Birria, a traditional Mexican meat stew, became a favorite of the Instagram foodies in 2020. The viral sensation followed its typical path, from holes in the wall to food trucks to tattooed former finance bros who consider themselves chefs. Food trucks specializing in birria popped up all over and plenty of restaurants made space for it on their menu. We aren’t complaining, though. TikTok trend or not, it adds up to more incredible food for Orlando. With so much birria to choose from, we made a list to help simplify lunch.

Hunger Street Tacos 2103 W. Fairbank Ave., Winter Park Equal in size to three tacos — the birria machete at Hunger Street Tacos is certainly the largest birria taco in Orlando. Big in size and flavor, this taco is not one to miss. Photo via Hunger Street Tacos/Facebook
4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food truck Food truck, 1486 Buena Vista Drive Located in Disney Springs, this barbacoa food truck offers some of the cheesiest birrias around. Combined with some sumptuous consomé, these tacos are a must try. Photo via 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck/Facebook
Agave Azul Various Locations With a vibrant restaurant and great social hour deals, Agave Azul is the perfect spot to grab birria tacos that are filled with slow-braised brisket. Photo via Agave Azul/Facebook
Cilantro Urban Eatery Check their social media for updates on their food truck’s location With a crispy exterior and cheesy pulls with every bite, these birria tacos are surely worth the drive. Photo via Cilantro Urban Eatery/Facebook
Birria1983 8 N. Dollins Ave. Opened in January of this year, Birria 1983 is one of the newer birria spots in Orlando. Their L.A. style birria is available in tacos, pizzas, burritos, quesadillas, and even loaded french fries. Photo via Birria1983/Facebook
Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar Various Locations Don Julio’s $3 Taco Tuesday deal is perfect for all birria lovers. Their birria tacos are filled with adobo-braised beef brisket, pickled red onions, cilantro, lime, molcajete salsa, and birria broth. Photo via Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar/Facebook
El Alacran Various Locations If you’re looking for birria tacos on the cheap, El Alacran is the spot for you. For only $7.25, customers can get three birria tacos with consomé. Photo via El Alacran/Facebook
F + D Cantina 1125 Townpark Ave., Lake Mary Following the birria wave of 2020, F + D added these Instagram-sensation tacos to their menu in December, and they have been a fan-favorite ever since. Photo via F + D Cantina/Facebook
Hunger Street Tacos 2103 W. Fairbank Ave., Winter Park Equal in size to three tacos — the birria machete at Hunger Street Tacos is certainly the largest birria taco in Orlando. Big in size and flavor, this taco is not one to miss. Photo via Hunger Street Tacos/Facebook
La Eskinna 1826 Saturn Blvd. ”Made with love from Mexico” but centered on the heart of Orlando, La Eskinna is the perfect spot for birria tacos and birria ramen. Check out their social media for updates on the days they’re food truck is open. Photo via La Eskinna/Facebook
La Patrona Tacos & Fried Burgers 5533 S. Orange Blossom Trail La Patrona’s birria secret recipe is off-limits, but you can still enjoy their tasty birria tacos that are served out of their eclectic airstream trailer food truck. Photo via La Patrona Tacos & Fried Burgers/Facebook
Lé Taco Trap 4286 Columbia St. We guess you can say birria is life at Lé Taco Trap, as they’ve managed to make birria tacos, eggrolls, pizzas, and empanadas spinoffs. Don’t forget to grab a dessert taco while you’re there. Photo via Lé Taco Trap/Facebook
MX Taco 207 N. Bumby Ave. With allergen-free birrias available, MX Tacos has something for everyone — even that one vegan friend. All birrias are served with rice, beans, and delicious consomé to dip tacos in. Photo via MX Taco/Facebook
Quesa Loco 4550 N. Goldenrod Road, Winter Park Specializing in birria, Queso Loco is prepared to handle all your taco needs. They’re open Wednesday through Saturday and make all dishes fresh to order. Photo via Quesa Loco/Facebook
Coco Bar and Tapas 104 S. Eola Drive Whether it’s in a tamale, burger, or taco, Coco Bar and Tapas has the perfect birria dish waiting for you. Pro tip — stop by for brunch (birria included) and grab a bottomless mimosa or sangria. Photo via Coco Bar and Tapas/Facebook
Antojitos Locos 16131 W. Colonial Drive, Oakland The family-owned Antojitos Locos has cultivated a large fan base. Self-titled as the “best birria in Florida”, it’s no wonder why there’s always a line outside their food truck. Photo via Antojitos Locos/Facebook
Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar 7468 W. Sand Lake Road Rocco’s is offering a $18.99 all you can eat taco Tuesday deal, which includes their beef birrias. While there, check out their signature cocktails. Photo via Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar/Facebook
La Campana 820 Lee Road La Campana’s authentic food is matched with its mariachi band to create the ultimate Mexican cuisine experience. Birria tacos are available alongside other classic taco fillings. Photo via La Campana/Facebook
Frutamix Multiple Locations Birria tacos, pizzas, and burritos are on tap at Frutamix. Enjoy their flavorful birria with their fresh fruit, ice cream, and smoothies. Photo via Frutamix/Facebook
The Pass Progressive Cuisine 970 Sunshine Lane Suite C, Altamonte Springs Shredded beef birria at the Pass Progressive Cuisine is available in a rice bowl, burrito or taco. Make sure to order online, as they’re only doing pick-ups at this time. Photo via The Pass Progressive Cuisine/Facebook
Birria Shack Check social media for latest food truck locations Birria Shack’s birria queso tacos are filled with stewed meat, cilantro, onions, and mozzarella cheese. Make sure to dip the birria in the paired consomé for the ultimate flavor combo. Photo via Birria Shack/Facebook
Bugambilias 747 W. Lancaster Road Open from breakfast to dinner, Bugambilias can cater to all birria needs throughout the day. Photo via Bugambilias/Facebook
San Jose’s Original Mexican Restaurant 8995 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee San Jose’s has quickly sprawled itself across Central Florida since opening in 2000. With four locations to choose from, there’s plenty of spots to grab their birria tacos from. Photo via San Jose’s Original Mexican Restaurant/Facebook
Taqueria Ameca Jalisco 4400 Orange Blossom Trail Known for their portion sizes, this no-frills restaurant is a great place to try a birria taco. Photo via Taqueria Ameca Jalisco/Facebook
El Molcajete 1718 N. Goldenrod Road For just $10, enjoy three birria tacos and birria ramen at El Molcajete. Make sure to also check out their Friday dollar taco special. Photo via El Molcajete/Facebook
Tortilleria La Mexicana 2417 W. Oakridge Road Known for its great prices, Tortilleria La Mexicana is a great spot to grab birria tacos. Their potent margaritas don’t hurt the flavor any. Photo via Tortilleria La Mexicana/Facebook