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Ambiance on my visit was bad. Perhaps they are undergoing renovation, but the restaurant was half full of those materials, so there were only 4 tables all crammed by the windows. Very uncomfortable and unwelcoming. The Latin music playing made it a little better. All the food is served takeout style even if you're dining in. That might have been ok for tacos, but for the ramen, it diminished the experience. I think I got the same amount of onions as I did beef, plus the onions in the consomme... waaaaay too much onion. They also serve crispy tortilla strips as a ramen topping. The noodles were good and the beef was great. Bottom line: I think this place has more to offer, so I'd come back but definitely order the tacos.
The ramen and tacos are to die for!! Super nice staff and will be going back soon! The pricing is slightly high but once you taste the food you will be more than willing to go back!
Been coming to La Birria since 2022 when i tried it way back when for the first time at their truck right outside of Pearlridge. I been ecstatic ever since they opened this downtown location since I live in town and used to make the trip all the way to Aiea for these tacos lol . I hope this location never moves because it feels amazing having them just blocks away since i crave the tacos every other day ( im not kidding btw ) . This is the BEST spot to get authentic delicious birria on the island , im telling you! Meat is so favorable and juicy and the cheese,onions and cilantro just come together. I don't know why it took me long to make a review on here but either way I finally did haha. I got the tacos since it's been long overdue and i been craving .. also i ordered the hellfire tacos along side the queso pack and WOW. I definitely underestimated the spice level butttt it was a powerful delicious kick! So glad i gave it a try finally today. I haven't tried their horchata yet but i will make sure i do on my next visit! Shoutout to La Birria for always satisfying my cravings , yall are the MVP!!
Hands down the best Birria Tacos. We were downtown and craving tacos so we went with La Birria. I've been to their food truck at Pearlridge but they also have a restaurant downtown. Service was great and quick. We ordered the Birria Queso Pack, pickled jalapeños, added ramen, and the cold brew horchata. Everything was on point. The cold brew horchata is super refreshing, especially if you're a coffee lover. It's got that nice cinnamon horchata flavor mixed with cold brew. The best part for me was pouring the consommé into the ramen bowl. Such a genius combo. Definitely coming back.
Went here for lunch and it turned out to be a nice casual lunch. I had the Hell Fire burrito and that was too spicy for my stomach to handle. The burn lingered for a while and gave me acid reflux for two days. Don't recommend anyone with gastrointestinal issues to try it. I can eat very spicy, but it's not the natural spice therefore created issues for me. Tasted good tho so i will definitely come back and try the regular version. The strawberry horchata was delicious and good level of sweetness. I don't drink sweet drinks so it's a tad too sweet for me and I still enjoyed it. The service was friendly but the music was on too loud. I couldn't hear my conversation so i had to move further away from the speakers. Overall, nice stop for lunch as they are not crowded.
The most legit Birria and consommé I've ever had. I got the Birria Queso Pack which has three Birria tacos and consommé. They disappeared so fast, and I drank what was left of the consommé. The strawberry horchata was such a treat. Bursting with flavor and such a treat. I must have this again.
The restaurant was clean and the air conditioning was very cool. Take-out or indoor seating type of place. The Strawberry Horchata was the perfect amount of sweetness, creamy, and with real strawberry. I could taste cinnamon and vanilla. 10/10...so good! I also got the Barria Queso Pack. I asked for no onions but my order ended up having onions in it. The cook was the same person the rung me up. He was really kind and friendly. He even open the door for me as I exited. I would definitely go back again.
I was referred to La Birria by the guys working at the AC Marriott Hotel. Love the fact that they are friendly and open late, especially when you need a quick snack or just having a late dinner. It's a takeout only spot and you order at the door. The 3 tacos I ordered were delicious and they had just the right amount of meat (minus the cheese). They normally come with mozzarella cheese, cilantro and onions with shredded beef. The dipping sauce was good too and you definitely won't run out. Make sure you have some napkins for the dipping sauce. They do not have any sodas, tea coffee, etc..so I recommend getting your own unless you want horchata. I will definitely eat there again!!
