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    Talkin' Tacos Washington DC

    4.3 (207 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Gheeda H.

    Went for Cinco de Mayo, when we first arrived it wasn't too busy, but a line quickly started forming. We waited about 10 minutes to order, then nearly 50 minutes for our food with nowhere to sit. We even got a text saying it was ready just 10 minutes after ordering, but when we went back in, it wasn't actually ready. It was extremely crowded, and we couldn't find seating, so we ended up having to take the food to go. By the time we ate, it was a bit cold. The biscoff churros were great, the bang bang shrimp tacos were delicious! The birria rice bowl was good but I think it would've been better fresh, it was a little soggy by the time we ate it. However, the employees were clearly overwhelmed but still remained sweet and helpful throughout.

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    Alma-aliyah T.

    What an interesting experience... Our first time visiting here was for Cinco de Mayo ! We heard that the food was good so we were excited to try. When we arrived, the line was so long we weren't sure if we would be able to stay. Long story short we were able to sit. Service was rather slow, but we were waiting patiently because it was so crowded and the servers were super kind. I think the attentiveness and kindness of the employees made the experience much better. The food.. was just okay. The tortillas were tough, the street corn was rather bland, and the horchata had a super sweet milky taste. However, the guac was phenomenal. All in all, kind of underwhelming, but I wonder if that was just due to the busyness of the holiday. I can't say that I will be back.

    Samantha M.

    I was so excited to come try the Birria Mac n cheese. As a reviewer I would say Mac n cheese is my speciality! I love it! But unfortunately this Mac n cheese was not it at all. I would not order it again. The birria was good, the takis were a little Over powering so I'm glad they added a small amount. But the noodles and cheese itself. Just not good the most bland thing I've had. Like seriously I think Kraft Mac n cheese would have had more flavor. It was also super watery... and I usually love my mac n cheese creamy but this wasn't creamy. I'm not sure the cheese they used but it was not it.... I also asked for a side of hot sauce on the Kiosk and it was not brought to me. So I can't rate how that was. The horchata was good though. But there weren't that many people and the churros took forever to come out. They were the best thing I had there though lol. I left hungry... time to try the next spot in DC. Final thoughts: I think all food should come out at once... With so many spots to try in this spot I'll skip it for a retry. Even the birria was okay but not best birria I've ever had... not even top 10... maybe an off day? The vibe inside was beautiful though! I dig the video showing the process of making the food.

    Michael R.

    Stopped by because of all the wonderful reviews and they did not disappoint. The spot was vibey and cool - definitely great for a late night meal. When you walk in they have two screens where you can order your food. Once you order you grab a number and find a seat and they'll let you know when your food is ready. Now the main event - the tacos. They are really good! Very flavorful with good portions. They have plenty of options to choose from and I will definitely be back for more.

    Natalie M.

    I stopped at this location for lunch and was directed to order at the kiosk. Only one of the two was working and I ended up waiting behind a guy who took forever to place his order. An employee came over to hand menus to those of us waiting. When I asked about the broken machine, he did something to get it back up and running. I placed my order on the kiosk after the delay and got a text on my phone telling me my order would be ready in 15 minutes. My order was ready right on time! I ordered a blue lemonade and three tacos: 1. Bang Bang Shrimp: Breaded shrimp with pickled onions in a crispy corn taco. Delicious! 2. Caribbean Carne: A generous serving of beef and plantain. Yum! 3. Southwest Chicken: Chicken, corn, beans, and romaine lettuce. Nice combo, but the chicken was salty! The place was nearly empty when I arrived and gradually filled up. I appreciated the complimentary refill on my lemonade. Tip: Order online to avoid the wait at the kiosk!

    Vin S.

    Nice vibe, tasty tacos, service with a smile! What more could you ask for? I recently ordered a trio consisting of one mahi mahi fish taco, one bang bang shrimp taco, and one chicken achiote taco. All were delicious and satisfying! I'm a fan and will return on my next trip to DC.

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    Kriss D.

    The vibes are immaculate. The food is delicious.. every single time and the customer service is always top tier!! Fast casual place with great music and even better food. The tacos are a must, I love the chicken adobo. Rice and beans are soo good! If you like sweets you must try the Oreo tres leches.

