Birria El Gordo
Taco restaurant · The Highlands
350 Pat Mell Rd SE, Marietta, GA 30060
Highlights
Birria tacos, quesadillas, vampiros, aguas frescas, churros
Birria tacos, quesadillas, vampiros, aguas frescas, churros
"The birria tacos, along with great frozen blueberritas and churros that have absorbed ten pounds of sugar, make any meal here a satisfying, endorphin-spiking one. The cheesy birria tacos with your choice of 10 proteins (like beef tongue, shrimp, and goat) cement the taco brilliance of this counter-order restaurant in Marietta. Don’t expect a scene here because everyone is more focused on the food. Just dunk the crispy tacos in the tasty brown broth, admire the ceiling banners repping colors of the Mexican flag, and vibe to the fast-paced reggaeton coming from the speakers." - juli horsford
"This Marietta restaurant is worth the drive for the birria tacos served with a side of consomme and crunchy taco dorados dipped in red sauce. Tacos here are stuffed with a choice of steak, goat, chicken, cabeza (beef cheek), or lengua (beef tongue). They now have a second location in Buckhead." - Eater Staff
"Banners in the colors of the Mexican flag suspend from the ceiling of this Marietta spot. Fast-paced reggaeton songs pulsate through the ordinary dining room. But you’re not here for either of those things. You’re here for the tacos, specifically the birria de chivo tacos doused in their spicy green salsa. And if you’re really in the mood to get messy, opt for their standout quesabirria tacos loaded down with a ton of juicy, stewed meat (get the tender goat here, too) and ask for extra cheese. No matter what you order, a meal here isn’t complete without a round of warm tasty churros." - Juli Horsford
"Taqueria El Gordo known for their birria tacos (from the owners behind Birria El Gordo in Marietta) opens August 3." - Henna Bakshi
"People drive to and then stand in line for the birria tacos here. Slowed-cooked and stewed, tacos come stuffed with beef, goat, chicken, or jackfruit birra at this counter-service spot. Make sure to order a side of consomme for dipping the tacos and an aguas frescas. Try the crunchy taco dorados and vampiros (tostadas filled with a choice of meat, cheese, and guacamole)." - Eater Staff
