Mexican food is one of the most popular cuisines in the U.S. because Americans really do love their tacos, burritos and quesadillas. But if you want to try a Mexican dish that is beloved by Mexican locals, then it has to be birria.
Originally hailing from the Mexican state of Jalisco, birria is essentially stewed meat. There are several different ways to enjoy it — whether it be in a soup or stew with dried chiles and spices, or shredded and served up in tacos. Typically, the meat is lamb or goat, but beef has become especially popular in the U.S., and it’s always served with a rich, hearty broth. If you add a squeeze of lime juice and top it with onions and cilantro, you’ll quickly be eating birria the local way.
The good news is you don’t have to travel to Mexico to find fantastic birria tacos. Thanks to the large population of Mexican immigrants in America, the rich and flavorful dish is prepared all over the country. These places are not often flashy or fancy, but that’s part of what makes them so delicious. To get you started on your birria tour of the country, we rounded up 30 of the best restaurants for birria tacos in the U.S. Buen provecho!
