7 best places to get birria tacos in Las Vegas
Authentic or non-traditional, on tacos or onion rings, these seven spots to order birria tacos in Las Vegas are sure to hit the spot.
This slow-cooked soup of goat meat and spices, often served in tacos with consommé, is the hottest U.S. trend in tacos, with a 144 percent surge in popularity on restaurant menus as of 2023, according to food industry analysis firm Dataessential.
Originating in Jalisco, Mexico, the dish is also seeing a surge in Las Vegas, where 34.1 percent of the population is Hispanic. Most of these Las Vegas birria restaurants are owned by locals, sharing time-tested family birria recipes with the larger community. Some stick to traditional staples like tacos and burritos, while others also serve ramen, burgers, and even egg rolls and onion rings.
Whether you’re craving birria on a Taco Tuesday or any other day of the week, satisfy your taste buds by enjoying the best birria tacos in Las Vegas.
El Compa Birria Tatemada
3700 E. Charleston Blvd., Ste. 150
3111 S. Valley View Blvd., Ste. 101
Featured on an episode of the Netflix show, “Taco Chronicles,” family-owned birria taco shop El Compa Birria Tatemada serves authentic and traditional Jalisco-style Mexican food, with meat choices including goat, and tortillas fresh in-house. The consomé, which comes in goat and beef flavors, “will make you sweat out the hangover and get you back to living,” according to Yelp reviewer Jenny P.
Customers like the “hole in the wall” vibe, the easy parking, the friendly service, and the “tender and juicy” meat. While Yelp reviewer Yossi G. is more used to Tijuana-style birria, he was pleasantly surprised by El Compa, especially the large portion of goat he received. “This birria is one of the best ones I’ve had, hands down,” writes Freddy R.
Birria Bros
3720 E Sunset Rd, Ste. 103
“My favorite birria food truck just got a restaurant,” writes Shawn C. on Yelp of the newest birria joint in town, Birria Bros Tacos. The taco shop opened a brick-and-mortar location earlier this summer, but its unique homestyle recipe was a hit at the annual Tacos and Tamale festival last year.
Eaten by the birria Bros family for generations, the birria here is described as top tier and appears to be craveworthy: “I’ll probably be here once a week,” writes Josh F. on Yelp. “They opened last week and already been three times.”
Stop by the brand new restaurant anytime you need a birria fix. Look out for deals on Taco Tuesdays. Watching your carbs? The menu has a keto option.
Carnitas y Tortas Ahogadas Guadalajara
640 N. Eastern Ave.
1601 S Las Vegas Blvd.
1195 E. Pyle Ave.
8180 W. Warm Springs Rd.
Carnitas y Tortas Ahogadas Guadalajara cooks up a time-honored family birria recipe that spans three generations at four locations in Las Vegas and one in Reno. Open since 2014, the Jalisco-style taco shop serves menu items like tortas ahogadas, birria, carnitas, crispy tacos dorados, and tacos de canasta, all of which you can wash down with a cervesa or michelada.
Customers rave about the prices, tender meat, and salsa, which comes in four flavors; It “makes everything come together to make your taste buds shout… ¡Olé!,” writes Yelp reviewer Grant S. .“Worth the hype,” writes Yelp reviewer Elisa H.
Look for food and drink specials like 2-for-1 tacos or tortas, and a Friday Happy Hour, varying by location.
Birria Bite Los Arcos
2201 S Maryland Pkwy.
6430 S Decatur Blvd., Ste. 700
The family behind Birria Bite Los Arcos shares a love for slow-cooked, rich birria. Now the family is spreading the love at two Las Vegas locations.
Inspired by authentic traditions, the Birria Bite Los Arcos menu puts a twist on Mexican favorites, serving up surprises like seafood, sushi, and crispy onion rings as well as cheesy birria empanadas, savory tacos, and mariscos, available for dining in or to-go.
Just one bite of birria will give you “give your belly a happy ending,” writes Yelp reviewer Nikki H., while Wendy W. recommends the caramel churros.
664 TJ Birrieria
3061 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Ste. 1a
870 Sierra Vista Dr.
664 TJ Birrieria comes straight to Las Vegas from Southern California, opening here in 2019. Named for the Tijuana area code, the restaurant’s menu, including seafood like shrimp and octopus, is inspired by the coastal city, where birria is made with beef and seafood, rather than goat.
Birria for tacos, quesabirria with cheese, toasted tortillas, bowls, and tostadas come with side servings of consomé. You’ll also find shrimp, octopus, coconut, shrimp ceviche, menudo, and a seafood tower. Customers say the food is great, the price is right, and the atmosphere is welcoming.
Vitos Tacos
7380 South Eastern Ave., Ste. 118
5095 Blue Diamond Rd., Ste. 110
6565 South Fort Apache Rd.
9770 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Ste. 104
Since 2020, Vitos Tacos has grown from one beloved taco truck to four with four brick-and-mortar locations. The menu is varied with traditional choices like tacos, burritos, mulitas, and quesadillas, as well as some non-traditional choices like truffle fries and egg rolls.
“Go, trust, writes Yelp reviewer Alex M., noting that the meat melts in your mouth. “Everything on the menu is great,” writes Allan S. “Large portions. Friendly staff.”
While the menu has no shortage of meat and cheese, Vitos Tacos is also accessible to vegetarians and carb-cutters, even offering non-dairy cheese. Look out for Taco Tuesday BOGOs and other specials.
Tacos Los Barrios
1570 W. Cheyenne Ave. (food truck)
7660 W. Cheyenne Ave., Ste. 124
4950 S. Rainbow Blvd., 130
4343 N. Rancho Dr., Ste. 100
50 N. Valle Verde, Ste. 110
Family-owned local birria restaurant Tacos Los Barrios serves authentic Barrios family recipes at three brick-and-mortar locations in Las Vegas, one brick-and-mortar location in Henderson, and a food truck. The hospitality, ingredients, and dishes reflect the family’s Mexican heritage and love for food.
The menu at Tacos Los Barrios includes traditional and non-traditional choices like quesabirria, birria ramen, tacos, fries, nachos, burritos, and tortas, so there’s something for everyone. Yelp reviewer Jean R. recommends the carne asada fries.
“Absolutely love this place,” writes David P., noting that the food is always “fresh, flavorful, and consistently delicious … the staff is always friendly and doesn’t seem to mind answering our questions, explaining the menu, and making recommendations. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming.”
There may be great deals on Taco Tuesdays, like $2 tacos. Plus, a side of consomé is only 99 cents.
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