Joel Weinberger
This was a phenomenal meal. The birria was simply ridiculously good. Exploded with flavor and the meat fell right off the bone. Additionally, the sisters who greeted and helped me were very friendly and kind. I will most certainly be back across town for another bowl again soon.
… moreJay Keyes
The name of this restaurant refers to Nochistlán de Mejia in the Mexican state of Zacatecas, the town where chef-owner Javier Moreno learned how to make “Birria de Chivo” (aka goat birria) from his grandfather. This is a restaurant with no menus, as they only serve their birria, and there are only two options: you can have it wet in a bowl or dry in a taco.
The house’s spirited, mood-altering birria is rustic and gamey, yet not at all unpleasant. It is tender young goat braised until it reaches its purest, softest, meltiest form, and it stands up to condiments and a house-made tortilla in a way that other birrias can kind of fade into the background. Here, the garnishments harmonize with the birria rather than sing over it — and even once you spray your taco with a few squeezes of lime, add some onions and cilantro, and spoon on some of the lava-like salsa, you still are left with that delicate goat flavor that you’ll begin to look for in each bite. Birrieria Nochistlán’s salsa, by the way, is one of the best I’ve had at any restaurant anywhere, and is purportedly made with Yahualica chiles de árbol, a potent árbol imported from the region around Zacatecas.
On an early Sunday morning, service from my waitress was attentive and efficient and my tacos, which were filling, were just $2 each, taxes included.
… moreBigO Mac
The birria was some of the best I’ve ever had.
Sadly the serving was very small.
And it’s pretty pricey for what you get.
If you want some authentic real deal birria this is the place.
… moreMaria Pena
My husband loves birria and thought I’d take him some since we are not from Los Ángeles and once we got home opened up the cups to mostly birria broth little meat for $18 which they do come with a few hand made tortillas but for that price I’d figure at least have a little more meat.
… moreDesiree Arriaga
The food is so delicious. I had birria. The tortillas are hand made at the perfect size and flavors. They also have this salsa to go with the birria that is super delicious and spicy!
… moreStreetToys JT
I WAS ASKED TO TRY THIS SPOT BY 1 OF MY CO-WORKERS. USUALLY WHEN I GO, I GIVE THEM MY HONEST OPINION ABOUT THE PLACES I VISIT. I LOVE SMALLER FAMILY OWNED BUSINESSES BECAUSE THE FOOD IS TYPICALLY AUTHENTIC. THIS SPOT NOT ONLY GAVE ME SMALL RESTAURANT HOMETOWN VIBES, BUT THE FOOD GAVE ME THE EXPLOSION THAT I LOOK FOR WHEN I’M EATING MEXICAN FOOD. THE HOSTESS GREATED ME AS SOON AS I WALKED IN WITH A HUGE BEAUTIFUL SMILE. SHE LET ME KNOW WHAT THE SPECIALS DISH WAS AND THEN BEGAN TO ASK ME IF I WAS FAMILIAR WITH BIRRIERIA WAS. I TOLD HER YES AND SHE LET ME KNOW THIS WAS THE REAL DEAL AUTHENTIC BIRRIERIA (GOAT). I REALLY APPRECIATE HOW DELICATE THE YOUNG LADY WAS WITH ENSURING AND SECURING MY ORDER. THIS MEANT A LOT BECAUSE I COULD TELL WALKING INTO A MEXICAN FOOD RESTAURANT AS A 6’4 BLACK MALE SOME PLACES HAVE JUST LET ME ORDER AND NOT TOOK THE EXTRA TIME TO MAKE ME FEEL LIKE I KNEW EXACTLY WHAT I WAS GETTING SO THAT MY MEAL WAS MADE JUST FOR ME. ONCE MY FOOD CAME SHE SECURED MY ORDER ONCE AGAIN TO ENSURE THAT EVERYTHING WAS MADE TO PERFECTION. THE SERVICE WAS TOP TEIR AND I LOVED IT. THE CHEF EVEN CAME OUT TO ENSURE THAT MY FOOD WAS TO PERFECTION. I ORDERED 2 BIRRIERIA TACOS AND A BIRRIERIA QUESADILLA. LET ME TELL YOU! THE COMBINATION OF HOMEMADE/HANDMADE TORTILLAS AND REAL BIRRIERIA HAD MY TASTEBUDS GOING LOCO! HAHAHA. THE FOOD WAS SO GOOD I CLEANED MY PLATES AND ORDERED MORE TO GO. I TOLD THEM I’D BE BACK AND I MOST DEFINITELY WILL.
THANK YOU ALL ONCE AGAIN! MUY AMABLE!
… moreBryan L
The best birrieria in BH hands down
You walk inside and you automatically feel like familia.
… morenemo socal
This 5 star rating is according to wife and daughter. This establishment is well known for their birria. A typical goat meat dish. Right in the heart of East Los Angeles. My family swear up and down this place is the best! Zacatecas favorite! Personally, I’m still trying to get the flavor going. I had 2 tacos de cabeza. For me it was to greasy. That’s just me. Other people love it! Next time I’ll get my own Birria plate. Authentic BIRRIA! I recommend it.
… moreMaria Gutierrez
Best place to eat birria de chivo, the meat melts in your mouth.
… moreBlanca Flors
My rating is based on my father’s opinion. He enjoyed his food. Meat was tender, and broth had a lot of flavor. Needless to say, the handmade tortillas made the dish even better!
NOTE: THIS IS A CASH ONLY BUSINESS
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