Hello Fellow Readers, I hope you’re having a wonderful day. Today I was feeling hungry as well as needing to step out and stretch my legs. I also, like to mention I am a taco enthusiast, but I wanted something with a little more flair. Which is hard to say because I practically eat them AT LEAST once a week.
So on my search for exploration and most importantly tacos, I came upon this interesting creation called a Quesabirria. It is a delicious beef taco that is cooked with chiles. The beef is shredded, the corn tortilla dipped in the juices of said beef prepared with white onions, cilantro, and white cheese(Oaxaca). IT GETS BETTER, it is fried and served with a consomme.
I had to have it and at least ten, like I said I was hungry. I found a place in Ybor City down here in Tampa that makes them called Jimmy’s Tacos. It was a delicious adventure I couldn’t resist tacos and my favorite eccentric downtown, Ybor. I hopped into my Doom Buggy aka Jeep and made my way down.
Let me give you the lowdown on Ybor City to better understand my enthusiasm. It is a mixture of revitalized cigar manufacturing buildings, some were revamped for active businesses squeezed in with newer homes and structures, but most importantly, chickens roam free. I know, odd right? Nowhere else in Tampa have chickens strutting about, but Ybor City does. FYI don’t try to catch or pick up the wild chickens, one they are federally protect and two, spurs.
My arrival to Jimmy’s Tacos was no less outlandish. It is a quaint building nestled around brick and wood structures, railroad tracks, large trees and of course chickens. Usually whats good for the gander is good for the goose, but here the chickens roam about hoping for morsels and so was I. It is a wonderful spot with outside seating that felt cozy and relaxing. There was a line so, I knew it had to be good, I ordered three of these bad boys, along with a margarita of course. I sat back and sipped soaking in the sun and waited. Was the wait long? No, but the exploration to find these delicious treasures was everything and more.
These quesabirrias practically melt in your mouth, the lime flavor from the cilantro, the crunch of the onion, the juicy tender beef, and gooey melty goodness of the cheese was like an explosive symphony in my mouth. Lastly, the consomme they served with the quesabirrias need not be forgotten, I dredged those goodies in after each bite. Let me tell you it was hard not to pick up the cup and drink it alone. If I were to give a five star review I’d give them fifty it was that damn good.
IF I were you I would jump in that steel horse and make a quick move to get Jimmy’s quesabirrias. When you do, get five or ten so that way when you get home, you can relive the experience minus the chicken companions of course.
Until next time, Keep On Brewin.