Sometimes I like to walk to fort street from my office and let my feet tell me where we eating for lunch. LOL...MANY times it's lead me to La Birria. I've grabbed a plate to go from here maybe 6-7 times since they opened. But todayyyyys birria tacos were so good I had to leave a review. Birria Queso pack & some strawberry horchata are my go-tos! IDK what was in today's batch but LITERALLY THE BEST BIRRIA TACOS I've ever had in my whole life were consumed today. Flavorful, juicy & thick- just the way it's suppose to be! Even consuming like 20mins after picking up, it was so good! Service is great, & food to match. Highly recommend!
BEST tacos I've ever had. The birria was soo tasty and the tacos were crispy with lots of delicious filling. I wish I could write more but I finished all 3 tacos all within the time it took me to write this review. I'm dreaming about the next time already ;)
Lunch in Downtown Honolulu, Hawaii... I saw this Hot New Business on Instagram and had to try it! La Birria has a Food Truck in the parking lot of Pearlridge, but the thought of outdoor dining with the wind and exhaust fumes from cars passing by is not appealing. Plus, dipping my tacos in consommé requires a table and a clean, stable environment since this will be a very messy process... That's why this Fort Street Mall location is perfect! It's kind of busy during lunchtime since many office workers (and even police officers) stop by for dining-in or takeout. I got the Birria Queso Pack (three tacos with cheese), which comes with consommè and a wedge of lime. It was a bit spicy for me, but the shredded meat was tasty and tender! There were finely diced onions in it that provided some texture and more flavor. The edges of the corn tortilla had a slight crunch... yum! The cheese pull was fun, too! I also got a Strawberry Horchata, which was refreshing and helped calm my mouth! This drink has a cinnamon essence and is not watered down! Stop by if you're in the area! Tip: don't sit in the hot corner. Make sure you can feel the air conditioning because the door is left open.
TLDR: La Birria's new Downtown Honolulu location serves authentic, flavorful birria tacos with complex consommé. The 12-pack ($48) is pricey but worth it for the quality, and takeout service is quick and efficient. Full review: We grabbed takeout from La Birria's brick-and-mortar spot on Fort Street Mall in Downtown Honolulu (they opened in September 2024). This place started as a food truck at Pearlridge and has built a serious following. I ordered their 12-pack of birria tacos ($48) - admittedly on the pricier side at nearly $5 per taco after tax, but these aren't your average tacos. Each one came perfectly crispy, generously filled with tender, flavorful meat, and accompanied by their rich, complex consommé for dipping. The tacos were still piping hot when I got home, which is impressive for takeout. What makes these stand out is Chef Arturo Silva's authentic recipe (he's from Mexico City and previously opened Buho Cocina). The depth of flavor in both the meat and the consommé shows serious culinary skill. Each taco had that perfect balance of crispy exterior and juicy interior that makes birria tacos so craveable. The service was quick and efficient - I was in and out in under 10 minutes despite them being fairly busy. They've kept their menu focused on what they do best: birria tacos, hellfire tacos (with ghost pepper for heat lovers), and their birria ramen, which uses the same amazing consommé. If you're feeding a group or just want leftovers, the 12-pack is the way to go. While not cheap eats, the quality and authenticity make it worth the splurge for a satisfying takeout experience. Great for finishing up a night out in Chinatown!
The birria tacos are outstanding and the consommé is perfect. If you're nearby, give this place a try. Convenient to the AC Hotel just a block away.
