birria

American  

[bih-ree-uh, bee-ree-ah] / ˈbɪ ri ə, ˈbi ri ɑ /

noun

Mexican Cooking.

1. a stew traditionally made of goat meat cooked with vinegar, garlic, herbs, spices, and chiles.

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Etymology

Origin of birria

First recorded in 1950–55; from Mexican Spanish, from Spanish: “garbage, trash, worthless person or thing,” from Vulgar Latin verrea (unrecorded) “despicable thing, stubbornness,” from Latin verrēs “boar”

Example Sentences

House-made corn tortillas, and your choice of lamb, goat, or beef birria, served traditionally or as grilled cheesy tacos with a dipping consommé.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Last time I was there, it was the new-to-me Colombian spot, a Mexican empanada spot and a birria spot that sells it on top of pizza.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2024

Regulars come for the al pastor and birria, but I brake for the goat tacos and other menu items you don’t often see around the Puget Sound area.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2024

Martinez, who was friendly when we met for birria and had quickly responded to follow-up emails, hasn’t gotten back to me about this development.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2024

If you’re willing to spend a bit more, try the birria tacos for $14.99 at Mercado Antojitos in Section 4 — served with Juanita’s chips, they were hot, oniony and made with decent tortillas.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 28, 2023