30 participating restaurants across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Download the official Cincinnati Taco Week app to earn points each time you check in for your chance to win $300 in restaurant gift cards and more. The person who earns the most points and checks in at five restaurants will be crowned Cincinnati’s Biggest Taco Lover and will also win $300 in restaurant gift cards and more! Select locations will offer Hornitos cocktail specials and features including Jarritos, Sidral Mundet, Sangría Señorial and Mineragua. Cincinnati Taco Week is powered by Cincinnati Magazine.

WHEN: October 12-18, 2026

WHERE: More than 30 participating Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky restaurants and taco joints (full list below).

WHY: Cincinnati Taco Week is a fun, interactive, family-friendly way to explore new parts of town, support local restaurants, enjoy great tacos and drinks for a great price and win amazing prizes!

WHO: The entire community is encouraged to be a tourist in their own town by visiting as many local restaurants and taco spots as possible during Cincinnati Taco Week.

HOW: Download the official Cincinnati Taco Week app to start planning your taco trek across the city and earn points by checking in at participating restaurants. View the full list of participating restaurants, taco and drink specials, hours and locations on the app via an interactive map.

Check in to five or more restaurants during Taco Week to be entered into a drawing to win the Cincinnati Taco Week grand prize: $300 in restaurant gift cards and more.

The person with the most points at the end of the week, who must also have five restaurant check-ins, will earn the title of Cincinnati’s Biggest Taco Lover and win $300 in restaurant gift cards and more!

TACO WEEK KICKOFF PARTY: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. Kroger on the Rhine | 100 E. Court St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Join fellow taco lovers to preview and kick off Taco Week before the week-long event begins. Enjoy a $3 taco special at Cocina, specialty Hornitos tequila drinks, and gift card giveaways! Plus, check in using the official Taco Week app to earn bonus points towards the grand prize Visit cincytacoweek.com for complete details, download the official app, RSVP for the kickoff party on Facebook and tag @cincytacoweek with #CincyTacoWeek as you post about your taco tasting adventures throughout the week!