This week, forget Taco Tuesday. Cincinnati is celebrating a whole week of tacos.

Running until Sunday, Oct. 13, Cincinnati Taco Week will bring a host of $2.50 specialty tacos from participating restaurants. (You must order a minimum of three tacos per order to get the deal.)

And while we’re all winners during Taco Week, you can also win some grand prizes. There are two ways to win during Taco Week: One is to check in at five or more locations during the week to automatically be entered to win a $500 grand prize in gift cards and Jarritos swag. The other is to earn the most points, which you can do by checking in at restaurants via the Taco Week app. The winner will be crowned Cincinnati’s Biggest Taco Lover and also receive $500 in gift cards and Jarritos swag.

You can download the app here. It allows you to not only track your meals, but also see the full list of participating restaurants and their $2.50 taco specials, as well as get real-time restaurant updates.

Over 50 Greater Cincinnati restaurants will be joining Taco Week, including beloved taco joints like Pata Roja, Mazunte and Condado Tacos. Keep scrolling to see a handful of $2.50 you can enjoy this week. You can also see all participating restaurants here.

MexCantina 2653 Erie Ave., Hyde Park $2.50 Tacos: Chicken or Carnitas Taco — House-made corn tortilla taco filled with your choice of grilled chicken or tender pork, topped with feta cheese and served with fresh cilantro, lime, onions and hot sauce. Photo: Provided by MexCantina
Mazunte 5207 Madison Road, Madisonville (Taqueria); 6216 Madison Road, Madisonville (Mercado); 611 Main St., Downtown (Centro) $2.50 Tacos: 1. Chicken Taco — Shredded chicken topped with avocado salsa, smoked red salsa, white onions and cilantro, served on a corn tortilla. (Gluten-free) 2. Chorizo Taco — Ground pork topped with avocado salsa, smoked red salsa, white onions and cilantro, served on a corn tortilla. (Gluten-free) 3. (For the Taqueria and Mercado locations) Veggie Taco — Sautéed mushroom and/or zucchini topped with pickled red onion, pico de gallo, salsa roja (red), fresh spinach, avocado salsa, black bean purée and goat cheese, served on a corn tortilla. (Gluten-free). 3. (For the Centro location) Calabaza Taco — Roasted zucchini topped with avocado salsa, rajas, ricotta, onions and cilantro, served on a corn tortilla. Photo: Provided by Mazunte
Shango’s Urban Taqueria 2750 Park Ave., Norwood $2.50 Tacos: 1. Grandma Sally — Features southern-fried, buttermilk-brined chicken, callaloo, pickled red onions, Chihuahua cheese, DRIP Sauce and cilantro. 2. Windward Nanny — Features eight-hour smoked jerk chicken, pickled red cabbage, jalapeño aioli and cilantro. 3. La Revolution — Comes with citrus-marinated pork shoulder, pickled veg, mango crème and cilantro. Photo: Provided by Shango's Urban Taqueria
Pata Roja Taqueria 52 E. Court St., Downtown $2.50 Tacos: 1. Mini Sweet Potato Taco — Features diced sweet potato on a yellow corn tortilla with crispy cheese, onions and cilantro. 2. Carnitas Mini Taco — Braised pork with spices on a yellow corn tortilla with crispy cheese, pico, onions and cilantro. 3. Beef Mini Taco — Bround beef on a yellow corn tortilla with cheese, pico and lettuce. Photo: Provided by Pata Roja Taqueria
Condado 195 E. Freedom Way, The Banks; 3329 Vandercar Way, Oakley; 7961 Kenwood Road, Kenwood; 7877 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township; 5070 Deerfield Blvd., Deerfield Township $2.50 Tacos: Hot & Kewl — Build-Your-Own Tacos starting with your choice of Condado’s Spicy Firecracker Dusted Hard Shell or Zesty Kewl Ranch Dusted Hard Shell. Then, pick a curated selection of proteins, toppings and sauces: Protein Choice: Roasted chicken, Tex-Mex ground beef or soy chorizo. Topping Choice: Lettuce, tomato and/or Middlefield Smoked Cheddar. Sauce Choice: Cilantro lime aioli or Dirty Sauce. Photo: Provided by Condado Tacos
Ché 1342 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine; 2038 Madison Road, O’Bryonville $2.50 Tacos: 1. Red-Chimi Tofu Taco — Pan-fried tofu marinated in red chimi, topped with lettuce, tomato, pineapple pico de gallo and house braising sauce. Switch to green chimi to make it vegan. 2. Ché’s Tacos Pescados — Crispy panko-crusted trout tacos topped with lettuce, pico and braising sauce. 3. Ché Birria-Style Steak Tacos — Slow-cooked shredded flank steak topped with braising sauce, pico and lettuce. Photo: Provided by Ché
Braxton Barrel House 5 Orphanage Road, Ft. Mitchell $2.50 Tacos: 1. Goetta Taco — Features goetta, cheese blend, spicy mustard, diced tomato and chopped chives. 2. Loaded Potato Taco — Features diced Cajun potatoes, cheese blend, bacon, crema and chopped chives. 3. Pumpkin Cheesecake Taco Photo: Provided by Braxton Barrel House
