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$3 Taco Tuesday

Every Tuesday, 4PM to Close  |  Dine In Only

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Taco Tuesday at Ideal Tavern in Southington, CT brings $3 street tacos every Tuesday from 4PM to close, dine in only. Mix and match six tacos, from carne asada and bang bang shrimp to spicy ahi tuna and the meatless Green Monster, with a three taco minimum. Pair them with a $6 Tuesday Margarita, a margarita flight, Mexican-inspired appetizers, and churros for dessert, plus Happy Hour 4PM to 6PM at the bar top and double loyalty points all day.

$3 Street Tacos

$3 Each  |  3 Taco Minimum  |  Mix and Match

Carne Asada

3

Braised beef, pickled onion, cotija, cilantro aioli

Gringo

3

Seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, cheddar jack, sour cream

Green Monster

3

Baby spinach, mushroom, caramelized onion, red pepper aioli

Southwest Chicken Taco

3

Crispy chicken, lettuce, pico de gallo, Cajun aioli

Bang Bang Shrimp

3

Crispy shrimp with sweet chili aioli, lettuce and crumbled bacon

Spicy Tuna

3

Sliced ahi tuna, spicy slaw, sriracha aioli

Appetizers

Chips and Salsa

5

House fried tortilla chips, classic salsa

Guacamole

8

Served with house-made tortilla chips

Queso Fundido

8

Melted jack cheese and salsa, ground beef, served with corn tortillas

Cheese Quesadillas

8

Served with salsa, guacamole and sour cream

Chicken or Steak Quesadillas

12

Served with pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream

Desserts

Nutella Empanadas

8

Flaky empanada shell, hazelnut filling, whipped vanilla cream

Cinnamon Churros

9

Crispy fried dough tossed in cinnamon sugar with side chocolate sauce

Drinks

Tuesday Margarita

6

Tequila, triple sec and lime

Spicy Paloma

8

Tequila, lime juice, jalapeno simple syrup, grapefruit juice, club soda

Margarita Flight

24

Your choice of 4: Classic, Strawberry, Blueberry, Mango, Passionfruit

Taco Tuesday pricing is dine in only. Consumer Advisory: Consumption of undercooked meat, poultry, eggs, or seafood may increase the risk of food-borne illness. Ideal Tavern, 142 Center Street, Southington, CT 06489.

Taco Tuesday FAQ

  • Taco Tuesday runs every Tuesday from 4PM to close at Ideal Tavern, 142 Center Street in Southington, CT. Taco Tuesday pricing is dine in only.

  • Street tacos are $3 each with a three taco minimum. Mix and match any of the six tacos on the Taco Tuesday menu.

  • Six $3 street tacos are available every Tuesday:

    • Carne Asada - Braised beef, pickled onion, cotija, cilantro aioli
    • Gringo - Seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, cheddar jack, sour cream
    • Green Monster - Baby spinach, mushroom, caramelized onion, red pepper aioli
    • Southwest Chicken Taco - Crispy chicken, lettuce, pico de gallo, Cajun aioli
    • Bang Bang Shrimp - Crispy shrimp with sweet chili aioli, lettuce and crumbled bacon
    • Spicy Tuna - Sliced ahi tuna, spicy slaw, sriracha aioli
  • Yes. The Green Monster is a meatless taco made with baby spinach, mushroom, caramelized onion, and red pepper aioli. Cheese Quesadillas, Chips and Salsa, and Guacamole are also meatless options on the Taco Tuesday menu.

  • No. Taco Tuesday pricing is dine in only, every Tuesday from 4PM to close. Walk-ins are always welcome, but reservations are recommended for larger groups. Book at idealtavern.com/reservations or call 860-863-5444.

  • Yes. The Tuesday Margarita (tequila, triple sec, and lime) is $6, the Spicy Paloma is $8, and the Margarita Flight is $24 with your choice of 4 flavors: Classic, Strawberry, Blueberry, Mango, or Passionfruit. Happy Hour also runs 4PM to 6PM at the bar top. See the Happy Hour menu.

  • Yes. Onsite parking is available in the lot behind the building, plus street parking on Center Street. 142 Center Street, Southington, CT 06489

  • Yes. Contact us via the reservations and events form at idealtavern.com/reservations.

  • Yes. Sign up at idealtavern.com/loyalty-rewards-program or toasttab.com/ideal-tavern-ct/rewardsSignup. 250 points = $25 off. Earn a 25-point sign-up bonus and a $5 birthday reward. Check your balance at toasttab.com/ideal-tavern-ct/rewardsLookup. Earn double points every Tuesday.

  • Yes. [IT-GIFT-CARD-LINK -- pending]

    • Monday - Thursday 11:30AM - 9PM
    • Friday - Saturday 11:30AM - 10PM
    • Sunday 11:30AM - 8PM
  • Yes. Order online at idealtavern.com/order-online or call 860-863-5444. Taco Tuesday pricing is dine in only.

  • Walk-ins are always welcome, but reservations are recommended for larger groups. Book at idealtavern.com/reservations or call 860-863-5444.

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