Birrieria Tijuana

"This Mexican taco counter shares a space with Carnitas Mr. Porky. And while the pig statues in the large dining room suggest Mr. Porky’s dominance, the beef counter wins. Order the gooey cheese birria tacos with a side of consomé for dipping that we'd gladly slurp on its on. The tortas on flaky bread, gooey quesadilla, and taco dorados won't disappoint either. And if you’re with a group, you should give the birria pizza a try (if available) for even more meaty dipping excellence." - Gabe Guarente

"If you’re in Burien for any reason, a pile of stewed beef and cheese tacos from this incredible taqueria is always a good idea. Especially with a side of rice and creamy pinto beans." - aimee rizzo

"Burien’s taco counter inside a Mexican supermarket specializes in quesabirria tacos, which involve slow-cooked, shredded beef topped with gooey mozzarella inside fried tortillas, best washed down with a refreshing horchata. There are also locations in Lakewood and Everett." - Megan Hill, Jade Yamazaki Stewart, Mark DeJoy

"The stewed beef at this taqueria located inside a Mexican grocery store in Burien is so good that we would be content eating a beach pail full of it as a meal. But add in a seared tortilla alongside rice, some of the best pinto beans in town, cheese, and a generous helping of their spicy red salsa on the side, and it’s a complete home run. Don’t forget to order a cup of consommé for dipping." - aimee rizzo

"So, carnitas was lunch, and now you need a casual dinner plan. The decision just got that much easier. Birrieria Tijuana—once a stand-alone birria shop shoved between a laundromat and a Goodwill—now serves those phenomenal beefy tacos in the same dining room as Carnitas Mr. Porky. The main things to order here are the gooey cheese tacos with a side of consumé for dipping, but don't miss the torta if you're in the mood for ingredients stacked on a roll. If you’re with a group of friends or just prefer your birria in a different format, try the pizza." - Nate Watters