Where to find crispy and juicy birria tacos in Singapore

Just like jacket potatoes, birria tacos, a beloved Mexican street delicacy, were the food of the moment at this year’s Ramadan bazaars. 

For the uninitiated (though we doubt you haven’t heard of them), birria is a savoury meat stew made with a melange of spices. When the slow-cooked meat that’s been braised in this broth is shredded and added to a toasted tortilla with cheese and other accoutrements, you get delicious birria tacos.

Tender, crispy, and oh so flavourful, birria tacos are best enjoyed straight off the grill and dunked in the consommé the meat was cooked in. 

If you can’t get enough of them, here are the top places to get your birria taco fix in Singapore, even long after the bazaars have packed up. 

1. Lavi Taco

While birria tacos are traditionally made with lamb, Lavi Taco’s Signature Birria switches it up with slow-cooked oxtail and brisket, which have been braised to perfection in their spicy and aromatic birria stew.  

But for those who still prefer their tacos with lamb, fret not. This establishment also serves up Masala Lamb Birria, a fusion twist on the Mexican dish, which is cooked with their special masala curry birria broth.

The best part about dining in at Lavi Taco is that they charge nett pricing, which means no GST or service charge will be added, so you can dine in peace without worrying about your wallet. 

Although not halal-certified, Lavi Taco uses ingredients sourced from halal suppliers and do not use pork, lard or alcohol in their dishes. 

Where: 195 Pearl’s Hill Terrace, #01-54, Singapore 168976

2. Papi’s Tacos

Helmed by head chef Mauricio Espinoza, who hails from a small town in Mexico, Papi’s Tacos serves up authentic, fuss-free Mexican fare like mouth-watering tacos and refreshing margaritas. 

Head down to their Tanjong Pagar outlet to enjoy their delectable Quesabirria Tacos, cooked with Australian beef brisket in a smoked chili broth, at $28 for three pieces. 

Their other locations also serve up specials like Tacos Al Pastor ($16), with pork and grilled pineapple, as well as beef fajitas ($33). 

Where: 33 Tg Pagar Rd, #01-01, Singapore 088456

3. Bored Tacos

Bored Tacos is a Muslim-owned restaurant cooking up beloved Mexican dishes like burritos, quesadillas, burrito bowls, and, of course, tacos.

Get their birria beef tacos for $14.50 for two pieces, or add $2.50 more for a third piece. If you’re still feeling peckish, go for their Birria Beef Grilled Cheese, which is made with soft milk bread that’s been toasted to perfection.

Bored Tacos is currently walk-in only, so you can’t reserve tables, but delivery and pickup services are available.

Where: 50 Hougang Ave 1, #01-00 Within Forte Bowl, Singapore 538885 (Kovan outlet)

315 Joo Chiat Rd, #01-01, Singapore 427566 (Joo Chiat outlet)

4. Huevos

Born from their love of Mexican cuisine, Huevos Singapore first started off as a delivery concept in 2019 before opening their North Bridge outlet in 2021. 

Munch on their classic birria beef tacos, made with short ribs and brisket, cheese, and onion salsa, at $16 for two pieces or $20 for three. 

If you’re in the mood for that birria flavour but with a slight twist, they have other variations of birria beef including Birria Beef Quesadilla with chipotle aioli and pickled onion ($19) and Birria Torta, a birria beef cheese onion sandwich ($16).

Where: 803 N Bridge Rd, Singapore 198771 (North Bridge Outlet)

46 Kim Yam Rd, New Bahru, Singapore 239351 (River Valley Outlet)

5. La Birria Tacos

Homegrown gem La Birria Tacos started off at the Kampong Glam Ramadan Bazaar in 2023. Now, you can find them year-round at Curbside Crafters, serving up items like Sambal Belachan Fish Tacos and Dirty Nachos.

From the birria variety, enjoy dishes like their signature Quesa Birira Tacos and Birria Loaded Nachos, which are sure to fill up your stomach. 

Do note that dine-in seating at Curbside Crafters is limited.

Where: Curbside Crafters, 730 N Bridge Rd, Floor 1, Singapore 198698 

6. Muchachos

If you’re in the CBD area and craving authentic Cali-Mex grub for lunch, head over to Muchacos at Frasers Tower. 

Besides well-known favourites like burrito bowls, huevos rancheros, and all sorts of tacos, other dishes like Fried Chicken Sandwich and Country Fried Steak are also on offer. 

The star of the show is, of course, Birria QuesaTacos with consommé at $14 for two pieces or $17.5 for three. 

For those who are loco for birria, don’t leave without trying their hearty Birria Ramen ($14).

Where: 182 Cecil St, #01-01, Singapore 069547

*Muchachos currently does not accept reservations 

7. Afterwit

Run by the team behind Tipo Pasta Bar and The Great Mischief, Afterwit is a halal-certified Mexican Taqueria in the bustling Bugis area. 

Start off your meal with appetisers, including their loaded nachos, before digging into their Birria Quesadillas, stuffed with chicken, pico de gallo, and sour cream for $18. Although they are classified as a snack on their menu, they’re sure to fill you up. 

With vegetarian options and sharing platters available, Afterwit is the perfect spot to hang with your friends and fill your tummies after a long day of thrift shopping. 

Where: 778 N Bridge Rd, Singapore 198746 

8. Jaguarita’s Craft Beer Bar

For those working in the Buona Vista area, satisfy your lunch cravings at Jaguarita’s Craft Beer Bar.

From 11:30am to 2:00pm, Jaguarita’s serves up their tantalising birria beef tacos at $14 for two pieces. The beef has been slow-cooked for 48 hours, so you can be guaranteed a tender bite each time. Enjoy them as is or top up $2 for an Instagram-worthy cheese pull.

If you’re coming as a group, get their Birria Chilli Fries, complete with spicy meat stew, black beans, and onions, to share. 

Where: 9 N Buona Vista Dr, #01-18, The Metropolis, Singapore 138588