Talkin' Taco Time

After a wildly successful but terribly short trial run, Molly Moon’s mini-moons (4.5 ounces) are coming to all 79 Taco Time Northwest locations this summer. We discussed the partnership of two Seattle favorites with founder and CEO Molly Moon Neitzel … Continue reading →

Just in time for fall, Taco Time Northwest is getting spicier thanks to the return of spicy tater fries to the limited time menu with a new recipe, accompanied by brand-new spicy ranch. TTNW social media marketing lead Sarah Soldatenkov … Continue reading →

Hot Chicken Caesar summer has begun, and we react to its limited return to the menu in place of the Taco Burger 2.0 before discussing other items we’d love to see back on the Taco Time Northwest menu and answering … Continue reading →

The return of the Taco Burger 2.0 forced us to throw up the cactus signal and record for the first time in months as we recap Randy’s “Tour de Taco Time” with our guest Colden Cullen, discuss trying the Taco … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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 | … Continue reading → Continue reading →

“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 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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. … Continue reading → Continue reading →