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Love birria tacos? Try these 6 dishes next

If you love birria tacos, order shawarma next (70/100 flavor match), then khao soi and tacos al pastor. Birria tacos is rich, deeply savory and spicy, and these dishes share that profile.

Shawarma: rich handheld, like birria tacos, but tangier.

Flavor profile

Rich
5 out of 5
Savory
5 out of 5
Spicy
3 out of 5
Tangy
1 out of 5
Sweet
0 out of 5
Fresh
2 out of 5
Smoky
2 out of 5
Crunch
3 out of 5

Mexican · handheld

How to order birria tacos

What it is

Birria tacos are tortillas dipped in the fat of a chili-braised beef or goat stew, griddled crisp with cheese and meat, and served with a cup of the broth (consomé) for dipping.

Ordering tip

Dip every bite in the consomé, and drink what is left.

Good to know

What dishes are similar to birria tacos?

If you like birria tacos, try shawarma, khao soi and tacos al pastor. Shawarma is the closest flavor match (70/100): rich handheld, like birria tacos, but tangier.

What does birria tacos taste like?

Birria tacos are tortillas dipped in the fat of a chili-braised beef or goat stew, griddled crisp with cheese and meat, and served with a cup of the broth (consomé) for dipping. Its strongest traits: rich, deeply savory, spicy.

What should I order if I want something like birria tacos but different?

Try khao soi: rich and spicy, like birria tacos, but less smoky. It scores 66/100 against birria tacos on flavor.

How are these food matches scored?

Each dish has a flavor profile rated 0 to 5 on richness, savoriness, heat, tang, sweetness, freshness, smoke and crunch. The match score compares two profiles and gives a small boost to dishes eaten the same way, like two noodle soups. In the Palytt app, your match score uses your own taste instead.

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