RestaurantWashington HeightsBroadway at 175th St (United Palace)
Talkin' Tacos
A loud, late-night taco spot with good birria per Eater; it is a chain branch, so come for the food, not neighborhood history.
4179 BroadwayBroadway at W 177th St
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What it is
Talkin’ Tacos is a halal taco restaurant at 4179 Broadway, at W 177th St. Eater NY reported in September 2024 that the chain began in 2020 as a South Florida food truck specializing in beef birria, was founded by childhood friends Mohammad Farraj and Omar Al-Massalkhi, and had opened this Washington Heights location a couple of months earlier, one of over a dozen locations.
Who it’s for
People looking for tacos and birria late at night or before or after a United Palace show. Eater described a dining room with a black and fluorescent color scheme, Day of the Dead references, and neon slogans, with ordering at kiosks next to a glass-walled kitchen.
Standout details
Eater’s critic called the beef birria taco one of the best around, with chile-braised beef, melted cheese, and a large quantity of broth on the side, and also praised the steak al pastor and Caribbean carne tacos. The review found the jalapeño queso underwhelming and noted at the time that no cash was accepted, which is not permitted under New York law. Eater also noted that the kiosks gave an order number instead of a receipt.
Honest verdict
A solid choice for tacos until 2am, though it is a franchise, and the cash-free policy Eater described in 2024 may have changed, so check before you go. The restaurant was inspected by the city on September 28, 2026, which supports that it is operating.