Birrias Tamazula

Restaurant · Gresham

Birrias Tamazula

Restaurant · Gresham

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184 NE 2nd St, Gresham, OR 97030

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Casual destination for traditional Mexican dishes, plus homemade tortillas, margaritas, and an extensive beer selection.  

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184 NE 2nd St, Gresham, OR 97030 Get directions

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"While beefy birria de res — particularly in the form of quesabirria — has become a common offering at Portland Mexican carts and restaurants, its culinary predecessor, the goat-based birria de chivo, is harder to find within city limits. This Gresham restaurant has become a destination for the dish, however, after a glowing Portland Monthly review celebrating its bone-in goat birria en consomé. While the birria is certainly worth the drive, Birrias Tamazula also offers a strong selection of shrimp dishes, including a zippy shrimp aguachile and head-on camarones Zarandeados." - Krista Garcia

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"A few blocks from the historic downtown strip, Birrias Tamazula gives the people what they want: birria, by the crimson bowlful or tucked into tacos. Eschewing the current craze of more-is-more creations oozing with cheese, this table service restaurant leans more traditional with a choice of beef or goat in consomé, tacos, or platters with rice and beans–and even eggs, for breakfast, all served with freshly made corn tortillas." - Krista Garcia, Janey Wong

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Buttermilk Biscut

Google
The food was great but i order a side of birrea dorada the same as my dad's and half my meat portion was bones. I'm talking about big bones .. i can understand if it were those little pieces of bones... But come on guys.. seems unjustified for the pricing ..

Bread Lobby

Google
Great Birrias place! Perfectly cooked and not too greasey. The portions are great. The service is great. Super classic mexican decor. Super authentic and chill and delicious. I love the birrias tacos so much. Best birrias on the east side!

Maria Vu

Google
Can’t go wrong eating here. Portions are good - you won’t leave hungry. All of our dishes had so much flavor and spice. And all the side sauces were perfect to top it off. Even had Lao chili oil sauce. And the drinks were perfectly made. Everyone working was super friendly as well. 11/10 restaurant 🤤

Tegan Bowling

Google
Very cute restaurant but that’s not even the first thing you notice. The smell when you walk in is absolutely incredible! Fresh limes and cilantro and tortillas oh my goodness! You have to try the guacamole, served with warm fresh chips. If you like spicy, you have to try the open jar of homemade sauce on the table!

Jessica L.C Fralia

Google
We are all for trying something new, We found this wonderful place. The people here are so sweet and very down to earth, We walked in today to a very packed restaurant.. They started to make us a table for us to sit at, They go beyond what they need to do for their customers, We absolutely love going there on date nights, even with our friends. We are moving to Vancouver and we will be back weekly for the wonderful food and service.

Monique Haider

Google
My boyfriend and I found this place after taking our son to the park and decided to grab a bite. The birria tacos were delicious, as were the Baja tacos and the service was great. They were very friendly and inviting and we ordered more to take home! We will definitely be back!!!

meagan mceachern

Google
Birrias Tamazula was a great experience all around. The food was delicious, the drinks were great and the service was extremely kind and attentive. I had the Birria Ramen with goat and it was so good. The meat was tender and the consume was tasty. We also had some chips, fresh guac and salsa, and I loved their thick crispy chips. I would definitely recommend this spot to others and will most definitely be back for more!!

Kim Moua

Google
Got a seafood platter (don’t remember the name) that had prawns, scallops (or clams?), fish and octopus. It was very fresh, no seafood smells at all. I was very impressed with the quality. It was also charred a little so it gave a great grilled taste to the tomato seasoning. It satisfied my seafood craving for sure. My husband and 2 year old shared one of the Birria dishes. He enjoyed the fresh made tortillas. My daughter loved the consommé and tortilla chips. Antonio was also amazing with the customer service and answered all of our questions. Can’t wait to come back to try the ceviche!

Tan H.

