Look, we’ve all had tacos. You walk into your neighborhood Mexican spot, you grab some chips, you order something with a side of average salsa, and you call it a night. No shade — we’ve all been there.

But if you consider yourself any kind of taco person, you owe it to yourself to make the trip up to the Peregrin Rooftop at the Perry Lane Hotel right here in the heart of Savannah. Because Chef Miguel has put together something that is genuinely, stop-you-in-your-tracks special.

We’re talking birria-style braised beef tacos. The meat is slow-braised until it’s falling-apart tender, then loaded up with Oaxaca cheese, white onion, and fresh cilantro. But the real star? The consommé. It’s built from dried chilies, onions, cinnamon, clove, cumin, and lemon — layered and warm and deeply aromatic. You dip, you bite, you wonder why you waited so long to come here.

“Flavorful, spicy, juicy, cheesy, incredible.”— Chef Miguel

Honestly? He’s not wrong. This consommé is among the best I’ve had in Savannah, full stop. Chef Miguel developed the recipe alongside his kitchen crew — an international team that brings together influences from Mexico, Europe, South America, and right here in the USA. That range shows up on the plate.

And while you’re up there, do yourself a favor and order the strawberry margarita. I know, I know — you’ve had a strawberry margarita. You haven’t had this one. It’s made with fresh strawberry pulp, and you can taste every single bit of it. I genuinely wanted to chug the whole thing on the spot. My crew said go for it. I showed restraint. Barely.

Perry Lane has always been one of my favorites in town — The Emporium Kitchen downstairs is a consistent top-five for me. With Chef Miguel adding his touch to the menu, things just got even more interesting. Go see him. Come hungry.

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