The Humble Origins of Mexico's Most Viral Dish
Birria is today one of the most recognized Mexican dishes in the world. Its photos flood Instagram, birrieros have hour-long lines in Los Angeles, New York and Chicago, and the word "birria" appears on fine dining menus on three continents. However, its history begins very differently: in the rural poverty of Jalisco, over four centuries ago.
Born from necessity and indigenous ingenuity, birria transformed from a despised "throwaway" dish into a global culinary phenomenon. This is the remarkable story of how goat stew became the most talked-about food on social media.