Yelp
The inside felt safe and relaxing with adequate seating. Waitress was friendly and check up on us. Food was quite tasty, we had some Birrias tacos and Birrias soup. Flavour was nice and balance with the soup. The tacos tasted like it was freshly made and it had nice flavour and texture. Birrias tacos had a good crunch to it. It wasn't too pricy for a dinner date for two. Overall, I definitely recommend this place.

Marissa B.

Yelp
Beef birria tacos are my favorite! Everyone has to try. Great customer service, all very friendly staff. Restaurant is always clean!

Kyle L.

Yelp
Food is amazing! Be prepared to wait a bit though, I called it in and they stated it would be ready within 15 mins.. arrived within 15 mins but had to wait another 30 min before my order was brought out. Food was worth the wait though!

Shelby L.

Yelp
By far the best Mexican I've had in Oregon! Their tortillas are handmade, seafood is fresh, and the portions are huge!

Richard C.

Yelp
Well, the lure of fresh-made tortillas finally got me in the door, and I am so glad that it did. tl;dr - richly flavored, well-cooked small menu, friendly service, generous portions. Did I mention the freshly made tortillas? Worth the visit and then some. I asked the-woman-who-lets-me-live-with-her (thanks Mike) if she'd like to take a short walk to go and grab some dinner at Birrias Tamazula. The heat of summer had finally broken and it was a lovely evening for a stroll, especially one that ended in dinner. A part of the lure was that Tamazula make Birria de chivo, aka goat. It's delicious when made with beef to be sure, but there is an earthiness when it is made with goat that is not to be missed. I ordered the Birria Dona Lidia's, which is just birria in consomme with garnish and tortillas on the side. Mi esposa loves shrimp and they have some lovely looking platters of shrimp prepared in various ways and so she decided on the Camarones Zarandeados, which is head-on shrimp (from this hemisphere) perfectly cooked and tossed in a spice mixture with fresh veggies on the side and tortillas. The consomme was wonderfully flavorful. If you needed more heat, the selection on the garnish and salsa plate would have allowed you to adjust it to your taste, and I appreciate the opportunity to make that decision on my own. The meat was spectacularly tender and flavorful. If you mind picking out bones, then order the beef, because the bone-quotient is higher in goat, but it is worth the work. tender meat, rich broth, fluffy fresh tortillas, with a sprinkling of chopped onion and cilantro with a squeeze of lime? Heaven! Shrimp are always a good test of a kitchen. Easy to overcook, easy to get scared and undercook. These were just right, firm without tipping over into rubbery, with a fresh sweetness countered by the rich-red spice mixture they were tossed with. Fresh tortilla, fresh veg, bite of shrimp and lime and you've got my wife right where you want her THIS DISH IS VERY MESSY - you have to shell everything yourself and they are generous with the "sauce" so be prepared. Maybe they could offer a wet-wipe like they do at bbq places? The owner looked very familiar to me and when we chatted (he is VERY friendly and engaging) we discovered that we had worked together at a car dealership some years ago. It is just that easy to talk to them here and that is also very nice. The-woman-who-lets-me-live-with-her spoke at length (we were the last customers of the night) about a dish she had enjoyed in California that nobody seemed to be able to duplicate. Seems like the kind of place that might let you buy a bucket of beers at the end of the day and invite the staff to join you. Maybe I'll try that next time! I suppose my only wish would be a touch more variety in the menu, but if they are going to do these things this well, I'll just know where to come when this is my hankering. Do not pass it up, not to be missed.

Arely N.

Yelp
The only place in Oregon that has the best authentic Mexican food. Everything was fresh and delicious. We also appreciated the great customer service! 10/10

Bruce S.

Yelp
I had never had birrias before visiting Birrias Tamazula. We ordered 4 different tacos to share. Not being the most adventurous eater, I tried the goat birria first with the thinking if I didn't like it the beef birria, fish and shrimp tacos would be more enjoyable. The first bite had great flavor, to my delight. All of the tacos tasted great with fresh ingredients, but my wife and I agreed we really liked the goat best of all. As a testament, I had goat birrias there 3 times that week. Since then we have shared with our friends, and are there regularly. Lately we have been going Friday nights for the Carne Asada special. Everything is fresh and delicious. Above that though, we are always made to feel welcome. Always greeted with a warm smile, and lately a cold beer!

