Brisket Birria Tacos

Preparation info
  • Makes

    10 to 12

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Barbacoa: The Heart of Tex-Mex Barbecue

By Brandon Hurtado

Published 2025

  • About

Birria tacos are the number-one most popular item at my restaurants, and this recipe is sure to become one of your favorite dishes at home. One of the best things about this birria meat is you can vacuum-seal it and freeze it, and the consommé, for later if you don’t eat it all in one sitting. The most important aspect of this dish is smoking the brisket first. It creates a whole new level of flavor in the tacos, and is a great way to use brisket trim if you’re tired of burgers and sausage.