If you’re hunting for real birria tacos in Washington Heights, El Pitallito on Broadway braises ours slow until the beef falls apart, then serves it with a cup of rich red consomé for dipping.
No shortcuts, no frozen meat — just slow-cooked birria, melted cheese, and tortillas pressed by hand the same morning you order them.
What makes our birria different
Birria is a slow-braised beef stew from Jalisco, and the consomé is everything. We simmer ours daily with dried chiles and spices until it’s deep, rich, and worth dipping every bite into.
Order it as quesabirria — folded into a tortilla with melted cheese, seared crisp on the comal — or as classic tacos with onion, cilantro, and lime. Either way it comes hot, with consomé on the side.
Where to get it
We’re at 3854 Broadway, between 160th and 161st, in the heart of Washington Heights — easy from Hamilton Heights, Inwood, and the rest of Upper Manhattan.
Order direct for pickup or delivery and skip the third-party app markups. It’s the freshest, fastest way to get our birria while it’s still steaming.
Frequently Asked
What are birria tacos?
Birria tacos are filled with slow-braised, seasoned beef and served with a side of consomé (the braising broth) for dipping. At El Pitallito we make them as classic tacos or as cheesy quesabirria seared on the comal.
Do you serve consomé with the birria?
Yes — every birria order comes with a cup of our rich house consomé for dipping. It’s slow-simmered fresh daily.
Where are you located?
El Pitallito is at 3854 Broadway, Washington Heights, New York, NY 10032.
Can I order birria for pickup or delivery?
Yes. Order direct on our site for pickup or delivery in Washington Heights and Upper Manhattan — ordering direct means better prices and fresher food than the delivery apps.
Hungry now? Order straight from our kitchen.
Direct ordering means better prices and fresher food — no delivery-app markup.