Birrieria Zaragoza is a goat birria specialist, running a tight menu of birria plates, tacos, and corn tortillas out of a casual, counter-service space in Uptown. Andi Zaragoza owns and operates the restaurant, which gained wider attention after appearing on Taco Chronicles: Cross the Border. The original Archer Heights location remains temporarily closed following a fire, leaving Uptown as the operating spot.
Michelin has awarded Birrieria Zaragoza a Bib Gourmand five times — in 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025 — and the James Beard Foundation named it an Outstanding Service semifinalist in 2019. It's also appeared on best-of lists from Eater and Time Out Chicago, and The Infatuation scored it a 9/10.
Michelin has awarded Birrieria Zaragoza a Bib Gourmand five times — in 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025 — and the James Beard Foundation named it an Outstanding Service semifinalist in 2019. It's also appeared on best-of lists from Eater and Time Out Chicago, and The Infatuation scored it a 9/10.