Lamb, maguey leaves and a pit dug before sunrise.
Whole lamb wrapped in roasted maguey leaves and cooked overnight in an earthen pit, served by the kilo with tortillas, salsa borracha and a cup of the rich consomé that drips into the pot below.
A weekend institution on the highway out of Mexico City. Arrive early; the best cuts go first.
At a glance
Price
$$
Type
TaquerÃa (sit-down)
Neighborhood
Actopan
City
Actopan, Hidalgo
💵 Cash only. There is an ATM nearby, but it charges a fee.
Ratings
Tortilla /5
4.5
Salsa /5
4.5
Meat /5
5
Value /5
4
Vibe /5
4.5
Overall /5
4.6
Must order
Barbacoa taco + a cup of consomé
Skip
Skipping the consomé
Hours & location
Hours
Sat–Sun 6 a.m.–2 p.m.
Address
Carretera México–Pachuca km 84
Actopan, Hidalgo