This has been a go-to for me at Smorgasborg LA, and I'm confident you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I always get the birria trio, and I'm looking forward to branching out to more! The meat is always perfectly cooked and so juicy, and the consome and seasoning is amazing. They are also so nice and even included a new/complimentary chorizo taco but my boyfriend snatched it before I could even get my phone out haha! I highly encourage those nervous about trying goat to give it a try, because I regularly eat lamb and the flavor profile is quite similar. I'm drooling looking at my pictures again lol! read more

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The Goat Mafia was our second stop at Smorgasburg. My husband actually wanted tacos from a different vendor, but since he stayed behind to save our table, I decided to go to The Goat Mafia instead because I just love all things Birria. My husband is a picky eater and will remove things like onions, beets or anything green. But I couldn't resist their menu and thought it would be a good time for him to try it. I chose the Goat Trio and didn't change anything, even though the lovely person who took my order asked. My husband could not believe how good it was. I was surprised that he liked it ALL, just the way it was prepared -- the Birria Taco was so flavorful and juicy, but his favorite was the Lengua Taco! Then he raved about the Chivadilla. The consommé -- incredible. I had to stop him from eating it all without sharing. So GOOD! We'll be returning at our next visit to the Smorgasburg. read more

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I saw this taco stand at Smorgasburg with no line and was intrigued by the name. All the tacos they prepare at the stand are goat based. Initially I thought the tacos were pricey but my mind changed after trying them. Goat duo ($8) - I didn't realize they had a trio option, otherwise I would have wanted to try their 3rd taco (diablito). The 2 tacos that came with my order, birria and cabrito were incredible in terms of taste and are served on corn tortillas. Each was so flavorful and tender. Overall I was impressed with the tacos here and would definitely order from here again if I was in the area. I'm really surprised they didn't have a line, because these are some of the better tasting tacos out there. read more

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I have used Yelp for years but this the first time I have been impressed enough to add a review. We went to Goat Mafia for the first time last Saturday. We had one of the best meals I can remember. I had the 1/4 chicken pibil and my husband had the 3 taco plate with 3 different tacos including the birria one, which he raved about. Marcel kindly walked us through the menu and we could see Rhea in the back running the kitchen. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. It really felt like a neighborhood spot. We have already planned going back again this week to try other dishes. Please go try it, you will not regret it! read more

We were at smorgasburg and found this food booth. We tried the taco trio for $15 since we wanted to try once of each taco. Fish taco 5/5 Birria taco 5/5 Plantain taco 5/5 All tacos were delicious and eating up super fast! One of top 3 spots at the food event. Recommend to give this place a try! read more

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The goat mafia! Located inside the smorgasbord on Sundays in dtla. I went on the goat tour for $17. The quesadillas here are incredible! Love the sauce it came with! The birria tacos were great and filling. Food cooked fresh so takes a little but worth wait. read more

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These guys were at Rosemallows a couple weeks ago - I'm a huge fan of the drinks there, so whenever I see a particularly interesting-looking vendor, it's a great excuse to drop by! I obviously can't speak to any other setup than the one they had at Rosemallows, but I'd *absolutely* come back anytime they were there! For one thing, pretty unheard of for tacos this good, there was literally no wait - they had their stand set up right outside, so rather than having to go through a waiter, you paid them directly and had tacos almost instantly. Actually, the first order took about 2 minutes, the second one actually was basically instant. (Though they said sometimes they can get swamped, if it's too busy - I was there relatively early. Still, they clearly knew what they were doing.) Secondly... the tacos. When I was there, they had asada and birria, so I clearly had to try one of each (they're $3, but they're pretty big, and I'm a sucker for fresh tortillas). The asada, I could tell used high quality meat, but apart from the tortillas (which were legit), it wasn't particularly *special* - I wouldn't bother with those again. The birria, though, was like... life-changingly good. The meat is so tender, it basically melts when you bite into it, the sauce is bursting with flavor, the perfect amount of spice, great pickled peppers and onions, and *surprisingly* cheesy. After eating the first two tacos, I immediately ordered a third one (birria, obviously), then had to take one home with me! (Why not - when I could order and get food faster from them than from a McDonalds? :D) Hope they make it back to Long Beach again soon! read more

The Goat Mafia - One birria and one carne asada taco - Caterers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Tried them at Smorgasburg and I have to say, it was very good. But in my opinion, a bit overpriced. $5 for a taco.. Jeez! It'd be one thing if their taco is out of this world, outrageously good but if it's only slightly better than a $2 taco from so many of the other taquerias in LA.. Glad I tried it but not exactly going to be running back each time I come across their stall. read more

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I heard about this from a LA Harbor College promo vid. It looked really cool so I had to try it out myself. AMBIANCE: Ambiance may change as they're currently a vendor I went to their booth on a Smorgasburg LA Sunday. The vibes of Smorgasburg are a city vibe - LA traffic, structure (free for 2 hours) or street parking, a whole bunch of people and a balance between these LA bourgie shops and local grit and grind produce markets. Plenty of vendors, blended with the street scent and foods. FOOD: Got the Taco Trio and twas a triple threat: Birria Quesataco (Recommend) Well marinated birria with a savory crispy from the cheese. With little blessings of chiles and other spices. Chivadilla (Recommend) This made me a fan of beets. A beauty of what goat cheese can do with beets. A good balance of sweet and delicious. Hog-Lisco (Recommend) Oooi! What a treat! Delicious meat with a good kick of their mango habanero sauce. Add some chicharron to that and it activates more savory flavors with a mild crunch to it. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Met Juan Garcia and the team. Down to Earth and professional people. I appreciate them. TL; DR OVERALL: 5 Stars! Whoa! Essence of comfort flavors with subtle twists to it that makes it your not so everyday tia's tacos. I know there are a million taco places in LA but for something different you have to try them out. Definitely coming back for more! Tips: * They are a catering business thus they move around. Follow them on social media! * https://www.lataco.com/inside-the-revolutionary-recipes-of-compton-goat-mafia/ read more

