# Slow-Cooked Mexican Briskets Qdoba Now Offers Brisket Birria at Locations in the U.s. and Canada By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-10-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brisket-birria References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/qdoba-launches-new-quesabirria-quesadilla-and-burrito-made-with-new-brisket-birria/)  Qdoba is expanding its range of protein options with the debut of new Brisket Birria at participating locations in both the U.S. and Canada. For those unfamiliar, Birria is a slow-cooked Mexican soup or stew that's usually made with goat meat, but sometimes made with beef or lamb. Qdoba is trying its hand at the recipe by serving up a new Brisket Birria, which consits of shredded beef brisket that's been slow-cooked for 10 hours in a savory stew of chiles and garlic. The new protein can be added to any 'Create Your Own' masterpiece, but it is also the star ingredient in two new dishes: the QuesaBirria Quesadilla and QuesaBirria Burrito. The QuesaBirria Quesadilla consists of a folded flour tortilla stuffed with the shredded Brisket Birria and other toppings, while the QuesaBirria Burrito pairs the Brisket Birria with 3-Cheese Queso, cilantro lime rice, black beans, and other toppings in a warm flour tortilla. Image Credit: Qdoba ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Slow-cooked Meat:** Innovative slow-cooked meat dishes like Qdoba's Brisket Birria can disrupt the fast-food industry and provide unique flavor options. - **Mexican Fusion:** Combining traditional Mexican flavors and cooking techniques with modern cuisine can provide a unique, disruptive dining experience. - **Customizable Meals:** Allowing customers to build their own meals and customize them with unique protein options can lead to a more personalized dining experience and increase customer satisfaction. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** Introducing slow-cooked meat options in fast-food restaurants can disrupt the industry and attract a wider range of customers. - **Casual Dining:** Incorporating traditional flavors and techniques in modern casual dining can attract a younger, more adventurous crowd. - **Food Trucks:** Offering customizable meals with unique ingredients like slow-cooked meat can increase the popularity and success of food trucks in local communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Texas-Style Beef Birria Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birria.md) - [Limited-Time Protein Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitedtime-protein.md) - [Mexican Stew-Inspired Quesadillas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birria-quesadilla.md) - [Mexican Beef Stew Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birria-menu.md) - [Southwest-Inspired Steak Burrito](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southwest-steak-burrito.md) - [Birria-Inspired QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/del-taco-2.md) - [Dippable Beef Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-shredded-beef-birria.md) - [QSR-Backed Quesabirria Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzys-taco-shop-1.md) - [Beef-Packed Grilled Cheese Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quesabirria-taco.md)