You Can’t Be Sued For Using The Phrase ‘Taco Tuesday’

Not many knew, but if you said the phrase "Taco Tuesday" you were breaking the law! But after a short court battle, it okay say it! People used the phrase so much that you wouldn't even know. It's owned and trademarked by the chain Taco Johns! They've had the trademark on if for 34 years! Well that since changed. The Mike & Carla Morning Show wanted you to be the first to know!

For years, restaurants and huge chains such as Taco Bell couldn't use it because it was owned by Taco Johns! Taco Tuesday is said so much, that it alone would drive business to anyone who did a special for it. But now they're gonna be able to use it whenever they want and however they want because Taco Johns has decided to drop it.

Taco Johns has fought many lawsuits for the past 34 years. So much so that they're tired of spending millions on the lawsuits. Taco Bell actually was the cause for most of those lawsuits. In fact Taco Bell had filed a petition back in May, requesting the US Patent and Trademark office drop the trademark because they feel it "Should be freely available to all who make, sell, eat and celebrates tacos." And to some extent, they're right.

Taco John's CEO, Jim Creel told CNN, "We've always prided ourselves on being the home of Taco Tuesday, but paying millions of dollars to lawyers to defend our mark just doesn't feel like the right thing to do." 

To celebrate the trademark being dropped, Creel says Taco Johns will donate $40,000 to Children of Restaurant Employees... or known as CORE. That's $100 from their 400 locations.

Core is a nonprofit organization that Taco Johns has supported for years. The organization helps restaurant workers who have children. The organization provides funds to help the employees when either they, their spouse, or children face any type of health, death, or injury.

We have more on this in today's edition of a "Few Things You Should Know!"

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East Las Vegas is a central hub for all things flavor. If you live in the 89101, 89015, 89121 or anywhere around that area you know what we're talking about.

Summerlin is cool and Henderson is nice but East Las Vegas is really where heart, love and soul come into play. Many outsiders see run down streets and old buildings but behind the cosmetic imperfections lives a part of the city that thrives on culture. A large part of the Latin X community live on the east side which sources family recipes and hidden gems.

The restaurants in the area know how to cook up a mean plate of food. From carnitas tacos, flautas el paso, carne asada and some of the most refreshing aguas frescas. What's also impressive is the amount of food that these restaurants serve. They don't skimp on the meats or sides.

Not all but many of the restaurants stay open late catering for those night time hunger cravings. Check local listing times for any updates or changes.

Customers are valued which is why these restaurants stay in business and have continued their success on the east side. We also want to mention that many of the places listed are fair with their prices. It won't cost a whole pay check to eat at any of these restaurants.

Vegas is one of those cities where you can drive past a business without ever realizing who or what they're about. Residents of the area understand the struggle of getting their name out there for the masses.

Each of the Mexican restaurants below were rated on Google with a 4.2+ in star ratings. Each of the eateries that were chosen have at least 200 or more reviews.

We wanted to highlight the businesses below that are known for making people smile. We hope you enjoy.

Address: 23 N Mojave Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Address: 4262 E. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104

Address: 2655 East Desert In Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89121

*Images from the Summerlin location Instagram

Address: 6055 E. Lake Mead, Las Vegas, NV, 89156

Address: 5750 E. Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89142

Address: 1724 E. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas 89104

Address: 712 N Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Address: 552 N Eastern Ave #A, Las Vegas, NV 89101

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