Birrieria Zaragoza in Chicago, IL - Authentic Mexican Tacos and Birria

We stopped by for dinner, and it wasn’t crowded, the staff were friendly. We ordered the sharing plate, and while the food was simple, it was authentic and full of flavor. The freshly handmade, warm tortillas were a highlight. The service was also great, liked the option to pay on the phone. Highly recommend, and we’ll definitely be back!

Birrieria Zaragoza in Chicago is a must try legit spot for birria lovers! It’s an authentic place with a simple, but flavorful menu. The goat consommé for dipping is a standout along with the cabeza tacos and the quesabirrias. The molcajete salsa adds the perfect touch.

Had a friend tell me about this place several times and finally made it in to try for lunch. Loved the vibe walking in, it's quaint and cozy. The owner is right at the counter greeting everyone and chatting with customers and staff. We seated ourselves at a small table in the corner which turned out to be leaning on the broken floor tiles, causing the consomme from my order to spill out of the bowl and made eating a bit of a challenge so as to not cover myself in broth. We ordered our food off the provided menus and awaited our food. We were only given one set of utensils to work with and had to ask a couple of times for another set and some more napkins (see the note above about the table leaning). Everything came out fairly promptly and had wonderful flavor. Some of the meat was dried out though and seemed like it had been sitting out or was over cooked before being served. The consomme helped but the meat overall could have been better. Again, the flavor was fantastic though. The cabeza taco also had great flavor and the fresh tortillas are very good. The server kept bringing them out whenever we asked and refilling the warmer. After we left my friend remarked to be that he felt like the experience wasn't up to the usual standards but was still an enjoyable meal. I'll have no issues going back when back in the city.

You're not here for the ambiance, you come for the food. It truly is like walking into your abuelita's kitchen. There are maybe eight small tables that fill up the seating area, you can see the tortillas being made fresh, and smell all the good food while you wait for your order. This place has reliable service and food that make it your go to for goat tacos. We have tried multiple places and come back here. Because the quality and food, as always on point. They don't stand there time and effort on the ambiance, they truly spend it on what matters - the service, hospitality, and food. You get to enjoy a taco while you wait for your to go order and hear the orders being whipped back to the kitchen.

It has take us way to long to get @birrieriazaragoza. We fly in and out of Midway all the time. It is sooo worth a stop. This is the best goat birria I have had in a very long time…maybe since having @goatboyintl in KC!! We got the large plate bone in. Get the bone in, you get more of the goat fat. The fat is soft and adds to an over all flavor of the goat. The consome is for dipping and eating as a soup. We also got a cabeza taco. The meat in the head is rich and just a little more tender. Completely worth the comparison bites. Also you have to get a quesabirria. It is meat, cheese fried in the consome!!! Great experience, service, food, and homemade corn tortillas!!

Yummy! I had a Tazón Chico/small bowl and added cilantro, cebolla, dried chili, salsa, and limón My boyfriend had a special plate, Tazo grande, With different cuts of meat with bone in. The tortillas are THICK and yummy!!!!! The flan is amazing, creamy, and not super sweet! My bf said it was okay but only because he likes the crystal crunch from the caramel he likes but nothing bad. Also shout out to our server Yoana she is so sweet and low key funny! She said when you want more tortillas ask for mas gasolina because we can continue eating without them The cost of the plate is pricey, but it’s quality you’re getting, the servings are good and you can always order more. They are very family oriented and I appreciate it! Space looks small but they mentioned they have spaces open when it gets more packed. Also they have cute shirts! I should have bought one, they are so creative.

We were warmly greeted right when we got in the door. Everyone was so friendly and the waitress checked to see what was gluten free and the owner stated that no gluten comes through their doors. The food was DELICIOUS! The menu isn't huge, but what they make they make very well. I had the quesabirria combo and a lambs head taco made with homemade tortillas, The lambs head was so tender and flavorful and I was eating the consommé like soup. Highly recommend and can't wait to go back!

A world-class experience in hospitality and food. The restaurant serves a unique style of birria compared to the typical stewed-and-shredded version. Their meat, as displayed in the birria and quesabirria taco, was wonderfully crisp and tender from the roasting with a clean unfettered goat taste. The quesabirria taco was a textural dream, with the crunchy mole-coated taco shell and the chihuahua cheese giving the taco a nice chew. The cabeza taco was something I’ve never had before, a super rich and moist taco that truly melts in your mouth. Not to be missed is their salsa de molcajete, which had a somewhat spicy rich charred tomato base with deep and smoky notes from the peppers. It is a perfect complement to the birria, supplementing the acidity of the lime and adding moisture to the meat while also providing spice. Everything we had was phenomenal, and I would love to return and try their aguas frescas and birria platter when I have more stomach space. Despite the phenomenal food, what made me smile the hardest and fall in love with this restaurant is the sense of community it exudes and that is demonstrated by every one working there. Most of the patrons are familiar and addressed very playfully, and all of the staff ooze with genuine care and desire to provide. John and Norma are both beautiful souls, and it reflects in the pure quality of food that they produce. We had a lovely conversation with Norma, and she left me with multiple lessons that I’ll keep with me when cooking for myself. I am truly saddened that this restaurant will only be available to me while on vacation in Chicago, and wish I could give something higher than five stars.