Rachel Kim
December 18, 2025
The Taco Truck That Sells Out by Noon
Don Memo's red truck appears on Pulaski Road at 7 AM sharp, and by noon, the birria is gone. I've learned to show up at 8 AM to beat the construction workers who constitute his most loyal clientele.
The birria tacos are dipped in consome before hitting the griddle, which means the tortilla absorbs all that beefy, chile-infused goodness before it crisps up. The result is a taco that's simultaneously crunchy, juicy, rich, and bright with lime and onion.
The quesabirria is the premium option — same birria, but with a blanket of Oaxacan cheese that stretches for days. But honestly, the real star is the consome itself. A cup of Don Memo's consome on a cold Chicago morning is better than any fancy bone broth at any bougie café.
Follow @birriadonmemo on Instagram for daily location updates. Cash only. No seating. No complaints.
The birria tacos are dipped in consome before hitting the griddle, which means the tortilla absorbs all that beefy, chile-infused goodness before it crisps up. The result is a taco that's simultaneously crunchy, juicy, rich, and bright with lime and onion.
The quesabirria is the premium option — same birria, but with a blanket of Oaxacan cheese that stretches for days. But honestly, the real star is the consome itself. A cup of Don Memo's consome on a cold Chicago morning is better than any fancy bone broth at any bougie café.
Follow @birriadonmemo on Instagram for daily location updates. Cash only. No seating. No complaints.