4 months ago
First time trying this with my husband. Didn't know they were a food truck before and coincidentally came in on the 3rd day their new location just opened. Food was great. If I'm being nitpicky, I would add a little more seasoning. We had the queso birria and birria ramen! The tortilla was amazing We don't live around Aiea but if we're here again, this place is a nice option to eat at again. read more
It was so good we forgot to take photos lol. We had the standard 3 birria with consome. I added extra cilantro and onions. They do charge a buck or so for the extra but no biggy. Even my 5 year old son loved it. Only down side is it's tiny there is only 2 maybe 3 tables with like 6 or so chairs at most. And being located in down town obviously parking isn't the easiest. Great treat while waiting for a show at Hawaii Theater tho! read more
Ambiance on my visit was bad. Perhaps they are undergoing renovation, but the restaurant was half full of those materials, so there were only 4 tables all crammed by the windows. Very uncomfortable and unwelcoming. The Latin music playing made it a little better. All the food is served takeout style even if you're dining in. That might have been ok for tacos, but for the ramen, it diminished the experience. I think I got the same amount of onions as I did beef, plus the onions in the consomme... waaaaay too much onion. They also serve crispy tortilla strips as a ramen topping. The noodles were good and the beef was great. Bottom line: I think this place has more to offer, so I'd come back but definitely order the tacos. read more
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HI Lauren,…
2 months ago
The ramen and tacos are to die for!! Super nice staff and will be going back soon! The pricing is slightly high but once you taste the food you will be more than willing to go back! read more
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Aloha Kendra,…
11 days ago
Been coming to La Birria since 2022 when i tried it way back when for the first time at their truck right outside of Pearlridge. I been ecstatic ever since they opened this downtown location since I live in town and used to make the trip all the way to Aiea for these tacos lol . I hope this location never moves because it feels amazing having them just blocks away since i crave the tacos every other day ( im not kidding btw ) . This is the BEST spot to get authentic delicious birria on the island , im telling you! Meat is so favorable and juicy and the cheese,onions and cilantro just come together. I don't know why it took me long to make a review on here but either way I finally did haha. I got the tacos since it's been long overdue and i been craving .. also i ordered the hellfire tacos along side the queso pack and WOW. I definitely underestimated the spice level butttt it was a powerful delicious kick! So glad i gave it a try finally today. I haven't tried their horchata yet but i will make sure i do on my next visit! Shoutout to La Birria for always satisfying my cravings , yall are the MVP!! read more
Hands down the best Birria Tacos. We were downtown and craving tacos so we went with La Birria. I've been to their food truck at Pearlridge but they also have a restaurant downtown. Service was great and quick. We ordered the Birria Queso Pack, pickled jalapeños, added ramen, and the cold brew horchata. Everything was on point. The cold brew horchata is super refreshing, especially if you're a coffee lover. It's got that nice cinnamon horchata flavor mixed with cold brew. The best part for me was pouring the consommé into the ramen bowl. Such a genius combo. Definitely coming back. read more
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Aloooha Wayne,…
5 months ago
Went here for lunch and it turned out to be a nice casual lunch. I had the Hell Fire burrito and that was too spicy for my stomach to handle. The burn lingered for a while and gave me acid reflux for two days. Don't recommend anyone with gastrointestinal issues to try it. I can eat very spicy, but it's not the natural spice therefore created issues for me. Tasted good tho so i will definitely come back and try the regular version. The strawberry horchata was delicious and good level of sweetness. I don't drink sweet drinks so it's a tad too sweet for me and I still enjoyed it. The service was friendly but the music was on too loud. I couldn't hear my conversation so i had to move further away from the speakers. Overall, nice stop for lunch as they are not crowded. read more
2 years ago
The most legit Birria and consommé I've ever had. I got the Birria Queso Pack which has three Birria tacos and consommé. They disappeared so fast, and I drank what was left of the consommé. The strawberry horchata was such a treat. Bursting with flavor and such a treat. I must have this again. read more
The restaurant was clean and the air conditioning was very cool. Take-out or indoor seating type of place. The Strawberry Horchata was the perfect amount of sweetness, creamy, and with real strawberry. I could taste cinnamon and vanilla. 10/10...so good! I also got the Barria Queso Pack. I asked for no onions but my order ended up having onions in it. The cook was the same person the rung me up. He was really kind and friendly. He even open the door for me as I exited. I would definitely go back again. read more
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Aloha Jackie,…
I was referred to La Birria by the guys working at the AC Marriott Hotel. Love the fact that they are friendly and open late, especially when you need a quick snack or just having a late dinner. It's a takeout only spot and you order at the door. The 3 tacos I ordered were delicious and they had just the right amount of meat (minus the cheese). They normally come with mozzarella cheese, cilantro and onions with shredded beef. The dipping sauce was good too and you definitely won't run out. Make sure you have some napkins for the dipping sauce. They do not have any sodas, tea coffee, etc..so I recommend getting your own unless you want horchata. I will definitely eat there again!! read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
Sometimes I like to walk to fort street from my office and let my feet tell me where we eating for lunch. LOL...MANY times it's lead me to La Birria. I've grabbed a plate to go from here maybe 6-7 times since they opened. But todayyyyys birria tacos were so good I had to leave a review. Birria Queso pack & some strawberry horchata are my go-tos! IDK what was in today's batch but LITERALLY THE BEST BIRRIA TACOS I've ever had in my whole life were consumed today. Flavorful, juicy & thick- just the way it's suppose to be! Even consuming like 20mins after picking up, it was so good! Service is great, & food to match. Highly recommend! read more
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Chef Arturo S.
