Really good birria here!! The meat was so tender and juicy and the tortillas were amazingly soft. They definitely make their which I love. There is limited seating if you have a large group I'd recommend taking it out. If you have a smaller group there may be a wait. But the staff were extremely nice and we love this spot. read more

Tacos de cabeza 10/10 algo de otro mundo! Taco de cabeza 10/10 out of this world! Birria 9.5/10 Las tortillas hechas a mano 10/10 Hand made tortillas 10/10 Flan 10/10 100% recomiendo la Birrieria Zaragoza! Calidad y sazón en su punto. I 100% recommend Birrieria Zaragoza! The quality and seasoning are spot on. read more

We are so fortunate to have a place like Birrieria Zaragoza in our city. Their customer service has always been outstanding. They truly go above and beyond to make sure they deliver great customer service. They'll do little things like offer you a free taco of their Birria while you wait for your food. Go to any market in Mexico and they'll treat you the exact same. Unfortunately for them their original Southside location is closed due to a fire but they'll be back hopefully soon! My son and daughter both ordered their Birria Tacos, my wife ordered their Quesabirria tacos and I ordered their Tazon Chico of their carnaza Birria of course. It also came with a side of their handmade tortillas. Everything tasted so fresh and the Birria was very delicious. So much flavor in the consome. Ordering the tazon is definitely they way to go here because you get the meat in the consome. But if you wanted meat only, you have the option of ordering their plato instead. Regardless of what you order here, you won't go wrong. Enjoy! read more

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This place was awesome! I usually don't like goat so I was hesitant to try this place but it got such great reviews I finally popped by. I got birria tacos and one quesabirria on a Friday night. The portions were generous and I liked the meat to cheese ratio for my quesabirria. There is counter seating that faces the street which was nice! The employees were so friendly and food was fast and fresh. I enjoyed the condiments as well. Definitely try this place, it really impressed me and I am definitely interested in coming back! read more

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Really delicious food. We ordered online and got delivery, and it arrived quickly and still warm. I did find the menu confusing--sometimes the meat was called "beef," most times there was no info about what meat was being used. I assumed it was goat, but it would have been good to be certain. Also, we were disappointed that the horchata we ordered wasn't delivered. We did get a refund, but getting the items is better. read more

Michelin Bib Gourmand and deserved! Simple menu, insanely good roasted goat. Homemade corn tortillas (you can tell). Fresh cilantro, onion, limes, hot sauce. Huge portions for the price. My friend said the horchata was the best she's ever had. Everything fresh, it's 100% worth trying. read more

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Loud and cramped. Not good for large parties but nice for a quick pick up. I got the birria combo and it's only 2 tacos for $20.....I wouldn't get it again. But everyone was kind and very attentive to those who dined in. read more

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This spot is worth the hype! The food is incredible, the staff are super friendly, and the restaurant is clean. I wouldn't rely on grabbing a quick meal here because whoever staffs the single register has to deal with phone calls, dine-in customers, and to-go customers at the same time. But if you have time, grab a seat facing the kitchen to watch the chefs work their magic and sip on their delicious horchata while you wait for your food that you will not regret. Two of us shared a small bowl of bone-in birria along with two tacos. The birria came with deliciously warm and fresh tortillas, along with a number of toppings so we could season the soup to our liking. The meat was so tender and carried the flavor of all the spices in the broth. The broth itself was stewed for so long that it was rich and almost creamy from all the fat and marrow that got incorporated over time. read more

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So happy this place exists! Ordered Plato de cabeza, birriera quesadilla and horchata= it was so fire! Delicious delicious! The tortillas are freshly made and are perfect! The soup was also really good. The inside of the restaurant is small but they have bar seatings and the staff is so so nice!! read more

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Fantastic experience. The service was so friendly, and I think we were even helped by the owner, who took the time to walk us through the menu. My husband and I both got the quesabirria combo and shared a horchata. The quesabirria was absolutely delicious and came with fresh toppings on the side like cilantro and onions. The consomé was unlike any I've had before and so flavorful. It's a great spot for a quick and delicious meal. The combo was the perfect amount for me, and while my husband was still pretty hungry afterward, we both really enjoyed everything. Overall, excellent food and welcoming service, we'll definitely be back. read more

