Absolutely unrealllll. I've been ranking taco places in Chicago and this place is #2 out of 31. The bierria and consume is sooo damn good. Like omg. This is definitely gonna be a new place that I crave. Can't wait to come back. Service is fantastic too

Great tacos and burritos It sucked the one time I wanted to go because they were out of meat, which could be a good sign

Friendly staff, cute little place with not that many seating, decent steak and chicken taco, delicious quesadilla taco, flavorful goat soup, and AMAZING salsa. Highly recommended for those who enjoy birria tacos.

Stayed in downtown Chicago for the weekend. Very glad I made the trip to check out this place. The menu is simple you can't go wrong with the quesadilla birria tacos or other carne asada tacos they have. They also surprisingly offer tacos de cabeza (head) which is interesting. It's a very cozy spot with a few seats to dine in, but worth going either way for its authenticity. The service was really fast. I'd go again!

One of the best birria taco places in chicago. It's a bit hole in the wall but that's what makes it so great. The focus is on the great food that's served. I ordered the birria quesadillas combo and with consume on the side. Also ask for both salsas. The food was fresh and absolutely delicious.

The consume is PERFECT. I could drink a whole liter of it. The birria quesadillas were also very tasty and paired well with the consume. I most definitely will be back here to eat this dinner again. I don't know if I'd look anywhere else to eat birria. My only complaint would be that two quesadillas is nowhere enough. God I love this place The waitress was so polite and friendly. They ran out of rice, but I did not mind because the birria and consume were delicious on their own. I also ordered the horchata; what a perfect drink to pair with this lovely dinner.

RATING: 10/10 I'm pretty stingy with my 10/10s so let this be a sign that Birreria El Texcal is worth the trip. I'm also pretty dramatic so I say this pretty often, but I ACTUALLY mean it this time with my whole heart and soul when I say the birria CHANGED. MY. LIFE. I've wanted to try birria for so long--it had become this obsession of mine that consumed my every waking thought but the longer I waited to try it, the more it seemed like a pipe dream. Until one day, my friend and I took a 50 minute bus ride and 20 minute walk to Birreria El Texcal!! The restaurant itself is super homey and feels like the kitchen area of a friend's house. We received free chips and salsa which were perfectly crispy. Then, the birria. Holy freaking mother of God. Truly the "GOAT." I got the Dinner de quesabirrias which was two quesadillas with birria inside served with rice and beans. I also got the consome (goat stew) which is essential for dipping. The outside of the quesabirria is crispy but the inside is filled with oozing cheese, meat, and onions. When you dip it in consumme, your mouth bursts with an explosion of goat flavor and cheese. Ugh. Sublime. Please please please please please go here to try the birria because sincerely you have not lived until you have!!

My friend was feeling down after a long day of work and so we decided to come have some good food from El Texcal. I've always passed by but never really caught my eye until today. We had some delicious Birreria quesadillas and horchata. The meal was very good, even their chips and salsa were delish. Our waitress was very kind and patient, she would check up on us and always asked if we were doing ok. Overall, great food, service, and drinks. I am happy we came for dinner and will be back again.