What Now has been following the growth of the smash-hit South Florida-born taco chain Talkin’ Tacos for some time, reporting on the brand’s South Florida expansion plans back in March 2023, and on its planned entry to the Tampa Bay market in November of that year.
Since then, Talkin’ Tacos has grown to well over 30 locations, three of which in the Tampa Bay market. Of these, the Westchase and Clearwater locations are corporate stores, and the location at 1819 E Fowler Ave in Temple Terrace is headed up by multi-concept franchisee Black Apron Hospitality.
“We saw the opportunity, and saw that it was a halal brand…” Black Apron Founder & Partner Mohsin Hussain told What Now back in 2023. “Then we had the food and it was phenomenal. Mind blown. The best birria we’ve had.”…