Birria is more than a trend — it's a deeply traditional Mexican dish known for its rich flavor, slow-cooked tenderness, and comforting warmth. At El Famous Burrito, we prepare our birria the right way: slow-braised beef, seasoned with bold chilies and spices, and served in crave-worthy formats that keep guests coming back. From classic quesabirria tacos to indulgent birria ramen, our birria offerings are available Friday through Sunday only, making every bite something special to look forward to.
Birria is a traditional Mexican dish made by slowly braising beef until it becomes tender and deeply flavorful. The meat is cooked in a rich broth — known as consomé — made from dried chilies, warm spices, and aromatics. Traditionally served during celebrations, birria has become a favorite for its bold taste and comforting richness. Whether dipped, sipped, or enjoyed in tacos, birria is all about depth of flavor and patience.
For those who know, Birria Ramen lives here. Available Friday through Sunday only, this off-menu favorite blends traditional Mexican birria with the comfort of Japanese ramen. It's not printed on the menu — you have to ask for it.
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Birria is made from slow-cooked beef braised in a rich, flavorful broth called consomé. The broth is prepared with dried chilies, spices, and aromatics, giving birria its deep, comforting flavor. The beef is cooked until tender and served in tacos, burritos, ramen, or alongside the broth for dipping and sipping.
Our birria menu is available everyday. We prepare birria in small batches each day to ensure quality and freshness, so availability may vary by location and day.
Quesabirria tacos are crispy corn tortillas filled with slow-cooked birria beef and melted cheese. They're served with onion, cilantro, and a side of consomé for dipping, making them one of our most popular birria options.
Birria ramen is a bold fusion of Mexican birria and Japanese ramen. It features tender birria beef, ramen noodles, and a rich guajillo and ancho consomé, finished with onion, cilantro, and fresh lime. It's a weekend-only secret menu item, not listed on the printed menu. To order, ask for Birria Ramen or use the code name "El Caldito." Availability is limited and it is not offered on delivery platforms.
Most birria menu items are available for dine-in and takeout, subject to availability. Birria ramen is not available for delivery and may be limited to dine-in or takeout depending on location and daily supply.
Consome is the rich broth created during the birria cooking process. It's served alongside tacos for dipping, can be enjoyed on its own, or paired with ramen. Consome is available in both 4oz and 12oz portions.
Birria is available at the Lombard, Glendale Heights & Wheeling El Famous Burrito locations . Biirria can sell out quickly, so we recommend checking with your nearest restaurant before visiting.
