BIRRIA TACO
Mexican restaurant · Kensal Rise
75 Chamberlayne Rd, London NW10 3ND, United Kingdom
Highlights
Birria tacos, ramen, loaded fries, nachos, corn
Birria tacos, ramen, loaded fries, nachos, corn
"Even if you live across town, Birria Taco in Kensal Rise is worth making the effort for. Birria tacos, birria-loaded fries, and birria ramen—everything at this bright, laid-back Mexican spot revolves around the adobo-marinated meat stew. There’s the option of lamb or beef, both of which are excellent, so the only thing to figure out is how much you’re going to order." - rianne shlebak
"When it gets to thermals-under-pyjamas level of cold, the hearty birria ramen from Birria Tacos in Kensal Rise is the answer. The tacos at the Mexican restaurant are excellent, but the rich broth, soft ramen noodles, and tender, stringy, slow-cooked beef and lamb birria is the kind of comforting dish that will warm you from the inside out. It’s also notorious for leaving its mark on whatever you’re wearing, so we’d recommend assembling a makeshift bib with tissues before getting started. Head here the next time you feel a sore throat coming on." - rianne shlebak, jake missing, heidi lauth beasley, daisy meager
"This lively, walk-in-only Mexican spot in Kensal Rise is so into birria that they refer to themselves as a ‘birreria’. And honestly, we’re into it. On the menu, you’ll find birria-loaded fries, birria ramens, and three types of birria tacos. We’re going to stop saying birria now and simply declare the beef version of the tacos to be the ones you need to try. The corn tortillas, which are crisped on the grill, are a shade we’re calling ‘smile-fest orange’ and soak up the adobo chilli flavours of the meaty consommé. You also want the tangy, sweet chicken al pastor tacos on your table." - jake missing, rianne shlebak, daisy meager, sinead cranna, heidi lauth beasley
"There are only a handful of London restaurants that serve birria, but Birria Taco in Kensal Rise is serving some of the best in the city. Birria tacos, birria-loaded fries, and birria ramen—everything at this laid-back spot revolves around the adobo-marinated meat stew. Both the beef and lamb are excellent, and when ordering tacos, we suggest ‘a lot’ to ‘probably too much’." - jake missing, heidi lauth beasley, sinead cranna, rianne shlebak
"Birria tacos, birria-loaded fries, and birria ramen—everything at this warm, laid-back spot revolves around the adobo-marinated meat stew which feels like its sole purpose is to comfort. And what a stew it is. Angus beef is cooked until it’s so tender it almost dissolves in your mouth, leaving behind the rich meaty flavour and a desire to get another round in immediately. If the generously topped, loaded birria chips at thisMexicanspot in Kensal Rise don’t make you feel better, you haven’t ordered enough." - Rianne Shlebak, Heidi Lauth Beasley
