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$3 Taco Tuesday
Mix & Match - Make your perfect combo taco plate
$3 Taco Tuesday
Every Tuesday • 4 PM to Close • Dine-In Only
3 Taco Minimum • Mix & Match
Order OnlineEvery Tuesday starting at 4 PM, Ideal Tavern in Southington, CT offers $3 street tacos, dine-in only with a minimum order of three. Mix and match from six taco options including Carne Asada, Southwest Chicken, Bang Bang Shrimp, Spicy Tuna, Green Monster, and the Gringo. Pair with appetizers, margarita flights, and desserts including Nutella Empanadas and Cinnamon Churros.
$3 Street Tacos
Mix & Match • 3 Taco Minimum
Braised beef, pickled onion, cotija, cilantro aioli.
Crispy chicken, lettuce, pico de gallo, Cajun aioli.
Crispy shrimp with sweet chili aioli, lettuce and crumbled bacon.
Sliced Ahi tuna, spicy slaw, sriracha aioli.
Baby spinach, mushroom, caramelized onion, red pepper aioli.
Seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, cheddar jack, sour cream.
Appetizers
Chips & Salsa
$5House fried tortilla chips, classic salsa.
Guacamole
$8Served with house-made tortilla chips.
Queso Fundido
$8Melted jack cheese and salsa, ground beef served with corn tortillas.
Cheese Quesadillas
$8Served with salsa, guacamole and sour cream.
Chicken or Steak Quesadillas
$12Served with pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream.
Drinks & Desserts
Margarita Flight
$24Your choice of 4: Classic, Strawberry, Blueberry, Mango, or Passionfruit.
Tuesday Margarita
$6Tequila, triple sec and lime.
Spicy Paloma
$8Tequila, lime juice, jalapeno simple syrup, grapefruit juice, club soda.
Nutella Empanadas
$8Flaky empanada shell, hazelnut filling, whipped vanilla cream.
Cinnamon Churros
$9Crispy fried dough tossed in cinnamon sugar with a side of chocolate sauce.
Consumer Advisory: Consumption of undercooked meat, poultry, eggs, or seafood may increase the risk of food-borne illness. Alert your server if you have special dietary requirements. Dine-in only.
Frequently Asked Questions
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$3 Taco Tuesday at Ideal Tavern runs every Tuesday starting at 4 PM through close at 142 Center Street, Southington, CT. Dine-in only, minimum order of 3 tacos.
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All street tacos are $3 each on Taco Tuesday at Ideal Tavern. There is a minimum order of 3 tacos. Mix and match any combination from the 6 available flavors.
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Ideal Tavern offers 6 street tacos -- mix and match any combination:
- Carne Asada — Braised beef, pickled onion, cotija, cilantro aioli
- Southwest Chicken — Crispy chicken, lettuce, pico de gallo, Cajun aioli
- Bang Bang Shrimp — Crispy shrimp, sweet chili aioli, lettuce, crumbled bacon
- Spicy Tuna — Sliced Ahi tuna, spicy slaw, sriracha aioli
- Green Monster — Baby spinach, mushroom, caramelized onion, red pepper aioli
- The Gringo — Seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, cheddar jack, sour cream
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Yes. The $3 Taco Tuesday promotion at Ideal Tavern is available for dine-in only with a minimum order of 3 tacos.
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Yes. Ideal Tavern offers a Margarita Flight for $24 (choice of 4 from Classic, Strawberry, Blueberry, Mango, or Passionfruit), a Tuesday Margarita for $6, and a Spicy Paloma for $8. Full bar including non-alcoholic spirits and zero-proof options also available.
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Yes -- and Tuesday is the best day to earn. Ideal Tavern Loyalty Rewards members earn 2x points every Tuesday. Stack that with $3 Taco Tuesday for maximum value. Learn more about the loyalty program here.
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Yes. Ideal Tavern features a full bar that also includes non-alcoholic spirits and zero-proof cocktail options. Every guest can enjoy a thoughtfully crafted drink regardless of their preference.
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Yes. Ideal Tavern offers outdoor dining weather permitting at 142 Center Street, Southington, CT.
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Yes. Ideal Tavern has parking available in the lot behind the building as well as street parking along Center Street in Southington, CT.
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Ideal Tavern is located at 142 Center Street, Southington, CT 06489. Call us at (860) 863-5444.