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    Hajir S.

    So this spot is definitely a vibe. If you're looking for some real fancy or authentic mexican food this is not it - also if you're looking for just another Dos Toros or Chipotle this is not it. This has a Florida feeling mexican late night spot vibe to it - I can't believe people eat here during the day. The spot is great if you're trippin or drunk. Really the staff is excellent and the ordering process on kiosks is quite fun. Everything tastes good - it's clearly not a health food restaurant, or trying to be authentic. The food is sorta trashy, Florida Mexican style. I'm from Southern California and so this isn't what we ate when I was a kid, but lol, a queso and a birria burrito - yeah why not. The whole restaurant is halal, and the staff is just truly so friendly. If you're looking to spend a small amount on something tasty and filling, Talkin Tacos is what you should be talkin about.

    Arista W.

    Talkin Tacos did NOT disappoint me at all! The food was absolutely amazing, and the fact that they're open late makes it even better! I ordered the birria quesadilla and when I say it was huge, I mean HUGE. Not only was the portion generous, but it was packed with flavor in every bite. Perfectly seasoned, cheesy, and just all-around satisfying. Definitely hit the spot! We also got the guacamole with tortilla chips and you can definitely taste how fresh it is -- super flavorful and a great starter. My husband ordered the steak rice bowl and thoroughly enjoyed it. He didn't leave a single bite behind! The place itself is small, but it's absolutely worth the try. Great food, great flavors, and we'll definitely be back!

    Amaris H.

    Literallllllly. So. Freaking. Good. I had the 3 taco plate that allowed me to choose which 3 I wanted. I got birria, carne asada, and their Caribbean taco. All 3 were good. But the birria & consomé was my favorite. My sister and I completely finished both of ours, down to the last drop. Fantastic service as well. The place was clean and cool. A great place for a pick me up after walking around all day.

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    AJ A.

    I was finally able to come here in the weekend and enjoy some good halal Mexican food. They have many options but we stuck with birria tacos, birria Ramen, stacked wrap and chicken nachos for meals and Oreo churro for dessert along couple of Jarrito for the drinks. These were some generous portions and they could be shared with others. The flavor of every item was delicious. The service was beyond good and they were genuine and friendly from start to finish. The Oreo churro was so damn good, I ate it on a full stomach and could have another order top of that.

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    Chin D.

    First Yelp review of 2026 and it's definitely one to talk about. Talkin' Tacos came across my social media timeline and there was one taco on their page that stood out to me the most which was the Caribbean Carne Taco. I was curious to taste a taco with steak and sweet plantain drizzled over avocado sauce on a corn tortilla. I got ahold of my Taco Tuesday friend and we took the trip to DC to try it. We circled the block for parking on this Saturday day trip but ended up in the garage right next to the building. It was $11 to park and they don't validate. Walking in, you see 2 ipad kiosks and put in your order. My friend and I wanted to customize so the friendly manager Jimmy assisted us. We went a little crazy trying a few items I'll highlight later. Once you pay, find a table quick because it fills up fast and then they bring the food to you. Heads up to margarita lovers- there is no alcohol. My friend was a little sad about it but the food and the friendly service made up for it. We ordered our own custom trio of tacos, guacamole and chips, street corn in a cup, fries and 2 strawberry lemonades. Everything was flavorful 10/10 and service by Jimmy, Alejandro and Sam were 10/10. They checked on every table all the time, no 1 had to get up for anything. I'm already anticipating my next trip because the Caribbean carne tacos were unforgettable! My friend loved hers as well and the chicken achiote taco that was recommended by Jimmy. Love this family-friendly and late night taco spot. Please open a Maryland location soon but in the mean time, we'll be back to DuPont's Talkin Taco :D

    Boris W.

    My wife picked up a steak quesabirria for me. She took all the chips though I have to say the chip crumbs were pretty good! The steak itself was juicy. The tortilla was good and the cheese and onions were awesome complements. Every bite was filled with flavor. The total was $17ish post tax. The price for the portion and taste is excellent! I can't wait to try their other items!

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