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Paco's Taco Express

Name: Paco's Taco Express
Address: 312 Derby Street, Pekin, IL, 61554, US
Telephone: +13092670796
Price range: $
Rating: 5

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We are a local, family owned business that loves creating true authentic Mexican food.
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10/17/2026

There’s a little chill in the air. Finish your week the right way with Siesta Saturday at Paco’s Taco Express!

Kick back with the family, stay warm and dig into today’s Fiesta Pack special—available TODAY ONLY!

The Fiesta Pack ($32.99):
• 12-Pack of Tacos: Choose Mexican Style (corn tortillas, cilantro, and onion) OR American Style (flour tortillas, lettuce, and cheese).

• Protein Options: Your choice of Steak, Chicken, or Ground Beef!

• 2 Fresh-Squeezed Bill’s Lemonades: Made ice-cold and fresh right here at Paco’s.

Now that is something to get excited about!

Find Us: 312 Derby St., Pekin, IL 61554

Today's Hours: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

A massive shoutout to all of our incredible customers—our faithful regulars, our new faces, and everyone tagging, sharing, and reposting our stuff! We see you, and you truly bless our hearts. ❤️

God bless you all, and we’ll see you at the counter!

10/16/2026

NACHO FRIDAY AT PACO’S TACOS!

Why is Nacho Friday the absolute best day of the week?

Because you get a mountain of fresh, crispy chips piled high with your choice of steak, chicken, or beef, smothered in rich nacho or queso cheese, and topped with fresh lettuce, tomato, onion, and all the fixings... all for just $7.77!

Wash it all down with one of our famous fresh-made Lemonade Shake-Ups, or grab an ice-cold Mexican glass bottle of Jarritos, Coke, or Dr Pepper!

📍 Where to find us:
312 Derby St, Pekin, IL 61554

📞 Call Ahead Orders:
309-349-3085

Delivery Options:
Need it brought to your door? Find us on DoorDash and Grubhub, or take advantage of our FREE in-house delivery on orders of $15 or more!
A HUGE shoutout to everyone who likes, posts, and shares our content! Because of your amazing support, this little taqueria is shining bright right here on Derby Street. We truly appreciate our community!
God bless you all—we'll see you at the counter!

10/15/2026

🌮 Happy Thankful Thursday, Paco’s Tacos Family! 🌮

You know what day it is, and today YOU get the opportunity to shine!

For anyone who might be hungry or going through a tough time, we have our Blessing Board! For every $5 meal card you purchase, you give someone in need their choice of 5 different delicious meals to choose from. Plus, to double the love, my family and I will MATCH every single meal card purchased today! Let’s bless our community together. 🙏❤️

To celebrate Thankful Thursday, we’re running an unbelievable special:
ELOTE IS ON SALE FOR JUST $4!

Craving a serious burst of flavor?
We take sweet corn, mix it with lime, creamy Mexican mayo, and Cotija cheese, then finish it with cayenne and a Taki. It’’s creamy, spicy, and completely addicting!

If you haven’t tried it, what are you waiting for????

Don’t forget we DELIIVER!!

We have launched our own direct delivery service—Paco's Taco Express!

You asked, and we listened! While we’re still on DoorDash, you can now get delivery directly from us. To celebrate the launch, we’re offering FREE DELIVERY on all orders of $15 or more!

A huge shout-out to everyone who’s been sharing, posting, and leaving kind words online. Your support keeps this little taqueria going, and we are so grateful for each and every one of you. God bless you all!

Come see us at the counter or give us a call to order!

Address: 312 Derby St., Pekin, IL 61554

Phone: 309-349-3085

Hours: Tuesday – Saturday | 10 AM – 8 PM
See you at the counter!!!

10/14/2026

🌮 Spice Up Your Wednesday at Paco's Taco Express!

We’re here to serve you the absolute best, freshest, and most authentic Mexican food in town. You already know Wednesdays are all about Wrap it Wednesday, where you can grab any of our massive burritos for just $8!

But we decided to turn up the heat this week! Now, you can also get three of our famous street-style Carnitas tacos for just $8!

If you haven't tried our Carnitas yet, you are seriously missing out. The meat is slow-marinated in our special triple-juice blend, locking in an explosion of flavor with every single bite.

Come See Us:
• Address: 312 Derby St, Pekin, IL 61554

• Phone: 309-349-3085 (Give us a call for quick pickup!)

A Huge Shoutout to Our Amazing Customers & Regulars:
Your kindness never goes unnoticed. Thank you for always supporting us, sharing our posts, and spreading the word. We appreciate you more than words can say. God bless you all!
See you at the counter!

10/13/2026

🌮 TACO TUESDAY IS CALLING, PEKIN and Central Illinois. 🌮

I know I remind you every single week, but some things in life are just too good not to shout from the rooftops!

Come on down to Paco’s Taco Express at 312 Derby St, Pekin, IL 61554
because today is the absolute best day of the week—Taco Tuesday! 🎉

Here is the deal waiting for you at the counter:

• $1 Tacos (Up to 3 per person so we can spread the love and make sure everyone gets in on the action!)

