Birrieria Obregon — Restaurant in Phoenix

If you're craving authentic birria that transports you straight to the streets of Jalisco, Birrieria Obregon is your spot in Phoenix—hands down the best I've found! Tucked away in the heart of the city, this unassuming gem serves up tender, slow-braised beef birria that's been simmering for hours in a rich, spicy consomé infused with chiles, garlic, and just the right kick of cumin. I went for the classic quesabirria tacos: crispy corn tortillas stuffed with melty Oaxaca cheese, juicy shredded meat, and topped with onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Dipped in that consommé? Pure bliss—each bite explodes with flavor, and the consomé alone is worth the trip, savory and soul-warming. The portions are generous (hello, value for money!), and the service is warm and speedy—our server even recommended the horchata to balance the heat, and it was spot-on refreshing. Prices are fair for the quality; we fed two for under $25 and left stuffed and smiling. Pro tip: Go hungry and order extra tortillas for sopping up that broth. I've been back three times in a month, and it's only getting better. If you love Mexican food that hits all the notes—bold, comforting, and unforgettable—Birrieria Obregon deserves a spot on your must-try...

I visited Birrieria Obregón recently and sadly, it fell far below expectations: • Blurry, outdated menus: The menus were hard to read, poorly formatted, and seemed last updated ages ago—far from the organized presentation you’d expect. • Rushed service: From the moment we sat down, the server hurried us to order and cleared plates precipitously, giving the whole experience a rushed, impersonal vibe. • Lackluster flavor: The food arrived bland and uninspired. As someone who appreciates bold Mexican flavors, I was disappointed by how flat and flavorless everything tasted. • Sparse guacamole: I ordered a burrito specifically for the guacamole, but received only a meager smear—not enough to enhance the dish or justify ordering extra. • Overly sweet agua fresca: Supposedly fresh water tasted more like a powder-flavored drink—far too sweet and artificial, completely missing the refreshing quality I look for.

Overall, between the unappealing menus, hurried service, bland dishes, skimpy toppings, and overly sweet drinks, this visit was a major letdown. I hope Birrieria Obregón uses this feedback to improve—because right now, it doesn’t deliver the quality or value any...

Maybe it’s a location thing, but here’s my experience...? The first time I tried this spot was the one on Van Buren, and the menudo tasted just like my family’s which is rare! Most restaurants love to load up the broth with oregano, but we prefer to add it afterward, if at all. Personally, I don’t like oregano in my menudo. For me, it’s best plain. I know some people want everything plus the kitchen sink in there but not me.

The menudo here had the perfect ratio of hominy to tripe. My only complaint? The broth wasn’t spicy still had flavor though!

I usually order a quesataco de chivo birria and love it, but I went with a plain one this time and regretted it; the tortilla got soggy. Lesson learned.

The taco de chicharrón, on the other hand, was PERFECT. With tacos, I do put everything on them and red salsa on top. I really enjoyed that one taco.

I might need to test my theory and see if this is truly a location thing. Because that first bowl of menudo from Van Buren? I...