Birrieria Zaragoza
Mexican restaurant · Uptown
4800 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
Highlights
Authentic Jalisco-style goat birria, handmade tortillas, and consommé
Authentic Jalisco-style goat birria, handmade tortillas, and consommé
"If a restaurant on this guide specializes in one thing (in Birriera Zaragoza’s case, goat) it has probably catapulted itself into being the platonic ideal. This braised meat at this tiny taqueria in Archer Heights is the gold standard by which all other Chicago birrierias are judged. The goat is tender and juicy, with just the right amount of funkiness that’s balanced out by their smoky arbol consommé. And the handmade tortillas are the best goat delivery system. This place is what makes all the other birria spots in the city necessitate a Rocky-style training montage just to compete." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru
"This casual spot in Archer Heights (with another in Uptown) has some of the best goat we’ve ever tasted. You can get it per pound, in a bowl with extra consomme, and—if you call ahead—with a side of goat head. Their process of preparing their mole-marinated goat is given a brief mention in the season three montage." - adrian kane, nick allen
"A longtime, iconic Mexican spot frequently visited by the show's cast and crew, its original Archer Heights location is currently closed after a weekend fire and the team has launched a GoFundMe to help with repairs; a second Uptown location remains open (until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays). The place is especially known for its flan and continues to offer takeout and delivery through DoorDash." - Ashok Selvam
"Birrieria Zaragoza in Archer Heights makes ordering very easy because they only focus on one thing: goat. And the handmade tortillas are the best goat delivery system. The meat is tender and juicy, and has just the right amount of funkiness that’s nicely balanced out by their delicious salsa." - adrian kane, john ringor
"Birrieria Zaragoza reels you in right away with its carving station and the smell of pressed-to-order tortillas. This tiny taqueria has been specializing in Jalisco-style birria since 2007, and even though the menu is small, they set the standard for birria citywide. Their stewed goat basically melts on impact, and the meat's funk is nicely balanced out by smoky arbol consomé." - nick allen, john ringor, adrian kane
