10 out of 5 stars! Food is great the service is the best! Don't skip out on eating out at Mr. Birria! read more

If you're looking for some of the best birria in San Diego, Mr. Birria in Santee absolutely delivers. The flavor is rich, deep, and perfectly seasoned -- you can tell they take their time with it. The meat is tender, juicy, and the consommé is packed with flavor. I always add bone marrow to my birria order, and it takes it to another level -- seriously delicious. They also have pretty solid fish taco deals, which are a great option if you're going with a group and want variety. And don't sleep on the carne asada fries -- generous portion, well layered, and super satisfying. Overall, this spot is consistently good, flavorful, and worth the drive. Definitely one of my go-to places when I'm craving legit birria in San Diego. read more

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I really wanted to love Mr. Birria, especially with so many positive reviews, but unfortunately this visit fell a bit short for me. Upon entering, there was no greeting. I tried to give grace and assume it may have been a language barrier, but when I asked questions about the menu, the woman at the front came off a little rude and rushed. I mentioned it was our first time, yet I still felt pressured to order quickly. I actually stepped aside and let the only customer behind me go first so I could ask her what was good. She mentioned her boyfriend usually gets the birria taco, which is a street taco--meat, onions, and cilantro only. No cheese unless you pay extra. The pricing stood out immediately. Plain street tacos were $3.60, and adding cheese brought them to about $4.60. I also noticed the menu prices did not match what we were charged--they seemed to be about 10-20 cents higher across the board. For a family of four, we ordered: * 4 queso birria tacos * 4 mulitas * 1 order of chips Our total came out to a little over $50, which felt steep considering everything was essentially street-size. Even the mulitas were street-style, with a corn tortilla on top. I'm used to mulitas being larger, crispier, with cheese melted on both sides--not soggy. Unfortunately, these were falling apart. I also ordered a side of consommé (almost $4), which honestly wasn't needed since the tacos were already very soggy. The salsa bar was basic--three salsas, jalapeños only (no carrots), and radishes. Nothing bad, just very minimal. I skipped ordering drinks because the cups listed on the board were $7.00 (and likely more, considering the price discrepancies). At that point, it just didn't feel worth it. The positives: the establishment was clean, open, and bright. Bathrooms were clean, and parking was easy to find, which I always appreciate. Overall, I think the menu pricing needs to be reviewed for accuracy, the prices adjusted slightly, and the food quality--especially portion size and texture--looked at more closely. It wasn't overly busy when we arrived on a Sunday afternoon, just steady, so I can't really blame the crowd. Unfortunately, we all left still hungry, which is never a good sign after spending $50 on tacos. Because of that, this isn't an experience I'd be eager to repeat anytime soon. Rating this establishment a 2 read more

I was conducting business next door and saw this place was packed so I went in and got a birria plate to see what the commotion was about. Wow, it was a generous portion of great, tender well seasoned, juicy birria. They have good salsa too. The tortillas, rice and beans take a backseat as the birria is the star of the show. Food came out fast even though they were busy with in store and togo orders. read more

Mr.Birria - Birria Plate - Tacos Near Me - Santee, California

Some of the best birria in the game!! the breakfast burrito is elite with so much flavor, the chilaquiles is extremely fresh, the rojo sauce is bomb, the birria ramen was so good it brought a tear to my eye, and the aguas frescas are a must. Friendly counter service that keeps the family-run vibe warm. read more

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Wow, I cannot believe how much this place has improved since the last time I was here. The customer service is outstanding. The two young ladies running the counter are friendly , helpful and hard working. The Birria is tender , well seasoned and a fair price. I also really enjoyed the consommé. Such a great flavor and not too spicy. Their salsa bar is one of a kind . Filled with three salsa options, limes, radishes, and jalapeños. I really enjoy their salsas . I really like that in addition to their many Birria options they also have fish and carne asada dishes in case you are craving something else . The dining room is really cute and very clean. This was a very easy five star review to write. read more

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Though I love birria, there is a glorious video of their surf and turf quesadilla on Facebook, which lured me to visit recently. I got it with the crema, guac, pico etc... on the side; just a quesadilla with proteins and cheese. It was savory and delicious all alone doing the video justice; succulent shrimp, tasty tender Carne, gooey cheese...bam! The place is large but not much for ambience as it's all about the food. I'll eventually get to the Birria, but this quesadilla is my main squeeze for now. read more

