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La Vaca Birria

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La Vaca Birria is a birria-focused taquería on 24th Street in San Francisco's Mission District that cooks over a live mesquite fire.

Contents
  1. Overview
  2. Context
  3. Reviews
  4. See also
  5. References

Overview

Although the name points to birria, the shop is notable for grilling over burning mesquite wood, an unusual setup for a small Mission taquería. Its menu includes birria tacos, carnitas, and house-made brisket and chorizo tacos.

In the San Francisco Standard's 2025 poll of local chefs and restaurateurs, the owner of a San Francisco pizzeria named La Vaca Birria the best taco spot in the city.

Context

Birria, a chile-braised meat stew from Jalisco, became one of the most visible taco styles in the Bay Area in the early 2020s, and several Mission shops and trucks now specialize in it. La Vaca Birria stands out for combining the stew with wood-grilled meats.

Reviews

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See also

References

  1. "The 10 best taco spots in San Francisco, according to a panel of pros". The San Francisco Standard. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
Categories: Mission District, San Francisco San Francisco cuisine Taquerías Taquerías in California Taquerías in San Francisco