Looks authentic but lacks the authentic flavor. No salsa, bar or on the side. Horchata is a complete miss it's like drinking a cake. Avoid if looking for authentic flavors. read more

We got take out during a move and it was great! We got the dip trio, birria tacos and a chicken quesadilla. We also had the street corn with talkis. I would totally recommend! The flavors were perfect and everything was hot by the time it got to us (and not soggy!) read more

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This restaurant is SO CUTE! The decor is unmatched, I love it! It was very Dia de Los Muertos and I'm all about that! When we walked in there were two stations where you could order electronically, so we did that, as there didn't appear to be anyone at the register to take orders at the moment. I didn't love the electronic ordering bc I couldn't compare multiple items at the same time like I could do on a physical menu. We decided on birria tacos, al pastor tacos, bottled water and horchata. My friend had never had horchata before, which i thought was wild, but i digress. The establishment is small, but luckily a table just left. We went to claim the table as our own and almost immediately an employee was there to wipe down the remainder of the last patrons, thankfully! The birria tacos and out very quickly, which I'm assuming is because the meat is slow cooked and they just have to put em on the grill and melt the cheese. My friend said they were amazing and tried to give me her last one! At that point i was like wait, I ordered food, too! And we ordered and paid on one ticket. My friend went up to the counter to ask about my food and they were like what? The food never came out? I didn't realize there was more. They apologized and got the tacos out as quickly as one could! I will say, I was saddened they didn't have pork for the al pastor tacos, as I do not consume a lot of beef, but the steak al pastor was phenomenal! There was pineapple annnnnd pickled onions-- I've never had pickled onions on my al pastor tacos before, but it will become a request going forward. After we were done eating, we asked for boxes and I decided I needed a horchata for myself, to go. There was a gentleman with braids sitting on a stool at the register and I stood at the counter for a couple minutes without him acknowledging me or anything when a young lady came over and asked if I needed anything. I told her yes, I just wanted to order a horchata, and she told the fellow sitting down to take my order. I asked which was better, the regular horchata or the pumpkin spice and he said the classic, so that is what I ordered! I hovered by the counter where the orders are placed when they're ready for about 7-10 minutes, when I was finally like okay can some please tell me how long it takes for horchata? If it just happens to take a long time, that's fine, I can go sit back down. The guy that took my order was like omg you're still waiting on your horchata?? And immediately got up and poured it from a pitcher that was right there at the counter... so both of my orders were forgotten about, entirely, unfortunately. I will say, even though nothing i ordered was prioritized or ready in a reasonable amount of time, I would still go back. The employees were all very nice, I really liked the vibe of the place, and everything was delicious! Like, soooo good! I did take off the one star because.... like where's my food, now where's my drink?? But I do highly recommend! read more

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Not gonna lie. This place is very fire the food is delicious!!! The ambiance was amazing. Service was fast. Was was ordering in the tablet. I had the brisket grilled cheese. It was sooooo good. I'm here eating the rest of it for breakfast. They give you a huge portion of food. You definitely get the bang for your buck. I'd come here again for sure. read more

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I visited Talkin Tacos on a Wednesday evening. I was attending a company function at the new Onyx nightclub across the street. I wanted to step in and try as I love tacos. The establishment was pretty busy. This was around midnight. It has a decent size dining space. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The line was long but moved pretty swiftly. You order your food from the digital tablets stationed near the entrance. I ordered the shrimp tacos. The wait was pretty quick. They were made to order an extremely delicious. I'm more of a flour tortilla person, but the corn was OK. I definitely will be back. read more

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Melissa was so nice! Good music good vibes good atmosphere! Food came out pretty fast! The manger was so nice read more

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Love the neon look of the restaurant. Received my food relatively quick given the time of days I ordered the taco trio... birria, southwest chicken, and Caribbean. The Caribbean Carne was amazing...it stood out the most of the three! read more

The best quesabirria tacos in DC. Gil and Z are the best. Definitely check this place out!

