What Is Quesabirria? Rocco's Quesa Birria Tacos, Explained
Quesabirria is the taco that took over social feeds and taco menus alike: slow-braised birria beef folded into a tortilla, griddled until the edges crisp, and served with a cup of the braising broth for dipping. At Rocco’s Tacos it’s the Quesa Birria — chili-braised beef brisket in crispy corn tortillas with pickled red onions, crema, lime, and caldo to dip — and it’s on the menu at all 11 locations across Florida, New York, and Massachusetts.
What Is Quesabirria?
Birria is a slow-braised stew from the Mexican state of Jalisco. The meat is cooked low and slow in a chili-based braise until it falls apart, and the rich red broth it cooks in — the caldo, or consommé — is served alongside. Traditionally birria was made with goat; today beef is the most common version, especially in the United States.
Quesabirria takes that braised birria beef and puts it in a tortilla with cheese (queso — hence the name), then griddles the whole thing until the tortilla is crisp and stained red from the braise. The dip in the broth is the move: crispy tortilla, tender beef, and a hit of that chili-rich caldo in every bite.
Rocco’s Quesa Birria Tacos
You’ll find the Quesa Birria in the Tacos de Calle section of our menu — our street-style tacos, served three to an order on handmade corn tortillas. Here’s what comes to the table, straight from the menu:
- Chili-braised beef brisket — brisket braised in chiles until it shreds
- Crispy corn tortillas — griddled until the edges crunch
- Pickled red onions, crema, and lime — sharp, cool, and bright against the rich beef
- Caldo “broth” to dip — the braising liquid, served on the side
The Quesa Birria is marked gluten-free on our menu — it’s built on corn tortillas, not flour.
How to Eat Quesabirria
Pick up a taco, dunk the edge into the caldo, and take the first bite while the tortilla is still crisp. Squeeze the lime over the top, add a few pickled onions, and keep dipping as you go. When the tacos are gone, the broth is fair game — plenty of guests finish the cup like a soup.
What Else Is in Tacos de Calle
The Quesa Birria shares the Tacos de Calle section with our other street-style tacos, including the Smash Burger Tacos, Hot Honey Chicken, and Macha Shrimp. Start the table with our Famous Tableside Guacamole, pick a margarita from the bar, and work your way through the list.
Quesabirria FAQ
What is birria made of? Slow-braised meat — traditionally goat, most often beef today — cooked in a chili-based braise. At Rocco’s, it’s chili-braised beef brisket.
What’s the difference between birria tacos and quesabirria? Birria tacos are braised birria meat in a tortilla. Quesabirria adds cheese and griddles the tortilla crisp. Both are served with the broth for dipping.
Is quesabirria gluten-free? Rocco’s Quesa Birria is marked gluten-free on our menu — it’s served on corn tortillas.
Is it on the menu at every Rocco’s? Yes — the Quesa Birria is on the All Day menu at all 11 locations.
Quesabirria Near You
Looking for birria tacos near you? The Quesa Birria is on the menu at every Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar:
Florida: Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Naples, Orlando, Palm Beach Gardens, Sarasota, Tampa, and West Palm Beach
New York: Huntington Station at the Walt Whitman Shops
Massachusetts: Burlington at the Burlington Mall
Grab a table, order a round of Quesa Birria, and don’t skip the dip.