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I asked my cab driver for the best birria tacos in town, and he came here straight away. And he was absolutely right. This small shop only has around 8 tables, but amazing birria tacos. The service was super friendly and nice in helping us navigate through a language barrier. The menu is entirely based around birria and the make it perfectly, so it works out great. I had a few tacos suave(soft) and a few durado(hard) one of the soups. It hit the spot and I will be back when I'm back in town.
Food Quality: 5/5 Staff: 5/5 Cleanliness: 4/5 Value: 5/5 Totally blown away by the quality of these Birria tacos! Our taxi driver suggested this place and it did not disappoint. The staff did not speak English, which was fine. We were still able to make it work with our limited vocabulary :) . The staff was very nice and attentive. We ordered both suaves (soft) and dorado (hard/fried) tacos and a bowl of sopa/consumé. The broth was so delicious with a very flavorful beef broth. This is definitely more of a hole in the wall and cleanliness was ok. Nothing to be concerned about. Definitely would recommend to anyone looking for amazing Birria Tacos!! Can't wait to go back.
One word: AMAZING. Two words: Authentic and flavorful! We did a food tour during our trip to Playa (Eating With Carmen food tour is a MUST when in Mexico) that showed us some great local spots so we ventured out beyond 5th Ave to find some good food. The servers were kind and patient with us as we navigated the menu that was all in Spanish (another sign of authenticity). The birria tacos (called Tacos Dorados here) were so fresh! The shell was crispy and flavorful. You can order the dipping soup (consume) with or without meat! It was sooo delicious! I love how small and local this shop is! Can't wait to come back here on our next trip to Playa!
Wow. Amazing. Order the birria and you will be shocked at how good it is. This type of stew is not traditional in the Yucatán so we didn't find it anywhere else in PDC. We also had the dorados which are fried tacos. Delicious but def not healthy. The regular tacos are delicious and the birria is a must. Our dinner for two was $10 usd. Service was not friendly which was odd, besides that no complaints!
Take! My! Money! Super Cheap Cash only No Ice No alcohol Open Lunch & Dinner I have very little else to say when I am eating the food. I think I was transported to another level of bliss. How will I EVER eat any other tacos in the world and feel this satiated and heavenly? The best advice I can give you is that you try this place as one of the first stops in Playa - so that you can enjoy this place as much as possible before you leave. We came up because I had said "let's do this place before we leave it to the end and then regret it deeply"... and now we're kicking ourselves we didn't come earlier. Clearly a favorite for the tourists and locals and it very clear why. This temple known as La Birria is a swift 11 min walk from the beach to the main road directly up calle 38. Small in size and easy to miss the drifting smoke from the grill and aroma is sure to stop you in your tracks. With about 10 tables from the front to the back the limited menu offers a finite set of choices - but the flavor profile is so expansive with the salsas and additions up for consumption on the table. What were the salsas and additions you ask? Freshly cut limes (sooo complimentary to any taco) Pickled red onion (sweet vinegar profile and offer a sweet crunch) Chilli infused oil (spicy fire) Crushed habanero salsa (spicy/hot) Avocado salsa - light green (no spice/heat) Bean salsa - light peach/brown (no spice/heat) Salsa picante - light brown with black flecks (spicy/hot) Our host who speaks not a word of English did her best to help but we used yelp to direct the order. She was polite, patient and accommodating whilst we ordered our drinks and then asked for "uno momento por favor" (a moment please) Once we figured we were ready she was quick to come by. We ordered two tacos dorade, two tacos suaves and the consume con carne (with meat) (not sure if it comes with extra meat or not). Even on a piping hot and humid day please order the consume. You can thank me later. Within minutes our food arrived. A colorful array of food that requires no filter, editing or embellishment. The aroma was as delectable as the visual. I grabbed the open face corn taco with slightly crisped edges (taco suaves) and spooned the avocado and bean salsa on top with picked onions and squeezed the fresh lime... What! Is! This! What is this flavor burst? Melting in my mouth, I cherished each bite as the meat melted into my mouth while my friend bit into the taco dorade and I watched her body language confirm what I had assumed was happening - she was in heaven too. I opened my taco dorade