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If you're looking for a quick, no-frills bite that punches way above its weight, Birria Zaragoza's Uptown location delivers exactly that. Despite their well-earned fame, this spot keeps the humble, hole-in-the-wall energy intact, small, unpretentious, and staffed by some genuinely warm and welcoming people. Pop in, grab a seat, and let them do the rest. My fiancé and I shared the quesabirria combo, two quesabirrias with consomé, a Mexican Coke, and a Jamaica, and honestly, everything was amazing. The Jamaica alone deserves its own shoutout: perfectly balanced, not too bitter, not too sweet, and exactly what you need to cut through the heat of the food. The tacos came out piping hot, prepped right in front of us, loaded with cheese and packed with flavor. The consomé was warming, rich, and perfectly spiced, the kind of broth that makes you want to tip the bowl. And the accompaniments (onion, cilantro, peppers, lime, and salsa) give you full control to doctor things up to your liking. For spice lovers, this setup is a dream. My one gripe, and the sole reason I'm docking a star, is the price. At around $30 for two tacos, a consomé, and drinks, it's a tough pill to swallow. As a Mexican American, there's something about that price point that pulls me slightly out of the authentic experience I was hoping for. I fully respect the craft and passion behind this food, but it's worth noting. That said? Don't let it stop you. This food is incredible, and I'll absolutely be back. read more

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!! DROOL DROOL DROOL !! This place has the best food ever!! And awesome service. I've been a few times and could rave for hours about the Birrieria. It tastes so fresh, tender and juicy, in whichever format you order it. The accoutrements (tortillas, onions, cilantro and lime) are fresh and delicious as well (tho I haven't tried the dried red peppers bc they look scary spicy, haha). The staff is super friendly- it feels like a very inviting environment. The place is very very small, but I love the dinner/counter vibe. It's awesome for a quick lunch or dinner. Wish I could go every day (insert daydream eyes). read more

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This is a tiny little restaurant with such a unique vibe. The menu is fairly small but it keeps the food genuine and delicious. The service was great for dining in! read more

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2025 Chicago. Birrieria (goat). Birria Surtklo/Bone-in Tazón Chico / Small Bowl $19 Quesabirria Combo (2 Quesabirrias w/Consome) $16 Overall, amazing. "As good as it gets." read more

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I was told Birrieria Zaragoza has the best birrieria in the city... I'm no expert but I'd say they're definitely in the running! The birrieria was divine and the tacos too. None doubt, these are the best homemade tortillas I've ever had. Mariana took our order and was incredibly kind. We admired the decor and sipped on an incredible jamaica (a must order beverage) while waiting for our order. Go support this stellar local business! You won't regret it. read more

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Called in a to go order, was told my order would be ready in about 30 minutes. We must have timed it perfectly, the place was pretty packed, there wasn't much seating area anyways. I waited in a short line and once I got to the counter my order was ready for pickup. I ordered the birria quesadillas and they were alright. They seemed a bit soggy, not crispy like what I'm used to. It's almost like they used soft flour tortillas. The consume wasn't that flavorful also. read more

My fiance RAVESSSSS about these tacos. Service is quick and homey. The food is deliciously off the charts and prepared authentically. Grab a plate and sit at their counter. You won't regret it read more

Everything about this place deserves the flowers it receives. From the service to the food (order both the birria and the goat; don't be shy) to the ambiance was incredible. All killer, no filler. We will be back on our next visit for sure. read more

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Went in for jarritos, said only would give it to me and bro if we tipped. She kept increasing the price. It's a skinny white girl. We ending up leaving. Never coming back. Absolute disaster. read more

amazing, fresh food. great quick service!! not a tonnn of seating room (maybe ~20 bar stools), however so worth it. corn tortillas are made to order and were served hot! try the horchata, it was so refreshing and not sickeningly sweet. I want to come back to try the birria next time! the pork in the large plate was so tender and moist. 10/10, no notes. read more

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Mariana was incredible and so so kind!! I did not get the two cooks names but they were just as kind! Such a cute and quaint interior for a pop in for the most incredible tacos and iced horchata coffee. Well priced and lots of food - I will absolutely be coming back!! read more

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Mmmm yum yum this food was very like how the cool kids say, G.O.A.T.E.D it was yummy! Very Goat!! My tongue is a bit sensitive to gaminess but this meat was not gamey at all. Nice. I like sitting at the booth and staring them down as they make the food. They are nice because they allow me to stare and do not stare back. Or perhaps I just often go unnoticed. read more

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This is some of the best food ever!! We tried everything and everything was great!! The service was also great. Everyone was nice and helpful. They know their great food and great hospitality! We got food to go but you can inside as well. Yes we will be back. read more

Oh em gee!!! First time I ever ate goat meat birria it was the juiciest and very well seasoned and it was not complete without the consome sauce. It is a very small space but definitely worth trying their food. The staff are super friendly and accommodating. I saw them seasoning all the goat meat and they look so yummy. Yes I was in Chicago for this weekend and this one is highly recommended as well. Parking in Chicago is mostly side street and prepare to read signs and pay read more

