TL;DR
Talkin' Tacos, founded in 2020 by Mohammad 'Mo' Farraj and Omar Al Massalkhi, has grown to 36 locations across the US. The brand aims to reach 150 units nationally within five years.
Talkin' Tacos was founded in 2020 in South Florida by childhood friends Mohammad "Mo" Farraj and Omar Al Massalkhi. It was initially a food truck called Taco 'Bout It and eventually expanded to a brick-and-mortar location later that same year. By 2022, the concept was franchising.
Talkin' Tacos is known for its authentic Mexican cuisine such as Carne Asada Tacos, Birria tacos, burritos, and ramen, Tres Leches cake, carne asada, taco salad, churros, and more. It has grown to 36 locations across Florida, Atlanta, Washington, DC, New York, North Carolina, and Texas, with a goal of reaching 150 units nationally within five years.
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This story was originally published in Restaurant Business on October 29, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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