Birrieria Esquivel

Mexican restaurant · South Gate

Birrieria Esquivel

Mexican restaurant · South Gate

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3221 Firestone Blvd, South Gate, CA 90280, USA

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Birria tacos dorados, mulitas, and smokey consomé  

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3221 Firestone Blvd, South Gate, CA 90280, USA Get directions

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3221 Firestone Blvd, South Gate, CA 90280, USA Get directions

+1 323 996 5777
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"Even if you haven’t ventured out much this past year to eat, you’re probably aware that you can find birria tacos all over town right now. But when the market is as saturated as it is, it can be challenging to figure out which spots to prioritize. Let me point you to Birrieria Esquivel. I tried this new shop in South Gate recently, and loved the salty, spicy balance of their beef birria that they put into almost every dish on the menu. The cheesy, crunchy tacos dorados are the obvious stars, but definitely make sure to order a few mulitas as well. These flat, gooey tacos aren’t the easiest things to eat while sitting in your car, but if you’re by yourself, who cares? Also, the deeply smokey consomé that comes on the side is among the best versions I’ve ever had - I dunked my tacos into it a few times, but then just ended up drinking straight from the cup. - BC" - the infatuation los angeles crew

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"Even if you haven’t ventured out much this past year to eat, you’re probably aware that you can find birria tacos all over town right now. But when the market is as saturated as it is, it can be challenging to figure out which spots to prioritize. Let us point you to Birrieria Esquivel. We tried this new shop in South Gate recently, and loved the salty, spicy balance of their beef birria that they put into almost every dish on the menu. The cheesy, crunchy tacos dorados are the obvious stars, but definitely make sure to order a few mulitas as well. These flat, gooey tacos aren’t the easiest things to eat while sitting in your car, but if you’re by yourself, who cares? Also, the deeply smokey consomé that comes on the side is among the best versions we’ve ever had - we dunked our tacos into it a few times, but then just ended up drinking straight from the cup." - Brant Cox

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Alvaro Orozco

Google
The best in the area. Great food taste and they offer quick service. Recommended

Yazmin

Google
Food was DELICIOUS!!! If you’re craving quesabirria I recommend you this place! 10000/10!!! The cashier was super nice too she made sure we was okay , handle us the food with care! Food came out within 5-10 minutes of ordering it! Super clean too

ozzy lomeli

Google
Thank you Hector 😊 💓 now this is more like it!! Now this is the 🌟 ⭐ 🌟 ⭐ 🌟 restaurant we feel in love 😍 with. Me my wife & 2 kids love 💘 your food. They are rated A restaurant!!! They are now doing Door dash you can check on the web for more info. Order fro. Home & pk up or get delivered!! Great job all of you there. Keep up the excellent wrk. Food was so amazing 👏 😋 😍 . 🔥 🔥 🔥

Guillermo Arteaga

Google
If you like tacos de birria dorados, you should try this place, this is the best tacos and birria, the place is very nice and clean and the employees are very kind, also the price is good compared with other places, they have orders with 3 or 4 tacos including consome Chile toreado chips and salsa for les than $10 dlls. Thank you birrieria Eaquivel

Mo

Google
I was passing through, and I stopped by here. The food was IMPECCABLE! I had the chicken flautas served with the birrieria sauce and was definitely impressed. Probably the best I've had! Food was so good I had to try the homemade flan and it did not disappoint. Friendly staff and great prices. Highly reccomend

Albert Vo

Google
Great Tijuana style tacos. The birria asada is super tender and flavorful, it complements well with their tortilla tacos. I like that this place gives you consume for rehydrating the tacos and chips. A hidden gem in South Gate for sure.

amber elizarraras

Google
This place is amazing. Great customer service, fast service, and amazing food. This birria taste homemade the type you would have at a quinceañera. Located next to El Super with a couple small tables outside to eat. I will be back. By far the best birria restaurant I've had.

Lulu

Google
Yalll!!!! No need to scroll more !! Check this spot out it’s so delicious 😋😋 HONESTLY never leave reviews but this spot deserves 10 stars !!!!!! So bomb I can’t over it on how delicious this spot isss !!! No more words just GOO!!!!!
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Dannye G.

Yelp
Birrieria Esquivel stands as the top birria destination in Southern California. I always order the 5 birria tacos with consommé and rice as a side because they deliver absolute perfection with each visit. The dish offers deep flavors with tender meat while maintaining fresh preparation methods. The compact eatery maintains cleanliness while providing friendly service at a fast pace. The quality remains consistent whether I choose to eat at the restaurant or pick up my order. This restaurant maintains its position as one of my top three birria destinations after trying numerous other places. The journey to get there is completely worth it.
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Thina C.

