Birria Boy Taqueria

The best tacos never last long—gobbled up with not a single tortilla crumb in sight—so it only makes sense that Brisbane’s latest taqueria is a pop-up you absolutely do not want to miss. From the team behind C’est Bon comes Birria Boy: a spice-filled ode to Mexico’s beloved birria tacos that’s set to take over Woolloongabba’s Clarence Corner for a summer of rich, authentic and marinated flavours. 

Housed in a heritage building, Birria Boy is giving the original woodfire oven that was once part of Vespas Pizza a new life in the form of inventive birria tacos bringing the heat. Their signature? 15-hour wagyu beef with salsa jalapeno, served with housemade yellow corn tortilla and a smoky consomme for dipping. It’s a nod to the spirit of true Mexican street food, pairing effortlessly with side dishes like roasted corn ribs or tuna belly tostada and the vibrant energy of the space. 

Naturally, the drinks list features an impressive collection of tequilas, mezcals and agave spirits, with a special emphasis on small growers and producers across Mexico as well as Beudi Agave—a locally made spirit from Far North Queensland. Can’t handle the heat? There’s also frozen margaritas, slushie cocktails, and Mexican lager on tap made in collaboration with Frenchies Brewery and Sea Legs Brewing Co.

“Birria Boy is all about creating a fun, casual space that serves great food and drinks with energy,” says chef and founder of AW Hospitality, Andy Ashby. “We wanted somewhere for people to drop in before a show at The Princess Theatre or stay late for tacos and margaritas. It’s approachable, it’s full of flavour and a place to get your hands messy.”

Birria Boy opens on Friday 17 October and will run through the spring and summer season.