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Del Taco Celebrates #1 Fast Food Honors With Free Tacos in Port St. Lucie

Del Taco celebrates USA TODAY's #1 Fast Food Restaurant honor with a local free taco promotion in Port St. Lucie

By Marcus Reed
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Del Taco, recognized as the #1 Best Fast Food Restaurant by USA TODAY's 10Best Reader's Choice Awards for 2026, is hosting a four-day promotional giveaway of free tacos at its Port St. Lucie location to thank customers and boost brand engagement. The celebration highlights Del Taco's commitment to quality ingredients and plans to introduce new menu items, further enhancing its competitive position in the quick-service restaurant sector.

Del Taco Celebrates #1 Fast Food Honors With Free Tacos in Port St. Lucie
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Key Points

  • Del Taco named #1 Best Fast Food Restaurant by USA TODAY's 10Best Reader's Choice Awards for 2026.
  • Four-day free taco giveaway in Port St. Lucie to celebrate the recognition and engage local customers.
  • The brand emphasizes quality ingredients, fresh preparation, and plans to launch new limited-time menu items soon.

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla., Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Del Taco, the nation’s second-largest Mexican quick service restaurant*, is celebrating its recent recognition as the #1 Best Fast Food Restaurant in USA TODAY's 2026 10Best Reader's Choice Awards with a four-day celebration at its Port St. Lucie restaurant. From Sept. 10 through Sept. 13, the first 50 customers each day who make any purchase will receive two free The Del Tacos and a free Del Taco T-shirt, totaling 100 free tacos per day!

“This giveaway is our way of thanking our local guests for their support and recognizing the passion of the fans who helped make this achievement possible,…”
“We thought there was no better way to celebrate Del Taco being named #1 by USA TODAY readers than by putting our fan-favorite taco front and center and…”
“This giveaway is our way of thanking our local guests for their support and recognizing the passion of the fans who helped make this achievement possible,…”
“We thought there was no better way to celebrate Del Taco being named #1 by USA TODAY readers than by putting our fan-favorite taco front and center and…”
“This giveaway is our way of thanking our local guests for their support and recognizing the passion of the fans who helped make this achievement possible,…”

The promotion will take place at Del Taco, located at 10950 US-1 in Port St. Lucie, giving 200 local guests four days to enjoy free tacos while celebrating the brand’s continued recognition from fans nationwide. Guests are encouraged to arrive early for their chance to participate.

“We thought there was no better way to celebrate Del Taco being named #1 by USA TODAY readers than by putting our fan-favorite taco front and center and sharing it with our Port St. Lucie guests,” said Oliver Hurd with franchise organization 61-Holdings. “This giveaway is our way of thanking our local guests for their support and recognizing the passion of the fans who helped make this achievement possible, while giving them even more reasons to make Del Taco part of their routines, from longtime favorites to new limited-time menu items coming soon.”

The Port St. Lucie promotion celebrates The Del Taco fans know and love. The original Del Taco features seasoned beef, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, crisp shredded lettuce and fresh diced tomatoes, all piled into a bigger, crunchier corn shell. A signature menu item since the brand’s founding, The Del Taco remains a fan favorite and a fitting choice for a promotion that gives local guests the chance to enjoy two free tacos every week for a year.

Del Taco continues to distinguish itself with an unwavering commitment to quality ingredients and exceptional value. From freshly grilled, marinated chicken and carne asada prepared in-restaurant to slow-cooked beans made from scratch, freshly grated cheddar cheese and award-winning Crinkle Cut Fries, the brand remains focused on delivering quality across every part of the menu. Del Taco continues to earn loyalty from guests seeking craveable flavors, variety, value and freshness all in one place. With additional limited-time menu offerings arriving this month, Del Taco fans will have even more reasons to stop by and see what’s next.

For complete promotion details and official terms and conditions, please refer to the Official Rules. For more information and to find the nearest Del Taco location, visit www.deltaco.com.


Del Taco Celebrates Top Fast Food Honors with a Year of Free Tacos

*By number of units.

About Del Taco
Voted Best Fast Food Restaurant in USA Today's 2025 and 2026 10Best Reader's Choice Awards, Del Taco offers a unique variety of Mexican and American favorites, such as burritos and fries, prepared fresh in every restaurant's working kitchen with the value and convenience of a drive-thru. Del Taco's menu items taste better because they are made with real, quality ingredients like freshly grilled chicken and carne asada steak, fresh house-made guacamole, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, and signature creamy Queso Blanco.

Founded in 1964, Del Taco operates more than 550 restaurants across 17 states. Del Taco’s commitment to providing guests with real food at a real value for their money originates from cooking, chopping, shredding and grilling menu items from scratch. For more information about the Del Taco brand, and to find your nearest location, visit deltaco.com.

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/a188b681-0703-4adf-a842-ad8f2bf33947


Risks

  • Promotional costs could impact short-term margins despite potential long-term brand loyalty benefits.
  • Market competition in the quick-service restaurant sector remains intense, requiring continual innovation and marketing efforts.
  • Dependence on local promotions and customer turnout may limit the impact beyond specific markets.

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