Yelp
My little sidekick and I were craving birria, so we decided to embark on a mission to satisfy that craving. Yaaaas! The restaurant was small inside, with some really cool paintings decorating the interior. (very cultured) Love it! However, there was no restroom available, but that's beside the point. We ordered some birria and consommé to go along with it and took our food to a nearby park for a picnic. Customer service was cool. Damn nearly pee'd my pants though lol thankfully next door had a restroom. We thoroughly enjoyed our birria! It definitely hit the spot.
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Aye A.

Yelp
The food is good, but the service is getting worse. Particularly I have to quickly call out the older woman with glasses who works at night. She has blondish hair. She insist on talking to me in Spanish when I clearly don't speak & talk to her in english I am a frequent customer at this establishment, and every time she serves me, she is as rude as can be. She acts like we are a burden and wasting her time. When I asked for a substitution of the salsas from red to green, she charged me instead of simply switching them. Everyone else who serves me there is always professional and nice--it's always this lady that I have to deal with. I'm paying 100% of my money, so I deserve 100% of the quality service I get every time I go there, especially since I visit more than three times a week. This lady needs to realize that we are doing them a service by giving them our business, and she should appreciate it. Another time, I ordered five birria tacos and only received four. When I told her, she gave me an attitude, didn't replace the taco, and only offered me a drink instead. Unlike the others she does nothing to make you feel welcome, & it needs time change
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Desire N.

Yelp
Good food. The service was great. I ate inside but I saw how popular the place was with how many people came to get take out. I got the 3 taco plate and it came with chili and salsa as well. For just the 3 tacos I thought it was going to be a plate with like rice or beans. It's not bad just on the expensive side for the tacos itself.
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Miguel C.

Yelp
I will drive to this place no matter where i am in socal. ive been to a good amount of places and this is top 3 for me for birria tacos. I order the 5 piece and some rice and thats a wrap for me. the other food is great too but this is what ive always gotten. if you love birria tacos come here.
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Raudel H.

Yelp
The food was great, everything was freshly served, and decent portions. The place very clean, dine in area is pretty small, but I did take out
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Alex C.

Yelp
The food was good except for the rice and chips. The birrieria tacos and torta we had was good and highly recommend this place. Service was good too
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Griselda S.

Yelp
Super affordable prices and huge portions. I had the beef taquitos which were so delicious and came with sour cream and lettuce. Each plate also comes with a huge chili which is great if you love spicy. Lots of food options and plenty of seating. One of the best birria places I've tried. They have plenty of parking in the plaza that it is located. After if you are craving desert you can stop by Tierra Mia or La Michoacana nearby. Super nice and friendly staff. They ask if every thing is to your liking and if they can get you anything else.
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Apelu T.

Yelp
Ive only tried the Birria Tacos here and they are delicious. Cooked to perfection and pairs very well with the consome. The staff are very nice as well!
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Elaine M.

Yelp
I ordered two Taco Dorados de Birria. Love these TACOS ‼ The service was excellent. Also, it's a small Mom and Pop Place but very comfortable atmosphere.
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Kimberly L.

Yelp
Food is amazing! Best birrieria I've ever had in my life, definitely recommend. They play great music and the ambiance is very lively. Cool art inside and well and quick service.
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Katrina C.

Yelp
I was craving birria and came across this gem on Yelp. It was a great choice. It was busy when I arrived, which was reassuring. I ordered 3 tacos dorados de birria and my friend ordered flautas de res. Our food was fresh, flavorful, and filling. The birria was delicious & the consommé elevated it to another level. The customer service was excellent. They were very friendly and made sure that we satisfied with our food. This will definitely be added to the rotation when I'm in the mood for birria. 10/10.
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Erik V.

Yelp
One of my favorite birria de res spots in the area! The orden of tacos dorados (3) is , it comes with a small cup of consomé and some chiles toreados. I have also tried their tacos dorados de papa and they are also very good! If you're craving birria on a Saturday/Sunday morning, you can't go wrong with Birrieria Esquivel!
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Brendan G.

Yelp
I've been craving birria tacos and consome for days and this definitely fulfilled that craving!! Service was amazing and the food was so delicious!! Got the tacos dorados de birria and yup, we will be back. 10/10!!
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Wilmer V.

Yelp
The food is good but it felt bad seeing other people get their food before you when you had ordered way before them. It took them 35min to give me 4 tacos. A group of 3 came in 15 min after I ordered and they got their food before I did so that was frustrating. If you don't mind waiting that long for a couple of tacos them come here and eat...I guess. Also, the music in there is way too loud.
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Toasty T.

Yelp
I'm very much basic , but their birria tacos & potato tacos are bomb as heck. Worth every penny. Yum yum yum
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Angie A.

