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Best Barbacoa Tacos in Mexico City
4 restaurants compared
Price range: MXN17.00 – MXN45.00
Avg recommendation: 85%
Top 4 Barbacoa Tacos in Mexico City (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 4 restaurants:
- El Texanito, MXN32.00 (Condesa)
- Mercado Roma, MXN45.00 (Roma Norte)
- El Tizoncito, MXN40.00 (Condesa)
- Barbacoa Don Juan — 85% recommended, MXN17.00 (Various)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 4 Restaurants Compared
#1
El Texanito
Condesa·$
MXN32.00
Slow-cooked beef served on soft corn tortillas with traditional garnishes.
Tip: Order three barbacoa tacos when hungry late night. The richness is satisfying and settles the stomach.
#2
Mercado Roma
Roma Norte·$$
MXN45.00
Slow-cooked lamb tacos served with fresh corn tortillas and traditional sides.
Tip: Order from multiple vendors to compare styles. Different stalls use slightly different techniques and spice profiles.
#3
El Tizoncito
Condesa·$
MXN40.00
Slow-cooked lamb or beef with cilantro and onion on corn tortillas.
Tip: Ask if they have barbacoa—it's not always available but worth checking. The lamb version is particularly good.
#485% recommend
Barbacoa Don Juan
Various·$
Tacos de Barbacoa
MXN17.00
Slow-roasted beef so tender it shreds with a fork, on warm tortillas.
Tip: Arrive by 8:30am on Saturday or Sunday—the best barbacoa (including bone marrow) sells out by 10am.