Birotes Tortas Ahogadas Menu (Update 2025)

Introducing Birotes Tortas Ahogadas, a hidden gem in San Antonio offering authentic Mexican cuisine. The diverse menu features dishes like flavorful Chilaquiles with various sauce options, La Unica Especial showcasing different meat choices, and mouthwatering Quesadillas like Quesabirrias and Gringas. The reviews rave about the delicious flavors and homemade quality of the food, with highlights like the Torta de carnitas and quesabirria tacos. The small, cozy restaurant may not look fancy from the outside, but the food speaks for itself. Don't miss out on trying the signature Torta Ahogada, a must-try with its savory bread, meat, and flavorful tomato-based sauce. This Latinx-owned establishment offers a welcoming atmosphere and friendly service, making it a must-visit spot for Mexican cuisine lovers.

Chilaquiles

Chilaquiles Tapatios

Crispy corn tortillas, refried beans, house tomato sauce, queso fresco, crema, confit pork carnitas, 2 eggs, pickled onions, cilantro.

$12.00

Chilaquiles Divorciados

Crispy corn tortillas, red guajillo sauce and green tomatillo sauce, queso fresco, melted cheese, crema, 2 eggs, cilantro. Served with papa en salsa, refried beans.

$12.00

Chilaquiles Mexico

Crispy corn tortillas, red guajillo sauce, queso fresco, melted cheese, crema, 2 eggs, cilantro. Served with papa en salsa, refried beans.

$12.00

Chilaquiles Verdes

Crispy corn tortillas, green tomatillo sauce, melted cheese, queso fresco, crema, 2 eggs, cilantro. Served with papa en salsa, refried beans.

$12.00

La Unica Especial

Your choice of: chicharron en salsa tatemada, queso panela en salsa, chicharron salsa verde, deshebrada, chicharron prensado carnitas, barbacoa, pork chop. Served with eggs.

$12.00

Omelet Norteno

Egg omelet, chorizo casero, melted cheese. Topped with salsa ranchera, queso fresco, avocado slices, cilantro.

$14.40

Machacado en Salsa

Aged dried shredded beef, scrambled eggs, roasted salsa.

$12.00

Huevos Rancheros

2 eggs, salsa ranchera, your choice of crispy bacon, ham or country sausage.

$12.00

De la Granja

Quesadillas

Quesabirrias Quesadilla

4 birria tacos with melted cheese. Served with consomme broth, cilantro, cebolla, radish.

$16.80

Piratas Quesadilla

3 handmade tortillas, melted crust cheese, carne asada, avocado slices, pickled onions, cilantro.

$15.60

Gringas Quesadilla

3 handmade tortillas, melted crust cheese, al pastor, avocado slices, pickled onions, cilantro.

$14.40

Quesadilla Supreme

Melted cheese, your choice of protein. Served with avocado salad, sour cream, pico.

$14.40

Machete

Handmade large corn tortilla, melted cheese, your choice of protein.

$14.40

Chicharron Prensado Taco

$9.60

Papas con Chorizo Taco

$9.60

Deshebrada Taco

$9.60

Frijoles con Chorizo Taco

$9.60

Papas con Carne Taco

$9.60

Carnitas en Salsa Verde Taco

$9.60

Frijoles Refritos con Queso Taco

$9.60

Pollo con Mole Taco

$9.60

Tacos al Vapor

Breakfast Tacos

Bean & Egg Breakfast Taco

$3.00

Bean & Chorizo Breakfast Taco

$3.00

Bean & Cheese Breakfast Taco

$3.00

Bacon & Egg Breakfast Taco

$3.00

Papas con Chorizo Breakfast Taco

$3.00

Country Sausage a la Mex Breakfast Taco

$3.00

Potato & Egg Breakfast Taco

$3.00

Papa a la Mex Breakfast Taco

$3.00

Migas & Egg Breakfast Taco

$3.00

Papa Ranchera Breakfast Taco

$3.00

Chorizo & Egg Breakfast Taco

$3.00

Ham & Egg Breakfast Taco

$3.00

Country Sausage & Egg Breakfast Taco

$3.00

Huevo a la Mex Breakfast Taco

$3.00

Nopal & Egg Breakfast Taco

$3.00

Guisada Breakfast Taco

$4.20

Adobada Breakfast Taco

$4.20

Deshebrada Breakfast Taco

$4.20

Chicharron Breakfast Taco

$4.20

Pollo Breakfast Taco

$4.20

Picadillo Breakfast Taco

$4.20

Asada Breakfast Taco

$4.20

Carnitas Breakfast Taco

$4.20

Barbacoa Breakfast Taco

$4.20

Buche Breakfast Taco

$4.20

Chicken Fajita Breakfast Taco

$4.20

Chilaquil Breakfast Taco

$4.20

Chicharron & Egg Breakfast Taco

$4.20

Chicharron Prensado Gordita

$4.20

Picadillo Gordita

$4.20

Deshebrada Gordita

$4.20

Carnitas en Salsa Verde Gordita

$4.20

Chicharron en Salsa Tatemada Gordita

$4.20

Papas con Chorizo Gordita

$4.20

Huevito Rojo Gordita

$4.20

Huevito Verde Gordita

$4.20

Pollo en Mole Gordita

$4.20

Frijoles con Panela Gordita

$4.20

Papas en Salsa Gordita

$4.20

Queso en Salsa Tatemada Gordita

$4.20

Chicharron en Salsa Verde Gordita

$4.20

Frijoles con Chorizo Gordita

$4.20

Carne con Chile Gordita

$4.20

Nopalitos con Chile Rojo Gordita

$4.20

Gorditas

Empanadas

Beef Empanada

Picadillo.

