BIRRIA LOS SOCIOS

Taco restaurant · Boyle Heights

BIRRIA LOS SOCIOS

Taco restaurant · Boyle Heights

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3544 E 3rd Pl Suite B, Los Angeles, CA 90063

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Hearty birria tacos, ramen & pizza. Try goat or beef!  

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3544 E 3rd Pl Suite B, Los Angeles, CA 90063 Get directions

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"Birria los Socios has launched a GoFundMe to rebuild after a fire damaged their permanent location on June 5, aiming to raise $100,000." - Rebecca Roland

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15 Delicious Stops Along LA’s Metro Gold Line

"Birria Los Socios started as a food truck before opening its Boyle Heights brick-and-mortar in December 2020. Birria, a Mexican stewed meat with chile peppers, traditionally eaten as a soup, gets the taco treatment where the meat is stuffed into shells, dipped into the broth, then deep fried to a crisp. Feeling frisky? Go for the birria pizza." - An Uong

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Victoria Quynh

Google
FOOD IG: @northtx.gemz •••• 🍒 WHAT THEY’RE KNOWN FOR: birria everything! Went viral on Tik Tok for their birria pizza. They have goat or beef birria options. We got beef for everything. Also, for my Muslim friends they don’t put lard in any of their food! 🍒WHAT WE ORDERED: • Soft Taco Plate x2 • Taco Dorado x2 • Large Birria Ramen • 2 Mexican Cokes • 2 Bags of Mexican candy • 4 water bottles 🍒 PRICE: ~$110 for everything 🍒 THE VIBE: authentic Mexican food restaurant aesthetic. IYKYK. Bathrooms were dirty so you know the food is gas 😂 🍒 WOULD I COME BACK? Yes. •••• Overall Rating: 9/10 - After seeing this place go viral on Tik Tok I’ve been itching to come here! We didn’t get the birria pizza because it was too large and we wanted to try the other things but we were not disappointed regardless! - The soft taco plates is the perfect thing to get here because you get to have the birria experience with a small cup of consume and rice and beans with ofc the juicy tacos! - Their green and red salsas were the highlight of the meal. They have the most flavorful tomatillo salsa but their red salsa was a habanero base and it was SPICY but so addicting! - @amani_k15 got the taco dorados and they looked amazing and she said they were! Amani approved! - I will say the only disappointing thing was the birria ramen… my boyfriend liked it but I personally thought it was just extremely heavy and not as flavorful it just tasted like oily meat lol. - Overall, a solid birria place! Also the service was phenomenal! They make you feel very welcomed and explained everything to us.

Johan Naviel

Google
I saw a video on Instagram and just had to stop by this place on my way back from Ontario. First time and East LA and I picked a great place to stop at, the staff was kind and had great energy. The food was a large portion for the what I ordered and their fresh juice was just top notch, I got the pineapple juice. The interior of the restaurant is simple, but the food is the star!

Arlo Perez

Google
Best food I've ever tasted. I would fill my veins with this food if I could without dying. So sad I don't live closer to this place because I would be here everyday. Best Birria Ramen and Taco Dorado I've ever had in my life. The flavor is enough to send you into a coma, I feel in heaven.

Robert Marmorstein

Google
This place is unreal. Found it in ig, and had to hit it while I was in LA.The keto tacos were my favorite by far, and the quesatacos are also insane! Quesadillas are good, but the other two shine. This place was worth the trip for damn sure! Can’t recommend enough.

Rotphannee Rose

Google
We went this food truck bcoz my husband found in a YouTube and the tacos was so delicious and my husband’s son say her definitely come over here everyday! Even we tried only tacos bcoz we have long day for food tour in LA!

Dani Weaver

Google
This is absolutely amazing! I heard about this place from a friend who lives in Florida. As soon as I saw pictures I was sold. Everything from the food to the music to the exceptionally kind staff is legit and out of this world! I'll drive back up here from San Diego anytime! I got a combo and my buddy got the quesadilla!

luscious click

Google
FOOD WAS DELICIOUS and affordable.... husband and I went here because of Instagram and this place did not disappoint.... we almost bought 1 of everything 🤪. Food is fresh and flavorful... only downside was that we came, I think like a hour towards closing and they wouldn't let us sit down to eat. But no biggie... we would come back here again on our next Cali trip

Christina Akpan

Google
KETO TACO!!!!!!!! I have been here over five times and the KETO taco with goat meat is everything!!!! Cheese turned into a taco shell is my absolute favorite. When they are busy then there is a long wait but my new truck is to come in early and beat the crowd. Oh yeah the cucumber pineapple Fresca is delicious as well. Great eats and good environment, the parking is super tight but it’s still worth the visit😀
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Alejandro A.

