Tijuana-style birria tacos in Whittier are all the buzz

WHITTIER, Calif. (KABC) -- Birrieria Gonzalez in Whittier has made a name for itself among residents for their authentic, juicy, mouth-watering Tijuana-style tacos filled with deliciously-made birria.

"Everybody comes for the tacos," said Rosa Fontes, a manager at Birrieria Gonzalez.

So what exactly is birria? Similar to beef brisket with generous portions of beef fat, the thinly-sliced beef is slowly cooked in low heat for hours in a stock pot or stew made with a combination of traditional seasoning.

Now, people come from near and far for a taste of Birrieria Gonzalez's birria tacos.

"We come here every Sunday. Tacos are perfect," said Whittier resident Ricardo Jimenez.

"My daughter woke up this morning, as a mom, I want to go to Birrieria Gonzalez," said Diana Mercado.

"When people take the first bite, they can taste the Tijuana-style taco. You're going to leave with a smile on your face," said Fontes.

Birrieria Gonzalez

12504 Philadelphia St.

Whittier, CA 90601