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The best barbacoa on weekends in Mexico City
Start with El Hidalguense in Roma Sur for barbacoa en hoyo tacos with consommé, La Oveja Negra in Santa María la Ribera for hidalgo-style barbacoa, mixiotes and Barbacoa Edison in Tabacalera for barbacoa tacos, barbacoa flautas. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- El HidalguenseRoma Sur · Barbacoa on weekends
Get: Barbacoa en hoyo tacos with consommé
Pit-cooked Hidalgo-style lamb; open Friday to Sunday only.
- La Oveja NegraSanta María la Ribera · Barbacoa on weekends
Get: Hidalgo-style barbacoa, mixiotes
Weekend barbacoa in Hidalgo style (single-source pick).
- Barbacoa EdisonTabacalera · Barbacoa on weekends
Get: Barbacoa tacos, barbacoa flautas
Cash-only weekend spot, often crowded.
- Los Tres ReyesAlfonso XIII · Barbacoa on weekends
Get: Pit-cooked barbacoa with handmade tortillas
Weekend barbacoa with handmade tortillas and live music.
- El Borrego CriolloAldana, Azcapotzalco
Get: Maguey-oven barbacoa tacos
Hidalgo-style tacos cooked in an oven with maguey; weekends only.
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Where is the best barbacoa on weekends in Mexico City?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with El Hidalguense (Roma Sur), La Oveja Negra (Santa María la Ribera) and Barbacoa Edison (Tabacalera). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At El Hidalguense, get barbacoa en hoyo tacos with consommé. At La Oveja Negra, get hidalgo-style barbacoa, mixiotes. At Barbacoa Edison, get barbacoa tacos, barbacoa flautas. At Los Tres Reyes, get pit-cooked barbacoa with handmade tortillas.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Mexico City: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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