Yelp
This birria hits the spot every time. I like to get the tacos dorados, and the soft tacos and a consome on the side for the hangover cure. The aguas frescas are some of the most authentic in the area and they're consistent. If you're in the area come on by and check it out for yourself. The food is pumped out quickly, everyone is so chill and helpful, and the vibe is just right. Clean place all around. Thanks socios
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Alfredo V.

Yelp
I came here cause I seen a few post on Instagram that were delicious , but it was a big down fall. I won't be coming back Over hyped & priced
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Yolie D.

Yelp
Best quesa taco is wonderful Good . I will come back again at cypress Park... I drove to from El sereno.... Best Good taste I can't wait to come back when special menu
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Natalie J.

Yelp
I was getting their birria before their restaurant opened. I always loved their daily specials, which have changed over time. So look up their ig for their weekday specials and updates. To begin, I know birria is a sensitive topic. My mom makes it better, the spices are different, my abuelito from my mom's side once seperated then divorced Don Chuey makes it better, it's too many spices, not enough flavor, etc. Look, we all are going to have a preference but I can't compare. If it's good, it's good. I am not going to compare it to someone else who makes it different. It's like when you gf tries to make you your favorite dish that your mom used to make you. All good, in their respective rights. Anyways, they have goat and beef birria. They have aguas frescas, birria chillaquieles, burritos, nachos, the menu has options. They have booth and table seating with a few tv's around the place. They have a self serve salsa bar.Any time we have gone, it's been easy to order, never any wait, and seating has been accessible. I can understand some of the reviews when they say it's pricey but honestly, they provide weekday specials every day! So take advantage because the deals are great. This isn't a diet meal either, so understand their will be oils and grease, especially if your adding in that queso. Current specials below: Mon - $20 birria pizza + consume Tue - $1.50 soft tacos Wed - Birra Quesadilla $10 Thurs - 4 quesotacos + small consume $10 Friday - Large Birria Ramen, $10 or 4 tacos dorados + small consume $10
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Nette H.

Yelp
After so much hype from their ig page, I finally stopped by. It's a small location and possibly on a busy day won't find parking. Thankfully, we did! We ordered a few different items, one being the Birria pizza. We did order plain, so we didn't get the full flavor with cebolla and Cilantro. We did have it on the side. Nonetheless, it was good. The salsa, cilantro, and cebolla are at a self-serve station. We paid $17 for a Birria ramen bowl. Yikes! I probably won't be back because I do have a preferably birria spot. I'm glad I was able to check it off my list. The service was good, and restrooms are available. As soon as we sat down to eat, we did not even take our first bite. We had a musician asking for money. It was a little awkward because he hadn't even played. They have T.v. playing with old-school cartoons. It was pretty busy, and seats filled up quickly as we ate.

Carleen P.

Yelp
Went there today and it burned down last night I was really looking forward to eating ramen. I have friends visiting from Bend Oregon who have been following them on Instagram for years.
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Edson O.

Yelp
This place is mediocre. I tried it out because I heard they have low carb options, which weren't bad, but the birria and consome were a bit bland. It didn't have much flavor. Their horchata was good, though.
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Troy E.

Yelp
Birria Los Socios, situated in Boyle Heights, is a treasure trove of authentic Mexican cuisine, particularly for its birria. My recent visit was no exception, especially with the standout goat tacos. The moment you step into Birria Los Socios, you're greeted by a casual atmosphere that's perfectly suited for a relaxed dining experience. I've actually never eaten in person and have only done takeout. Their menu features a variety of options, however, it was the goat tacos that caught my attention. The staff was generous enough to allow me to sample both the beef and goat and I ended up going with the goat because of that taste test.
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Sabrina S.

