La Esencia Tacos South Beach

"Compact destination serving breakfasts, tostadas, and tacos in down-to-earth surroundings."

La Esencia Tacos South Beach is a compact Mexican food shop in Miami Beach serving breakfasts, tostadas, and tacos. The menu includes birria tacos, birria burritos, carnitas burritos, quesadillas, al pastor tacos, horchata, and churros con crema, with recipes and spice blends said to be passed down from the owner's grandmother. Miami Beach. Reviewers consistently highlight the birria tacos and burritos as rich, tender, and flavorful, praise the friendly and helpful staff, and note that seating is limited bar-style, making carry-out a practical option for larger groups.