The Best Birria in Chicago: Where to Get Quesabirria & Consommé
Birria took over Chicago — stewed beef, crispy quesabirria tacos, and a cup of consommé for dipping. Here's the honest guide to where to get it and how to order.
Birria went from a regional Mexican specialty to one of Chicago's defining dishes in just a few years — slow-stewed, chili-rich beef (sometimes goat), folded into a griddled, cheese-crisped tortilla, with a cup of deep-red consommé for dipping. When it's done right, it's one of the best few dollars you'll spend in the city.
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How to order birria like you know
- Quesabirria — the crispy, cheese-griddled taco; the move for first-timers
- Consommé — the dipping broth. Dunk every bite. Some spots sell it by the cup with extra meat.
- Birria ramen / birria mulitas — the spinoffs worth trying once you're hooked
- Goat vs. beef — traditional birria is goat (chivo); most Chicago spots run beef. Both are legit.
Where to find it
Birria spread fastest through the South and Southwest Side taquerias and a wave of dedicated trucks and pop-ups — Little Village, Pilsen, Back of the Yards, and Brighton Park are strong starting points. Many of the best are small counters and weekend trucks, so hours can be tight; go early before the birria sells out.
How to save on it
Birria is cheap to begin with, and taco deals stack onto it across the city:
The takeaway
Get the quesabirria, dip it in the consommé, and chase the trucks and counters on the South and Southwest Sides where the birria scene actually lives. They're all on 312Deals, with live deals updated daily.
Prices and specials change — always confirm with the venue. Data current as of June 2026.
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