Places You Can get a Taco for National Taco Day or Any Day in Augusta!
Do you know what comes right after Taco Tuesday, National Taco Day of course! Wednesday, October 4, 2023, is recognized as National Taco Day. It’s a day to celebrate one of the most popular street foods – how about with some taco spots in Augusta?
Can you guess how many tacos Americans consume annually? 4.5 billion tacos!
Tacos are surely what you make it. While the base of it usually starts with a simple corn or flour tortilla, it’s what they are filled with that makes them so special!
Where can you get a Taco in Augusta on National Taco Day ( or any day)?
- Taqueria El Patron– It is located on Washington Road near Chick-fil-A and Bowlero. Fun fact about this spot it was one of the first of its kind in Augusta.
- Taqueria El Rey – This spot is located on Washington Road, Martinez. A few fun facts about this spot is that it has an unlimited salsa bar with over 9 options. It is also one of the few Mexican restaurants around town that offers margarita towers. One last thing about El Rey is they have a baby location located in Grovetown. It is called La Cocina Del REY.
- Tacocat – If you are looking for some cool vibes with fun colors, Taco Cat is the spot. It is a fairly new spot located in Downtown Augusta. They offer Tex- mex cuisine, with a few other items. A fun fact about this location is that they offer brunch!
- Taco Madre– Another new spot in Augusta located near the Augusta Mall on Wrightsboro Road. They offer Madre-style tacos. Fun Fact is that each month they put out a calendar of events going on.
- Cantina Locale – They are located off Wrightsboro Road tucked away in a Plaza. Fun fact is they have the coolest outdoor space – but it’s sort of still indoors.
Augusta and the surrounding cities honestly do have their fair share of authentic Mexican spots to get a good taco! & that’s just a few.
Darasha Singleton is a native of Augusta, Georgia who serves as the Digital Content Coordinator at Beasley Media Group. If you think there is nothing to do in Augusta, check her posts! You're sure to find something to do. Aside from work, Darasha enjoys going to the Saturday Market on the River and any local festivals.