Boyle Heights, Los Angeles County · Los Angeles
2840 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023
Boyle Heights specialist in birria de chivo (goat) and birria de res (beef) on handmade corn tortillas — regular tacos, tacos dorados, and the much-loved quesatacos, plus orders of birria in a cup. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
Dishes: birria tacos
Haven't been here myself — came recommended from someone I trust.
An East LA cash-only specialist serving one thing: traditional birria de chivo - slow-braised goat from Nochistlán, Zacatecas - as a bowl or in tacos on handmade tortillas.
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