Hola val,…
BEST tacos I've ever had. The birria was soo tasty and the tacos were crispy with lots of delicious filling. I wish I could write more but I finished all 3 tacos all within the time it took me to write this review. I'm dreaming about the next time already ;) read more
Lunch in Downtown Honolulu, Hawaii... I saw this Hot New Business on Instagram and had to try it! La Birria has a Food Truck in the parking lot of Pearlridge, but the thought of outdoor dining with the wind and exhaust fumes from cars passing by is not appealing. Plus, dipping my tacos in consommé requires a table and a clean, stable environment since this will be a very messy process... That's why this Fort Street Mall location is perfect! It's kind of busy during lunchtime since many office workers (and even police officers) stop by for dining-in or takeout. I got the Birria Queso Pack (three tacos with cheese), which comes with consommè and a wedge of lime. It was a bit spicy for me, but the shredded meat was tasty and tender! There were finely diced onions in it that provided some texture and more flavor. The edges of the corn tortilla had a slight crunch... yum! The cheese pull was fun, too! I also got a Strawberry Horchata, which was refreshing and helped calm my mouth! This drink has a cinnamon essence and is not watered down! Stop by if you're in the area! Tip: don't sit in the hot corner. Make sure you can feel the air conditioning because the door is left open. read more
TLDR: La Birria's new Downtown Honolulu location serves authentic, flavorful birria tacos with complex consommé. The 12-pack ($48) is pricey but worth it for the quality, and takeout service is quick and efficient. Full review: We grabbed takeout from La Birria's brick-and-mortar spot on Fort Street Mall in Downtown Honolulu (they opened in September 2024). This place started as a food truck at Pearlridge and has built a serious following. I ordered their 12-pack of birria tacos ($48) - admittedly on the pricier side at nearly $5 per taco after tax, but these aren't your average tacos. Each one came perfectly crispy, generously filled with tender, flavorful meat, and accompanied by their rich, complex consommé for dipping. The tacos were still piping hot when I got home, which is impressive for takeout. What makes these stand out is Chef Arturo Silva's authentic recipe (he's from Mexico City and previously opened Buho Cocina). The depth of flavor in both the meat and the consommé shows serious culinary skill. Each taco had that perfect balance of crispy exterior and juicy interior that makes birria tacos so craveable. The service was quick and efficient - I was in and out in under 10 minutes despite them being fairly busy. They've kept their menu focused on what they do best: birria tacos, hellfire tacos (with ghost pepper for heat lovers), and their birria ramen, which uses the same amazing consommé. If you're feeding a group or just want leftovers, the 12-pack is the way to go. While not cheap eats, the quality and authenticity make it worth the splurge for a satisfying takeout experience. Great for finishing up a night out in Chinatown! read more
5 months ago
2 years ago
The birria tacos are outstanding and the consommé is perfect. If you're nearby, give this place a try. Convenient to the AC Hotel just a block away. read more
4 months ago
I came here last week. Had the birria queso pack. 3 tacos. Came back. Got the "hell fire tacos". 2 tacos. Only difference is one less taco lol. And you get a jalapeno. Yay. Wtf. Lol. But it was still delicious. Just get the queso pack for more buck. Get japs on the side. read more
5 months ago
I understand the hype now. Tried Birria tacos at another spot, was not impressed. Decided to give this spot a try. The shop is located in downtown Honolulu near Scarlet. Simple storefront with Hispanic music playing on the speakers. The menu is simple, which I appreciated. The tacos were crunchy even after a 10 minute walk back to the office. The consommé was rich and flavorful, and they're not stingy with the amount they pour in the to-go container. I had leftover consommé so I plan to take it home and eat it with ramen. Service was fast and friendly. Will definitely come back when I have another taco craving. read more
