Birria tacos, also known as “dipping tacos,” have gained widespread popularity for their picture-perfect look + flavorful, meaty broth.
Many iterations of the traditional Mexican dish have emerged, with quesabirrias being the Instagram star for their meat-packed, cheesy pull-apart appeal.
Is your mouth watering yet? We’re diving into five bomb birria spots where you can grab these tacos around San Jose.
🌮 Rosario’s Tacos | 📍Locations vary
Food truck owner Joe continues his late mother’s legacy of homestyle cooking with rich + flavorful consommé, paired with birria tacos spilling with meat. You can order via their Instagram or call 408-464-5480 for these delectable tacos.
🌮 Neza Birrieria | 📍1260 E. Santa Clara St.
This spot boasts handmade tortillas + salsas, flavorful quesabirrias, and large birria pizzas. Be sure to order a side of consommé, it doesn’t come with the tacos but is well worth it with its savory, meat-packed broth. Pro tip: Head to an ATM — this spot only accepts cash.
🌮 Elma’s Taqueria | 📍2217 Quimby Rd.
Tucked inside Fresco’s supermarket, this spot is truly a hidden gem. Their quesabirrias are made with your choice of beef or goat meat, and served in a perfectly crisp tortilla oozing with cheese. Pro tip: Order ahead on Yelp to avoid a 30+ minute line.
🌮 El Bombero 408 | 📍2820 Alum Rock Ave.
This truck is straight fire. Its newly renovated truck serves up quesabirrias loaded with tender meat, and even has a great three for $10 deal. El Bombero also has shrimp tacos, tortas, and a $1 “Taco Tuesday” deal.
🌮 Takoz Mod Mex | 📍Locations vary
This gourmet food truck offers traditional Mexican dishes with a spin. It’s booming with birria — serving up birria fries, birria burritos, and even birria ramen. They introduce special menu items + their location via Instagram, so be sure not to miss their next pop-up.
