Birria has been in the spotlight for quite some time now, and the craze shows no sign of dying down anytime soon. The spicy stewed Mexican meat dish, often made with goat or beef and frequently served in tacos, has gotten a boost in the U.S. in recent years, thanks in part to Instagram, TikTok, and a starring role in an episode of Netflix’s irresistible food documentary series Taco Chronicles. It’s not difficult to understand why the trend has caught on: The succulent meat lends itself well to a myriad of photogenic permutations, from the in-demand “quesabirria” tacos (a kind of crispy quesadilla-taco hybrid with birria and melty cheese) to more unusual creations like birria ramen, birria pizza, birria fries, and more. We’ve rounded up a list of places serving the popular dish in the Portland area, so you can go see what the hype is about for yourself. Whatever you do, don’t forget a cup of the salty consommé broth for dunking your tacos, French dip-style. For more ideas, check out our food and drink guide.
Birrieria Carlos
This birria truck has tacos, quesabirria, mulitas, burritos, and even birria ramen and birria pizza.
Happy Valley
Pickup, delivery, dine-in
