Posted in Arizona October 31, 2020 by

The Birria At Arizona’s Taco King Is So Good, It Sells Out Before Closing Time

Here in Arizona, we don’t mess around when it comes to tacos — it’s either the best of the best or nothing at all. AZ Taco King, a relatively new Phoenix restaurant, is the former, with a birria so good, it often sells out before close.

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Now a Phoenix household name, AZ Taco King has the humblest of roots.
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Earlier this year, owner Jazmin Sears had just begun focusing on her catering business full-time — then COVID-19 came along. With events being canceled left and right, she decided to open up a taco cart in the parking lot of a friend's liquor store. The food ended up being such a hit, she and her husband were able to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant in August.
Sears' specialty, birria de res, is a Mexican beef stew with dried chiles and spices.
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The signature menu item, called a "quesabirria," piles the flavorful, slow-cooked meat onto a corn tortilla with cheese. The entire concoction is then dipped in a consommé broth before frying — yum!
You can also get the birria in street taco form.
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At just $2 each, these simple, yet delicious tacos are filled with birria meat, cilantro, and onions.
Although deeply rooted in tradition, AZ Taco King isn't afraid to think outside the box.
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For a truly unique taste sensation, try the "ramenbirria," which features ramen noodles and birria swimming in broth and topped with cheese. It also comes in Tapatío flavor!
How about a "birria pizzadilla?" This cultural mashup makes for a truly epic meal.
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Other ways you can enjoy birria include atop French fries, on a torta, or in its original form as a stew (with tortillas on the side, of course.)
Other meats include carne asada, al pastor, carnitas, pollo asado, and barbacoa.
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Get it as tacos, in a salad, over French fries, on a quesadilla, or all wrapped up in a burro. Various lunch specials, side dishes, and regular meat plates served with tortillas are also available. And if you're vegetarian, there's even a veggie fajita option!
Don't leave without ordering a beverage.
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Agua frescas in various flavors are a staple on the menu, as well as homemade horchata with real cinnamon sticks. You can't go wrong with either!

Hours are 12 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 12 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday and Sunday, and 12 p.m. until 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Visit the restaurant’s Facebook page to learn more.

Have you eaten at AZ Taco King yet? If so, did you try the famous birria? Let us know how you liked it, and check out our previous article for more scrumptious tacos in Arizona.

Address: 2030 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85015, USA