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Homemade tortillas were thick and warm; birria was very tender and flavorful and even the quesabirria was great without feeling like it was too rich. Goat meat wasn't too gamey! Loved the toppings of plenty of cilantro, onions, lime, and hot peppers. Service was good--I think our small plate of birria (on the bone) made about four tacos. Very casual spot but gets pretty busy. I'm glad I had it and would go again! read more

I have been wanting to try this place for a long time, so yesterday I decided to make the drive since the one on the south side closes early. The inside is small and almost reminded me of a diner. It wasn't fancy or anything, but it was clean and gave a familiar vibe. You order at the register, and they give you the food over the counter. The workers were nice and gave good explanations of what I was ordering. The food was BOMB. I've only ever had quesabirria tacos, so I ventured out to try something different. I got the large bowl which was the birria meat and a large serving of the consume over it. The consume was delicious and the additions added even more flavor. I will def be coming back! Btw the meat is goat, so don't think you are getting beef lol read more

100% if you are in Chicago- try the birrieria here! Small simple menu, but so much flavor! Menu was essentially a meat plate with tortillas or quesadilla style. I wish portions were bigger but prob just because it was so good. The cashier/server was friendly, thanked us for being there. It's a smaller corner restaurant with barstool style seating. I'm from out of state but would love to come back for more! read more

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10/10! Everything about this place was great - starting with the service to the cozy diner atmosphere. We weren't sure what to order, so we got a full run-down of the menu. We ended up getting the quesabirrias combo, the large plate, and a horchata. The quesabirrias were incredible, but the plate was even better. The meat was super tender and juicy. I usually feel like goat can be a bit gamey, but this was perfect. We also loved the horchata! read more

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Excellent! Family run and worked. The cook was the owners son and was extremely welcoming. The food was excellent. Lean and tender.

so good, everything is tasty . The soup is full of flavors and the tacos are the BEST! read more

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Compact counter shop serving amazing meat. The vibe of the joint is like eating at a diner sans hamburger. But that's where it stops. Instead of milkshakes, Horchata. The menu is streamlined and they do birria well, like I would rate it in my top 5 and that's without trying the consommé. Instead of beef you'll find in most taco trucks and restaurants, it's the other ruminant meat, Goat. I'm a fan of goat and mutton, but one bite and you wouldn't think it was it. The flavor is relatively mild despite having a pepper based marinade. The meat melts in your mouth. The tortillas are fresh pressed and cooked to order. Even the tortilla is delicious and has an amazing mouthfeel. Overall an amazing dining experience and worth the wait. read more

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Got the quesabirria, lots of meat and cheese. Good flavor. Could be also interesting if crispy Large plate: good amount of food. Wish it comes with tomato. Not just onion and cilantro. Small bowl birria: the soup comes with it is just like colored water. No need to get it. But the meat is tender and great flavor. read more

My husband got this place recommended from a friend and not going to lie, I was not thrilled when we got there as we don't eat beef. BUT turns out it's actually all goat & halal meat. The place is fairly small with only barstool/counter seating. Host was so friendly and explained all the menu options. I only had the quesobirria which was delicious (tortilla, meat, mole), my husband had that and a taco which he said were both equally good. You get cilantro, onions, lime, chili peppers & picante sauce which you can add to give your food a little kick. Definitely feels a little hole in the wall but the food was so good I'm sure we will be back the next time we are in Chicago! read more

Birrieria Zaragoza - Taco and Quesabirria - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is an outstanding birrieria that actually uses goat meat instead of the birria de res you find in most cities. I ordered the plato de cabeza which essentially is a plate of shredded goat's head. Orders come with a bowl of consome which you will want to use as well as a number of corn tortillas. The goat head is mixed with a flavorful combination of spices, and the goal here is to shove as much of that into a tortilla and dip it into the consome for an absolutely ridiculous flavor explosion with each bite. The interior of this restaurant is tiny with clean steel counters. Friendly service and prices are a bit higher than I generally have seen for birria, but this is some of the best I've had (including Texas) so it's worth it to me. If you are looking for birria in Chicago, this is probably going to be your best bet. read more

Such a cute little place. The food was delicious, and the people there were very friendly. Definitely a spot worth visiting.

