TacoTuesday.com Celebrates RecordTraffic and Welcomes El Jimador as the Official Tequila of Taco Tuesday

TacoTuesday.com, America’s go-to destination for all things tacos, is celebrating a sizzling milestone: the website is attracting 100,000 taco lovers in search of Taco Tuesdays, solidifying its spot as the #1 online hub for taco enthusiasts nationwide.  

As taco fans flock to the site to find restaurants, recipes, and weekly taco inspiration, TacoTuesday.com is raising the bar, literally, by welcoming El Jimador as the Official Tequila of Taco Tuesday. This new partnership pairs the nation’s favorite weekly food tradition with one of the world’s most beloved tequilas, creating the ultimate midweek celebration.  

“Taco Tuesday creates a fun escape in the middle of the week. It reminds us to slow down, share a meal, and celebrate life. Our goal with TacoTuesday.com is to make it easy for everyone to break up the week with something fun, connect and eat tacos. Now, with El Jimador as our official tequila, the celebration is even better,” said Pamela Waitt, founder of TacoTuesday.com.  

With over 4.5 billion tacos eaten annually in the U.S., TacoTuesday.com continues to connect foodies with: 

Taco lovers can explore new recipes, restaurant spotlights, and cocktail pairings at  www.TacoTuesday.com and join the celebration every Tuesday on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. 

About TacoTuesday.com 
At TacoTuesday.com, we’re on a mission to bring people together one taco at a time. We’re not just a website—we’re a taco-loving, margarita-sipping, celebration-spreading movement. Whether it’s Tuesday or any other day you’re feeling it, we make it easy to Find Tacos, Eat Tacos and Be Happy.

About El Jimador 
El Jimador is an authentic, award-winning tequila crafted in the heart of Mexico. Known for its smooth flavor and dedication to quality, El Jimador is the perfect partner for any Taco Tuesday celebration.

America’s Top 20 Taco Tuesday–Loving States in 2025 Announced

A Flavor-Packed Look at Where the Taco Tuesday Tradition Thrives Most

Every Tuesday, across kitchens and cantinas, in bustling cities and cozy small towns, one thing brings people together: tacos. And thanks to search data straight from Google Trends, we now know exactly which U.S. states are feeling the Taco Tuesday fever in 2025.

This year’s data reveals some spicy surprises, with rising regions climbing the ranks and a few longtime taco titans holding strong. Whether you’re a tortilla traditionalist or a salsa-sampling adventurer, this list shows just how much America adores its weekly taco ritual.

🏆 The 2025 Top 20 Taco Tuesday–Loving States

Based on Search Trends data measuring search interest in “Taco Tuesday,” these are the top 20 states celebrating the tradition in full force:

Rank  State
1     California
2     Texas
3     Nevada
4     Illinois
5     Colorado
6     Arizona
7     Florida
8     Georgia
9     Kansas
10    Ohio
11    Hawaii
12    New Mexico
13    Minnesota
14    Nebraska
15    Idaho
16    South Carolina
17    New York
18    Utah
19    Tennessee
20    Washington

What Changed Since 2024?
Last year’s rankings featured longtime taco hubs like Missouri, Louisiana, and North Carolina. In 2025, however, we’re seeing a surge of interest from unexpected places:

Illinois made a massive leap to claim the #4 spot.
Georgia, Minnesota, and New York entered the top 20 for the first time.
Nebraska slipped a few spots but held strong in the top 15.
Colorado climbed from #10 to #5, showing growing taco pride in the Rockies.

These shifts tell a flavorful story of how Taco Tuesday has expanded beyond its Southwestern roots and into the hearts (and search bars) of taco lovers nationwide.

Why the Surge?
Several factors are fueling this Taco Tuesday takeover:

  1. Cultural Fusion & Flavor Innovation
    From birria tacos in Brooklyn to Korean BBQ tacos in Chicago, the creativity in today’s taco scene knows no bounds. States climbing the list often reflect dynamic food cultures and thriving culinary experimentation.
  2. Social Media Buzz
    Platforms like TikTok and Instagram continue to amplify Taco Tuesday love through foodie influencers, taco challenges, and recipe reels—especially in states like Georgia and Minnesota where local scenes are popping.
  3. Restaurant & Bar Promotions
    Cities across Illinois, Florida, and New York are doubling down on Tuesday-night deals, taco flights, and margarita pairings, fueling weekly anticipation and higher search traffic.

Taco Tuesday: More Than a Meal
It’s not just a trend—it’s a tradition. Taco Tuesday continues to unite communities around a shared celebration of flavor, creativity, and joy. Whether it’s crispy beef tacos in Nebraska or spicy shrimp tacos in SoCal, this simple tradition has become a culinary ritual coast to coast.

Tag us on Instagram and TikTok using #TacoTuesday and #TacoTuesdayStates to show us how you celebrate every week.

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TacoTuesday.com Leads National Taco Day Celebrations on Tuesday, October 1

Millions of taco lovers will turn to TacoTuesday.com to celebrate National Taco Day on Taco Tuesday, October 1st. This year marks the inaugural National Taco Day celebration falling on the first Tuesday of October – a new tradition that will highlight Taco Tuesday during this national holiday for years to come.

TacoTuesday.com’s popularity has skyrocketed in the past year, proving that tacos have the unique ability to bring people together and bring joy to their lives on an otherwise mediocre day of the week.

“Millions of people celebrate Taco Tuesday across the country, in restaurants and at home, so it only makes sense to have National Taco Day fall on our favorite day of the week,” explains Pamela Waitt, Founder of TacoTuesday.com. “Having National Taco Day moved to the first Tuesday of October reinforces our mission to unite taco lovers everywhere!”

TacoTuesday.com reveals the significant impact that Taco Tuesday has on the restaurant industry, which relies on the day as a beloved tradition across the nation with the power to increase business significantly. Beyond being a catchy phrase, “Taco Tuesday” has evolved into a cultural phenomenon, as can be seen by the following statistics:

—Taco Tuesday increases restaurant revenue by an average of 22% – 36%, which helps to keep the local economy and payroll thriving

—The earliest documented advertisement for a Taco Tuesday special was in the classified section of the October 16, 1933 edition of the El Paso Herald-Post, decades before a trademark was filed [Source: Gustavo Arellano, Thrillist]

—58% of Americans are aware of Taco Tuesday, 42% have celebrated it, and 13% of Americans celebrate it every week, which equates well over 30 million people who enjoy Taco Tuesday weekly

—There are nearly 100,000 restaurants in the United States that celebrate Taco Tuesday

TacoTuesday.com represents a world of food, celebration, happiness, and fun. The website is fueled by the belief that restaurants bring joy and celebrate everything good for the soul – and that every Tuesday is an opportunity to eat better, be better and live better. TacoTuesday.com is a community website that unites the country through their love of Tacos – on Tuesday, and beyond.

TacoTuesday.com will always be free and accessible to restaurants and community members.