Birrieria el Texcal
Noel Hermosillo · 96 Google reviewsBirrieria el Texcal — well-regarded mexican in Albany Park. Rooted in technique and tradition throughout. Cash only. Young Choi: "Great flavors and the goat is very tender" [$]
What 269 diners keep saying
What 269 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Steak Burrito was delicious, as were the salsas, and the Birria was fresh looking (got it for my brother). They were just starting a new big pot if birria when I ordered mine.”
“Really good taste and good portion for a small Birria that is made with goat and the barbacoa is with sheep. Salsa is good and spicy. Will come back!”
“Sopa de birria muy rica. Los totopos con su salsa de cortesia, se aprecian. A veces ponen la musica un poco alta.”
“It's our go-to mexican place just near our home. They got authentic birria and tacos. The consome was so good too! 👌👌👌”
“cheesey birria tacos were so juicy and flavorful. consume is also delicious on it's own and the best I've had in Chicago so far. service was also very kind!”
“Quesabirria so good it made me all warm and fuzzy inside. Thanks for an amazing meal 😍 green salsa also slaps”
“Food was amazing. You have to try the lamb and goat tacos ! Fire 🔥. Also the birria and consume was good too. Nice and crunchy on the biriia taco shells”
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