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Delicious goat birria taco. After learing about TGM on Roy Choi's Broken Bread tv series, wifey and I dashed out to Smorgasburg. Luckily it was on a Sunday. The meat is super tender and very flavorful. The cosume sauce is already poured onto the taco. Fresh hand made tortilla is made on premise so you can taste that unique hamd made masa. Also taco has a generous portion of birria. $4 per Birria taco is bit more than the average taco but the quality meat,flavor and generous portion justify the pricing for me. Taco is not deep fried compared to the usual birria taco style but not a deal breaker. Still very tasty. Definitely will be back. Thanks for the delish tacos TGM. read more

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Had at smorgasburg Birria taco wasnt bad but I like fish more so won't get Fish tacos were amazing, would love to get this everytime Excited to try other tacos read more

We "sniffed in" here at Smorgasburg and the staff kindly assisted me in picking the GOAT MULITA with CONSUME. "My oh my"... It was essentially a quesadilla goat dip courtesy of the small cup of consume. I cannot each much spice (sadly) due to GERD but I had to indulge here due to the deliciousness of the tender shredded goat meat and how it got even better when dipped in the delectable lightly towards medium spicy consume. I would definitely order this again. RATING = A+ read more

Excellent authentic goat birria tacos. I got these at smorgasbord and the portion is big for one at three tacos along with consommé. My order came out quick & hot. Would get again. read more

If you are a fan of goat, lamp or mutton don't pass up ok this place. The meat is fatty and very tender. Lots or protein in each taco. The other item I ordered looks like a quesodilla (i can't remember what it was called). It was sweet to my surprise and I believe to be filled with goat cheese. read more

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Tried GOAT mafia at Smorgasburg and they're the best birria place I've had! I've tried about 10 other birria taco places & nobody has beat this place! The meat is so delicious and juicy! Love them! read more

They catered for an event I was at, and they're delicious af. Would have been perfectly happy to pay them with how delicious they were + how friendly they were. Pro tip: unless you have dietary restrictions, don't try their vegetarian option. It's definitely inferior to their meat/fish options. 11/10 would eat again, even if they were a restaurant and not just catering. read more

Stopped by their stand at smorgasbord and got some amazing free range goat tacos. We came a little late while they were wrapping up but the grill was still hot so they were still able to serve us - and even insisting on giving us the tacos free of charge. Amazing food, amazing service, can't wait to come back l! read more

The Goat Mafia - Birria tacos - so good! - Caterers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I will be the first to admit that birria is not my favorite and I am very picky about where to buy it from. I found The Goat Mafia when they were featured in Bon Appetit and decided to give it a shot when they had a pop up at the end of last year. Oh man best birria I have ever had!! Reasonably priced, comes with all the extra goodies, and the pickled onions are actually to die for. My family and I all enjoyed it and we look forward to all of their pop ups. It's always a great feeling supporting local, small business, but it's even better when the food is amazing. Juan the co-owner/chef is also offers great hospitality and service. Cannot recommend them enough! read more

I'm wasn't a fan of birria de chivo until I tried The Goat Mafia. This Birria is delicious! Awesome tortillas as well.

I loved #GoatMafiaGrill ... they catered my little nephew's birthday party in Perris and my entire family fell in love with the food. The service was great, and we got to keep a lot of the extra meat that was left over and we had seconds the next morning! QUALITY FOOD!!! #TacoCateringInCompton #DeliciousTacos read more

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Super amazing food! Chef Juan is amazing!!! The meat was juicy and it was the best!!! Please contact these guys!!!! read more

The best birria in Los Angeles County. This food truck has tacos de birria and de puerco. Also just the birria plate. The torta de lomo is to die for. I recommend this food truck to everyone. Follow them on Facebook. The Mafia Food Truck read more

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I tried almost everything on the menu, and it was very tasty. My favorite dish was the pork tacos in birria juice, with the fresh handmade tortillas, I had to cut myself off of em after 4!! You can tell the owners passionate about his food. read more

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If you want delicious and authentic GOAT birria!! Then the Goat Mafia Food Truck is the place to get it. Not only good birria but great tacos de puerco, tostadas de lomo/puerco and tortas the lomo. I had a bit of everything and all of it was fantastic, the prices are incredible. You can taste the love put into the food, dedication and the history .Great customer service, the owner showed his appreciation greatly and everyone their was very humble. I will be supporting the Goat Mafia Food truck as often as I can, and I hope you all do too. The Goat Mafia will be on Atlantic and Compton Blvd in the city of Compton @ 6pm tomorrow (10-16-2012), please show your support and get your stomachs ready for dishes that will satisfy your every taste bud!! read more

Goat Mafia!!! As a musician I get to eat a lot of birria at the parties I play and GOAT MAFIA BIRRIA is by far the BEST tasting Birria I have ever had the pleasure to eat! I don't know what your secret is man, but I will never eat beef birria the same way again... it's taste is so dry and dull to me now! You guys are doing great! Thanks for sharing the taste! read more