Best Lamb Dishes in Mexico City
12 restaurants compared
Top 5 Lamb Dishes in Mexico City (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 12 restaurants:
- Chamorro at Salón Tenampa, MXN115.00 (Centro Histórico)
- Barbacoa Tacos at El Tizoncito, MXN40.00 (Condesa)
- Barbacoa Tacos at Mercado Roma, MXN45.00 (Roma Norte)
- Mixiotes at El Hidalguense, MXN100.00 (Roma Sur)
- Consomé de Borrego at El Hidalguense, MXN50.00 (Roma Sur)
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All 12 Lamb Dishes
Chamorro
Salón TenampaMXN115.00
Lamb shank braised until the meat falls off the bone.
Barbacoa Tacos
El TizoncitoMXN40.00
Slow-cooked lamb or beef with cilantro and onion on corn tortillas.
Barbacoa Tacos
Mercado RomaMXN45.00
Slow-cooked lamb tacos served with fresh corn tortillas and traditional sides.
Mixiotes
El HidalguenseMXN100.00
Meat wrapped in agave leaf and steamed, creating a tender, herb-infused dish.
Consomé de Borrego
El HidalguenseMXN50.00
Aromatic broth from the barbacoa cooking liquid, served separately in a cup.
Barbacoa de Borrego
El HidalguenseMXN280.00
Tender lamb slow-cooked for 12 hours in an underground pit, served with agave leaves and consomé.
Shawarma de Carnero
La Gruta EhdenMXN95.00
Lamb shawarma in pita bread with lettuce and tomato.
Lamb Kebab
LardoMXN420.00
Grilled lamb skewer with seasonal vegetables and sauce.
Lamb Skewers
El JamilMXN125.00
Marinated lamb grilled on skewers with char and spice.
Tender Lamb Shank with Red Wine Reduction
Casa VirginiaMXN320.00
Braised lamb shank with rich red wine sauce and root vegetables.
Lamb Loin with Smoked Eggplant Purée
Máximo Bistrot LocalMXN280.00
Grilled lamb loin with smoky roasted eggplant.
Lamb Birria Tacos
Máximo Bistrot LocalMXN140.00
Slow-cooked lamb in a spiced consomé with warm corn tortillas.