Where is the best place for birria tacos in Roma Norte?
Durango street hosts Birria Colorado, a red-fronted spot that serves Tijuana-style birria de res that is rich, beefy, and deeply satisfying. Unlike the goat-based Jalisco style, this beef birria is slow-stewed, heavily spiced, and served on griddled corn tortillas. Order the quesabirrias—where the tortilla is dipped in the red consome before hitting the flat top with Oaxaca cheese—and do not skip the small bowl of broth for dipping. It is fast, messy, and best enjoyed right at the counter.
What locals actually do
While traditional tapatío-style goat barbacoa or birria is a weekend-only sit-down affair, Tijuana-style beef birria has become a daily staple for office workers and late-night crowds in Roma Norte. Locals usually head here between 14:00 and 16:00 for a quick, heavy lunch, or post-bar on weekends. The move is to order a mix of taco styles: a crispy quesabirria and a soft taco, always accompanied by a cup of consome. You garnish them yourself at the counter with chopped onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of key lime, then spoon the salsa roja sparingly because the chilies in the stew already pack a warm, lingering heat.
Two quesabirrias with a small consome at Birria Colorado on Durango around 15:00, washed down with a cold Boing de guayaba.
Practical notes
- 01Birria Colorado stays open until midnight most days, making it an excellent stop after beers at nearby bars.
- 02They accept credit cards, which is rare for street-style taco spots, but keeping cash helps if you tip the taqueros directly.
- 03The space is small with limited stool seating, so expect to stand on the sidewalk during peak lunch hours.
Good to know
- ✗Order the consome separately; it does not automatically come with the tacos and is essential for dipping.
- ✗The red grease from the tacos stains easily—grab extra napkins before you take your first bite.
- ✗Go early on Sundays because they can run out of key cuts like brisket by mid-afternoon.