2 months ago
I'm literally screaming! This place is so good! The BEST place for birria on this island. When I say the consommé exceeded my expectations, I absolutely mean it. The broth was sooo rich in flavor, I could drink it. Whatever you do, just get an extra consommé and eat it with either ramen noodles or rice. Thank me later. Let's talk about the tacos-- ummmm incredibly DELICIOUS! The meat was tender and seasoned perfectly. The hell fire one... it was HAWWWTT!!! I can tolerate hot but as I was digesting, I could feel the heat making its way through my GI tract. Hehe. But so much fun when you get the Mexican roulette package because it's funny when the poor friend or you get the really spicy one. The place is fairly easy to find. It's around the corner from Scarlet nightclub. Parking is semi hard to find since it's Chinatown so the best way to get it quickly is to go w another person and have them sit in the car while you pick up the goods or vice versa. Service is impeccable. They're all so nice and super quick. I usually order a big order and it comes out within 5-10 mins which is muy impressive! I wish they would do a point system where if you buy X amount, you get one package free. I would literally be there every week. It is that good. Now run run run to the place. It's worth it, the hype is real. read more
7 months ago
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Aloha Sheri,…
4 months ago
1 year ago
Some of the best tacos I've ever had. I had the queso pack and it was amazing! The store is clean and pretty bare but the food and customer service more than makes up for it PLEASE try this it was amazing! read more
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Muchas Gracias Gray. We really appreciate your kind works and…
1 year ago
Holy. Great f***** tacos for real. Crunch is amazing and the consommé is delicious. The workers are very friendly and patient. The place itself is a little smaller but who cares when the food is just that good. read more
1 year ago
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Thank you SM. We really appreciate your kind words and support!
5 months ago
2 years ago
I finally have a spot close by to work to cure my insatiable appetite for Birria tacos!!!! The consommé flavor is next level! The service was fast and friendly even when I requested NO CILANTRO. I know.... Most say it's not Mexican without cilantro, but I can't stand the stuff. This location is new as they previously had only a food truck. It's no frill but there is a few tables and a counter to sit and enjoy your lunch. read more
1 year ago
I remember coming here when it was a Mexican Takeout - Mission something - had the golden gate bridge as their logo and wondered what would be filling the space next - was super excited when I found out it was La Birria - their birria tacos are fire!!! I never tried the Birria Ramen so decided to try that yesterday and it was yummy! The noodles were nice and chewy - and I was suggested this jalapeño vinegar (I think that's what he said lol) but it was so delicious with it and I don't think I can eat the ramen without it now lol. I got my coworker the Strawberry Horchata so idk how that tasted but it looked refreshing. Will be back again! It was fast - thought the line was going to be out the door like the other day but it was pretty mellow, so now would be the best time to go. Place is not fancy - but there are some seats and tables in case you need to get your fix on there! read more
Congrats to La Birria on their new brick and mortar located in Fort Street Mall! They are serving up mouthwatering birria tacos with the most flavorful consume. You can even order a side of ramen noodles to finish up the delicious broth. I asked the owner for a drink recommendation and I was shocked at how much I enjoyed the strawberry horchata. I don't have that big of a sweet tooth but this hit the spot. Finally, we have an awesome birria tacos spot in Honolulu that is comparable to what you find in Southern California! read more
11 months ago
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