This was a new taco for me and I thought I had tried them all. I love Mexican food. We happened to try a new restaurant, new to us anyway, and they had this dish as the special. It was Super Taco in Sheldon, which is a little town near Elk Grove. I later found out that they have at least 4 other restaurants closer to us. Anyway, in this post I will show you step by step photos but please try this recipe or find a taqueria near you to sample it first.
Now the birria taco can trace its origins back to “The Conquesta” during the 16th century, which initiated the cultural exchange between Spaniards and native peoples of Mexico that gave birth to new foods and traditions that are still celebrated today. New spices, foods and animals were introduced to Mexico during this time, and while many were appreciated, one that became a nuisance was the goat. These days it is made with beef or lamb, a little more civilized.
The process is lengthy but oh so worth it.
https://iamafoodblog.com/birria-tacos-recipe/
We had our friends over for dinner that night and they paid us a very nice compliment. They said it was “restaurant quality” Gracias!
