664 TJ Birrieria

First time customer. This birria spot is located in the heat of National City. They serve Tijuana style beef birria that can be enjoyed in a bowl, taco, or quesadilla. I visited on a Monday around midday and there was no waiting for a table. They have both patio and a dining room area. I was greeted by Lucia who was welcoming and quickly prepared some garnishes for my meal after getting seated. I ordered a large birria bowl and requested they add "nervio," which is soft beef tendon. The plate came with warm tortillas, diced cilantro and onions. The birria did not lack flavor and was well seasoned. Good portions for a $13 plate. I believe this place is open every day. Only downside is the limited parking. You might have to park around the block or across the street. I will definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a delicious plate of TJ style birria. Cliente primerizo. Este lugar de Birria se encuentra en el calor de National City. Sirven birria de ternera al estilo de Tijuana que se puede disfrutar en un tazón, taco o quesadilla. Visité un lunes alrededor del mediodía y no había que esperar una mesa. Tienen patio y una zona de comedor. Lucía me recibió, quien me dio la bienvenida y rápidamente preparó algunas guarniciones para mi comida después de sentarme. Pedí un tazón grande de birria y pedí que añadieran "nervio", que es un tendón de carne de res blanda. El plato venía con tortillas calientes, cilantro cortado en cubitos y cebolla. La birria no carecía de sabor y estaba bien sazonada. Buenas porciones para un plato de 13 dólares. Creo que este lugar está abierto todos los días. El único inconveniente es el estacionamiento limitado. Puede que tengas que aparcar alrededor de la manzana o al otro lado de la calle. Definitivamente recomendaré este lugar a cualquiera que busque un delicioso plato de birria al estilo TJ.

Food was good, service was fast, and the ambiance was very relaxing. We visited 664 in National city, though soon we'll try the location closer to home on Imperial. The tacos were tasty. The salsa was excellent and complimented the meat very well. My husband order two quesabirrias and I ordered two tacos. We shared a drink- it was a good size, about 24 oz cup of Jamaica.Overall good experience, recommend to anyone looking for a quick, somewhat affordable lunch. My only recommendation is more for folks who like their food a bit saltier. The meat is delicious but was slightly under salted.

This Highland Ave location in National City is one of a few locations in San Diego County. There were ample street parking on a Saturday for lunch, which was good. You can't miss the vibrant red awning and signage of this eatery. It was a little confusing when you enter as there isn't a host and we weren't sure if we were supposed to just sit anywhere, wait for someone to seat us, or order first. After asking a server, we were told to just sit where we'd like.We waited for menus, but none were brought over so we looked at pictures of menus on Yelp! A server came over not long after and took our order. She spoke only in Spanish, but since I don't really speak Spanish, I just told her what we'd like in English. The authenticity of this interaction made it seem really promising, especially since we were the only nonSpanish speaking table there. A bowl of slices radishes & lime wedges, as well as a squirt bottle of their spicy house salsa sauce were dropped off at our table. My excitement was building up in anticipation for fulfilling my recent Birria Taco craving. Our 3 birria tacos & 3 Quesabirria tacos arrived and whey looked awesome. I was ready for the flavor bomb party that was about to happen in my mouth. Unfortunately, their Birria was bland. Their spicy house salsa was also bland. There was no salt on the table, which would have helped, but never have I ever had a bland taco or birria. I asked my partner if it was just me, but glad that it was the birria and not my tastebuds. The tortillas were nice and the meat was very tender & juicy. If there was only seasoning & flavor.While we finished the rest of the tacos, I decided to check some reviews on their Yelp! page. Turns out there are numerous reviews that also mention bland food. There were also many complaints about bad or rude service, which I have to say we didn't encounter. The service we had from beginning to paying was fine. Our server was pleasant and from what I observed, service was fine restaurant wide.It was a disappointing birria taco experience at a place that specializes in birria. It wasn't horrible, but definitely not memorable in a good way.

I've seen it all over San Diego, and it's like taunting me to try its birria tacos that are popping up on my recommendation. I figure why not give this location, which seems to carry the most reviews, just a try. With its own standalone corner spot, it serves families and folks with its simple menu, and I thought that would bring good service from the staff here. The interiors seem to have upgraded a bit with remarkedly clean restrooms for now, and of course, its TJ-themed meat is where it draws its repeat customers. The tacos come in hot and flavored with juicy oozing oil. The cheese was plenty, but I also enjoyed just birria taco straight up for its natural fatty flavors.

Very Bad Service To Start Off With I Came In For Two Orders & Was Told They We're Serving My Food Already Then And There But They We're Not ! About 2 Or 3 Different Orders That Came After Me Got There Food Before I Did ! I Had To Go Up To The Counter And Remind Them I Haven't Gotten My Food & Tell Them My Order AGAIN And THEN He Started Making My Food Then And There, To Me That Is Very Bad Service !! The Food Was Okay But The Condiments Were NOT The Lemons Were Dry & Looked To Be At Least A Couple Days Old With Absolutely No Juice In Them ALL Seeds & So Did The Sliced Raddish It Was Kind Of Slimey Like When There Old I Had To Get My Own Elsewhere ! It's A Nice Setting & Good Atmosphere But If I Was The Owner I Would Have To Talk To The Employees About This Before You Loose Customers Regarding The Service & The Disposal Of Old Condiments Instead Of Trying To Use What They Got ! UNACCEPTABLE

Good spot for birria! Very similar to the real thing. The meat needs a bit of salt but if you add the salsa it has a good amount of salt.

Hands down best birria I have ever had in San Diego. Sometimes it's a hit or miss on the tortillas hard or then can be soft. But the flavor is all I can say does it for me Staff are amazing. Looks like lots of kids with little experience but they are trying so that's a plus we all start somewhere. If you are looking for some dank food this is it 10/10 hands down

These taste like authentic tijuana birria tacos! The service is fast, the tacos are normal size (big) they do charge for the consome but its good. The price is fair, restaurant is ok they have indoor and outdoor dinning. Good birria tacos

My first time here. I always pass by, but never stop. Well I was hungry and wanted a quick meal. So I bought 2 birria tacos. These tacos are served very hot to the touch.. the tacos are topped with cilantro and onions. The meat alone is pretty tasty. The meat is flavorful, but not overwhelming. I wouldn't say its the best I have had, but they are good. And for 2.75 each. I will come again. Their salsa is pretty good as well. Spicy but not tear jerking. I got the tacos to go. Since the restaurant is right off highland, a main street. It can get noisy from the cars. The server was nice and since there was 1 person a head of me. I got my food fast. I recommend to come in the afternoon. I have seen this place pretty full at night.

Over all service is great. But the food is disgusting!! Too chewy, old flavorless. Disappointed for the heavy buck we paid. We left half the food behind. Never again!