Quick Facts - Shrimp and chicken tacos are standout. Easily some of the best in DC. - Neon lights, bold prints, and unique wakl decor make the space perfect for late-night runs. -Expect crowds and a slow line, but the food justifies the wait. - don't forget to try the churros read more

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Fresh, amazing, big portions. Clean. Expensive but good food. High priced, busy, buy small. read more

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SO good - I've been waiting to try this place. The Caribbean Steak tacos (I don't remember if that was the name of them, but they had sweet plantians in them) were some of the best tacos I've ever had. INSANE GOOD YUM. Bang bang shrimp... good! Alright, fine. Mahi mahi tho was ass, def don't reccomend that. My friend got the horchata and it took 20 minutes to come out and was insanely sweet. Overall, would go again! Need to try their street corn nachos asf read more

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I really like this spot- And would get the birria tacos again and again. I think the consomme is really good. read more

Talkin' Tacos Washington DC - Birria Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great taco place that was open for late night bites. The food was delicious and they have a wide variety of drinks as well. We ordered the nachos, birria tacos, mahi tacos, and churros. My favorite was the mahi tacos and churros. The birria was good, but I've had better at other taco places. I really enjoyed the horchata and mangonada as well. read more

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TALKIN TACOS got it! They rave that they are the best tacos on the East coast and I think that might be right. At least for the DC area these are the best tacos I've ever had. They are located right in the downtown area making parking a little bit tricky but definitely worth it. We tried their, + Mango lemonade (10/10 delicious) + Bang Bang Shrimp tacos (10/10, whatever sauce they put on this is so good) + Mahi mahi tacos (8/10) + Chips and pico (4/10) Their menu is one of a kind as they have a large variety of unique taco and burrito options including caribbean carne tacos that have plantains on them. I'm definitely giving that a try the next time I go. And there's even birria pizza, loaded fries and nachos. The pricing is standard for a taco shop in DC, $16 for 3 tacos. The tacos are corn tortillas and slightly bigger than a normal street taco size. The team was very kind and got our order out quickly. There's a lot going on inside of the restaurant with colors and lighting so I think I will almost always order to go. It's a very simple process online and doesn't take very long. Can't wait to eat here again and highly recommend if you've been looking for great tacos in DC. read more

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Absolutely loved my visit to Talkin Tacos! The Chicken taco and Quesadilla were bursting with flavors perfectly seasoned, fresh and satisfying. Will definitely be back read more

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I would definitely not miss " talkin tacos " Great tacos. Huge portions and excellent service. Suggestion corn cup would be epic if it was grill street corn. Liqueur lic and epic margaritas would be a nice add. read more

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The food was delicious! They get really creative with their tacos, and it's seriously impressive--the flavors alone make it worth it. I tried a couple different varieties of their tacos, and my favorite was the Caribbean Carne Tacos. The ambiance inside has a great vibe, and the service was excellent. My order was ready right on time for pickup. I will say it's on the pricier side, but in my opinion, it's definitely worth it. I ordered my food to go and still had a great experience. read more

Nice small place with Mexican music playing. Super fast attentive service. Hot fresh fast tacos that weee really good. Eat here! read more

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Still flawless! I came back again to my new favorite DC taco spot. I was curious if the food quality, taste and service would be the same; and honestly it was! The staff were so nice, the restaurant still looks so vibrant and fun, and the food was still top tier. I got my favorite flavor taco trio - the Caribbean Carne Tacos, and they were as tasty as ever! Honestly, the flavor combination is fire!!! Thank you Talkin Tacos for a flavorful visit! read more

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Super yummy tacos! I've had them twice and have been great both times. They are well sauced with a good amount of toppings to balance out the whole taco. The horchata was a bit on the sweeter side but still yummy. For dessert, I tried churros which comes with caramel sauce and condensed milk - def recommend eating these hot. I got the Caribbean tacos which are a nice balance of sweet and savory! The fish and shrimp tacos were also yummy. The guac was nothing to rave about but still pretty solid. I would def come back to try other items on the menu. read more

