What Is Birria? A Guide to Birria Tacos & Consomé
Birria is a Mexican dish of meat slow-braised in a chile-spiced broth, from the state of Jalisco. This guide is for diners curious about birria before ordering it on Taco Tuesday.
Where birria comes from
Birria began in Jalisco, where it was traditionally made with goat. Beef is now common, especially in the taco-stand style that spread from Tijuana into the United States.
What consomé is
The braising liquid becomes consomé, a rich broth served on the side for dipping or sipping. At Memoire’s, every birria item comes with consomé and limes.
Ways to eat it
| Style | What it is | On our menu |
|---|---|---|
| Birria tacos | Corn tortillas with braised meat, often griddled | 3 Beef Birrias, $14 |
| Quesabirria | Birria with melted cheese in a folded tortilla | Birria Quesadilla, $15 |
| Fusion | Birria in new formats | Birria Egg Rolls $15, Birria Pizza $24 |
| Meat-free | Vegetables in birria style | Veggie Birria, $14 |
Try it in North Minneapolis
Taco Tuesday runs 11AM – 8PM, with a 4-taco flight for $15 until 3PM. Pair it with the lunch special later in the week, see the full menu, or learn what soul food is.
By the Memoire's team · Updated October 31, 2026
