Blog

Taco Tuesday at Olamendis: $1.95 Tacos Every Tuesday in Mission Viejo

$1.95 Tacos Every Tuesday — The Best Deal in South OC

Every Tuesday, Olamendi’s in Mission Viejo does something we’ve done for decades: we fire up the grill, prep every protein we’ve got, and serve tacos for $1.95 each. No catch, no fine print. Just great tacos at a price that keeps your whole crew happy.

Our Taco Tuesday menu runs all day, and you can mix and match however you like — shredded beef, chicken, carnitas, al pastor, and potato. Soft corn tortillas or crispy shells, your call. Every taco comes topped with fresh cilantro, onion, and our house salsa.

Why Taco Tuesday at Olamendi’s Hits Different

Look, there’s no shortage of Taco Tuesday deals in Orange County. But here’s the thing — the Olamendi family has been making these recipes for over 50 years. Since 1974, we’ve been serving Mission Viejo from the same kitchen, using the same family recipes that started everything. That matters when you bite into one of our carnitas tacos. You’re not getting a microwave-and-serve situation. You’re getting slow-cooked pork that’s been braised until it falls apart, crisped on the flat top, and loaded onto a warm tortilla.

Our al pastor is marinated in-house with dried chiles and pineapple, the shredded beef is seasoned the way abuela taught us, and the chicken is grilled fresh daily. Even our potato tacos — crispy on the outside, soft on the inside — have a following of their own.

How Taco Tuesday Works

It’s simple. Walk in any Tuesday during regular hours, grab a table, and order as many $1.95 tacos as your appetite demands. Dine in or take out — we don’t judge either way. Some regulars order a dozen to go for the family. Others camp out with friends, a couple of horchatas, and a stack of tacos that keeps growing.

If you’re feeding a bigger group — birthday party, office team, youth league celebration — we’ve got you covered there too. Check out our catering menu for party tray options that work great for Tuesday night gatherings or any day of the week.

What to Pair with Your Tacos

A few suggestions from the staff: our fresh guacamole is made to order and pairs perfectly with a taco spread. Add a side of rice and beans for the full plate experience. And don’t skip the agua frescas — the Jamaica and horchata are house-made daily.

If you’re new to Taco Tuesday in Mission Viejo, check out our Ultimate Guide to Taco Tuesday in Mission Viejo for everything you need to know about making Tuesdays your favorite day of the week.

Come Hungry

We’re located in the heart of Mission Viejo, and Taco Tuesday is one of our busiest nights — for good reason. The $1.95 price is the hook, but the food is what keeps people coming back week after week.

Give us a call at (949) 830-1096 if you want to plan ahead, or just swing by. No reservations needed. We’ll have the grill hot and the tortillas warm.