Yelp
I gave this place to many chances and they still bother to mess up my order at this point you people like to just mess with my money lost a loyal customer and it hurts me cuz I loved this place so much
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Sherice D.

Yelp
I was looking for birria tacos and found places here in Yelp! I thought it was a bit expensive but tacos, beans and rice were tasty. I will probably be back.
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Sole Q.

Yelp
Absolutely delicious birria tacos. Crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. The consome was also delicious and perfectly flavored. Service was great and prices were very reasonable. They have a small seating area and spanish music playing. Food came out fairly quickly after ordering. Will return. Highly recommend!!
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The E.

Yelp
This is the best birria taco place in town! They also have really good potato tacos. Their tacos are great time and time and time again. Maria at the cashier provides Great customer service and is always friendly and smiling when you approach to order! They have a few tables for you to eat there but it's definitely a very small space. Also, they sell homemade flan and it is amazing and prized well at only $5. Their consome is also good (not full of oil like at some other spots). Definitely come get some birria tacos, ask for them to be extra crispy if you want an added crunch, and enjoy!
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Mentoria D.

Yelp
the food made me sick literally, it was disgusting and gross looking the sauce was putri. I took three bites and was sick for the rest of the day.
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JaDae S.

Yelp
Thank you Hector for answering my question.. The beef birria was so darn good. I got the three Tacos Dorados De Birria. It was so good first bite, I totally forgot to snap a picture until. I was already eating my second taco. Lol This might be my new go to place for birria plus it wasn't to far from my house. Winning!
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Martin T.

Yelp
They were delicious I had never had consomé with birria tacos but this one was good! Changes the flavor in a good way! Hidden gem
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Anthony E.

Yelp
Food is always good here but really expensive. I got 5 tacos de birria with cheese and a side of rice for about $25. Food was quick made a phone order I would just say it's pricey.

Amanda N.

Yelp
BEST BIRRIA EVER, used to live right next to it and loved it deeply, have since moved to SD and tried several places looking for the same joy, no success so far. Birria and potato tacos are so good, same with beans. Service is quick and friendly. Good flan.
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Kathryn F.

Yelp
absolutely delicious. The consommé was flavorful and had tons of meat in it. I really like the mild green salsa.! you can also order cokes and drinks if you like

Bridgette M.

Yelp
This restaurant is so good. I order tacos dorados and flautas de res. I'm impressed with the flavors on the food very authentic Mexican flavor. The staff was very attentive when I was dinning in came to see check on me if I was ok with everything. The aguas frescas taste so fresh. This will definitely me my place to come back love birria. Everyone is nice it feels just like home
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Danny Y.

Yelp
My friend raves about this place and brought me some. Despite the food he brought me being from earlier in the day and not hot it still hit the spot. I do wish there was another location closer to me.

Eduardo R.

Yelp
Militias are off the hook the burrito is okay but trust me mix their green chile with the consume and put it on the militias the best thing in the world

Nancy M.

Yelp
Estaba delicioso, mejor mulita de birria que habia comido. 100/10. Y el consomé estaba tan rico. Hay no, regresare.

Liliana M.

Yelp
I recommend the tacos dorados! And the consome so satisfying! I will definitely eat here again.
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WitchFoodVentures 1.

Yelp
Excellent Food .. Ordered 2) 5) Taco Dorados .. A Side Of Rice And A Birra Quesadilla Absolutely Delicious .. Thank You To The Server Maria For Excellent Service . Loved The Salsitas Yumm... WE WILL BE BACK ‼
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Yazmin G.

Yelp
Birrieria Esquivel is fairly new to South Gate. It is probably one of the easiest places to find because of location. Honestly, I don't know of many other Birrieria places in the area but this one stands out! It is very delicious and good prices. They have a very simple basic menu but has a great variety. I ordered their their birria dorado tacos with horchata. Let me make it clear, they use BEEF. Their logo is a cow (haha) The birria is VERY clean. and tacos are not oily! The flavor is in the SAUCE, the broth! Make sure to drench your taco in it. I'll definitely be going back. It's quick, easy and fast ordering. Customer service is great.
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Derrick K.

Yelp
This place is so good! Go here now! Order 5-6 Tacos Dorado De Birria, side of chips, consommé, and a drink and call it a day! Birrieria Esquivel really does it well and has some of the best Birria Tacos I have ever tried no wonder people talk about it!
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Priya C.

Yelp
We doordashed the Tacos Dorados de Birria and holy shit. First off, the order was super fast and got here within 20 minutes, and we're out of the normal DoorDash range. The crisp on the tortilla and the juiciness of the meat was absolutely phenomenal. The birria was so tasty and to die for! The green hot sauce was so flavorful too. For $16.20 this was totally worth it!! Highly recommend.
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Taylor K.