Mike B.

Yelp
There's nothing more to say, that hasn't already been said. It's definitely a hidden gem, that is well worth the visit. If there's something to not like about this place, I sure haven't found it. I will be coming back, and bringing friends here, too. Very, very, well done!

MrsYo ..

Yelp
Searched for a top rated place to eat while driving through Gresham and Birrias Tamazula popped up. So I told my hubby let's go check this place out. When we walked in we were greeted and seated right away. The staff were friendly and the service was wonderful. My hubby and I ordered the birria braised plate with beans and five tortillas, fish tacos and shrimp/ cheese tacos. Tasty, yummy, satisfying and absolutely delicious! My hubby liked the green salsa so we bought a little bottle of it and also ordered some tortillas to take home. We had some meat and consommé leftover so we planned to make more tacos when we got home. I can see why this place received 5 stars. I definitely recommend Birrias Tamazula!

Elizabeth L.

Yelp
The tacos are very good, actually even was very food, had the beef birria, rice, beans, fresh chips and quacamole. The prices are fair and we had enough food to take home.

Michael M.

Yelp
My partner and I have dined in at BT three times now, and we'll keep coming back. Tonight, we walked down and had the Birria Ramen (s/o) and Birria platter (my favorite!) and a couple of house margaritas. Service is always friendly and prompt. We never wait long, and are never rushed. Inside and outside are always clean and tidy with plenty of seating. The ambiance is friendly, casual, unpretentious and approachable. We sat outside tonight, taking in the evening breeze as we sipped our drinks. The owner chatted with us about the Gresham Farmers Market and before we knew it, our dinners were out in front of us - Hooray! BT's consume is flavorful and not too salty. Birria Tamazula offers birria thats juicy, flavorful, without being too heavy or greasy. The salsa and hot sauce selections added a nice touch to the Birria Ramen. We toted some of the broth home for a late night noodle snack after a movie date. Yes, they close somewhat early, but they are worth making the time to try. If you haven't yet experienced Birria, this is the place to try. We'll keep coming back!

Corey W.

Yelp
Really great chips and guacamole. Kind staff. Baja tacos in both the fish and shrimp were excellent. Definitely will be coming back again!

Nathan W.

Yelp
Yummy! Really good food and excellent service. Many different hot sauces to experience and a staff with knowledge on how they are all prepared and level of spiciness. Just like the food mom used to make :)

Eli L.

Yelp
My wife and I stopped in this afternoon. Delicious. We had birria tacos. Do your self a favor and get the goat. Nice atmosphere and happy lovely staff. I'm coming back to try the birria ramen!?!

Eric P.

Yelp
The food is fantastic tortillas amazing and the the seafood is straight fire highly recommend this one is great .

Dave D.

Yelp
I stopped by with a friend for a quick lunch the other day. We ordered consomé and several types of birria tacos (goat, beef, etc). I liked it. The consome was not as spicy as what I had at another birria place in Portland, which I thought was good. But it didn't wow me -- I'd probably go for just regular tacos, to be honest. The location is great, and it is a nice big open dining area with tons of seating and big windows to let in light, with several chairs out on their front sidewalk as well.

Kent S.

Yelp
INCREDIBLE Birria!!!!! (Goat) Very flavorful and good portions! Pleasant and informative staff! Would give 6 stars, if I could (Sorry, thought about making review after I ate. Nothing to take a pic of!!)

Arturo R.

Yelp
The place is fairly new that being said the place is pretty clean and organized. This Mexican restaurant has lots of seating and they do offer outside seating as well. I ordered the camarones zarandeados and let me tell you ... the serving sizes are HUGE ! Not many places that do sea food offer as much bang for your buck, it feels like to me in my experience. The cajun style shrimp I got had lots flavor and the homemade sauce was spectacular! Drinks are awesome too! I got a nice cold beer. My wife got a mango margarita that she loved ! Looking forward to visiting again !