Yelp
It might look like a hole in the wall in the middle of nowhere but the food speaks for itself! To my horror I've only had 2 different Birria ramens in my life. Color me sad and disappointed in myself. I thought that this place was just a birria place but then in their Instagram feed, they featured the birria ramen with a perfectly cooked egg with the runny yolk... You know the type I mean. Anyhow, my perfect bite was a little bit of ramen, a little bit of the birria, dunked in the yolk with the habanero salsa... And let me tell ya... It was delicious and set my mouth on fire and for a chili head like it... It was heaven!! The birria for sure I recommend!! It was a 5/5. My hubby got the checo burrito and he said that it was one of the best burritos that he's ever had. He also had the quesadilla and he said it was good but heavy. And I agree with him. It was yummy but on the heavier side as it has alot of cheese in it. Not a bad thing but just letting you know. I also had the nachos and they were good but a little on the soggy side but still yummy. Now there are 2 things that are my all time favorite thing that I recommend everyone to get. #1 - IF YOU ARE A CHILI HEAD and only if you are a chili head... Get their habanero salsa. It is so freaking delicious!! One of the best that I've had in a very long time. #2 - they have a cucumber aqua fresca... And omg... It's so refreshing without being too sweet and this is my go-to drink here. I've had similar ones at other places, but I'm telling you this is the best one that I've had. They have both beef and goat birria. Both were good but I prefer the beef one as the goat was a little on the too gamey side for me. The only draw back to this place is the parking or rather lack there of. So be aware of that when you come. The service is ok. If they are not too busy, they will greet you as you enter the restaurant. And got the most part, the restaurant was clean but there have been a couple of times where we ended up cleaning our own tables as the tables were dirty. But other than that it's been good. And sometimes, they have a good movie on the TV as well. Overall, I definitely recommend this place if you like birria!
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Janae L.

Yelp
Definitely false advertisement so if you're looking at their website or Instagram, make sure to call and actually ask. they have absolutely no specials which is the only thing that they advertise on their Instagram. I drove 60 min too come here for their special that they have on Mondays for the pizza just for them to tell me that they aren't doing it anymore. They need to learn to take things off of their pages and take things down and not advertise something just to be let down and if it is still up, they need to honor it. Do better.
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Cassandra C.

Yelp
Hear me out ! This is the place to be on Wednesday parking lot is very small. Comfortable inside. The service is great and I got free stickers. Food was perfect. No other birria tacos have come close
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Roberto V.

Yelp
Birria is delicious. We have tried other places and it's not as good as Birria los socios. Can't express it enough it's delicious.
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Stephanie E.

Yelp
Overall it was good but not the best I've tried. The ramen smelled a lot like spices and was too thick. which I didn't like. The mulita was the best thing out of the three items we ordered. Also the beef birria didn't have a lot of flavor and needed salt try the goat instead. The agua de piña tasted watered down. The service was good, the lady helping us was very friendly.
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Victoria D.

Yelp
Great food and choices, location is clean and customer service is good. Would definitely come back here for the flavors
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Buddy Z.

Yelp
My family and I had the pleasure of visiting Birria Los Socios this past weekend for a Saturday lunch, and it was a taste sensation. Tucked away like a little hole in the wall, the birria here is some of the best I've ever had. We went all-in and ordered the Birria Pizza, which was a flavor explosion, accompanied by a rich and savory consomé that added an extra layer of deliciousness. The Vampire Tacos were a revelation - loaded with flavor and perfectly cooked. This hidden gem truly knows how to craft birria dishes that make your taste buds dance. It's a must-visit for birria lovers. Can't wait to come back for more!
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Zach Z.

Yelp
Amazing Birria pizza. You have the option of beef or goat. The console was okay, but the Birria was delicious. There are about a dozen tables to sit down and eat. Food came quick during a busy time.
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Phoenix A.

Yelp
From the moment we walked into the restaurant everything smelled so delicious. Adriana was awesome taking our order and allowing us to have small samples of the Aguas Frescas so that we could decide. The serving of food is very plentiful and worth the price for the amount of food that they give. We had 2-Quesadilla De Birria De Res, 1-Ramen, 1-Consomé, Salsa, Coke (bottle) and Aguas Frescas Cucumber. The restaurant was clean and the ambiance was cool. I definitely recommend eating
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Maddy T.

