The Complete Guide to Celebrating National Taco Day on October 4, 2023

Get ready for a mouthwatering celebration! National Taco Day falls on October 4, 2023, and we have so many delicious recipes and activities that kids of all ages will be able to enjoy. National Taco Day is the perfect time of the year to try new tasty taco recipes, plan a taco party, and learn some fun facts about tacos!

National Taco Day Coloring Pages — Let’s celebrate National Taco Day!

National Taco Day 2023

If it’s not about food, I don’t wanna taco-bout it! {giggles} Every year we celebrate National Taco Day! This year Taco Day is on October 4, 2023. And in order to make this year’s holiday the best (and tastiest) Taco Day ever, we have oh so many good ideas for celebration.

But that isn’t all. We have also included a free Taco Day printout to add to the fun, which includes some fun facts about tacos and a coloring page. Continue scrolling to find the printable pdf file below.

National Taco Day History

We can’t know for sure when this delicious meal originated, but we know for a fact that tacos have been around for a long time – it is believed Hernan Cortez ate a meal prepared with tortillas in the 1520s! Tacos have become so popular that they are eaten everywhere around the world now, since Mexican cuisine is known for being one of the tastiest across the world. And that’s why Taco Day was created! Even if you celebrate Taco Tuesday every week, National Taco Day is a special day that needs its own celebration.

Our suggestion to make this the best National Taco Day ever? Get together with friends and family, and try some of these delicious taco recipes!

National Taco Day Food

Looking for a kid-friendly recipe? Try this taco tater tot casserole recipe!
There’s nothing that compares to the best pork tacos
You can also make a soup with this yummy taco recipe
Here’s a creative way to make some tacos – how to make taco bowls with mold
Tacos can be healthy too, especially these fish tacos for kids which are also delicious
Crockpot beef tacos are so easy to make, they’re ideal for your special taco party
But if you need a taste of street tacos and don’t want to go out, here’s a DIY street tacos recipe for you!
This western taco salad recipe is full of flavor and fun to eat!
Kids of all ages will love these taco quesadilla – even the pickiest eaters won’t be able to resist!

Printable National Taco Day Fun Facts Sheet

Our National Taco Day printout includes:

National Taco Day Coloring Pages Screenshot — Let’s learn a little bit about tacos!

Our first coloring page includes a couple of fun facts about tacos – how many did you already know? Our fun facts about tacos sheet can be colored too, so go grab your crayons and coloring pencils!

Our second coloring page includes two festive tacos filled with lettuce, tomato, guacamole… and possibly chicken! They look almost as tasty as real tacos. This coloring page is perfect for younger kids who just want a coloring page to color and older kids who need to practice their reading skills.

Download & Print pdf File Here

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