Yelp
Excellent flan, super fast service. Ordered the chicken flautas , and was absolutely stuffed afterwards. Will definitely definitely definitely be coming back here. Hard to find a really solid meal for $9-$10 these days. I'm glad these sort of places still exist
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C Grace B.

Yelp
I recommend this little corner place. The food is very tasty. Great service. My tacos were crunchy but soft at the same time.if you're in a mood for a Birria, this is the place for you to go. If you don't believe it go and experience it for yourself.
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Maria A.

Yelp
The birria is good, flavored with the right amount spices,tender beef not dry , the tacos is a must try.
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Mirian R.

Yelp
Found this place on Yelp and I figured out would give it a try. This place is amazing! The Burris tacos are so delicious and they are not stingy with the meat! Yummy yummy in my tummy. Customer service is great!

Margarita S.

Yelp
Omg this place! I always order from here cause they have friendly and very nice customer service. The food is very tasty and unique flavor the ambiance is ok but clean but I prefer to take my order to enjoy it at home.
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Harrison T.

Yelp
This was my first time here and Birrieria Esquivel did not disappoint! They've set the bar pretty high for me now for birria tacos! I ordered the Tacos Dorados de Birria which come with 3 tacos for $8.49 or 4 tacos for $11.49. They come with a roasted jalapeño, salsa and a small cup of consomme (broth).The tortilla had a perfect crisp while having the perfect amount of meat, cheese, onions and cilantro! They also give you a side of freshly made tortilla chips and salsa and boy was that spicy! I did not expect the salsa to be that hot but I was pleasantly surprised! For drinks they have assorted canned coke products, bottled water and they have horchata, jamiaca, and several other agua frescas. I got their horchata and it was super refreshing and tasty! It brought down the heat from the tacos and salsa! I definitely want to try the burrito and fluatas next time I'm here! The inside is quite small and they only have a couple tables inside with maybe 1-2 outside. They are located next to the El Super market so there is plenty of parking available. I highly recommend coming here and will be back in the future!
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Emilia R.

Yelp
oh my lord this is simply the best food i have ever bestowed upon my mouth. juicy warm, cooked to perfection birria stuffed inside of a tortilla dipped in a flavorful consume with cheese overflowing out the taco. always amazing service and the people are always very nice and help bring large orders (tray of 30 tacos) to our car. i definitely recommend this place all the time to friends and family and they always love it.
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Cecy R.

Yelp
Maria has great costumer services and the cook John makes the best birria tacos. This place is the best birria spot! We drove all the way from Riverside County! Totally worth the drive!
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Andre T.

Yelp
This was my first time having Birria tacos and Birrieria Esquivel did not disappoint! The sure did set the bar pretty high. The Tacos Dorados de Birria come with 3 - $8.49 or 4 tacos - $11.49. They come with a roasted jalapeño, salsa and a small cup of consomme (broth). Perfect crisp to the tacos with the perfect amount of meat, cheese, onions and cilantro! Also, ordered the Birria Burrito - $7.99 which comes with beef, rice, beans, onions and cilantro. It also comes with a roasted jalapeño, salsa and a small cup of consomme. For drinks they have assorted canned coke products, bottled water and they have horchata, jamiaca, and several other agua frescas. I definitely want to try the chicken flautas next time! It is pretty small inside. They only have a couple tables inside with maybe 1-2 outside. They are located next to the El Super market so there is plenty of parking in the lot. I highly recommend and will be back for sure!

Noelia C.

Yelp
I've been coming here for a while, food is VERY good and affordable however recently the customer service has not been great. I'm not sure If this lady is a new hire as she's only been there recently. She mostly works the register and is Spanish speaking only. We went today (Sunday 1/12/25) and she was very rude and dismissive. When our order was ready we made line to grab our food and she just looked at us, looked away and continued talking to her coworkers she then looked at us again , looked away, and went on her phone and started dancing and singing to music completely ignoring us. The coworker she was speaking with (male) noticed and came to help as our order had been ready and was sitting on the rack this entire time. PLEASE do something about this as we love coming here and never have any issues until recently.
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Bridgette M.

Yelp
I love birria and this place hits the spot. The birria is so full of flavor and the tacos dorados amazing. I tried flautas de res too the bomb. Definitely my new favorite spot to eat and enjoy.

Juan M.

Yelp
I'm not much of a fan of the food but was recently introduced to this spot and hands down the burrito was f amazing . Most of my party got tacos and other entrees and they all agreed that this spot is great .
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Ana F.

Yelp
The food here was absolutely delicious! Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. Feels like Moms home cooking.
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C B.

Yelp
I always order from here when I need a Birria fix. Very Delicious Birria and Birria Tacos. The sauces are really good as well.