I have been to their south side location awhile ago, but I knew that I no longer would be in the area for any business or running errands. Therefore, I was very glad that "Birrieria Zaragoza" got a north side restaurant for me to check it out. The owner, Juan, was beyond nice and really engaged conversations with his patrons. Obviously, birria was their speciality and all menu items were surrounded by it. I'm a fan of anything soup, so having a bowl of consome was absolutely the right way to go. I remember that I only ordered two (2) birria tacos, with one (1) being cabeza. However, I ended up receiving three (3) tacos and thought they made a mistake! Well, I would appreciate anything gratis. In addition, I was treated with a bottle of apple soda (Sidral Mondet). I was on my postpartum diet and purposefully discontinued the consumption of sweetened beverages. Nevertheless, thank you for the treat and I always finished anything that was given to me...lol! My partner is quite familiar with Mexican food, yet I didn't think he used to have birria often (at least I didn't assume so). He liked what he had. It looked like "Birrieria Zaragoza" made it to our go-to restaurant list whenever we would be out and about. We had it again via Uber Eats on one of the weekends. However, the restaurant missed the horchata coffee yet I didn't think it was a deal breaker. A simple contesting on the charge through the app. wasn't difficult to do. With that being said, I still needed to tick and made this review fair for our Yelp readers. Regardless a little mishap that happened, I can't wait to go back to "Birrieria Zaragoza" and indulge myself with one of my favorite proteins! It's the best to dine in so that one can taste the tortilla with the right temperature and texture. The ambiance is the quick-service style. Paid Street parking can be spotted. read more

Birrieria Zaragoza - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Birrieria Zaragoza is getting five stars simply because they have me feening for those goat off the bone tacos and that soup! First the location use to be a chicken place. It is a very small place. There is seating but maybe 20 people tops. But so what, my food is going home with me so I can eat in peace. All I can say is that for me, the goat meat is like a drug. There are days I literally crave it either as a taco or a soup. The consume with that goat meat is to die for. I usually get that, throw in the onions and cilantro and lime juice, and then add udon noodles and shredded Mexican cheese. So so good. The tacos are very good too. I love when I go in there and place an order, I get a free taco while waiting. I can't quite describe the tortillas, but they are corn and on the chewy side, but that is not a bad thing, The texture somehow works with the meat. The meat itself is so tender and flavorful, just amazing. I always want to eat more cause my eyes are bigger than my stomach, but two will be enough unless you have not eaten all day. Usually what I end up doing is getting rice/beans and guacamole from Lindo Guadalajara to make a meal. The quesadilla is very good with goat meat in it and that goat head meat is on a whole different level. This is a no frills place that only does a few items, but they do the soooo well! And the place is clean...happen to be driving past there early one Saturday morning and saw two young ladies scrubbing down the big pots and the grill. The staff is amazing and very friendly as well. They always greet me coming and going and are so sweet. The only drag about this place is the parking since it is on Broadway. Craving this stuff on concert nights is hard cause there is a crush of people in that little spot. But if you happen to be around, there, it is worth the wait. read more

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Normally I'd say no to another Birria restaurant. But my friend insisted I try Birrieria Zaragoza. And my goodness was he right! This was the best Birria I've ever had. They only serve the goat meat here. And the dish comes broken down as in they give you the ingredients and you assemble it yourself. The goat was just amazing in the handmade tortillas. The tomato salsa, with the onions, cilantro, and lime just came together so well. Don't forget to get the consume for dipping. The service was very friendly as well. and they would ask if you needed more tortillas. It's a quant space. Sitting at the bar was really fun and a must experience. read more

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Very affordable and yet strikingly appetizing place in uptown. Group of friends and I stopped by this place because of all the hype and we can say it's justified- easily going on the list of one of my top restaurants. Size wise the restaurant is a little compact and tight for large groups but other than that there are no complaints. We ordered the tacos, Birria, and Tazon Grande. All of them were so juicy and all the flavors came together nicely. The cooks also are super friendly and try to get to know you personally which is an added bonus of interaction. Condiments included when you order are cilantro, small chili peppers, lime, onions and hot sauce. A must have to add those to any of the dishes. read more

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I generally like goat dishes, but these birria and cabeza tacos make me LOVE and crave goat meat now. Wow, I was speechless during my inhaling of 2 tacos (1 of each), 1.5 quesobirria, small consume and a flan. The tacos and quesobirria are juicy and super flavorful and unlike any other taco I've had before. The house made to order from scrach tortillas are phenomenal - has a nice bite, slightly chewy and balanced corn flavor. What I ordered was too much food so next time I'll just order 1 taco and 1 quesobirria and share a dessert. Or maybe go for a Birria plate. This place deserves Michelin star recognition. Thank you for opening up an additional shop a short walk from home! read more

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