More than five months after our last episode, the TTT crew has tons of news to discuss. We start with the shocking news that the iconic Wallingford TTNW is closing before going into menu items new (Gelatiamo) and old (Caesar’s triumphant limited return!) and getting to concerns about Taco Time’s hot sauce and new app. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO T…

After nearly nine years of tracking his Taco Time Northwest visits, co-host Randy Cote completed his quest to visit and eat at all 79 locations on Saturday at Rainier Avenue. After Taco Time surprised him with balloons, a Taylor Swift-inspired hoodie and a mariachi band, we recorded about what this milestone meant and went through a few stats about…

We fulfilled the dream of Too Beautiful to Live podcast co-host Luke Burbank by inviting him on to discuss his father making signs for Taco Time Northwest (compensated in part with free Taco Time), his discovery of the other Taco Time at a truck stop in Barstow, the unexpected reason he sticks mostly to pinto bean as his protein and how the Talkin’…

The TTT crew met up in person to try out Taco Time Northwest’s trial bake-at-home frozen crisp burritos (beef and bean) and bottled hot sauce as well as frozen “taco pizza” from the other Taco Time available at Costco. We make our recommendations and then discuss Randy’s penultimate stop before completing his quest to visit all 79 TTNW locations. D…

Caesar items, including the chicken Caesar soft taco that’s a favorite of the TTT co-hosts, are the latest food being tested by Taco Time Northwest. We discuss what that means after the Taco Burger 2.0’s limited run ended as well as looking at how close Randy is getting to completing his quest to visit all 79 TTNW locations. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’…

During Peltoncast Live Spring 2023, we welcomed Jake One back to the pod with the full group of cohosts to discuss inventing the crisp chicken burrito. Afterwards, we brought back fast food newbie Ben Schorsch to get his take on our Taco Time Concierge recommendations. Thanks to Taco Time Northwest for providing free crisp burritos for everyone in …

We welcome James Lim of Watson’s Counter and the Dear Elite Reviewer podcast to discuss his role in the TTT media blitz (including an Evening magazine feature), reviews of our podcasts and the Taco Burger, and why he once threw food from the other Taco Time in the street. Afterwards, we play Taco Time concierge with fast food newbie Ben Schorsch ah…

Thanks to the recent media attention on Talkin’ Taco Time, we’ve decided to expand the Peltoncast Network with four new spin-off podcasts on McDonald’s breakfast, Costco, Ivar’s and Macklemore. Check out the 15-minute pilot episodes we recorded of all four new concepts and be sure to subscribe wherever podcasts aren’t found. DOWNLOAD/STREAM THE PIL…

Recording in person (at the Factoria location) for the first time since March 2020, the TTT crew celebrates the news that the Taco Burger 2.0 has gone to all Taco Time Northwest locations for a limited time, discusses getting Taco Time after returning from a trip, reheating leftovers and what we’ve learned from TTNW’s new social media strategy. DOW…

Talkin’ Taco Time is in the news, and we welcome Seattle Met magazine executive editor Allecia Vermillion to discuss her story on “Washington’s Great Taco Time Divide” between locals who love it and transplants who often don’t get the appeal. Plus reactions to our appearance in the story, reviews of Taco Time Northwest’s green salsa, the latest on …

We’re channeling the late Anthony Bourdain to go inside a Taco Time Northwest franchisee kitchen circa early 2000s with local comedian Casey McLain, whose experience reminds Chris of his own at the same time. Plus updated reviews of the Taco Burger 2.0 and we create a podcast spin-off within our Peltoncast spin-off. Note that this was recorded befo…

The full Talkin’ Taco Time crew is back like we never left with big news: Taco Time Northwest is testing a new, improved version of the local favorite Taco Burger at select locations. We review it and discuss Randy nearing his goal of visiting every TTNW and a possibly unprecedented second shrimp season. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO TIME EP. 27 Vie…

Friday’s Peltoncast Live at Good Times Bad Bar also marked the return of Talkin’ Taco Time Live. With fourth co-host Randy Cote unable to join us, we decided to play Taco Time Concierge for a couple of First Taco Timers who tried the crisp burritos donated by Taco Time Northwest and gave us their reviews. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO TIME EP. 26 Vi…

We’re back with Enumclaw frontman Aramis Johnson talkin’ visiting the other Taco Time on the road, soda vs. pop and the Rainier of other cities (including Tacoma). Then Randy takes us behind the scenes of his new TTNW Superfan commercials. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO TIME EP. 25 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Links – Talkin’ Taco Time on Twi…

Former TTNW employee and Third Pelton Brother Nate Taggart joins us to discuss his experience as mascot Ned the Cactus and more from his days at the Stanwood Taco Time. Plus the debut of our #AskTTT segment. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO TIME EP. 24 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Links – Talkin’ Taco Time on Twitter – Nate Taggart on Twitter –…