Madison M.

Yelp
I ordered my food for pick up and they were very quick to get my order done. Food is very yummy and good pricing.

Lisa L.

Yelp
Owner is amazing, food is delicious and fresh. Service was lovely. Do it. Four of us had four different entrees. I had the shrimp tacos with beans and rice. Hubby had the ramen. Friends had prawns dish and beef birria. I'm getting that next time. Looked so good. My shrimp taco was so yum though.

Cory H.

Yelp
Wow! So many things to love about this place! We came in from out of town and decided to give this place a shot after the great yelp reviews and were not disappointed. We were greeted by the owner who was so friendly and asked for some hot sauce for which we were hooked up! We each got 3 tacos, fish, shrimp, goat birria and queso birria with a cup of consume. The 4 different hot sauces he came out with were out of this world and most notably the best birria I've had in my life which is saying a lot! The hot sauces were so flavorful and hot that we had to buy some to take home. We'll be back for sure!

Holly K.

Yelp
The food was AMAZING, service was incredible! You could tell that Antonio takes great pride in the food they serve. It was a great experience and we will be back.

Isabel C.

Yelp
First time here and it was amazing. The food was super fresh. My favorite part was the fresh hand made tortillas they use for their tacos. If you like beans I recommend a bean taco with queso fresco and salsa! The service was great and the staff was supper friendly. Definitely will be coming back.

Akneetah M.

Yelp
The food is amazing and so is the staff. We always have a great time here and this is the best place to get food after a bad hangover! We had menudo, cheese birria tacos and their cocktails are great too!

E R.

Yelp
This a family owned hidden little gem in Downtown Gresham. We went on a quiet afternoon right after the lunch hour and were amazed at how tasty the food was. We had the seafood platter (Botana Mixta), fish tacos, and quesobirria tacos. Everything was fresh and delicious! I thought the Botana Mixta platter was going to be small but I was full even after sharing with my partner. The salsas are delicious and the restaurant is well taken care of and clean. The owners are super friendly and waiting on the food was worth the wait. I highly recommend anyone to visit this little gem, you will not be disappointed. Cannot wait to return for breakfast/lunch as the chilaquiles are next on my "to try list!!"

Sarah S.

Yelp
Came across this new cute restaurant tonight. So glad we did. Good location, street parking right up front. Food was very good and authentic. Friendly staff made it even better! We will be coming back! Yummy!

Ana H.

Yelp
This is our second time here and I can say that this place has amazing food. We have been greeted with a smile and they have such great customer service. I like the feel of the establishment and it is located in such a great area. This place is definitely my family's favorite so far.

Jacob F.

Yelp
This place is great! My wife and I had been looking for a good Mexican spot in Gresham and we found our spot. Great little taco joint. Small menu. Mostly tacos. House-made corn tortillas, authentic birria (goat), and some of the best guacamole I've ever had. Clean little dining area and very pleasant staff. There's a couple little tables out front where we usually sit with our dog. The fish tacos are killer! This is not the place you go to stuff your face before a food coma like La Carreta. I like La Carreta. It's just not that kind of place. This is some quality authentic tacos.

Van L.

Yelp
I ordered the menudo, fish taco, beef birria taco and a goat taco. The menudo is hands down the best bowl of Menudo is have ever had anywhere. The tacos are the best I have had in the Portland area. Will definitely be coming back l try the rest of the items on their menu. My wife had the birria ramen and that is what I will be getting next time I am here.

Ashley L.

Yelp
This restaurant is just what Gresham has been needing - a birria restaurant! They offer a simple but delicious menu of various birria dishes including tacos, plates, and soups. The Birria dishes also come with your choice of beef or goat for the meat - both very delicious! I ordered a birria taco with beef and one with goat and both were very tasty. Will definitely be coming back!

Jeannette W.

Yelp
New new favorite authentic Mexican place to go! I don't venture outside my comfort zone and glad I did. The Birria Dorada was delicious and I like that the menu wasn't overwhelming. The waitress was very friendly and I appreciated her recommendation. Had a good vibe as soon as I walked in, very clean.