$5.98

Chicken Empanada

Shredded.

$5.98

Boricua Empanada

Shredded beef & potato.

$6.58

Spinach & Cheese

$5.98

Azteca

Poblano pepper with corn & cheese.

$5.98

Monte Cristo

Turkey ham, pork ham cheese served with strawberry sauce.

$6.58

Argentinas

Tortas & Sandwiches Gourmet

La Mexicana

Beef patty, grilled onions, ham, cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato mayo and mustard.

$11.40

La Nortena

Contra de queso, grilled onions, avocado, lettuce, tomato, mayo, mustard and your choice of asada, adobada or mixta.

$12.00

La Callejera

Your choice of carnitas, barbacoa or deshebrada onions, avocado, lettuce, tomato, mayo and mustard.

$10.20

El Lonche

Grilled pancia cheese, grilled onions, ham, cheddar cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, mayo and mustard.

$12.00

Chic-Kin Sandwich

Grilled or fried chicken breast, slow pickles, house sauce. Add cheese for an additional charge.

$9.60

Famous Sandwich

Roasted beef provolone, roasted peppers, onions, lettuce, tomato, mayo and mustard.

$12.00

Italian Sandwich

Pepperoni, genoa, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, extra-virgin olive oil, Italian seasoning, lettuce, tomato and onions.

$14.00

The Club Sandwich

Options of grilled or fried chicken breast, bacon, cheese, avocado lettuce, tomato, ham, mayo and mustard.

$14.00

Caprichosos

4 tacos, sirloin, melted cheese crust (costra de queso), guacamole, grilled shrimp, red potatoes, grilled onions & cilantro, served with charro beans.

$19.20

Callejeros

5 tacos, your choice of protein, red potatoes, grilled onions & cilantro, served with charro beans.

$14.40

Papa Increible

Jumbo baked potato, melted cheese, bacon bits, your choice carne asada or adobada, grilled shrimp, crema, cilantro.

$14.40

Tacos Famosos & More

Especialidades

Torta Ahogada

Artisan birote bread, bean puree, carnitas drenched in tomato sauce, served with cabbage, pickled onions, radish and lime.

$12.00

Birria en Consomme

Meat stew cooked in adobado sauce, served with consomme broth, refried beans, onions, cilantro radish and handmade tortillas.

$14.00

Tacos Dorados

4 crispy grilled tacos with potatoes or beans in tomato sauce, cabbage, onions and lime. Add carnitas on top for an additional charge.

$9.60

Flautas Tapatias

3 large flautas filled with shredded beef or chicken, topped with tomato sauce, lettuce, queso fresco, cabbage, tomato, cilantro, crema, pickled onions. Served with refried beans, Mexican rice.

$12.00

Sopes

3 handmade corn sopes, refried beans, queso fresco, cabbage tomato, cilantro, crema, pickled onions and your choice of protein.

$12.00

Pambazo

Artisan telera bread, deep-fried with guajillo sauce. & your choice papas con chorizo especial or chicharron prensado, queso fresco, sour cream, lettuce & tomatoes.

$18.00

Enchiladas Mexicanas

3 corn tortillas grilled with guajillo and ancho pepper red sauce filled with queso fresco served with grilled red potatoes, carrots.

$12.00

Enchiladas Verdes

3 chicken or beef enchiladas topped with tomatillo mild green sauce and melted queso oaxaca.

$12.00

Enchiladas Texanas

3 cheese or beef enchiladas topped with chili sauce, melted American yellow cheese.

$10.80

Las Enchiladas

Desserts

Jericallas

Mexicans custard dessert, caramelized topping.

$6.00

Churros

Traditional Mexican fried dough, cinnamon & sugar coating, served with dulce de leche or Mexican chocolate syrup. Add ice cream for an additional charge.

$6.00

Banana Licuados de Fruta Natural

$6.00

Mango Licuados de Fruta Natural

$6.00

Melon Licuados de Fruta Natural

$6.00

Chocolate Licuados de Fruta Natural

$6.00

Fresa Licuados de Fruta Natural

$6.00

Papaya Licuados de Fruta Natural

$6.00

Licuados de Fruta Natural

Drinks

Coffee

$3.00

Cafe de Olla

$4.20

Mexican Hot Chocolate

$4.20

Iced Tea

$3.60

Canned Soda

$2.38

Jarritos

$3.60

Mexican Coke

$4.80

Aguas Frescas

Jamaica, horchata, lemonade.

$3.60