like I was gently peeling it open like an oyster to add salsas and additions - the crispy crunch confirming that this masterpiece was going to add an extra level of texture to the profile. With the addition of melted cheese I added salsas and additions. Hold. The. Door! As I bit down into the taco, holding it sideways to capture all the sauces and flavors pouring out from the taco vessel - my tastebuds fired off like firecrackers on New Year's Eve. Savoring each bite slowly and tasting the flavor profile shifting and growing in my mouth. How could a taco be so tasty in such a compact form? Well, it can. Taking a spoon from the bucket in the middle of the table, I dove into the consume to feel it's texture and inspect the ingredients inside before placing it to my lips. Served with 8 lightly fried and crisped corn tortillas - I knew I wanted to just taste the soup on its own in all its own glory. I love piping hot food so I knew the steam on the top was indicating it was ready for me. Filled with onion, cilantro, pork, chickpeas and surrounded by an aromatic broth I took a spoonful to my lips. Stop! The! Madness! There are no words for this buttery consume clearly made with heart and soul. No tortillas needed. Nothing is quite as epic as a this broth, bourgeoning with rich flavors. My tongue was dancing on air, my belly full and my heart content with the joy of a traditional and classic Mexican cuisine that blew my mind. After 2 more 5 tacos dorade (because we needed another hit), the only right thing to do was to finish off with their in-house flan. Bordering on the taste of coffee from the toffee, this delicate flan was perfectly confectioned (not sure if that's a word but it is now). Not too much sugar, but sweet enough to enjoy the creamy textures that dissolved in your mouth with each bite. It finished off the event with a tight close like a sweet encore after a great concert. To top that off, the prices were well beyond cheap for the area. We spent MXN$385 and that included 4 sodas, 6 tacos, consume and a flan. We left a hefty tip because we were so thrilled (obviously not necessary but a 10% tip is always welcomed) ... so... Take. My. Money! I am going back every day that I can before I leave and I will be retuning as soon as I get back to playa. Thank you La Birria - I absolutely love you.
2 months ago
3 days ago
This spot is definitely low-key, so don't go expecting any frills or even AC. That said, it's absolutely worth the walk. I did a mile and a half round trip from my hotel just to try it, and I'd do it again. They are cash only and prefer pesos, and there's very little English spoken. But don't let that stop you. Just point to what you want on the menu sign, say how many in Spanish, and they will take care of the rest. The birria I had was incredible. It felt like I was sitting at a family member's table, being served something made with love. Warm, flavorful, and filling. If you're in Playa del Carmen and want a great burrito with no extra fuss, this is definitely the place. I didn't try the sauces on the table since they're left out continuously, but honestly, the food didn't need it. The service was great too. Our waitress did her best to understand my order, and everything came out perfectly. Ten out of ten, highly recommend. read more
I asked my cab driver for the best birria tacos in town, and he came here straight away. And he was absolutely right. This small shop only has around 8 tables, but amazing birria tacos. The service was super friendly and nice in helping us navigate through a language barrier. The menu is entirely based around birria and the make it perfectly, so it works out great. I had a few tacos suave(soft) and a few durado(hard) one of the soups. It hit the spot and I will be back when I'm back in town. read more
3 years ago
Food Quality: 5/5 Staff: 5/5 Cleanliness: 4/5 Value: 5/5 Totally blown away by the quality of these Birria tacos! Our taxi driver suggested this place and it did not disappoint. The staff did not speak English, which was fine. We were still able to make it work with our limited vocabulary :) . The staff was very nice and attentive. We ordered both suaves (soft) and dorado (hard/fried) tacos and a bowl of sopa/consumé. The broth was so delicious with a very flavorful beef broth. This is definitely more of a hole in the wall and cleanliness was ok. Nothing to be concerned about. Definitely would recommend to anyone looking for amazing Birria Tacos!! Can't wait to go back. read more
1 year ago
The best. so fresh, so good! Very friendly staff! Great service. My waitress Rosalinda, very sweet made me smile, she was very attentive! My second time, I'll be back! read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
Small building and really hot inside. Food was 100% worth it! Good flavor. Accepts cash/pesos only but still worth it read more
