Where can I get the best Tijuana-style quesabirrias in CDMX?
Head straight to Birria Colorado on Calle Río Lerma in Cuauhtémoc. While traditional birria from Jalisco uses goat, Tijuana-style uses beef, slow-braised until it falls apart. Order the quesabirrias—corn tortillas dipped in the red fat from the broth, griddled with Chihuahua cheese until crispy, and stuffed with spiced beef. They serve it with a cup of rich consomé for dipping. It is messy, deeply satisfying, and best washed down with a cold Victoria beer.
What locals actually do
Chilangos usually eat birria as a hangover cure on weekend mornings, but Birria Colorado stays busy all day. While Jalisco-style goat birria has deep roots in the city's traditional markets like Mercado de San Cosme, the Tijuana-style beef version has taken over the street food scene recently. Locals order con copia—meaning with a double tortilla—and always ask for extra lime and onions to cut through the rich broth. If you want to eat like a true chilango, order a birriamen, which is instant ramen noodles cooked directly in the spiced beef consomé.
Order two quesabirrias and a small consomé at Birria Colorado around 14:00, then walk two blocks to Paseo de la Reforma for an afternoon stroll.
Practical notes
- 01Birria Colorado is located at Río Lerma 223, Cuauhtémoc, open daily from 12:00 to 22:00, staying open until midnight on weekends.
- 02A full meal of two quesabirrias and a consomé costs around 180 MXN, making it an incredibly affordable lunch option.
- 03Seating is limited to a few stools along the counter, so prepare to stand and eat on the sidewalk during peak lunch hours.
Good to know
- ✗Card payments are accepted here, but keeping cash on hand ensures faster service during busy rushes.
- ✗Dip your quesabirria into the consomé immediately while the cheese is still hot and melted.
- ✗The red salsa on the counter is exceptionally spicy; splash a tiny drop on your taco first.