• Street Style: Fresh, hot corn tortillas with your choice of steak, chicken, or beef, topped with fresh cilantro and onions.

• American Style: Hot, fresh flour tortillas with your choice of steak, chicken, or beef, topped with crisp lettuce and cheese.

• Your choice! Which one are you grabbing first?

Complete Your Meal!
Don't forget to add a fresh-squeezed lemonade, lime, or strawberry shake-up to your order! There is nothing quite like a cold, sweet shake-up to completely tie your Taco Tuesday feast together.

Delivery & Ordering Info
Can't make it to the counter for the $1 deal? No worries! Find us on DoorDash and GrubHub, or take advantage of our FREE in-house delivery with a minimum purchase of $15! (Note: The $1 taco special is exclusively for counter service, but our full menu is ready to roll right to your door!)

🙏 A Huge Thank You!
A massive shoutout to everyone who follows, shares, and reposts us. Your kindness never goes unnoticed, and we appreciate every single one of you more than words can say. God bless you!

Our team is fired up and ready to serve. Come see us today!

Paco’s Taco Express
312 Derby St, Pekin, IL 61554
309-349-3085

See you at the counter! What’s your go-to taco style and shake-up flavor? Let us know in the comments!

10/07/2026

OH WOW, where are all my burrito fans at?!

We’ve got our momentum going and we are NOT backing down here at Paco’s Taco Express!

It’s WRAP IT WEDNESDAY and you know what that means: get ANY burrito you want loaded up with all those fresh toppings! Choose your favorite protein—savory steak, juicy chicken, seasoned beef, or our fresh, seasoned, savory Carnitas! Just $8.00

Want to take it to the next level? Add a little warm queso or melted nacho cheese right on the inside.

How to get your fix today:
Visit us: 312 Derby St, Pekin, IL 61554

Call ahead: 309-349-3085

Delivery: Order via Grubhub, DoorDash, or grab FREE in-house delivery with any $15 minimum order!
Order anyway you want to get it—we’ve got you covered!

A massive shoutout to our fabulous followers and loyal customers. YOU are the heart of this business and keep this little taqueria going strong. God bless you all! ❤️

We’ll see you at the counter!
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

312 Derby St, Pekin, IL

COME GET YOUR BURRITO!

10/06/2026

🌮 DID SOMEBODY SAY TACO TUESDAY?!

Get ready, Pekin—we’re dropping $1 TACOS today!

Here’s the delicious breakdown (up to 3 per person):

• 🇲🇽 Mexican Street Style: Fresh corn tortilla, grilled to perfection, loaded with your choice of Steak, Chicken, or Beef, topped with fresh cilantro & onion.

• 🇺🇸 American Style: Soft flour tortilla, packed with Steak, Chicken, or Beef, topped with crisp lettuce & shredded cheese.

All of this for just $1 a taco! You know the rule—limit 3 per person because we want to make sure everyone gets a taste, and we can't wait to see your smiling faces at the counter!

❤️ A HUGE Shoutout to Our Community

To our loyal customers, our followers, and everyone who posts and reposts our specials: this little Taqueria thrives every single day because of your incredible kindness and support. We love serving you!

Delivery Info
FREE In-House Delivery: On all orders $15 and up!

DoorDash: Now available for all your favorites!

Uber Eats: Now available for all your favorites!

• (Note: Because Taco Tuesday is in such high demand, $1 tacos are dine-in/pickup only, but we’ll deliver anything else your heart desires!)

Come See Us: 312 Derby St, Pekin, IL 61554

Call Ahead: 309-349-3085
See you at the counter!

10/02/2026

HAPPY NACHO FRIDAY, PACO’S FAMILY!

You know what day it is, but you know we love reminding you! Fridays at Paco’s Taco Express mean NACHO FRIDAY is officially in full effect!

Get ANY of our legendary nachos for just $7.77:
• Nachos Grande
• Macho Nachos
• Super Nachos

Pair your pile of cheesy goodness with an ice-cold Coca-Cola, and boom—cravings crushed.

To our amazing regulars, followers, and everyone who shares our posts: Thank you! Your support and kindness keep this little taqueria shining bright right here on Derby Street. We are so truly grateful for every single one of you!

Come see us or get your fix delivered:
Visit Us: 312 Derby St., Pekin, IL 61554

Call Ahead: 309-349-3085

Free In-House Delivery: ($15 minimum)

Order Online: DoorDash & now Grubhub!

Hours: Tuesday – Saturday | 10 AM – 8 PM

God bless you all—we can’t wait to see you at the counter!

Address

312 Derby Street
Pekin, IL
61554

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 8pm
Wednesday	10am - 8pm
Thursday	10am - 8pm
Friday	10am - 8pm
Saturday	10am - 8pm

Telephone

+13092670796

Website

https://www.instagram.com/pacostacoexpress?igsh=NzFlOWZrYThnbWow&utm_source=qr

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