7 months ago
3 years ago
One word: AMAZING. Two words: Authentic and flavorful! We did a food tour during our trip to Playa (Eating With Carmen food tour is a MUST when in Mexico) that showed us some great local spots so we ventured out beyond 5th Ave to find some good food. The servers were kind and patient with us as we navigated the menu that was all in Spanish (another sign of authenticity). The birria tacos (called Tacos Dorados here) were so fresh! The shell was crispy and flavorful. You can order the dipping soup (consume) with or without meat! It was sooo delicious! I love how small and local this shop is! Can't wait to come back here on our next trip to Playa! read more
2 years ago
This is one of our fave place to visit ... the food is amazing authentic Mexican spot and tacos I can eat there everyday great food nice price. read more
2 years ago
Wow. Amazing. Order the birria and you will be shocked at how good it is. This type of stew is not traditional in the Yucatán so we didn't find it anywhere else in PDC. We also had the dorados which are fried tacos. Delicious but def not healthy. The regular tacos are delicious and the birria is a must. Our dinner for two was $10 usd. Service was not friendly which was odd, besides that no complaints! read more
4 years ago
Take! My! Money! Super Cheap Cash only No Ice No alcohol Open Lunch & Dinner I have very little else to say when I am eating the food. I think I was transported to another level of bliss. How will I EVER eat any other tacos in the world and feel this satiated and heavenly? The best advice I can give you is that you try this place as one of the first stops in Playa - so that you can enjoy this place as much as possible before you leave. We came up because I had said "let's do this place before we leave it to the end and then regret it deeply"... and now we're kicking ourselves we didn't come earlier. Clearly a favorite for the tourists and locals and it very clear why. This temple known as La Birria is a swift 11 min walk from the beach to the main road directly up calle 38. Small in size and easy to miss the drifting smoke from the grill and aroma is sure to stop you in your tracks. With about 10 tables from the front to the back the limited menu offers a finite set of choices - but the flavor profile is so expansive with the salsas and additions up for consumption on the table. What were the salsas and additions you ask? Freshly cut limes (sooo complimentary to any taco) Pickled red onion (sweet vinegar profile and offer a sweet crunch) Chilli infused oil (spicy fire) Crushed habanero salsa (spicy/hot) Avocado salsa - light green (no spice/heat) Bean salsa - light peach/brown (no spice/heat) Salsa picante - light brown with black flecks (spicy/hot) Our host who speaks not a word of English did her best to help but we used yelp to direct the order. She was polite, patient and accommodating whilst we ordered our drinks and then asked for "uno momento por favor" (a moment please) Once we figured we were ready she was quick to come by. We ordered two tacos dorade, two tacos suaves and the consume con carne (with meat) (not sure if it comes with extra meat or not). Even on a piping hot and humid day please order the consume. You can thank me later. Within minutes our food arrived. A colorful array of food that requires no filter, editing or embellishment. The aroma was as delectable as the visual. I grabbed the open face corn taco with slightly crisped edges (taco suaves) and spooned the avocado and bean salsa on top with picked onions and squeezed the fresh lime... What! Is! This! What is this flavor burst? Melting in my mouth, I cherished each bite as the meat melted into my mouth while my friend bit into the taco dorade and I watched her body language confirm what I had assumed was happening - she was in heaven too. I opened my taco dorade like I was gently peeling it open like an oyster to add salsas and additions - the crispy crunch confirming that this masterpiece was going to add an extra level of texture to the profile. With the addition of melted cheese I added salsas and additions. Hold. The. Door! As I bit down into the taco, holding it sideways to capture all the sauces and flavors pouring out from the taco vessel - my tastebuds fired off like firecrackers on New Year's Eve. Savoring each bite slowly and tasting the flavor profile shifting and growing in my mouth. How could a taco be so tasty in such a compact form? Well, it can. Taking a spoon from the bucket in the middle of the table, I dove into the consume to feel it's texture and inspect the ingredients inside before placing it to my lips. Served with 8 lightly fried and crisped corn tortillas - I knew I wanted to just taste the soup on its own in all its own glory. I love piping hot food so I knew the steam on the top was indicating