Yelp
Still confused if this place is called jays red tacos or birria los socios? They have a few things on their menu which you can choose either beef or goat birria. We got two burritos, one was the check burrito and the other was the special burrito. The size of the burrito was massive. Probably two times the size of any normal one. They filled it up with tons of birria and other toppings. The seasoning of the birria was so good!!!! The only reason for 4 stars is because of the price. We spent about $35 for just 2 burritos and there was a lot of oil. I wish the burrito was put on the grill a little longer to make the tortilla crispy rather than being a little soggy from the oil
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Cindy A.

Yelp
Really good quesatacos and everything else. Ramen is so good! If you like to eat this, this is a good spot.
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Richard C.

Yelp
Heart attack, waiting to happen, but oh so good the cheese is the shell so tasty! Will be back for sure. Nice staff too
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Bryan A.

Yelp
This was our first time visiting Birria Los Socios after following them online for about a year now. Their Instagram is full of so much mouth watering content!! It all looked so good. We live in the West Hollywood area so it's not a quick trip which is why we didn't go sooner. The food was absolutely delicious. We ordered a taco plate and the ramen. Very happy with the food. I think about it regularly. It's not too salty and you can tell it's very fresh. My reason for three stars is because the service was very poor. When we arrived we weren't greeted or asked any questions at all. I said hello and the person looking at us just gave us a nod.. like "Sup" I had to ask a lot of questions and wads given yes or no answers. Disappointing. He was looking to his left talking to who I assume would be kitchen staff and laughing. They were gossiping about something which is cool whatever.. but he was not even paying attention to us. We placed our order and when it arrived it was messed up. We were given something similar to what we ordered but not exact. He also forgot our drinks and salsa. This was upsetting because the food is good and customer service shouldn't have been this poor. I never really confuse anyone when placing my order and I speak very clearly and loud so this was absolutely a mistake on his part. There was no apology or even a thank you when leaving. It was just weird lol. Will I be back? Probably... but I won't drive out of my way again. If I happen to be in the area then yeah maybe.. other than that.. we'll see. Overall food was great. Service needs an exceptional amount of work.

Jessie T.

Yelp
I had the goat birria pizza it is 2 flour tortillas with tons of cheese birria onion and cilantro. The cashier was super friendly and food came out quickly. I only had 2 issues the when you enter the restaurant it smells like cleaning chemicals. Number 2 one of the tables was wobbly. Other than that it's delicious
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Ashley G.

Yelp
Food is so good. They have a super burrito for $40 it's huge. Saw a group of kids ordering this. I always get the taco plate. The rice and beans tasted so good. Has a homemade feel to them. Staff is always nice.
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Jacqueline G.

Yelp
Super rica la birria y la horchata con agua de sandía mi favorita los queso tacos mmm
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Tanya C.

Yelp
Dam, that burrito was FAT! I recommend splitting it with someone. And having a choice of goat meat or beef is what sold me on this place. The quesa birria tacos was FIRE! We were vacationing in the area n drove out of our way for this place with no regrets. Sure, the tab was pricey but you get what you pay for. I would definitely stop here again.
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Angela W.

Yelp
Absolutely fantastic beef and goat birria! I grabbed a light dinner with friends here a while ago, and I thoroughly enjoyed everything we got. The soft taco combo is a great deal, as it is four tacos (your choice of beef or goat) with rice and beans. I got two soft tacos, one beef and one goat, as well as a crispy one with cheese. They were a good size for the price. The tacos were incredibly messy to eat but each bite was tender, meaty deliciousness. Pair with the chopped onions, cilantro, and lime for the perfect balance. I especially liked the goat birria as it had that characteristic goat flavor without being too funky. The crispy cheese taco was delicious as well, and the crispy exterior complimented the soft interior. There's tons of birria in LA and I admittedly haven't tried many places, but Birria Los Socios is definitely a great place to get your fix!
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Ash Y.

Yelp
i woke up one day randomly craving birria tacos and found this place on tiktok. they were kind enough to let us sample their goat and when we tried it, we instantly fell in love with how juicy and rich the birria flavors were. we ordered a few of each of the items on their menu and the quesabirria was definitely the favorite because of how cheesy and flavorful it was. the watermelon fresca was also super refreshing
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Eric E.

Yelp
Muy mala birria, no tiene nada de sabor. Pedí 3 tacos: soft, dorado y quesataco no podía probar la diferencia. El consome está aguado, parece que estoy bebiendo un vaso de agua con aceite. Para las personas que no son de México, les encantará. Lo único bueno era la salsa de habanero. Si tienes que dar salsa para la birria algo está mal Le doy 3 estrellas por el lugar, y por que los empleados son muy amables
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Linda P.

