Really delicious tacos! Would love to come back next time I'm back in Chicago
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Derek B
As one of the staff put it “objectively good.” I have no complaints at all, one of the best food experiences I have had recently. They explained the menu, made recommendations, and small talk. Everyone was beyond nice and helpful. The birria is fantastic, but the quesabirrias were beyond incredible. Cannot recommend this place enough, we will probably return next time we are in Chicago.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alfredo Sanchez
Very small place but very good birria.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sonia Thumann
Stopped by with my dad for a quick bite. We ordered a quesabirria and it was so good we ended up ordering more. And they iced horchata latte 😮💨🤌 life changing. The staff was very fast and friendly! Definitely stop by!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taylor Duke
Staff recommended the large plate and quesabirria to split. The two of us thought it was great. Tasted great, lots of meat to share and plenty of toppings to dress up the tacos. Place was crowded but moves quickly so we got a place to sit at the bar after a little bit while we waited for the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
RA Librando
We ordered the Cabeza Grande and it’s good for 3 people! But we had to add more tortilla because it was so good. The consommé was so nice and had to drink it because it was SO GOOD.
Also, Horchata’s legit. So happy! Can’t wait to go back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan Wantland
We really enjoyed Birrieria Zaragoza! Quesabirria combo, small plate, and flan was the perfect amount for two. The birria was tender, full of flavor, enhanced majorly with the consume, onions, cilantro, and salsa. Quesabirria was cheesy but not overly heavy. The flan was some of the best I’ve ever had! Horchata pairs perfectly with the meal - lots of cinnamon!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Patricia Damocles
The food and service were top-notch! Not only was the atmosphere warm and inviting, but Mariana was friendly, personable, and super helpful when my boyfriend and I were placing an order, and offered a free sample while we waited. I highly recommend coming here if you’re around the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacqueline Estrada
Came here today (9/6) since the other location closed and it was honestly super disappointing. The waitress was rude from the moment we walked in. Funny enough, she had helped out at the other location for like a weekend and was super nice back then so this attitude threw me off. On top of that, the portions are smaller and the food just doesn’t taste the same. Drove pretty far for this and it ended up being a letdown all around :/
These are the best tacos I have ever had, no question.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dafeng Carlos
I was really craving some birria, so I swung by for lunch and grabbed two birria tacos with a side of consommé. The meat was decent—but kinda dry this time—and the tortillas weren’t as fresh as I remember. The dip had flavor, but overall it just didn’t hit my usual expectations. Hope next visit feels more like the hype.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
JoAnn Clark
Staff was friendly and so helpful helping us order! The food was AMAZING!!!! Horchata was the best I have ever had any where!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stacy A
Birrieria Zaragoza is hands down one of Chicago’s greatest food treasures. Their goat birria, slow-braised in the traditional Jaliscan style, is unbelievably tender and flavorful. Easily the best I’ve had outside Mexico. The fresh, nixtamalized tortillas, generous toppings tray, and rich consommé make every bite unforgettable.
I have sampled across the menu, and every dish impressed: • Birria tacos: juicy, rich, and deeply spiced. • Cabeza tacos: crispy yet tender, with a subtle smokiness that keeps you reaching for more. • Quesadilla de birria: stuffed generously, wrapped in warm, handmade tortillas.
The service is quick, the passion shows, and even Michelin has recognized them with multiple Bib Gourmand awards. Pro tip: get the horchata de café if they have it, and go early since they can sell out.
Simply put, this is a must-visit in Chicago.
Nathan A. Pinsky
Best birria in Chicago, and best tortillas I’ve ever had. I’ve traveled quite a bit around the world and nothing matched this
Delicious birria
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really delicious tacos! Would love to come back next time I'm back in Chicago
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
As one of the staff put it “objectively good.” I have no complaints at all, one of the best food experiences I have had recently. They explained the menu, made recommendations, and small talk. Everyone was beyond nice and helpful. The birria is fantastic, but the quesabirrias were beyond incredible. Cannot recommend this place enough, we will probably return next time we are in Chicago.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very small place but very good birria.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped by with my dad for a quick bite. We ordered a quesabirria and it was so good we ended up ordering more. And they iced horchata latte 😮💨🤌 life changing. The staff was very fast and friendly! Definitely stop by!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Staff recommended the large plate and quesabirria to split. The two of us thought it was great. Tasted great, lots of meat to share and plenty of toppings to dress up the tacos. Place was crowded but moves quickly so we got a place to sit at the bar after a little bit while we waited for the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ordered the Cabeza Grande and it’s good for 3 people! But we had to add more tortilla because it was so good. The consommé was so nice and had to drink it because it was SO GOOD.
Also, Horchata’s legit. So happy! Can’t wait to go back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We really enjoyed Birrieria Zaragoza! Quesabirria combo, small plate, and flan was the perfect amount for two. The birria was tender, full of flavor, enhanced majorly with the consume, onions, cilantro, and salsa. Quesabirria was cheesy but not overly heavy. The flan was some of the best I’ve ever had! Horchata pairs perfectly with the meal - lots of cinnamon!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
The food and service were top-notch! Not only was the atmosphere warm and inviting, but Mariana was friendly, personable, and super helpful when my boyfriend and I were placing an order, and offered a free sample while we waited. I highly recommend coming here if you’re around the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here today (9/6) since the other location closed and it was honestly super disappointing. The waitress was rude from the moment we walked in. Funny enough, she had helped out at the other location for like a weekend and was super nice back then so this attitude threw me off. On top of that, the portions are smaller and the food just doesn’t taste the same. Drove pretty far for this and it ended up being a letdown all around :/
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
These are the best tacos I have ever had, no question.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was really craving some birria, so I swung by for lunch and grabbed two birria tacos with a side of consommé. The meat was decent—but kinda dry this time—and the tortillas weren’t as fresh as I remember. The dip had flavor, but overall it just didn’t hit my usual expectations. Hope next visit feels more like the hype.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Staff was friendly and so helpful helping us order! The food was AMAZING!!!! Horchata was the best I have ever had any where!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Birrieria Zaragoza is hands down one of Chicago’s greatest food treasures. Their goat birria, slow-braised in the traditional Jaliscan style, is unbelievably tender and flavorful. Easily the best I’ve had outside Mexico. The fresh, nixtamalized tortillas, generous toppings tray, and rich consommé make every bite unforgettable.
I have sampled across the menu, and every dish impressed:
• Birria tacos: juicy, rich, and deeply spiced.
• Cabeza tacos: crispy yet tender, with a subtle smokiness that keeps you reaching for more.
• Quesadilla de birria: stuffed generously, wrapped in warm, handmade tortillas.
The service is quick, the passion shows, and even Michelin has recognized them with multiple Bib Gourmand awards. Pro tip: get the horchata de café if they have it, and go early since they can sell out.
Simply put, this is a must-visit in Chicago.
Best birria in Chicago, and best tortillas I’ve ever had. I’ve traveled quite a bit around the world and nothing matched this
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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