it was ready for me. Filled with onion, cilantro, pork, chickpeas and surrounded by an aromatic broth I took a spoonful to my lips. Stop! The! Madness! There are no words for this buttery consume clearly made with heart and soul. No tortillas needed. Nothing is quite as epic as a this broth, bourgeoning with rich flavors. My tongue was dancing on air, my belly full and my heart content with the joy of a traditional and classic Mexican cuisine that blew my mind. After 2 more 5 tacos dorade (because we needed another hit), the only right thing to do was to finish off with their in-house flan. Bordering on the taste of coffee from the toffee, this delicate flan was perfectly confectioned (not sure if that's a word but it is now). Not too much sugar, but sweet enough to enjoy the creamy textures that dissolved in your mouth with each bite. It finished off the event with a tight close like a sweet encore after a great concert. To top that off, the prices were well beyond cheap for the area. We spent MXN$385 and that included 4 sodas, 6 tacos, consume and a flan. We left a hefty tip because we were so thrilled (obviously not necessary but a 10% tip is always welcomed) ... so... Take. My. Money! I am going back every day that I can before I leave and I will be retuning as soon as I get back to playa. Thank you La Birria - I absolutely love you. read more
2 years ago
Amazing authentic birria. The prices were great and friendly service. It was a little off our path, but worth the time to get there. read more
2 years ago
The best birria tacos i ever had !! The dipping soup that came with the tacos was even more tasty than the tacos itself ! 5/5 read more
2 years ago
La Birria made it to my Yelp feed when searching birria tacos for our trip to Playa del Carmen. We saw there was a small line of locals to get in the little restaurant so we knew they had to be good and this place was! What we got: Tacos Dorados Consome de Birria Maracuyá jugo fresco Even though it was a hot day, the consome de birria was absolutely delicious! The tacos dorados was good and the salsas on the table really helped make them even better. The passion fruit juice was refreshing and wasn't too sweet! read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Best birria in town! Dorados (crispy tacos) were delicious and fresh. The consume was amazing. Even the variety of salsas were great. The menu is limited but they specialize in these few items so it's a must try read more
4 years ago
¡Grandes tacos, muy auténticos y a solo unas cuadras de la 5ta avenida! It was fantastic birra tacos. Not a tourist spot for sure!! read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Found this cute little spot on yelp. We ordered tacos dorados & suaves with the caldo consommé. They were the perfect crispy and the meat was very tender. Definitely a place to try if in the area! We're already craving for more! read more
4 years ago
All I have to say is get the birria soup! And learn a lil Spanish haha. I was confused about ordering birria tacos but they are quesadillas dorado I believe. It doesn't matter tho because I'm going back for the birria soup Aka the birria I didn't know I needed. read more
4 years ago
Don't miss this! Ordered two tacos dorados with consome, and ended up ordering two more. The consome was so good, I drank it. The salsa so good, I ate the leftovers with a spoon. Definitely making another trip before I go! read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
This is the best taco birria place! We had 5 Birria tacos and couldn't be happier. best food we have had since we got here!! Try this place you will not be disappointed!! read more
5 years ago
Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. 7 tacos down (4 for me 3 for the wife). Long day at xplor and this is our first food stop. Great place to eat, a bit small but very wholesome and the food is delightful. Try the tacos dorados, won't be disappointed! read more
5 years ago
Usually we just walk around and stumble into where ever we find that looks good. This wasn't the case. I'm glad I yelped and found them on here. Food was ready quick and was absolutely amazing! Not salty, good amount of food and flavor was delicious! I'm sad I can't get it all the time. read more
4 years ago
Really!! Good place. I really recommended it. We had the quesadilla, tacos suaves & consomé. Amazing taste to the Mexican food. Great place. Heads up they don't sell any beer. But other then that 4 stars. read more
5 years ago
SO DELICIOUS!!! I got the dorados and 1/2 birria bowl. The service was great and a couple of the guys spoke some English so they helped me immensely making my order (I'm super picky so I order everything "special"). The tacos were so good that I had to get some tacos to go! read more
4 years ago
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