🌮 Why We Don’t Serve Tacos on Tuesdays at Sonora — The Real Story Behind the Taco Tuesday curse
If you’ve ever asked, “Why don’t some restaurants serve tacos on Tuesdays?” — the answer might surprise you.
At Sonora Potts Point, we take our tacos seriously — so seriously, we refuse to serve them on Tuesdays. Not because we don’t love Taco Tuesday. But because of an old Mexican legend that still haunts the food world today.
🌫️ The Curse of La Llorona — A Taco Legend
La Llorona, or The Weeping Woman, is one of Mexico’s most famous ghost stories. According to folklore, she is the spirit of a woman who mourns the children she lost and roams the earth crying, “¡Ay, mis hijos!”
But in some versions, passed between chefs and street vendors, the legend takes a dark turn:
On a stormy Tuesday night, La Llorona arrived at a late-night taco stand and begged for a taco to soothe her sorrow.
The vendor refused — he had already shut down.
Enraged, she cursed the day:“No taco made on a Tuesday shall ever satisfy a soul again.”
Since then, many taquerĂas have quietly avoided tacos on Tuesdays. They speak of cracked tortillas, soured salsa, overcooked meat, and worst of all — no flavor. A ghostly presence in every bite.
🌮 Why Sonora Doesn’t Serve Tacos on Tuesdays
At Sonora, we honor both tradition and innovation.
But we also respect the power of story — especially when it speaks to cultural memory and culinary superstition.
That’s why we do not serve tacos on Tuesdays.
We let the spirits rest, and the flavors reset.
🔥 TACO WEDNESDAY: Where the Curse is Lifted
Every Wednesday night, the curse lifts — and Sonora’s tacos come alive.
Here’s what makes them different:
- Hand-pressed, Australian-grown corn tortillas
- House-fermented salsas using garden-grown chiles
- Locally sourced meat and vegetables with Mexican soul
- A creative menu inspired by both ancient technique and modern fire
At Sonora, we don’t just serve tacos.
We craft an experience you’ll talk about longer than La Llorona’s cries.
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Taco Wednesday
Every Wednesday from 5PM
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đź“Ť Corner of Ward & Bayswater, Potts Point
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🧠Related Questions (FAQ)
🤔 Is Taco Tuesday cursed?
Yes — according to Mexican folklore, La Llorona cursed tacos on Tuesdays after being denied one. Many chefs and taquerĂas still avoid serving tacos that day.
🌮 Why doesn’t Sonora serve tacos on Tuesday?
Sonora follows the myth of La Llorona and the cursed Taco Tuesday. Instead, we serve tacos on Wednesdays, when the curse is lifted and the flavors are safe.
đź“… When is Taco Night at Sonora?
Every Wednesday night from 5PM. Never on Tuesdays. Ever.
đź‘» Who is La Llorona in Mexican mythology?
La Llorona is a ghost who mourns her children and appears near rivers and roads at night. She’s one of the most well-known figures in Mexican folk horror.
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