Yelp
Came to LA for a foodie adventure and this place did not disappoint. Actually found this place on tiktok!! I got their birria soft taco combo with an extra consomme with meat. Also got a hard taco to try out. They have extra toppings on the side including cilantro, onions, and limes to dress your tacos and add in to your soup however you like. It was so good!!! I wish I had more people go with me to try out their birria ramen and birria nachos because it looked delish!
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Akeesa G.

Yelp
I'm still impressed every time I go for tacos, and they're under $2 each! Birria was very tasty, didn't even need to get the consume, Agua Fresca was delicious as well, and those gummy bears were better than I thought they'd be. It's not a pretty place, but the food made up for it.
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Michael P.

Yelp
Been eating birria all over SoCal and friends decided to bring some of this over to try. Overall, felt these were very dry and not as flavorful. When I think of birria, I think of drenched in sauces and lots of juicy flavors. Decided to order to go with two dorados and a mulita. I prefer my dorados tacos extra crunchy in texture and these were slight crunchy. Mulita was pretty dry and was not as cheesy as expected. Too many birria spots out here now and this is going to be a tough contender for the area.
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Monica L.

Yelp
My bf saw this on IG so of course he had to try. And I gotta say it didn't disappoint. This birria pizza is super filling and delicious. You can taste the love they put into cooking it. The food too a little more time than I hoped for but it was more than worthy in the end. I'll probably go back since the location is 15 min from my pad. Thank you guys for this amazing food and I hope the quality never changes.

Barbary A.

Yelp
Birria Pizza hella bomb & hella big. Enough to feed 4-6 ppl comfortably. I had birria de res. This spot is a Must try!
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Erick C.

Yelp
The food is good not going to act like that's the issue. The prices are exorbitant and there isn't any vibe. 18$ for a birria ramen 17$ for a burrito with hot Cheetos and a taco plate costing 16$ with at most 1$ tacos. The only thing holding me back from recommending or coming back are the ridiculously high prices. Almost 100$ tab for two adults one child.extremely ridiculous. But would be back for tejuino. Sorry for being so critical I just felt robbed.
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Dre W.

Yelp
I go from covina to here regularly, and I'm glad there's finally one closer. Food is too die for. I would write more, but there's honestly nothing else to say. Best food I've had in a long time
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Ana Liz L.

Yelp
This place is delicious! I personally eat beef birrrea, which they had. I ordered a Beef Birrea Mulita. Mmm! The mulita is basically two tortillas with birrea in between, filled with cheese! Omg this was SO good, nice and crispy, juicy, filled with a generous amount of meat and cheese! To be honest 1 mulita filled me up. I was too hungry, I forgot to take a picture. I ordered a taco on the side incase the mulita wouldn't fill me up but it did. I had an Horchata on the side, also tasty, sweet and chilled. They have a cucumber Agua Fresca, must try!!! The whole restaurant was filled with customers with that drink There's a little salsa bar with red, green and an orange salsa. I'm too chicken to try the orange one, my husband said that's very hot. I can handle spicy but not hot. So I used the green salsa, there's also cilantro, chopped onions and limes to top of your food. You must wear a mask to order but of course you can take it off at your table. For a group of 3 we spent about $60. The food is fresh and worth it, the birrea has a lot of flavor. Definitely stop by this spot and judge it on your own.

Arita N.

Yelp
Let me start off by saying this isn't our 1st rodeo. We've been supporting this establishment from the early days when they would set up shop in the parking lot. THIS RATING IS STRICTLY FOR THE PORTION OF NOODLES AND SIZING of the MEDIUM SIZE BIRRIA RAMEN: I ordered the medium size Birria Ramen, price $11. This size is efficient to the size of a salsa container you would buy at a Carniceria. Totally felt cheated on the noodles. My child enjoyed probably 3 decent bites with noodles, after that she was skimming the container for noodles. The 1st picture is before she took her first bite, the second picture is after her 3rd bite. We will STICK to the queso tacos.
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Yigael C.

Yelp
Don't let the long lines fool you. The take your order quickly and call your order out just as fast. The food is delicious and they serve very gracious portions! Plenty of parking near and on site. Definitely recommend!!
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Marc L.