Hawkers Alley 28 W. Court St., Downtown $2.50 Tacos: 1. Pork Belly Taco-Bun — Fluffy taco-bun filled with sticky pork belly, cucumber, pickled carrots and scallion. 2. Karaage Chicken Taco — Japanese fried chicken, cabbage slaw, Japanese BBQ sauce and Kewpie mayo on a flour tortilla. 3. Vietnamese Chicken Taco — Grilled lemongrass chicken, cucumber, pickled carrot, jalapeño, cilantro and Vietnamese sweet chili sauce on flour tortilla. Photo: Provided by Hawkers Alley
Cartride Brewing 1411 Grandin Road, Maineville $2.50 Tacos: Pork Tacos: House-smoked pulled pork, topped with fresh corn salsa, shredded cabbage and a green chili aioli, served on choice of corn or flour tortillas. (Three tacos for $7. Any additional taco is $2.50 each.) Photo: Provided by Cartridge Brewing
Bourbon’s Craft Kitchen & Bar 199 E. Sixth St., Downtown $2.50 Tacos: Bourbon’s Street Tacos — Choice of short rib or chicken on a corn tortilla, with guacamole, onion and cilantro. Photo: Provided by Bourbon's Craft Kitchen & Bar
El Jefes Cubanos and More 401 Greenup St., Covington $2.50 Tacos: The Three Amigos — Three flour street tacos topped with cheddar jack cheese and potato sticks, with one slow-roasted Marinated Pork taco, one Marinated Chicken taco and one Veggie taco with, pineapple salsa and drizzled with sweet jerk sauce. Photo: Provided by El Jefes Cubanos and More
Ramon’s Cantina 1061 Reading Road, Mason $2.50 Tacos: 1. Carne Asada Taco — Sirloin steak tacos served on corn tortillas, garnished with onions and cilantro. 2. Al Pastor Taco — Marinated grilled pork served on corn tortillas, garnished with onions, cilantro and pineapples. 3. Quesabirria Taco — Slow-roasted shredded steak served on flour tortillas, garnished with mozzarella cheese, onion and cilantro. Served with consome (beef broth). Photo: Provided by Ramon's Cantina
Frida 602 Main St., Covington $2.50 Tacos: Brussels Sprouts Taco — Comes with sautéed Brussels sprouts, caramelized onion, smoked peanut salsa, cilantro and crushed peanuts. Photo: Provided by Frida
Livery 9320 Montgomery Road, Montgomery $2.50 Tacos: 1. Adobo Chicken — Also comes with black bean purée, garlic rice, romaine lettuce, adobo crema and pickled red onion on a flour tortilla. 2. Carnitas — Features pork shoulder, corn pico, romaine lettuce, cotija cheese and poblano crema on a flour tortilla. 3. Blackened Mahi — Also comes with guacamole, romaine lettuce, smoked serrano crema and radish on a flour tortilla. Photo: Provided by Livery
Matteo’s Mexican Cocina – Element Eatery 5350 Medpace Way, Madisonville $2.50 Tacos: 1. Carnitas — Slow-roasted pork, shredded and topped with house-made salsa verde, onions, cilantro and lime. 2. Pollo Loco Taco — Roasted and pulled chicken, lime cream sauce, queso fresco and purple cabbage. 3. Spicy Chicken Taco — Roasted and pulled chicken, spicy salsa, corn salsa, queso fresco and cilantro. Photo: Provided by Matteo's Mexican Cocina
Cabo Taco 7625 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township $2.50 Tacos: 1. Puffy Beef Taco — Served on a puffy flour tortilla topped with lettuce, salsa, cheese and sour cream. 2. Street Taco — Served on a small flour tortilla topped with onions, cilantro, salsa and lime. Options include chicken, steak, carnitas or al pastor. 3. Signature Grilled Chicken Taco — Served on two flour tortillas and topped with pico de gallo and queso dip. Photo: Provided by Cabo Taco
Churchill’s Bourbon & Brew at Turfway Park 7500 Turfway Road, Florence $2.50 Tacos: 1. El Poblano — Blue corn tortilla with beef short rib and smoked poblano, topped with tajín cotija. 2. El Pollo Loco — Chicken confit, topped with tomatillo avocado puree and stuffed in a flour tortilla. Photo: Provided by Churchill's Bourbon & Brew
Barleycorn’s Brewhouse 402 Licking Pike, Wilder $2.50 Tacos: 1. Birria Taco — Juicy beef Birria with BBQ sauce, cilantro, diced tomatoes and melted cheddar cheese. 2. Carnitas Taco — Slow-cooked carnitas with pineapple corn salsa, tequila-lime slaw and Sriracha-lime mayo. 3. Blackened Fish Taco — Seasoned blackened fish with pineapple corn salsa, tequila-lime slaw and a kick of Sriracha-lime mayo. Photo: Provided by Barleycorn's Brewhouse
16 Lots Southern Outpost 1 Levee Way, Newport $2.50 Tacos: 1. Blackened Shrimp Taco — Features blackened shrimp, mixed greens, pico de gallo, queso fresco, pickled red onion, chipotle aioli and cilantro on a flour tortilla. 2. Carnitas Street Corn Taco — Features shredded carnitas, elote dip, queso fresco, pickled red onion, cilantro and tajín on a corn tortilla. Photo: Provided by 16 Lots Southern Outpost
Best Mexican No. 3: Agave & Rye 635 Madison Ave., Covington; 3825 Edwards Road, Norwood; 7125 Fountain View Drive, Liberty Township Must-try: Where else can you get a mac and cheese taco? Try The Bomb: carne asada, chopped bourbon-poached shrimp, mac and cheese, A&R Spicy Chili & BBQ Jam and tobacco onion. Also, be sure to try one of their margaritas. Photo: Provided by Agave & Rye

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