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Hands down Best Birria in East County! Food is consistent, fresh and always hits the spot. Service is prompt and efficient. Mo helped us out when we screwed up our order with no questions asked. Love love love Mr Birria read more

This was my favorite place to get Birria Ramen. I used to go once a week at least and tell everyone about it. The first few months were amazing!! The Birria Ramen was delicious and brimming with juicy meat and worth every penny. The last few times I went however, I noticed they were starting to give smaller portions, but I stuck with them and still chose to eat there over other options. But after my most recent visit I left extremely disappointed and saddened that my favorite place is not an option anymore. I seriously couldn't even find any chunks of meat in my Ramen bowl. Instead I found two small chunks of gummy, fat and nothing but noodles for actually more money than the first time I ate there. Seriously, If I wanted to eat cheap "Top Ramen" I could have went to dollar tree! read more

It's been a long time since we have visited Mr. Birria. I called in the order this time so the pictures don't quite do the food justice but it was so good! My husband had the Queso Birria Tacos extra crispy (dorado in Spanish) they were awesome! So much birria and flavor. I had the 1/2 order of birria stew with flour tortillas. The consommé was so flavorful and full of birria. There were lots of onions, cilantro, and limes to enhance the flavor. The updates they have made since the last time we were there are great. They opened up the restaurant, it's at least double in size and has quite a bit more seating. There is a great self service salsa bar with lots of tasty salsas, chili oil, and toppings. They also have several options for Agua Frescas. As always the service was great and with a smile. We will definitely be back soon! read more

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Excellent tacos and torta very quick to arrive. Always a good good go to for great food !

Kind friendly service. Food was delicious had tacos de cabeza highly recommend it . Large seating area . Clean restroom a must . read more

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This is such a good spot for tacos. I got their taco box and each taco was filled with meat it was perfection. I ordered the nachos as well and they didn't disappoint. This will be a place I take my friends when they visit, it's that good! The service is great and the food came out fast. There's plenty of seating and parking so dining here is a breeze. 10/10 read more

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Came here again for Taco Tuesday! Late afternoon had the large dining room all to ourselves. The Taco Box includes a Birria, carne asada, adobada and a cabeza taco for ten dollars and change. This is the Deal! This allows me to splurge on a michelada or an agua fresca. I splurged today on two agua frescas cause they are so refreshing and freshly made in house. The tamarindo and cucumber limon were pure refreshment and complemented my tacos to perfection. The staff of ladies and gentlemen are welcoming and pleasant and the food as always hits all the right spots! read more

The BEST tacos and lucky to have it in the neighborhood we live in - this place is our go to when we want Authentic Mexican food

Haven't been here in a while and forgot how good they are! They've added a lot more to the menu since I last came. I was impressed with their prices!!! A birria ramen and quesatacos (2) combo is currently $15. That's a deal! I also recommend the taco box that comes with 4 different proteins. Super delicious! And the aguas frescas are so refreshing. read more

Mr.Birria - Taco Box - Tacos Near Me - Santee, California

My son recently graduated from high school, and we chose Mr. Birria Catering for his graduation party. Overall, we had a good experience. The communication with Veronica was excellent from start to finish. She answered all of my questions promptly and made the ordering process very easy. Their catering packages serve 10 people each, and I ended up ordering seven packages. The food arrived as scheduled and included rice, beans, meat, tortillas, and all the necessary accompaniments. The birria was absolutely amazing, and the al pastor was also a huge hit with our guests. Unfortunately, the carne asada lacked flavor, and very few people ate it. The beans and rice were also not very popular with our guests. We had six trays of beans and rice left over, so we ended up making plates and donating the food to people in need. One thing I really appreciated was that they offered delivery for a very reasonable fee, which made hosting the event much easier. The guacamole was disappointing. It was very watery and runny and did not have the consistency or appearance of traditional guacamole. I sent a photo and reached out regarding my concern, but after payment had been made, I did not receive a response. Despite those issues, the birria, al pastor, delivery service, and communication before the event were excellent. I would definitely consider using them again in the future, although I would likely skip the carne asada, beans, rice, and guacamole. read more

