Barbacoa El paisano, Traditional Mexican restaurant in Azcapotzalco, Mexico.
Barbacoa El paisano is a Mexican restaurant in Azcapotzalco that specializes in traditional barbacoa prepared according to Hidalgo methods. The space features wooden walls and a visible cooking area near the entrance where meat and broth are prepared fresh daily.
The restaurant maintains strong connections with Tulancingo in Hidalgo, sourcing all its ingredients directly from this region to ensure authentic preparation methods. This direct link preserves the culinary tradition that has existed in that area for a long time.
The restaurant keeps the Hidalgo tradition alive by serving barbacoa tacos wrapped in cloth covers, with onions, cilantro, and green or red salsa on the side. This specific way of preparing and presenting the dish reflects the cooking customs that people in the region have followed for generations.
The restaurant sits at Rabaul 404 in Azcapotzalco and opens Friday through Sunday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Bring cash since the place accepts only cash payments.
The menu goes well beyond barbacoa and includes regional specialties such as chinicuiles, escamoles, and maguey worms. The place also offers pulque drinks in different flavors, a traditional beverage from the area.
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