Birrieria Don Boni

4.4(2,107)

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Location & Hours

Address

1845 1st St
Los Angeles, California 90033
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 9:00 AM

Monday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

WednesdayClosed

Thursday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Sunday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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Contact Information

(323) 262-4552

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About Birrieria Don Boni

Bustling, casual mainstay specializing in birria, spicy Mexican-style stewed goat, since 1972.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on October 8, 2025.

4.4/5

Based on 2,107 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Peter Mulard

6 months ago

Great birria at a great price. The menu is simple and centers around its birria and lamb cuts. I had the quesadilla, and the tenderness of the meat and the flavor of the tortilla stood out the most to...

Juan HiraYam

a month ago

Great authentic goat birria! Excellent service and great atmosphere

Juan M. Vaca

6 months ago

I personally have been coming to this birrieria since 1974 as a little boy with my parents. It's a very simple menu. With half, full, and mixed plates being served. Very authentic and tasty.

Pat G

10 months ago

I have been coming here for over 45 years. We always loved it, the lines & crowds always assured you the food would be great. Unfortunately the quality has gone way way down since they remodeled the d...

Ben Kaviani

9 months ago

Overall Max 4 star. Food was good specially being goat meat. I get there almost one hour before closing and felt the staff was in rush and didn't like it! They moved to seat near door then I noticed...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Generally positive dining experience, particularly praised for authenticity and flavor, though some recent concerns about declining quality exist. The average rating of 4.4/5 suggests overall satisfaction.

Customer Favorites

The goat birria is a standout favorite, consistently praised for its authentic taste. Other popular items include the quesadilla with tender meat and flavorful tortillas, and mixed plates.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant has a family-friendly ambiance with ample space. While most experiences cite good service, one reviewer noted feeling rushed and experiencing a potentially biased attitude.

Value & Quality

Birria is offered at a great price. While the food is generally considered good, especially the goat meat, a more recent review mentions a decline in food quality, with dishes being cold and dry.

Areas for Improvement

One reviewer suggests providing both fork and spoon, an extra plate for bones, and improved signage indicating that the restaurant is open. Another reviewer notes a decline in food quality since the remodeling.

Recent Trends

Newer reviews indicate a potential decline in food quality and a less crowded dining experience compared to previous years. This contrasts with earlier reviews that emphasized lines and crowds as indicators of great food.