Talkin' Tacos, the fast-casual chain that started as a South Florida food truck, is steering into downtown Nashville and has permits in play for a Second Avenue storefront, with an eye on a July 26, 2026 grand opening. The birria-heavy lineup of tacos, bowls, burritos and churros would land on a narrow, nightlife-soaked stretch just off Broadway, positioning the spot as a potential late-night taco magnet in the heart of Music City if buildout and approvals stay on track.
According to What Now Nashville, Talkin' Tacos has filed permits for a 2,562-square-foot space at 135 Second Ave. N and is targeting a July 26 opening. The outlet notes the Florida-based brand currently operates around three dozen locations and is planning additional U.S. growth this year.
From Food Truck To Fast-Casual
The concept launched in 2020, when childhood friends Mohammad Farraj and Omar Al-Massalkhi turned a Miami food truck into what has since grown into a network of brick-and-mortar shops, Eater NY reports. The Talkin' Tacos site lists locations across Florida, New York, Washington, D.C., Texas and the Southeast, and shows a menu stacked with birria tacos, burritos, bowls and churros, along with delivery, catering and an ordering app.
Daryl Perez, Talkin' Tacos' executive director of corporate and franchise operations, told What Now Nashville that the brand has paused franchising and is bringing growth fully in-house so it can "guarantee our consumers with consistent quality and service." Perez said shifting operations in-house is meant to better position the company for future expansion.
Why Second Avenue?
Second Avenue runs through downtown's historic core and channels heavy foot traffic between Broadway and the river, with hotels, music venues and bars clustered nearby, according to local business listings. The 135 Second Ave. N address sits in the middle of that corridor, which would put a late-night taco stop within easy walking distance of a dense mix of tourist haunts and honky-tonk hot spots.
Talkin' Tacos has leaned on technology, including self-order kiosks and a mobile app, as part of its expansion playbook, and franchising trade coverage has previously noted the brand's push into Washington, D.C. and Atlanta. Franchising.com has highlighted the chain's chef-driven menu and kiosk system, while the Talkin' Tacos site lays out its current roster of locations and offerings. Recent Free Birria Bonanza coverage tracks the chain's momentum in new markets. We will keep an eye on Metro permitting records and construction progress and update this story if the July date is confirmed or plans shift.
