In South Florida, the hype for quesabirria tacos at Mexican restaurants has been relentless. It all started on Instagram, when local chefs watched videos of deep-fried corn tortillas filled with shredded beef and chihuahua cheese being dunked in slow-motion into a rich, red consomme. Now, in most cases. birria is their hottest selling menu item.
A dead rodent near the water heater and 118 live flies infesting the kitchen and bar areas convinced state inspectors to shut down a trio of South Florida restaurants last week.
Also open: Gelato & Co., Fort Lauderdale and Wow Wing House in Tamarac. Meanwhile, coming soon are Blue Dog Cookhouse & Bar in Boca Raton and The SoSo in West Palm Beach.
More than 100 live flies landed on raw onions, unwashed scallions and spice containers at these four Broward and Palm Beach County eateries forced to close by state inspectors last week.