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    Talkin' Tacos Washington DC

    4.3 (217 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 5:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Nia A.

    The birria tacos are not the best in the city. Maybe at a different location but these were just "good". The meat didn't really have any flavor but the tortillas were DELICIOUS! My blue lemonade was ok. Melissa at this location was very sweet and did great to make sure we were good though! This location is also VERY small so people will be waiting for you to get up and leave if it's crowded lol. So nicely decorated though!

    Carlton M.

    Great food. Ordered the birria grilled cheese with shrimp. Came out good. Service was great. Food came out quickly. Clean environment. I like this place.

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    Daniel T.

    Had a group of us go in and it was limited on space and seatings, but we were lucky enough to find 5 spots at a shared table that sat approximately 10 people. The atmosphere is fun and vibrant with colors and music. Since I am from a different region of the country, I found the flavors of this place to be more sweet than I would like down to some tacos and even the hot sauces. Overall, the food was presented well, looked appealing, but it had an overall flavor that I wasn't crazy about. I know there are plenty of different kinds of queso out there, but this one just didn't do it for me. I will say that they have some bomb churros which were cooked to perfection. Everything else was either a little sweet or really on the mild side. I tried the jalapeño hot sauce, cayenne hot sauce, and habanero hot sauce. I honestly could not tell a difference in heat level. Attached are some pictures. The food was good, just not my style.

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    Portia O.

    My biggest mistake was that I mistakenly ordered two fish tacos when I wanted to try a bean taco. I need to go back!! These tacos were surprisingly very good! The tortilla was slightly crisp, but still soft and the fish was nicely fried. I say surprisingly because I think the location is rather random and unassuming. I would have never guessed that these good tacos were hiding in downtown DC. The staff is fantastic, especially Samantha! She leads the staff in being My biggest mistake was that I mistakenly ordered two fish tacos when I wanted to try a bean taco. These tacos were surprisingly very good! The tortilla was slightly crisp, but still soft and the fish was nicely fried. I say surprisingly because I think the location is rather random and unassuming. I would have never guessed that these good tacos were hiding in downtown DC. The staff is fantastic, especially Samantha! She leads the staff in being energetic, kind, and helpful. I get the sense that people enjoy working there and have a good time. That speaks volumes about the leadership! , kind, and helpful. I get the sense that people enjoy working there and have a good time. That speaks volumes about the leadership!

    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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    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.

    Birria Taco, Caribbean Carne Taco and Chicken Achiote Taco
    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

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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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