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Love the food, the atmosphere, the service, and the price!! Really enjoyed the burritos, tacos, side dishes, and desserts! The process for ordering was simple, too. Can't wait for the next visit!! read more

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This is a great spot to get quick halal friendly tacos! My friend had the carne asada and loved it! I personally got the following: Bang-Bang Shrimp taco 10/10 Fish taco 8/10 And shared Churros ( we did not get the sauces and regretted it because it wasn't too sweet.... 8/10 So be sure to get them to make it a 10/10!) Great spot and even though it's a fast food style place we were checked on and recommended 10/10 service The ambiance was very much sit and chat with friends over great food! read more

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Low lights and attentive staff. Soon as you enter they acknowledge and ensure you understand the menu and kiosk. Almost don't want to share buuuut this place has bomb tacos! Best I've had in DMV area. The Caribbean taco with the sweetness of the plantains yes. Sprinkle that lime and hint of salt yummy . The southwest chicken taco was so darn delicious. My family enjoyed the nachos with beef and chicken . I was stuck on the tacos. Next time I'll try the desserts. read more

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This place has certainly earned those stars. I've gone for dinner and lunch and the service has been exceptional- they are actively working on providing the best possible service by helping people at order kiosks, walking around and refilling drinks (including their special lemonade flavors!), and being very pleasant and present. The blue strawberry lemonade is tart and sweet without being too syrupy. The plantains were crazy soft and moist. Very flavorful. I tried three different tacos- carne asada (bland), birria (super cheesy and savory), and bang bang shrimp (by far the best!). We also tried the trio dips and chips- LOVE the loaded queso and the guacamole was very fresh with good sized chunks. I ordered the dulche de leche churros and the flavor was pretty good, not as soft as I personally like them but they give you a bunch of it- definitely more than enough to share. At night they have tons of colorful light and music (the pictures I loaded are all from night). Very fun atmosphere, just incredibly small. This is not built for a big group. 2-4 max but it's definitely worth eating there. read more

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I love tacos and this place knows how to taco!!! My food was so good, it came out so fast and everything was really fresh. The place is so welcoming, I can't wait to return! I loved how fun it was, the decor, the beverages, the sweets, all 10 out of 10! read more

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This is honestly my new favorite taco spot and I don't even like tacos! I got the trio with Caribbean tacos, chicken and mahi mahi. They are all 10/10. I honestly Can't tell you which one of the three is my favorite because they were all so good. The Caribbean tacos had bits of plantains which added a nice sweet kick. My brother got the burrito and that was great as well. The rice was flavorful and the beans were so well done just like the steak. Guac was good and the pico was just okay. It is a smaller restaurant but love the decor and they play a lot of reggaeton. Service was incredible. The host was attentive and helped us order at the kiosk and gave us great recommendations. They brought our food directly to the table and were super attentive and provided free refills for the lemonade. read more

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Loved coming here after going to see the cherry blossoms. Quick walk from the metro and it was easy to order via their kiosk. Tacos came out quickly and were delicious. The shrimp taco was a great ombination of flavors, including the sauce. Only complaint is that the hot sauces on the table werent that good. Not enough flavor or kick. With better hot sauce, the tacos would have been 95/100 I'll be back sometime to try their other menu items! read more

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Absolutely crap service and accountability when it comes to ensuring DoorDash orders are accurate. Gave a pass after the first night because the food was good, though wrong. Then night two, the food was given to the wrong person, they denied it, then the replacement was never made though the dasher waited 20 minutes for it. Completely unacceptable. read more

Really nice ambience. The birria was bland and too chunky not really the type of birria that I'm used to. It felt like there was no flavor to it read more