Yelp
A good entry point into Birria. While the Birria craze has died down a bit, popular Birria restaurants still attract a crowd and Birria Los Socios is a good example. The brick and mortar version of the popular Jay's Red Taco trucks, this is one of the more popular places to get your Birria fix taken care of. If you don't catch them at the right time, though, it could be a 20-30 minute wait to order. Make sure you factor in that extra time! I got a Beef Mulita ($7.28), Beef Quesataco ($4.68), a Small Consommé with Meat ($4.16), and a large Cucumber agua fresca ($6.24) to drink. $25 in total for a lot of food... AND a friend gave me a Chivo (Goat) Taco to sample! The Beef Mulita and Beef Quesataco are both super cheesy, but bang for buck, I see why the Quesataco is the most popular item on the menu. Given the nature of stewed beef and melted cheese, it's gonna be a deliciously greasy endeavor no matter what you order, but the Quesataco was the right mix of cheesy, crispy, greasy goodness to keep you coming back for more. The Mulita is good too, but for handheld ease of eating, the Quesataco is the clear winner! Of course you can't have Birria without that consommé and Birria Los Socios does it right because the consommé come with extra meat in it... from what I understand, if you order a Medium or Large-sized Consommé they give you some tortillas as well. But what about the Goat? I'm not the craziest about Chivo/Goat, especially after having bad experiences, but the Goat at Los Socios is the cleanest I've had. If you've ever had baaaaaddd goat (haha), you'll know it tastes RANCID if it's not prepared well, but that's not a problem at Birria Los Socios! While the Beef is good, I feel like the next time I come here I want to order Goat for everything... even the burritos, which I've heard are very good. The Cucumber agua fresca, which I saw a lot of Yelpers rave about, is very refreshing... definitely a "healthier" choice if you wanted a less sugary drink. Regardless, whether you dine in or takeout, they got a smooth operation running here: service is fast, they accept cash or credit, and they have a nice self-serve salsa stand for you to load up on sauces, limes, and cilantro. Not sure if this is THE BEST Birria in LA, but it's a contender for sure!

Adriana C.

Yelp
ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL CUSTOMER SERVICE AND DELICIOUS FOOD, quesotaco is soooo yummy, juicy flavorful delicious birria and crunchy taco! Highly recommend, especially important is they are supportive of military families. So anytime we are in town we will be visiting.
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Alyson C.

Yelp
I don't understand how this place doesn't have over 1K reviews and a gleaming 5 stars, 4.5 at the least. The tastiest birria tacos I've had yet. Still waiting for a place to top Los Socios. Check the pic out and it explains itself. Flavorful, crispy and meat-packed, this place will not disappoint. Line may be long but it's worth it. (I write this a whole 9 months after having tried this place)
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Sydnee T.

Yelp
This is the best Mexican food I have ever had. My husband is Mexican and is an amazing cook. His mom is Mexican and she is an amazing cook and even he said it beats them both!!! This is truly the spot I would recommend to everyone & I wish I could live in LA just to eat it. They should truly be proud of their establishment, because it's very good food!! The lady was super nice and the atmosphere was great. They started playing some Mexican music loud and I loved it! They also have candies you can buy at the counter & I got strawberry ones & I loved them!!!! Their drinks are so good & real!! I had a watermelon one & it tasted like a real watermelon!!!
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Marie M.

Yelp
Highly Recommend! I love Teddys Red Tacos but these tacos have a more authentic and ranch taste. Whereas Teddys taste more like restaurant (if you know you know). Rice could be a bit better and softerbut I came for the tacos. The Red Chile is full of flavor and just the right amount of spice!! They also came with a orange sauce and green sauce but didn't taste it. These are tasty and would definitely make the drive again from SCV.
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Jeff C.

Yelp
while it is not on their menu but ask for the keto birria quesadilla and dont forget the consome.
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Howie C.

