The internet can be a strange place. New ideas crop up almost every day on Twitter, TikTok, and other social media platforms. But in other cases, as with birria tacos, what was once considered old can become a new sensation when seen through the lens of the internet.
If you want to get a sense of the birria craze sweeping the internet, all you have to do is search the hashtag #BirriaTacos on any social media platform and take a look at the messages, videos, and images that come up.
You’ll discover that birria, that reliable staple of traditional Mexican cuisine, has gotten a makeover and is now a rising star in the world of instagrammable food.
How Birria Tacos Conquered the Internet
As you may remember from a previous post, birria is a typical dish from Jalisco, a state in west-central Mexico.
The original birria recipe basically consists of braised goat meat served in a delicious broth made with multiple spices and different types of chili peppers.
While the main ingredient of Jalisco-style birria is goat meat, the recipe began to change with the expansion to other states.
The pace of these changes began to accelerate about ten years ago. In fact, around 2010 Tijuana-style birria (made with beef instead of goat meat) became a sensation in Los Angeles and then in New York.
Birria 2.0
Birria 2.0 is made with beef and served in tacos that may also include melted cheese, a variation that people from Tijuana call “quesabirria”, a combination of quesadillas and birria.
Another innovation is that people have taken to dunking their birria tacos in broth. On one hand, this ensures that every bite of the taco is spicy and juicy. But it also offers the visual punch necessary to make a successful Instagram or TikTok post.
We, for one, welcome our new taco overlord—as you can tell from our menu, we have always been big fans.
More Facts About Mexican Food
We love all the curious facts that surround chicken and authentic Mexican food. If you are hungry for more facts, these are some previous posts you can check out:
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- What is a wet burrito?
- Chicken and Mexican food: 5 curious facts
- The amazing stories behind the names of Mexican food
- Mesquite, a symbol of Mexican culture
- Why Are chili peppers so important in Mexican cuisine
Enjoy Our Delicious Birria at El Pollo Norteño
If what you want is authentic, delicious birria in California, El Pollo Norteño is the place to go.
Visit today any of our four locations (Anaheim, Santa Ana, and Garden Grove), order online, get in touch through Facebook, or call 866-MI-POLLO to enjoy our authentic Mexican dishes: amazing chicken grilled to perfection over real Mesquite charcoal, caldo de pollo, flan, carnitas, carne asada, and more!