In a world full of obscure made-up food holidays, National Taco Day — somehow — falls on a Thursday this year.

So how will you celebrate National Taco Day? From a brick and mortar location or a truck? Will you go trendy, gourmet style, street-style or authentic?

Here are some East Tennessee favorites, in no particular order, for the perfect taco (or tacos, I'm not judging) to celebrate National Taco Day with.

National Taco Day 2018:Where to get freebies, $1 tacos and other deals Thursday

SoKno Taco Cantina

3701 Sevierville Pike, Knoxville

In celebration of National Taco Day, SoKno Taco will be offering $2.50 carnitas tacos a la carte and a limited chorizo taco with street corn. If you're looking to go a little further in your Taco Day celebrations, SoKno serves a pepper-infused tequila.

SoKno Taco is open 11 a.m. 1 a.m. Monday through Wednesday and until 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.

Tako Taco

235 W. Depot Ave., Knoxville

Octopus Tacos? You read that right. The name is Tako Taco ("tako" means Octopus in Japanese), and the restaurant's logo is a purple octopus.

The restaurant, located in an adjoining space next to the Mill & Mine event venue, combines Asian and Latin American inspirations for a delicious street-food style menu.

Tako Taco is open 5-10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Chapulines Streetacos

2024 E Hunt Rd, Maryville

Tucked into a shared space with an Exxon gas station, Chapulines Streetacos brings the delicacy of authentic street tacos to a charming Maryville storefront.

My personal favorite? Al pastor: a marinated grilled chicken taco with caramelized pineapples on either a corn or flour tortilla.

Chapulines is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and noon to 9 p.m. on the weekends.

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Babalu

412 S Gay St, Knoxville

At Babalu, Taco Tuesday comes twice this week. The gourmet taco and Spanish style tapas restaurant, located in Market Square will offer $2 tacos on National Taco Day — the same deal as its Taco Tuesday promotion.

Babalu opens every day at 11 a.m., and closes at 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 9 p.m. on Sunday.

Señor Taco

3325 N Broadway, Knoxville

As one Knox News photographer put it, Señor Taco is "legend." Celebrate the national holiday with $2 tacos all day, $3 Mexican drafts and $18 top shelf margarita pitchers.

Señor Taco is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and stays open an extra hour on Friday and Saturday.

Soccer Taco

6701 Kingston Pike; 9 Market Square Suite 101; 2031 Thunderhead Rd

With three locations around Knoxville, you can't have a list of taco joints without mentioning Soccer Taco.

Soccer Taco in Bearden is open Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and stays open until midnight Friday and Saturday. In Market Square, Soccer Taco is open everyday at 11 a.m., and closes at 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, midnight on Friday and Saturday, and 9 p.m. on Sundays. The Northshore location is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and stays open an hour later on Friday and Saturday.

Other local National Taco Day deals

Chuy's: Take the celebrations a bit further by dressing up as a taco for a free entree of your choice. Post your photo on social media with the hashtag #NationalTacoDay to redeem. Other deals include a crispy beef taco added to any order for $1, dollar Patrón margarita floaters, and $1 off Modelo beers. 9235 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

Central Filling Station: The food truck park will host Captain Muchacos and CJ's Tcos on Thursday, according to the food park's website. Captain Muchacos will be available for lunch from to 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and CJ's Tacos for dinner from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Bite Squad: The food delivery service is offering $5 off delivery orders of $20 or more toward the purchase of any taco item on Thursday.

Nationwide: Deals include freebies and $1 tacos from places like Moe's Southwest Grill, Taco Bell, and others.