Tracing the history of the birria obsession

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Jan. 29, 2021 Food & Drink

A red, beef stew tucked into a corn tortilla stained red from the juices — birria de res has become a bonafide phenomenon. Bill Esparza documented its journey from Tijuana to Los Angeles and beyond in a deep dive for Eater.

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Credits

Host:

Evan Kleiman

Producers:

Laryl Garcia, Gillian Ferguson

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