I didn't know what birria was until I ate at Mr. Birria. That's the only thing I've ordered here and I'll order it again

The steak tacos at Mr. Birria were so good! Super flavorful, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. The tortillas were fresh and everything tasted high quality. Service is amazing ,very nice people working here! Definitely coming back! read more

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If you're even thinking about tacos, stop what you're doing and go to Mr. Birria Place. This spot is seriously on another level. The birria is rich, juicy, and packed with flavor--perfectly seasoned and slow-cooked until it practically melts. And those tacos? Crispy on the outside, loaded on the inside, and dunked in that consommé... unreal. Speaking of the consommé, it's hands down one of the best parts. Deep, savory, and comforting--every dip just takes the whole experience up a notch. You can tell everything is made with care and real attention to flavor. read more

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Ate here twice Birria ramen was fire the quesa tacos are delicious great service staff was friendly and environment is very clean definitely come back and eat here read more

The MOST FLAVORFUL yummy tacos and burritos!!! We absolutely love the Birria and Carne Asada here. read more

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Definitely only come here for Birria. It's pretty obvious, it's in the name but had to try the carne asada fries. Carne asada fries 3/5: Lacked so much flavor, fries were very soft, didn't have a crunch and the guacamole wasn't flavorful. Just missed on so many levels. Birria Taco 5/5: I ordered the taco crunch, missed the mark there but didn't mind much as the Birria had lots of flavor! Definitely enjoyed the tacos. Horchata 5/5: Only one size but well worth the money, tasted very good. They also have a cool salsa bar to help yourselves and plenty of seating inside. Salsa is average and didn't really provide too much flavor. Would come back if I'm in the area. read more

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A bit further out of the way from San Diego proper, but this place offers plenty of parking and plenty of seating with food at great prices, so this is excellent for groups. I went here for an early dinner and we were able to order and get our food very quickly. I went with the combo that had birria ramen + 2 queso tacos for $15+tax which is a lot cheaper than if you were to buy them a la carte. Besides, the combo features the items of regular size, not any smaller. The birria ramen had good amounts of meat and the broth (consomme) is not too salty. They use instant ramen for the ramen, but after all, this is a Mexican restaurant, not a ramen shop, so I won't complain; besides, the value is good. The queso taco is a little bit on the oily side, but stuffed with meat and cheese. Dip with the birria ramen consomme and there you go, no need to pay extra for a small side of consomme for your birria tacos. Overall, this place hits the spot and it is super affordable. As long as you are willing to drive (San Diego distances are small compared to, say, LA), you will be rewarded with nicely priced and delicious Mexican food! read more

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The food was amazing, but the cashier messed up our order which we were able to rectify immediately and wrote "For John" instead of my fiancé Tony. This was not the first time with the same lady! Nonetheless, we loved everything we order. The place is clean and great ambiance. read more

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This was my second time here. The burritos and tacos are really good but I came back to try the Birria Ramen. The flavor is good and the meat is quality. I do think the noodles could be a bit better quality but they still taste good. My daughters and friends enjoyed it as well. I was especially impressed by the kindness of the staff as they helped me put together a meal for one of my daughters. read more

Mr.Birria - Tacos Near Me - Santee, California

My favorite tacos! Love this place and their service, especially the fish tacos on Mondays.

Mr. Birria has the most Amazing Birria..sopas with maza tortillas. This restaurant is above the best & better than the rest!! Amazing fresh food, best service and excellent value (prices are great)!! Thank you for being part of the "Best of the Best Restaurants" in the Santee Community and bringing your amazing authentic Mexican Food to our community. read more

Great food! Friendly service! Consome is the best!!! Highly recommend! Catering is also available and is also great! read more

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These were the worst carne asada nachos I've ever had. They are overpriced, full of nacho cheese (not SD Style with shredded cheese) and the flavor is lacking. What was most disgusting is the fact that they used the cheapest cuts of meat. 90% fat. This is truly inedible. I've never had to throw Carne Asada Chips away! This was a waste of money. Service was fabulous. My one star is strictly based on quality. After I picked out the 12th piece of gristle/fat -I gave up trying to chew. Disgusting. read more