Linda T.

Yelp
Love this place, the service is great and the food is delicious. My son took me for lunch and we had a wonderful time. It has a relaxed atmosphere, if you are look for a more formal experience this wouldn't be it , if you are looking for great service and fantastic food enjoy

Jack W.

Yelp
I don't comment on yelp much, but I'm only doing it because this place blew me out of the water. All the drinks are handmade and really really good. The Bierria tacos and guacamole were out of this world. I eat out almost every day sometimes multiple times due to my job and work and I primarily eat Mexican food, but this place is definitely top restaurants as far as food quality and taste goes but I've been to! Service was amazing to!

Ponekham M.

Yelp
Owner is friendly and quick service. Best Mexican food I've ever had. Menudo is delicious! The fried shrimp taco is excellent. Barrias are a must try. And there's also the cheese tacos for the kids, can't go wrong with in house fresh daily made tacos.

Christina F.

Yelp
Our first time here and we are definitely impressed with the food. Everything is very good. From chips, salsa and guacamole to the birria con rez tacos, to chiaquiles Al Gusto. Good flavor.

Robert L.

Yelp
The goat birria tacos were delicious. Servers were very nice and quick. 10/10 coming here again.

Crystal B.

Yelp
Excellent food. I used this restaurant to cater a baby shower and everyone loved it! Antonio was very helpful and had lots of great suggestions.

Bianca J.

Yelp
The absolute best birria in Gresham/surrounding areas. The service is great. They make their tortillas fresh to order. I like to order the birria de res (beef) the flavor and texture of the beef is so tender. Favorite birria restaurant after the first bite! It's not greasy either which is a huge plus! Only thing I would say is- I wish they had a kids combo. We always have to order everything as sides. The menu is very limited but they have definitely perfected their craft!

Les C.

Yelp
Delicious roast goat and quesabirria tacos! Awesome fresh-made tortillas! The consomé, all the sides and salsas were super tasty, too. Tamazula is a real gem. I hope you all in Gresham appreciate what you have in this great little place! I'll be back whenever I'm in town.

Summer M.

Yelp
Comida esta muy delicioso. The goat platter was my favorite dish but the tacos were also great!

Alfredo A.

Yelp
I was looking for a quick bite to eat. But when I walked in..... the smell.... yeah I sat down for a proper meal. So delicious and tender, reviews do not do it justice. Sooo good!!! I'll be back multiple times to try the other dishes.

Veronica F.

Yelp
Ordered the Baja shrimp and fish tacos along with the quesabirria tacos (beef) to go and they held up so well. I can only imagine how much more delicious they would have been had I had a chance to eat them at the restaurant. The green salsa on the fish and shrimp tacos was a great level of spice (though for some it may be too spicy). The fish abs shrimp were nice and crunchy and the Birria was so flavorful. Would definitely recommend!

Juliana F.

Yelp
Best Birria in town! We eat here weekly! Service is very kind and friendly. Definitely recommend this place to everyone

Mireya A.

Yelp
Everything was so delicious the service the food and especially the alcohol drinks!!! If I could I would give this place a 1000000 stars

Jamez S.

Yelp
I had the birrias Ramen with goat mean and it was delicious! Service was quick and I got my food very quick. Also had the shrimp fried taco and the beef taco and those were also good. I had other tacos at downtown Gresham but they don't compare. Would definitely recommend.

Nick D.

Yelp
Great food and very kind staff. They have guy two get one free Tuesday and some other special on Thursday as well.

Linda K.

Yelp
Wow, everything is made daily, we enjoyed it! Make sure you order the fresh guacamole.

Grá L.

Yelp
The birria tacos are INCREDIBLE, especially the Quesa Birria Taco! Super friendly staff and great food. This place is amazing!

Larry N.

Yelp
This place is amazing! The service is awesome and the food is excellent. Everything is made in house which makes it delicious! If you like authentic Mexican food this place is the place.