Birria tacos, also known as “dipping tacos,” have gained widespread popularity for their picture-perfect look + flavorful, meaty broth.

Many iterations of the traditional Mexican dish have emerged, with quesabirrias being the Instagram star for their meat-packed, cheesy pull-apart appeal.

Is your mouth watering yet? We’re diving into five bomb birria spots where you can grab these tacos around San Jose.

Check out the cheesy crisp of the birria taco tortillas. | Photo via @laudeaterz

🌮 Rosario’s Tacos | 📍Locations vary

Food truck owner Joe continues his late mother’s legacy of homestyle cooking with rich + flavorful consommé, paired with birria tacos spilling with meat. You can order via their Instagram or call 408-464-5480 for these delectable tacos.

🌮 Neza Birrieria | 📍1260 E. Santa Clara St.

This spot boasts handmade tortillas + salsas, flavorful quesabirrias, and large birria pizzas. Be sure to order a side of consommé, it doesn’t come with the tacos but is well worth it with its savory, meat-packed broth. Pro tip: Head to an ATM — this spot only accepts cash.

🌮 Elma’s Taqueria | 📍2217 Quimby Rd.

Tucked inside Fresco’s supermarket, this spot is truly a hidden gem. Their quesabirrias are made with your choice of beef or goat meat, and served in a perfectly crisp tortilla oozing with cheese. Pro tip: Order ahead on Yelp to avoid a 30+ minute line.

El Bombero’s unique food truck serving up hot dishes. | Photo via @correy_morales

🌮 El Bombero 408 | 📍2820 Alum Rock Ave.

This truck is straight fire. Its newly renovated truck serves up quesabirrias loaded with tender meat, and even has a great three for $10 deal. El Bombero also has shrimp tacos, tortas, and a $1 “Taco Tuesday” deal.

🌮 Takoz Mod Mex | 📍Locations vary

This gourmet food truck offers traditional Mexican dishes with a spin. It’s booming with birria — serving up birria fries, birria burritos, and even birria ramen. They introduce special menu items + their location via Instagram, so be sure not to miss their next pop-up.