Yelp
Birria, Birria de Res, Keto Taco, Tejuino... If that was a checklist to check my dedication and love of taco stands, I would fail. Birria Los Socios is a taco stand in Boyle Heights that specializes in birria (goat) and birria de res (beef). They soon will become a stand alone restaurant location in the same spot as soon as they finish remodeling the adjacent building. Currently, all cooking and serving is done outside in the parking lot, there are no seats. I came on a Saturday for lunch and the line was about 15 deep but moved quickly. Everything only took about a 15 minute wait. I tried all the different tacos. Soft Taco ($2) - I do not recommend this, the taco is too small, comes on very small corn tortillas and had a fair amount of meat but not enough to make it $2. Taco Dorado ($2.50) - Hard shell taco. This was larger and had more meat than the soft taco. All their tacos come unadorned (no veggies or salsas) inside but they give you all the ingredients to do it yourself. Even after adding it all in, it still felt a bit naked, like it was missing something. Keto Taco ($3) - It's a taco with a crispy cheese hard shell. The made to order grill cooked cheese shell comes out with a medium thickness and provides a ton a cheesy flavor without feeling as heavy as it looks when they are preparing it. Crispy cheese, birria meat, a lot going on in my mouth and I loved it. Go keto crazy! Okay, maybe not. The taco does not feel heavy when consuming, but I can't see eating more than two of these in one sitting, because your body will know it's heavy. You'll still need to order something else on the menu because two tacos is not enough. That said, I highly recommend it. Quesataco ($3.50) - Ask anyone in line and almost all of them will tell you that the Quesataco is their favorite. You know what? They are right. This is a hard shell taco stuff with a ton of cheese and meat inside. Once you force it open and add in the lime juice, onions, cilantro and radish, it comes out a magical blend of everything. Crunchy, stringy, warm, spicy, and with that fresh sparkle of the cilantro and chopped red onions. This was my favorite taco. I tried both the birria and the birria de res. The birria (goat) has a bit of that goat pungency but it's pretty muted down after being cooked in the steaming pot of birria sauce. The birria de res (beef) is the more popular of the two here. Same gently spicy birria sauce flavor with none of that extra goat essence. I personally like the beef a bit more but it would probably be a toss up or lean goat for a goat fan. If you don't want tacos or quesadillas, you can get the consome which is just the meat immersed in birria soup. I also got the Watermelon Agua Fresca which pretty much straight watermelon water with bits of watermelon. If they did add any other juices or flavor, it must have been a subtle amount because I only tasted watermelon. For their agua frescas you can choose from pineapple, watermelon, cucumber spinach and horchata. On the menu is Tejuino (fermented corn drink) which I had never seen or tried before. Maybe next time? Birria Los Socios is a good spot to know and I would hit them up again for the Quesataco and the Keto taco if I was in the area but I'm not sure if I would drive out of my way for this. If you are doing the birria circuit in Los Angeles, put this on your list. ***Fun Fact - What's the first meal Anthony Davis had after returning to LA from the NBA bubble after winning the championship for the Lakers? Birria tacos.***

Yolanda V.

Yelp
This spot is the best. They sell birria anyway you like it. Hard tacos, soft tacos, quesadillas and they have Agua frescas. The cucumber with limon and Chia is the best. Make sure you go early for it gets packed with customers who are looking for the best burria. I myself am not of fan of birria, but when I took a bite of the quesadilla with birria and added all the condiments, it was delicious. I give it a thumbs up. If you like birria, you will love this place. They have beef and goat birria for all you birria lovers. Enjoy!

Dulce L.

Yelp
It is not worth the price .Consome from the birria ramen was too thick. It had a little bit of ramen . The combo plate rice was too salty. It's just know because of social media.
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Boris R.

Yelp
Delicious. Big portions. They don't skimp on the meat or cheese. Pineapple drink was good to. The only thing I didn't like was how the burrito was set up. Half of the burrito had all the meat and the other half was just guac, beans, and rice. Quesadilla was very good though My suggestion, skip the lamb meat and stick to the beef.
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Nathan B.

Yelp
We went to get the beef birria quesadillas, tacos and a burrito. When we walked in the place was dirty with trash all over the floor. The prices on the menu board are for cash paying customers, so if you are paying with debit or credit cards everything is going to be more expensive. $15 dollar burrito and $15 quesadilla. The birria didn't have that flavor that we are used to and all the food was very greasy. We were glad to try it, but we won't be going back. 5 items were about $100. There's better tasting and more affordable options than this place.
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Mechelle A.

Yelp
Authentic, juicy, loaded tacos! Hard to get California style Mexican food on the East Coast so when I go home to Los Angeles I get my fill of Mexican food and this place will not disappoint. No pics, ate too fast, but my food looked just like the IG pics you see here https://instagram.com/birrialossocios?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=