We’re joined by @_vinevixen_ to discuss learning about Taco Time NW after moving to the Seattle area and wine pairings for her Taco Time favorites. Plus introducing the Taco Time Concierge. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO TIME EP. 23 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Links – Talkin’ Taco Time on Twitter – @_vinevixen_ on Instagram – @_vinevixen_ on…

The TTT crew convenes by itself to discuss the Taco Time story Randy teased on Twitter, remember a forgotten TTNW menu item and introduce a segment asking for your questions. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO TIME EP. 22 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Links – Talkin’ Taco Time on Twitter – Randy’s original tweet – Video of our reaction to Randy’s …

“Mitch Unfiltered” host Mitch Levy joins us to discuss being sponsored by Taco Time NW, the Tuesday Rush promotion (and the problems it caused with Chris Carson), the “Special” order label and much more. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO TIME EP. 21 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Links – Talkin’ Taco Time on Twitter – Mitch Unfiltered podcast – Ch…

We welcome author and podcaster Hanna Brooks Olsen to discuss eating her first solid food at (the other) Taco Time, why TTNW is great for road-tripping vegetarians, alternative names for Tater fries and running social media accounts. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO TIME EP. 20 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Links – Talkin’ Taco Time on Twitter –…

The Talkin’ Taco Time panel convenes for strong reactions after Randy noticed the renaming of TTNW superstar Mexi-fries to “Tater fries.” DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO TIME EP. 19 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Links – Talkin’ Taco Time on Twitter – Peltoncast on Instagram – All Talkin’ Taco Time podcasts Tweet…

Our 2020 Peltoncast Live from Home featured Portland Trail Blazers courtside reporter Brooke Olzendam joining us to discuss her love of both Taco Times and whether any Blazers players or employees are Taco Time devotees. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO TIME EP. 18 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Links – Talkin’ Taco Time on Twitter – Full Peltonc…

Returning after an extended hiatus, we talk with Pat Cashman about the commercials he did for Taco Time NW and then discuss getting Taco Time amidst a pandemic. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO TIME EP. 17 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Links – Talkin’ Taco Time on Twitter – Peltoncast with Pat Cashman – Almost Live! Still Alive podcast – Pat Cas…

Taco Time NW’s “Menu Madness” has returned for a second year with 64 items competing to lose to Mexi-Fries be crowned Taco Time’s best. We help you fill out your bracket by going over our picks in each matchup as well as our personal final fours. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO TIME EP. 16 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Links – Talkin’ Taco Time…

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Our Taco Time NW pod returns for a new decade with correspondent Randy Coté joining as a co-host to talk about the locations he’s visited since we last talked, changes to the menu and loyalty rewards program, a Taco Time focus group, merch and more. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO TIME EP. 15 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Links – Talkin’ Taco T…

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From our live show at Belltown Yacht Club, Josh Saenger of the Crocodile joins us to discuss eating at the other Taco Time growing up in Wyoming, Taco Time breakfast, Taco John’s and whether Jake One invented the crisp chicken burrito. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO TIME EP. 14 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Links – Full live show podcast – Tal…

We welcome back Taco Time Northwest co-president Robby Tonkin to bring us up to speed on the past year in Taco Time, including opening a new location at CenturyLink Field, plus plans for the future. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO TIME EP. 13 View on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Links – Peltoncast Live: Details and Tickets – Peltoncast on Instagram – …

Our official Talkin’ Taco Time correspondent Randy Cote joins us live at the original TTNW in White Center to discuss locations he’s visited lately and a pair of famous local favorite items. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO TIME EP. 12 View on iTunes | View on Stitcher Links – Peltoncast Live: Details and Tickets – Randy Cote on Twitter – Peltoncast on…

Taco Time Northwest’s Menu Madness has crowned Mexi-fries the top item on the menu, and TTNW marketing assistant Thomas Huddleston joins us to discuss what we learned from the voting. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO TIME EP. 11 View on iTunes | View on Stitcher Links – Thomas on Twitter – Talkin’ Taco Time on Twitter – Taco Time Menu Madness homepage …

Taco Time Northwest has unveiled “Menu Madness,” a tournament pitting 32 top menu items against each other to decide the most popular one. Nobody is more prepared to analyze the action than Talkin’ Taco Time. We break down the matchups, complain about snubs and fill out two brackets: what we’d pick as winner, and what we expect to win. DOWNLOAD/STR…

After an extended winter break, the world’s greatest Taco Time Northwest podcast returns with Eric Randall of the aptly-named Tacocat, who tells us what the wieneto is, why he ate them growing up in Longview and how the band continues to eat Taco Time regularly. Plus we catch up on extensive Taco Time news, including renovations to one of our home …