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Not often I give 5 Stars but this is one of those. 10/26/2024 Mr Birria 8926 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, CA 92071 Saturday I decided to try Mr Birria out for the first time but certainly not the last. I've had this place on my list for a very long time but thought it would be just another boring taco shop like the thousands here in San Diego. Boy was I wrong. You just never know when you'll find a keeper. What a refreshing experience with this outstanding, flavorful Beef Birria and more Restaurant. Nothing fancy just Tender, Juicy, Delicious Food. House made Corn and Flower Tortillas make it even better. Friendly Service and a great menu selection. Lots of free parking and inside seating. There was much I wanted to Sample on their menu. First I ordered The Birria Trio Combo. $13.50. Three of the favorites. A Birria Mulita, A Standard Birria Taco, A Quesa Birria Taco and a Delicious Cup of their Famous Birria Consome. Excellent way to sample the flavors. I also ordered The Surf n Turf Seafood Taco . Wow. Over stuffed with Shrimp, Carne Asada, bell peppers, onions, cheese and much more. $9.00 It's a Delicious Meal in Itself. Lastly I had to try The Amazing Bone Marrow Topped with Juicy Birria and with Soft Street Sized Tortillas. $8.50 I was sorry I only ordered one All in all everything was Amazing in Flavor. Prices are fair for the quality and amount of food served. Five Smiles for me on this one. Well Worth a Visit. read more

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The grill cheese birra is what to go for. The dipping sauce is over the top good. I wish the lighting was less bright and sterile but worth the trip from La Mesa everytime read more

Came around 1 pm and it was pretty empty. Suddenly within a few mins there was a WHOLE line out the door. I felt so lucky to get there when I did! The service was great! The girls at the counter were really nice and willing to answer any questions. I got the Birria grilled cheese and just YUM! The grilled cheese and Birria were soooo flavorful! I was only in SD for a weekend but I would definitely come back when I get the chance. read more

Mr.Birria - Birria Grilled Cheese - Tacos Near Me - Santee, California

Stop what you are doing and eat here! As a shellfish allergy person this place is safe to eat at. Make sure to let them know and they will accommodate you. Staff was warm and patient with us as we asked a million questions about my allergies and what is good on the menu. We ended up with the potato tacos super crispy and light, a perfect snack for that crunchy craving. We both went for a birria burrito which is challenging to dip in the consome because the meat is so juicy and delicious. Next time we try the Mulita which is a loaded quesadilla that should work better for dipping in the consome. We wanted to take home a jug of broth with another jug of the salsa verde! Our new favorite, we will see you there! read more

My husband really liked the beef tacos. Tortillas good and plenty of filling. I got the shrimp quesadilla--it was huge! Lots of good shrimp and a nice fresh pico. It was a little oily but I think that is just the cheese melting. It was very good but be prepared to split it as it was way too much to eat at once. Staff super friendly and lots of places to sit. Bright, clean and airy. A good place to eat. read more

Fast and easy order servicing. Very clean and open atmosphere with a full salsa bar. The consume was delicious on its own but then add it to the meat filled tacos and you are in heaven! The Birria ramen is FULL of meat! The Cabeza tacos are delicious packed full of meat aswell! Not too greasy either read more

Really good stuff. We had the birria tacos, grilled cheese and ramen. Highly recommend this place

As a Realtor® always on the Road, my go to is the Birria Grilled Cheese and a Pacifico. Hits the spot every time.. yum. Thanks Mr. B! read more

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I'm not going to pretend to know what good birria traditional is supposed to taste like... BUT damn this is some good birria. Very spacious casual dining, with the obligatory salsa bar, Mr Birria has become a go-to for lunch cravings. I know people like tacos and ramen, blah blah, but, here me out, get the potato. I assumed it would be a loaded baked potato with birria and cheese, but it was somehow something more. It was like an amazing breakfast potato smothered in cheese, sauce, and meat. I got some extra sauce on the side with a bunch of salsa, and it really kicked it up a notch. The cheese pull combined with the perfectly cooked potatoes and meat, made this meal 10/10. Definitely give it a go. read more