What a Taco Time gift card gets you
A Taco Time gift card covers the full menu — the hand-rolled Crisp Burritos, the Mexi-Fries, tacos, salads, and the seasonal limited-time items — at participating locations. Worth knowing up front: Taco Time runs as two separate operations, TacoTime in the U.S. under Kahala Brands and TacoTime Northwest in Washington and Oregon, and cards are generally honored within whichever system issued them rather than across both. There are no activation or dormancy fees.
two formats:
- Physical card: Sold at participating restaurants. Loadable in the standard range.
- E-gift card: Emailed within minutes, shown on phone at the counter. $5 to $100 via Dyme, with preset amounts of $25, $50, $75, and $100.
You can use more than one Taco Time card on a single order at participating restaurants until the balance is covered.
Where to buy: three channels compared
| Channel | Format | Denominations | Delivery | Discount | Adds on top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DymeBest for Miles | E-gift only | $5 – $100 | Instant | None | Dyme Miles + instant paperless delivery |
| In restaurant at Taco Time | Physical only | Varies | Immediate | None | — |
| Taco Time / TacoTime NW site | Physical + e-gift | Varies | Instant / mailed | None | — |
Card availability and the issuing system differ between TacoTime (Kahala) and TacoTime Northwest. Confirm which applies to your local restaurants before you buy.
Can I get a Taco Time gift card at a discount?
Yes, but not through Dyme. Dyme sells Taco Time e-gift cards at face value; the value-add is Dyme Miles, paperless delivery, and supporting renewable energy projects, not a face-value discount. The discount channels are:
- Secondary marketplaces (Raise, CardCash). Taco Time cards surface on resale sites only occasionally, sometimes slightly below face. Verify the balance before redeeming, since secondary listings can carry partial balances.
- Local restaurant promotions. Individual franchises sometimes run bonus-card promotions around the holidays, such as a small bonus card with a larger purchase. These are franchise-specific and rotate.
- App and email offers. TacoTime Northwest's app and email list push periodic deals on menu items, which stretch the value of a card without discounting the card itself.
The bigger combined return comes from the rewards stack below: your credit card and Dyme Miles on the purchase. Most buyers leave that money on the table.
How to stack rewards
Two rewards programs fire on a single Taco Time gift card purchase through Dyme.
Your credit card earns rewards on the Dyme purchase.
Gift-card resellers typically code as MCC 5947; many cards exclude this MCC from category bonuses.
Earn 1 Mile for every dollar you spend, and 5 Miles per dollarduring special offers — the layer the other channels can't match.
Illustrative only. Card rates, brand-program terms, and Dyme Miles offers change and vary by member; figures above are examples, not a guarantee of value.
How to buy via Dyme
Taco Time e-gift cards on Dyme arrive in the recipient's inbox in under a minute.
- Open the Taco Time brand page on Dyme.
- Enter the recipient's email, the denomination, and an optional personal message.
- Check out. The e-gift sends immediately and can be added to Apple Wallet or Google Pay from the email.
You earn 1 Mile for every dollar you spend, and 5 Miles per dollar during special offers. Miles post to your Dyme account within 3 business days. Dyme Miles never expire, have no blackouts, and are redeemable on any airline, any hotel — across over 2 million hotels and 600 airline partners.
Every Dyme purchase contributes to Dyme's renewable energy mission. Dyme uses part of its profits to support communities worldwide by investing in cheaper and cleaner electricity. Read more at dyme.earth/blog/impact.
How to buy through Taco Time
- Go to the gift-card page for TacoTime (Kahala) or TacoTime Northwest, depending on your region.
- Choose physical or e-gift and set the amount.
- Check out. Taco Time does not run a member discount on gift cards.
How to buy in store
Participating Taco Time restaurants sell physical gift cards at the counter. Tell the cashier the amount you want, pay with cash or card, and walk out with the card. Confirm whether your local restaurants are TacoTime or TacoTime Northwest, since cards are honored within the issuing system.
Designs and personalization
Physical cards: a small set of designs sold at participating restaurants, with seasonal options around the holidays.
E-gift cards: a handful of designs with a personal message option.
There is no co-branded option for individual purchase.
Delivery and timing
- E-gift via Dyme: 1 to 60 minutes by email. Show it on your phone at the counter.
- E-gift via Taco Time: 1 to 60 minutes by email where offered.
- Physical at a restaurant: Immediate — walk out with the card.
Dyme does not mail physical cards. For a card in hand, buy at a participating restaurant.
Frequently asked questions
At participating Taco Time restaurants within the system that issued it. TacoTime (Kahala Brands) and TacoTime Northwest operate separately, so a card is generally honored within its own system rather than across both.
$5 to $100 through Dyme, with presets of $25, $50, $75, and $100. In-restaurant amounts vary by location.
Taco Time gift cards do not carry dormancy fees, and most states bar gift-card expiration. Check the terms shown at purchase for your issuing system.
No. They share a name and heritage but run as separate companies. Cards, menus, and apps differ, and a card is usually honored only within the system that issued it.
Yes. Enter the card details on the gift-card balance page for your system, or ask at the counter. The current balance shows immediately.
TacoTime Northwest's app supports loading and using a card for mobile orders. Availability depends on your region and the issuing system.
Yes. You can apply multiple cards to a single order at participating restaurants until the balance is covered.
No. Gift cards are non-refundable once purchased. They can be re-gifted or applied to any order at participating restaurants.
Yes, though demand is thinner than for national chains. Secondary marketplaces like CardCash buy unwanted cards, paying a percentage of face value based on demand.
Usually within 1 to 60 minutes. Gmail's Promotions filter occasionally delays delivery — check there if you don't see it arrive.