Lately, our incredible birria pizza has been setting taste buds on fire and social media feeds ablaze. To make this dish, we’ve taken the beloved Mexican tradition of birria and given it an Italian twist that’ll make your mouth water just thinking about it.

Today, you’ll discover birria pizza, your new obsession!

First of All: What Is Birria?

Before we dive into our amazing pizza, let’s talk about the star of the show, birria itself! 

Birria is a traditional Mexican stew that originated in the state of Jalisco, though it’s now beloved throughout Mexico and beyond. Traditionally, birria is made with goat meat (though beef is commonly used today), slow-cooked for hours with a blend of dried chilies like guajillo, ancho, and chipotle, along with aromatic spices such as bay leaves, thyme, and Mexican oregano.

The flavorful broth called consommé develops during the long cooking process. It’s a deep red, intensely flavored liquid, packed with all the essence of the meat and spices. The meat becomes incredibly tender, falling apart at the touch of a fork, while absorbing all those incredible flavors.

The Story Behind the Sensation 

As we mentioned, birria originated in the Jalisco region as a humble stew that has transformed into a global phenomenon.

Mexican immigrants brought birria, alongside other culinary traditions, to the United States, introducing it to new audiences. Birria adapted to local tastes and ingredients, leading to the development of new and exciting variations, many of which you can taste at Zócalo as well.

What Exactly Is Birria Pizza?

Well, imagine taking all that awesome birria and putting it on a pizza. Birria pizza is a fusion creation that combines the best of both worlds, the savory flavors of traditional Mexican birria with the beloved comfort of Italian pizza.

Our version features tender, slow-cooked pulled beef barbacoa that’s been simmered to perfection in a rich broth of chilies and spices. We layer this succulent meat over our hand-stretched pizza dough, then top it with melted cheese that stretches for days, fresh diced onions for that perfect crunch, and cilantro that adds a bright, herbaceous note.

Besides, we serve every birria pizza with a side of our signature consommé for dipping. Yes, you get to dip each slice into that liquid gold, creating an experience that’s part pizza, part soup. It’s like having birria tacos and pizza night all rolled into one incredible dish!

Interesting Pairings for Birria Pizza

Birria Tacos

We suggest that you compare the traditional with our innovative pizza twist!

Birria tacos feature the same pulled beef barbacoa, melted cheese, onions, and cilantro, served on semi-crispy tortillas with consommé for dipping. 

Quesabirria

It’s like the perfect appetizer to your main event! Our birria barbacoa quesadilla with cilantro, onions, and consommé is essentially the taco version of birria pizza. It’s a great way to warm up and get that birria craving going strong.

Costra

Adventurous eaters should try our Costra, a crispy melted cheese creation on a flour tortilla with poblano peppers and onion. It’s like birria’s crispy, cheesy cousin; another fusion creation that shows how traditional Mexican flavors can be reimagined in exciting ways.

Molcajete Carmelita

If you’re dining with a group, consider sharing our Molcajete Carmelita alongside your birria pizza. 

This impressive dish serves two and features grilled steak, tomatillo sauce, chorizo, grilled onions, roasted serranos, and asadero cheese. It’s like having a Mexican feast that perfectly complements the bold flavors of your pizza.

Meet Birria Pizza, Your New Obsession

To enjoy beloved birria once in a while is almost mandatory for Mexican cuisine lovers. And the pizza format makes it perfect for sharing with friends and family, while the traditional birria flavors keep it authentic.

Come visit us at Zócalo and let our birria pizza transport you to flavor paradise. We can’t wait to see the look on your face when you take that first, perfectly dipped bite!