At long last we welcome our official Taco Time Northwest correspondent, Randy Cote, to discuss his quest to visit every Taco Time location. Plus updates on order ahead customization and we hear from Sounders FC coach Brian Schmetzer. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO TIME EP. 8 View on iTunes | View on Stitcher Links – Talkin’ Taco Time on Twitter – Ran…

The executive chef of Ma’ono, New Luck Toy and Supreme, Cameron Hanin, joins us to discuss why cooks love Taco Time Northwest. Plus we discuss fall seasonal items and the first successful Mexi-fry nachos. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO TIME EP. 7 View on iTunes | View on Stitcher Links – Talkin’ Taco Time on Twitter – Cam’s tweet to us – Taco Time NW…

For a special episode, we’re joined by Taco Time Northwest co-president Robby Tonkin to discuss his extensive Taco Time credentials, our menu suggestions, in-app ordering and much, much more. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO TIME EP. 6 View on iTunes | View on Stitcher Links – Talkin’ Taco Time on Twitter – Taco Time NW website – All Talkin’ Taco Time …

DJ Nphared joined us during Wednesday’s Peltoncast Live show at Barboza to break down his consistent Taco Time order, plus the listener enjoyed crisp burritos courtesy Taco Time Northwest. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO TIME EP. 5 View on iTunes | View on Stitcher Links – Talkin’ Taco Time on Twitter – DJ Nphared on Twitter Tweet…

Fellow father Eli Anderson joins us to discuss taking kids to Taco Time, plus we consider exciting new Taco Time menu hacks. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO TIME EP. 4 View on iTunes | View on Stitcher Links – Talkin’ Taco Time on Twitter – Kevin misremembered: the Taco Time NW Sonics cards were actually from the 1993-94 season – Our correspondent Ran…

After visiting a non-Northwest Taco Time in Yakima, we discuss the “other”/original Taco Time with The Famous Cousin Katie. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO TIME EP. 3 View on iTunes | View on Stitcher Links – Talkin’ Taco Time on Twitter – Taco Time International Instagram Story – Taco Time International website Tweet…

Li’l Woody’s founder Marcus Lalario joins us to discuss his love for Taco Time Northwest ice and failed quest to replicate it at his burger joint. Note for listeners that there is some adult language in Marcus’ interview, which concludes around the 30-minute mark. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO TIME EP. 2 View on iTunes | View on Stitcher Links – Tal…

Our Peltoncast spinoff pod talking about Taco Time Northwest debuts with Seattle rap producer Jake One telling us about his first job at Taco Time and how his crisp chicken burritos were ahead of their time. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO TIME EP. 1 View on iTunes | View on Stitcher (Special thinks to The Famous Cousin Katie for the Talkin’ Taco Time…

Join Talkeria el Taco for a drive across Los Angeles, eating tacos from the West Side to the East Side and discussing so many things taco, Los Angeles, and life in Talkeria el Taco's first Supreme size episode.Establishments visited in this episode:Tito's TacosMariella's TacosYe Old Taco House #1Taco Zone…

Snowed in in New York I record this solo episode with my sister-in-law Becky. We go over some recent Mexican eatings, I talk about finally eating the Naked Chicken Chalupa, and then I open the listener mailbag because I got some emails. Hey, why don't you send me an email at talkereltaco@gmail.com, too?…

In this episode I visit Tacos No 1 with Renee Miller (Reparations Podcast) to try out their Queso Shell tacos and to discuss other taco innovations. Hilarity and brilliance ensue. Oh, and we also take a preliminary look at Taco Bell’s Naked Chicken Chalupa.Establishments Addressed:The Trump Grill (NYC)Tacos No 1 (NYC)Salvation Taco (NYC)Taco Bell (…

Lucas Peterson (NY Time’s Frugal Traveler, Eater’s Dining on a Dime and snack-rater for Lucky Peach) joins Talkeria El Taco to talk about many of Los Angeles’s top taco spots…with tangents taken to discuss street food culture, street food laws, and who our Spanish teachers were in High School.Restaurants in this Episode:Guisado’s, LATacos Leo (or L…

Talkeria El Taco goes international! In this episode we sit down with flight attendant Cher Schurig and talk about Mexican food in non-Mexico adjacent countries. We begin by reading a review of Mumbai's newest Mexican restaurant and then move on to talk about Mexican food Cher has eaten around the world—including two countries that did a pretty goo…

Collin Mapp and I were going to officially kick off this podcast with a trip to our favorite taco spot in New York...turns out it's out of business. A tender tribute follows.Taco Shops Referenced in this Episode: La Casa de Los Tacos, El Azteca, Taco MixMusic: "El Son de la Negra"Follow Talkeria El Taco @talkeriaeltaco on Instagram and Twitter, Lik…