Birrieria Enriquez: North Park’s Finest Taco Restaurant

Why it made the list

Birrieria Enriquez serves Sonoran-style beef birria from a bright, simple counter on University Avenue near the Georgia Street Bridge, and its review record puts it at the top of San Diego’s taco list. Tortillas are dipped in consommé before they hit the comal, which gives the tacos their rich, crisp edge, and the consommé itself is unusually hearty. Beyond the birria tacos, regulars point to the cabeza taco, birria fries, birria ramen and horchata.

Best for

Central San Diego taco hunters who want serious birria without driving to the South Bay.

Good to know

Seating is limited and street parking takes patience; side streets around Landis and Mississippi are your best bet.