Best Birria Tacos in Manhattan
Based on 0 critic and audience reviews analyzed across Manhattan
Stewed, dipped, griddled, devoured. Birria tacos are Manhattan's messiest obsession.
Los Tacos No. 1
“The Chelsea Market and Times Square taquería beloved for its tight, flavorful tacos — the birria version features tender, consommé-dipped tortillas with melted cheese and rich, slow-braised beef.”
Los Mariscos
“The seafood-focused sibling of Los Tacos No.”View more →
Birria-Landia
“The viral street vendor turned brick-and-mortar sensation, serving consommé-drenched birria tacos with gooey melted cheese and impossibly tender slow-braised beef that launched a citywide craze.”
La Chula
“An East Harlem taquería delivering hearty, traditional birria tacos with richly spiced braised beef, melted cheese, and a side of consommé for dipping that keeps the neighborhood coming back.”
Taqueria El Florido
“A Lower East Side taquería turning out deeply flavorful birria tacos with tender, slow-cooked beef, crispy cheese-edged tortillas, and a fragrant consommé on the side.”
345 Cantina
“An East Village cantina offering a refined take on birria tacos — the braised beef is well-spiced and the tortillas achieve a satisfying crunch without losing their soak of consommé.”
El Jaguar
“A Chinatown-adjacent taquería serving boldly spiced birria tacos with tender shredded beef and a rich, chile-forward consommé that reflects authentic Mexican preparation.”
Taco Mix
“An East Harlem institution on 116th Street where the birria tacos feature slow-braised beef in a deeply savory, guajillo-based consommé — a neighborhood staple for traditional Mexican flavors.”
El Jalapeno taqueria
“A West Village taquería offering solid birria tacos with well-seasoned braised beef, crispy tortillas, and a side of consommé that rounds out a satisfying, no-frills plate.”
Ricos Tacos Mex
“A Washington Heights taquería serving generously portioned birria tacos with tender, slow-cooked beef and a richly spiced consommé that reflects the uptown Mexican food scene at its best.”
