El Cora Birria | Estilo Tijuana

Mexican Restaurant $$ 4.3 (337)


El Cora Birria is celebrated for its authentic Tijuana-style birria, particularly the goat tacos and consomé, which many customers cite as the best they've tasted beyond Mexico. The restaurant operates from a gas station, which may deter some, but the delicious food and generous portions generally overcome initial hesitations. However, aspects of service and atmosphere may require patience and tolerance, as some reviews highlight inconsistent service and a noisy dining environment.

Overall:

4.4

(281 reviews)

Authenticity:

4.5

Atmosphere:

3.7

Service:

4.0


Phone number: (916) 381-5237

Address: 7900 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820, USA

Opening hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

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Service options

  • Dine-In Available
  • Takeout Available
  • Delivery Available

Offerings

  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Amenities

  • Outdoor Seating

Good for

  • Good for Children
  • Good for Groups

Payment options

  • Credit Cards

Parking options

  • Free Parking Lot
  • Free Street Parking

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible Parking
  • Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Top Recent and Curated Reviews (10)

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" What a wild experience! El Cora Birria's tacos took me back to my vacation in Mexico. The goat was incredibly flavorful, and their consomé is a perfect match for dipping. It was quite loud inside with long waits, but that's just part of the charm. Definitely making this a regular stop for satisfying my birria cravings! " (*Curated Review*)

" I've been wanting to try El Cora after hearing rave reviews, and I finally did! The tacos are exceptionally flavorful, especially the goat. Great portion sizes for the price, and the consomé is a must-have for dipping. The only downside was the chaos of the gas station vibe; it was really busy and got a little overwhelming, but once you taste the food, it’s hard to care about the environment! " (*Curated Review*)

" I finally made it to El Cora after hearing tons of recommendations, and oh boy, they're all true! The goat birria is out of this world delicious; I can't believe how tender the meat was. The tortilla was so crispy and added a wonderful texture. The atmosphere can be overwhelming since it's bustling, but for food like this, I'd put up with it every time! " (*Curated Review*)

" El Cora is well worth the hype! Their goat birria tops the charts for being authentic and delicious. I’ve tried other places, but nothing has matched up. The only con is the wait can be lengthy and the dining area isn’t the most comfortable, being in a gas station. Regardless, I'm eager to come back! " (*Curated Review*)

" Honestly, I wasn't sure about El Cora at first due to its location, but what a delightful surprise! Their goat birria tacos were succulent and the consomé was thick and hearty. The setup is a bit chaotic given it's in a gas station, but the quality of the food more than makes up for it. Can't wait to try other items on their menu! " (*Curated Review*)

Archived Reviews (271)

" El Cora is a real treasure. The goat birria I had was so tender—just melted in my mouth! The tacos were very filling as well. There's definitely a lively vibe in this gas station setting, but it does get a bit loud. That being said, I’m more than willing to overlook a noisy dining experience for food this good! Looking forward to my next visit. " (*Curated Review*)

" I'm impressed with El Cora Birria! The birria tacos are incredible. You can actually taste the care they put into the preparation. I was also pleasantly surprised at the portion sizes—they're quite large! The only issue I had was with the cleanliness; it could definitely use some improvement. Despite that, the flavors were so amazing that I would come back in a heartbeat. Highly recommend the consomé! " (*Curated Review*)

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