The name of this restaurant refers to Nochistlán de Mejia in the Mexican state of Zacatecas, the town where chef-owner Javier Moreno learned how to make "Birria de Chivo" (aka goat birria) from his grandfather. This is a restaurant with no menus, as they only serve their birria, and there are only two options: you can have it wet in a bowl or dry in a taco. The house's spirited, mood-altering birria is rustic and gamey, yet not at all unpleasant. It is tender young goat braised until it reaches its purest, softest, meltiest form, and it stands up to condiments and a house-made tortilla in a way that other birrias can kind of fade into the background. Here, the garnishments harmonize with the birria rather than sing over it -- and even once you spray your taco with a few squeezes of lime, add some onions and cilantro, and spoon on some of the lava-like salsa, you still are left with that delicate goat flavor that you'll begin to look for in each bite. Birrieria Nochistlán's salsa, by the way, is one of the best I've had at any restaurant anywhere, and is purportedly made with Yahualica chiles de árbol, a potent árbol imported from the region around Zacatecas. On an early Sunday morning, service from my waitress was attentive and efficient and my tacos, which were filling, were just $2 each, taxes included.

This was a phenomenal meal. The birria was simply ridiculously good. Exploded with flavor and the meat fell right off the bone. Additionally, the sisters who greeted and helped me were very friendly and kind. I will most certainly be back across town for another bowl again soon.

The best birrieria in BH hands down 🐐 You walk inside and you automatically feel like familia. 🇲🇽

This 5 star rating is according to wife and daughter. This establishment is well known for their birria. A typical goat meat dish. Right in the heart of East Los Angeles. My family swear up and down this place is the best! Zacatecas favorite! Personally, I’m still trying to get the flavor going. I had 2 tacos de cabeza. For me it was to greasy. That’s just me. Other people love it! Next time I’ll get my own Birria plate. Authentic BIRRIA! I recommend it.

Best place to eat birria de chivo, the meat melts in your mouth.

My rating is based on my father's opinion. He enjoyed his food. Meat was tender, and broth had a lot of flavor. Needless to say, the handmade tortillas made the dish even better! NOTE: THIS IS A CASH ONLY BUSINESS

The Best birria, hand made tortillas 🤤

Love their goat birria, not too much chili on it, which I like. The goat isn't stinky like other places and it's really well cooked. It's worth the drive, even family that are not fans of goat loved it. Love the customer service too, I've been there like 5 times and the staff remembers me and is always very nice.

Food is fire. The owner is chill and very friendly. Prices are affordable. Definitely coming back and telling people about it.

Love this place as far as the food ... don't expect a fancy restaurant... it's just a box painted in bright orange and black . But serves great birria and hand made tortillas.. not to forget the spiciest salsa you'll ever eat. Service is good as the ladies are very nice. Great tasting Birria... you'll be happy you stop by.

This place is one of the best birrias in Los Angeles it's truly homemade, make sure to take cash because they don't take credit card. They have all your favorite Mexican drinks and they even serve the most delicious Michela simple and traditional.

First of all, the birria tasted great with the tacos, tortillas and spicy salsa. It's the mexican version of sup kambing (mutton soup) in Southeast Asia context, but more spicy and a lighter broth! Had two bowls of "soup" here! Most importantly, the server had a great attitude, she was friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend!

Where can I start? The place is clean, and they have hand sanitizer included in each table. The persona have a good attitude, well the food is good the tacos are delicious 😋 the meet is soft and have a good taste las especies están al punto tienen tortillas hechas a mano, i will recommend the food

Araceli Meza

The Best birria, hand made tortillas 🤤

Bryan L

The best birrieria in BH hands down 🐐 You walk inside and you automatically feel like familia. 🇲🇽

Maria Gutierrez

Best place to eat birria de chivo, the meat melts in your mouth.

nemo socal

This 5 star rating is according to wife and daughter. This establishment is well known for their birria. A typical goat meat dish. Right in the heart of East Los Angeles. My family swear up and down this place is the best! Zacatecas favorite! Personally, I’m still trying to get the flavor going. I had 2 tacos de cabeza. For me it was to greasy. That’s just me. Other people love it! Next time I’ll get my own Birria plate. Authentic BIRRIA! I recommend it.

B G

Food is fire. The owner is chill and very friendly. Prices are affordable. Definitely coming back and telling people about it.

