birria
Spiced goat braise
Birria is a Mexican stew traditionally made from goat meat, though beef has become common.
The meat is braised in a rich, spiced chile broth until tender and falling apart.
Originally from Jalisco, birria has spread widely, especially as birria tacos—tortillas dipped in the cooking fat and filled with the meat, served with consommé for dipping.
Young goat meat
- carneMeat in Spanish
- braisedBrowned and simmered slowly
- slow-cookedPrepared with prolonged heat
- tenderSoft or sore
shredded · marinated · adobo · guajillo · ancho · aromatics · bay · oregano
Spicy capsicum fruits
- guajilloDried mirasol pepper
- anchoDried poblano pepper
- adoboVinegar-soy braised dish
- picanteHot, in Spanish cuisine
heat · peppery · smoky · earthy · complex · layered · robust · pungent
Clear simmered meat liquid
- simmerCook just under boiling
- potVessel for cooking
- cazuelaClay cooking pot
- ladleDeep spoon for serving
bowl · chunks · tender · flavorful · rich · oily · red · steaming
Thin unleavened Mexican bread
- cornCereal grown on cobs
- dippedBriefly immersed
- crispyBrittle and snapping
- griddledCooked on flat metal
melted · cheese · cilantro · onion · lime · salsa · street food · comal
Thin unleavened flatbreads
- salsaSpicy tomato condiment
- antojitosMexican small plates
- taqueríaMexican taco restaurant
- mercadoSpanish trading venue
domingo · quinceañera · familia · abuela · regional · norteño
Festive public celebration
- quinceañeraFifteenth birthday celebration
- domingoSpanish word for Sunday
- familiaHousehold, in Spanish
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
tradition · heritage · festive · special occasion · communal · sharing · generous · hospitality
cabrito
Young goat meat
- carneMeat in Spanish
- braisedBrowned and simmered slowly
- slow-cookedPrepared with prolonged heat
tender · shredded · marinated · adobo · guajillo · ancho · aromatics · bay · oregano · cumin
chiles
Spicy capsicum fruits
picante · heat · peppery · smoky · earthy · complex · layered · robust · pungent · spiced
broth
Clear simmered meat liquid
ladle · bowl · chunks · tender · flavorful · rich · oily · red · steaming · aromatic
tortilla
Thin unleavened Mexican bread
griddled · melted · cheese · cilantro · onion · lime · salsa · street food · comal · fold
tortillas
Thin unleavened flatbreads
mercado · domingo · quinceañera · familia · abuela · regional · norteño
fiesta
Festive public celebration
- quinceañeraFifteenth birthday celebration
- domingoSpanish word for Sunday
- familiaHousehold, in Spanish
gathering · tradition · heritage · festive · special occasion · communal · sharing · generous · hospitality
- Mexican foodtacos, chilaquiles, taco, huevos rancheros, burritos
- beef dishesbeef brisket, beef stew, beef chili, pot roast, beef curry
- braised meatsbrisket, pot roast, chuck roast, lamb shank, lamb shanks
- comida hispanicatacos, paella, tortilla, empanadas, frijoles
- ethnic foodssushi, tacos, pad thai, curry, hummus
- mixed dishesstew, casserole, stir fry, fried rice, jambalaya
birriacarne asada
Marinated grilled beef
pollo asado · al pastor · ceviche · barbacoa · sashimi
birriaceviche
Citrus-cured raw seafood dish
crudo · poke · sashimi · fresh salsa · ensalada
- birria tacosBraised meat in dipped tortillas