Marc G.
Yelp
I passed by this place driving to work last week, and found myself jonesing for authentic Birria today, so I sent in an electronic order and hoped for the best. It's set in a small strip mall in a part of town that supports many immigrant owned businesses; I do love supporting folks who are pursuing the American Dream.
The food is cooked in a truck parked out front, but you can choose to order it in the attached storefront. I went inside and asked for my e-order; I noted that some of the tables and chairs were blocked off as COVID-19 precautions. Bravo.
The server quickly handed off my order and off I went back to my office. I ordered a birria Gordita, and three street tacos (shrimp, al pastor, and chorizo). In my electronic order, I asked for a side order of Birria consommé, and I was pleased to see that they included a "hot cup" full of the magic juice.
The Gordita looked and smelled so good that I took two bites before remembering to take a pic :-) The meat (beef) was tender, but not mush, and the broth was richly flavored. The chorizo taco was less greasy than others I've had, but very well spiced. The al pastor wasn't spit cooked, but it was tender, and had a distinct pineapple flavor (which, to me, is a requirement for decent Al Pastor). The shrimp was ok; three 31-40 count shrimp plainly grilled. They were tasty; just nothing out of the ordinary.
The entire meal set me back $11. Highly recommended for authentic Mexican street tacos and birria in the Donelson area.