Heard of birria?
Originating in Jalisco and now *thankfully* prevalent in Austin, birria has become a crucial part of the taco scene here. These tacos filled with juicy, stewed meat dipped in flavorful consomes happen to be one of our favorite meals. Tacos, quesadillas, and even ramen — birria can be served in a variety of tasty ways. Here are our picks for the Best Birria in Austin.
Contributed by Camila Solis
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Various Locations
You've probably seen some of their pink trailers around town and wondered how good it is. Well we're here to tell you to stop next time and get some birria, because Birrieria Mama Rosa is SO good. Order the Quesabirria Special and you'll get three cheesy birria tacos topped with onions, cilantro, and lime, and a side of their delicious consomme. If you're wanting to try something besides a taco, go for the Birria Ramen, burrito filled with Birria, or a Pizza Quesabirria. You can order online here.
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2400 Burleson Rd
At the top of our list is Palo Seco, and if you've tried this one, you'll agree their birria is incredible. This family-owned taco truck has a variety of forms for you to enjoy your birria. While you can't go wrong with the original birria plate with consome, we recommend getting extra cheesy and ordering their queso taco and/or the birria grilled cheese sandwich.
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3900 S Congress Ave
If you’re looking for a delicious Mexican food restaurant with incredible decor that immerses you in the culture, El Borrego de Oro is the perfect place to go. This family-owned restaurant’s specialty is the Birria Plate, but we also recommend their birria tacos.
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Various Locations
Austin-born and Mexican-made, Taco More is the place to go when looking for mouthwatering birria at super-affordable prices. Their quesabirria tacos, three corn tortillas bathed in goat soup broth, stuffed with tender goat meat, and topped with cilantro, onion, and cheese, are unmatched and of course, paired with their mouthwatering consome.
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5604 S Congress Ave
It's pretty much always a good time to explore some of Austin’s iconic food. For your next journey, you need to try Sabor Tapatio’s tasty Birria. With a wide variety of food such as ceviche, tacos al pastor, and tortas, Sabor Tapatio has something for everyone.
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704 North Lamar Blvd
Looking for a place where all the focus is specifically on birria? We got you covered! Pepe’s Tacos menu focuses on nothing but birria, offering birria tacos, quesabirria, birria quesadillas, and tortas.
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2214 E 7th St
1200 W Howard Ln
Hay Elotes is famously known for its delicious trolelotes, an elote cup with mayo, spices, and cotija cheese, but not everyone knows about their birria. Next time you go, don't miss out on their delish birria platter or birria quesadilla!
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8006 Bluff Springs Rd
Jamie’s BBQ and Mini Tacos are not to be skipped! Their birria tacos are definitely their menu’s most popular item. They also do birria ramen, perfect for when the weather is a little cooler. We also recommend their Disney-style turkey legs.
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10701 Menchaca Rd
1540 Satterwhite Rd (Buda)
Birria grilled cheese, birria kebabs, quesabirria tacos, AND beef birria ramen? Count us in. Tejas Birria now has an Austin location, while their original restaurant operates in Buda.
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9600 S I-35 Frontage Rd
900 E 7th St
We’re sure you’re familiar with Gabriela’s heavenly margs and Mexican cuisine, but we have great news for you… they also have birria! They begin the long process at 4 AM working in tiny batches to ensure the ultimate birria freshness.
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EVEN MORE BIRRIA IN AUSTIN:
Mi Trailita Y Mas (Quesabirria available only during the weekend)
5706 Manor Rd
7217 McNeil Dr
10106 Menchaca Rd
104 E 31st Austin
603 Sabine St
2623 Jones Rd
606 W Slaughter Ln
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