Blanca Flors

My rating is based on my father's opinion. He enjoyed his food. Meat was tender, and broth had a lot of flavor. Needless to say, the handmade tortillas made the dish even better! NOTE: THIS IS A CASH ONLY BUSINESS

Zephyr C

First of all, the birria tasted great with the tacos, tortillas and spicy salsa. It's the mexican version of sup kambing (mutton soup) in Southeast Asia context, but more spicy and a lighter broth! Had two bowls of "soup" here! Most importantly, the server had a great attitude, she was friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend!

Veronica Marquez

This place is one of the best birrias in Los Angeles it's truly homemade, make sure to take cash because they don't take credit card. They have all your favorite Mexican drinks and they even serve the most delicious Michela simple and traditional.

Lis

Where can I start? The place is clean, and they have hand sanitizer included in each table. The persona have a good attitude, well the food is good the tacos are delicious 😋 the meet is soft and have a good taste las especies están al punto tienen tortillas hechas a mano, i will recommend the food

Marina Garcia

Love their goat birria, not too much chili on it, which I like. The goat isn't stinky like other places and it's really well cooked. It's worth the drive, even family that are not fans of goat loved it. Love the customer service too, I've been there like 5 times and the staff remembers me and is always very nice.

Eddie Garcia

Love this place as far as the food ... don't expect a fancy restaurant... it's just a box painted in bright orange and black . But serves great birria and hand made tortillas.. not to forget the spiciest salsa you'll ever eat. Service is good as the ladies are very nice. Great tasting Birria... you'll be happy you stop by.

This place serves one thing and one thing only. Birria. They don't even have a menu it's that simplistic. Luckily the servers were able to tell me what they serve. I got a bowl of birria that comes with a few tortillas. I also ordered one taco de cabeza. And lastly a mulita de birria. Ok I guess the cabeza isn't really birria but I assume it's the head of the goat. In total the price came out to $31. The bowl was $18, mulita $9, and taco $4. All items came out fresh and is very delicious! I do agree with the other reviews though. The portions are kinda small. So don't expect big servings. Also the place reminds me of a tiny hole in the wall than a restaurant. I'm not saying it's dirty but they don't have a big sitting area. Luckily they have a TV for entertainment when dining alone. Would I come back to this place? Yes if I was around the area but I would not go out of my way to come back.

Peter E

This place serves one thing and one thing only. Birria. They don't even have a menu it's that simplistic. Luckily the servers were able to tell me what they serve. I got a bowl of birria that comes with a few tortillas. I also ordered one taco de cabeza. And lastly a mulita de birria. Ok I guess the cabeza isn't really birria but I assume it's the head of the goat. In total the price came out to $31. The bowl was $18, mulita $9, and taco $4. All items came out fresh and is very delicious! I do agree with the other reviews though. The portions are kinda small. So don't expect big servings. Also the place reminds me of a tiny hole in the wall than a restaurant. I'm not saying it's dirty but they don't have a big sitting area. Luckily they have a TV for entertainment when dining alone. Would I come back to this place? Yes if I was around the area but I would not go out of my way to come back.

Maria Pena

My husband loves birria and thought I’d take him some since we are not from Los Ángeles and once we got home opened up the cups to mostly birria broth little meat for $18 which they do come with a few hand made tortillas but for that price I’d figure at least have a little more meat.

My husband loves birria and thought I’d take him some since we are not from Los Ángeles and once we got home opened up the cups to mostly birria broth little meat for $18 which they do come with a few hand made tortillas but for that price I’d figure at least have a little more meat.

They get 2 stars because their customer service was good they were friendly. Drove across town because I saw reviews were pretty good. It wasn't terrible but portions are small even for 1 person order only comes with 3 tortillas parking is rough and meat wasn't flavorful also too many little bones in the meat easy to break a bone. I prefer Birreria canelos in Maywood or Tlaqueopaque in Huntingtonpark they sell it by the pound.

Daniel Garcia

They get 2 stars because their customer service was good they were friendly. Drove across town because I saw reviews were pretty good. It wasn't terrible but portions are small even for 1 person order only comes with 3 tortillas parking is rough and meat wasn't flavorful also too many little bones in the meat easy to break a bone. I prefer Birreria canelos in Maywood or Tlaqueopaque in Huntingtonpark they sell it by the pound.