El Burro Loco

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El Burro Loco on Carrier Drive brings bold, loud street-food energy, with guests praising its good authentic flavor. The Classic Burro Loco, quesabirria with consommé, birria street tacos, and cheese shell tacos lead the menu, and Birria Loco fries come loaded with meat and sauce. Portions satisfy in guests' accounts, with a regular saying they would just order the fries on repeat.

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