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I recently went here to get lunch to go and was extremely impressed with the fast service-I got my meal in less than five minutes. I ordered a chicken burrito and appreciated the relative affordability ($17 with tax), good portion size, and that they included several free chips. I liked the chicken-perfectly cooked and seasoned. However, there needed to be more of it. There also needed to be less rice and more beans in the burrito. The ingredients were not evenly distributed throughout the burrito, which meant that there was an overload of crema on one side which made that part too soggy and the other part too dry. Additionally, both salsas I requested were too sweet. I would recommend ordering tacos based on my experience if you plan to order from here. read more

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Decided to try this spot and It did not disappoint. The shrimp tacos were delish, the guacamole was really good, the street corn was just mid. Not pictured was the mahi mahi burrito which was amazing. Service was fairly quick and they'll bring your food to the table. This place isn't that big and It gets pretty busy. Don't go during rush hour, it's extremely busy and barely any parking. I'll be back to try a few other items. read more

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food 8/10. Birria rice bowl was tasty and inner most part of the taco shell soft 8/10. The fries good and heavily flavored which is perfect. The Birria tacos 6.5/10 wasn't too seasoned. Also got the refried beans were good as well. Different cheese I ever experienced with Birria btw. The mango lemonade was great just needs to be delivered differently to avoid spilling. Quick service food came quick read more

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Multiple reviews claiming best tacos in dmv area.. cant say I'm mad at that. These tacos are LEGIT. I stopped in because this place was packed on a Tuesday afternoon - I had just picked up a sandwich from bub and pops across the street but this place looked buzzing and the decor/signage was inviting so curiosity got the best of me. Ordered a birria, a mahi mahi and a chicken taco and ALL were fantastic. Even the consommé that came with the birria was delicious (usually i have to add a touch of lime juice or a smidge of salt- this stuff needed nothing). I appreciate the to go packaging for the tacos too. Great selection of Jarritos flavors- saw a couple i don't see too often. Only complaint would be that the ordering system seemed to be behind. I had to ask about my order after waiting 30mins (quoted time from kiosk was 20mins), and they gave me my order.. then 30 minutes after that i actually got the text that it was ready. Oh well. Great addition to DC! read more

I went to talking tacos in DC, and let me say upfront, the food is a 5 hands down. These tacos are slamming! I only gave a 4 because they are super crowded. Line is out the door and it was probably an hour plus wait to be seated. I had a hard time even parking to get into this place. I got my food to go, and you really have to pay attention to know when your food is ready. They need a pager or something. I was also not impressed with their lemonades. The staff was friendly, just overwhelmed. I will try them again, because the tacos are good, but be ready for the wait! read more

Talkin' Tacos crushed it. The steak burrito was legit--juicy, well-seasoned, and stuffed just right. Guac was on point too: super fresh and full of flavor. The atmosphere was cool, kind of laid-back but still energetic. Service was crazy fast--I barely had time to scroll before the food landed. Will definitely be back. read more

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Loved it get biscoff churros 10/10 would recommend. My Birria burrito was good, I really enjoyed my meal will be back read more

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I enjoyed the taco salad! Very delicious, hot, and made to order. This was a carry out! I will be going back.

I'm not sure if it's bc I went late at night and it was busy but man the food was terrible. The carne asada didn't tase like carne asada also didn't look right. I feel like with chicken tacos restaurants tend to use chicken breast but here they use chicken thighs I tried the southwest taco not a fan. Overall the best things I got from my order were the refried beans, rice, fries, the jalapeño queso dip, oh the strawberry lemonade. I took my order to go so I can't say much about the service or the place itself but from looking around a bit the place looked nice. read more

Definitely a vibe. I stopped by after happy hour to grab dinner and I was not disappointed! I got the steak burrito and it was the Takis inside that did it for me. I ordered on a kiosk and food was ready in about 15 minutes. It was full of people but service was still fairly fast. I work in the area so I am looking forward to returning to try more on the menu! read more

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Honestly, the shrimp tacos were not my personal favorite but I can see why other people would continue to order it moving forward. The chicken tacos were better, in my opinion. The location is disorganized. They bring out the orders incorrect and they have no actual system to make sure everyone receives what they order. read more

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