Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsLa Food MarketaBirria Tacos Recipe

Birria Tacos Recipe

Inspired by La Food Marketa
Time1h
Serves4

corn tortilla quesadilla, onion, cilantro, pulled pork carnitas, dipping broth, rice & beans

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare birria dipping broth

    In a pot, combine the dipping broth ingredients: birria consommé, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and let flavors meld for 15-20 minutes. If using ochito or dried chiles, rehydrate and add to the broth, simmer 10 more minutes. Strain solids and keep broth warm.

  2. 2

    Prepare fillings

    Stir the pulled pork carnitas with a pinch of salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat and toss in the tortilla pieces briefly to soften and lightly toast on both sides.

  3. 3

    Assemble quesadilla-style tacos

    Place a warmed tortilla in a dry skillet. Layer a portion of carnitas, a sprinkle of onion, cilantro, and cheese. Top with another tortilla and press gently to fuse. Cook until tortilla is golden and cheese begins to melt, flipping once.

  4. 4

    Finish and serve

    Cut quesadilla-tacos into wedges. Serve with warm birria dipping broth on the side. Plate rice and beans as sides, and garnish tacos with extra cilantro if desired.

More from La Food Marketa