Barbacoa Estilo Hidalgo

We arrived at 1pm on a Saturday we had to call before making the 30 mile trip to make sure that they were still serving barbacoa, on a previous occasion we came all the way to find out that they were out but it was on Sunday which is their busiest day, as another reviewer stated «early bird gets the worm».
Although the outside of the place isn’t inviting it’s the classic whole in the wall place that will pleasantly surprise you. There can not be good barbacoa if you don’t have a great conzome «broth» to pair it with, the conzome has to always be served very hot in temperature make sure to request for that when ordering.
We started with a couple of handmade gorditas, bean and cheese and chicharron they were delicious specially with green salsa on them. Even though they were moderately busy as we arrived the service was prompt and supper courteous by Gaby she was always making sure that we were doing great. The meat is served on a chaffing dish that keeps it warm but also very moist the red salsa is very good for tacos and you get plenty of toppings.
The place is clean but a little hot inside on semi hot day.
We loved this joint and we will continue to come back again and again. As a side note they do now accept credit cards.

Outstanding! Anything less than 5 stars wouldn’t do this gem justice. The word «authentic» is far too overused with Dallas taquerias, most of which use dry pre-​made tortillas and stringy mystery meat thrown onto a griddle. But here? The slow-​roasted lamb barbacoa is unctuous, tender and bursting with flavor. The handmade corn tortillas are piping hot and hearty with just a bit of crisp on the outside. The limes, cilantro and onions are fresh and vibrant.
These are, by far, the best tacos I’ve had in Dallas. It’s food made with love and precise attention to detail. And best of all, for $ 2, the generously-​filled barbacoa taco is one of the best bargains in the city. I ordered three tacos and loved them so much I got two more to take home. And I wish I’d gotten more. Halfway through the meal, I texted a few friends: «This might be the best meal I’ve had all year in Dallas.» And all from a hole-​in-​the-​wall down a hidden dirt road.
It’s not a fancy place: park-​style tables and bench seating inside, but that humble setting exudes charm and there wasn’t an empty spot on Sunday at 11:30 – deservedly so. Plus the slightly-​cramped seating is all part of the party atmosphere: a packed house buzzing with excitement, a killer mariachi band (really talented and a modern style) playing at the perfect volume, families feasting on menudo and consume, and a line out the door. You can’t help but have fun. Service is prompt and polite, and the restaurant is very clean, with employees constantly wiping down the kitchen and tables. I was the only gringo there, felt completely welcome and had a blast. I’ll be back next weekend to try the menudo, consume and pansita tacos. Remember, it’s cash only. My highest recommendation.

This is the real thing, The Barbacoa de Borrego and the consome!!! are a hidden GEM!!! it is same flavor as the one I used to ate in Hildalgo Mexico.
The place is to take out, they give you salsa, tortillas, onion… everything you need to eat it at home, you will enjoy it!!!
The have some tables as well if you want to eat it right there but it won’t be the nicest place, their customers are constructions are landscapers, so I don’t know if it’s the kind if place that you will take your family.

I’m not sure why this place is getting such good reviews. It’s in a rough neighborhood, and the food is just ok. Definitely overpriced IMO. I had 2 barbacoa tacos and the menudo. The tacos were not cheek meat, so they were instantly disappointing. The menudo was pretty good, but it could have used more menudo mix spices. I also wish the menudo was served traditional style with cabbage and radishes like I was expecting. The good thing I will say about this place is that the tortillas are hand made and they are good. I may give this another shot since I live so close. Not holding my breath though.

It was a sunny and cool Sunday morning. I took the scenic drive to south South Dallas to check out Barbacoa’s roast lamb tacos. I had read about them on City of Ate the night before. When I got there, I asked the cashier for six lamb tacos. Despite the language barrier, she managed to convey to me that they didn’t sell lamb. Confused and disappointed, I hesitated and then asked her if they’ve ever sold lamb. She mumbled something, pointed to the rather limited menu on the wall, and gave me a look that I took to mean «I’m smiling, but you are starting to annoy me asking about lamb.» Not wanting to waste the long drive or any more of the cashier’s precious time, I ordered six barbacoa tacos to go. I have to say that they weren’t disappointing. The tacos themselves were huge. Not like the little street tacos you find everywhere. Normally I could down six street tacos in one sitting. These tacos took two. The meat was moist, flavorful, and every other adjective you would use to describe a tasty taco. One thing that surprised me is that the tacos came with two ziplock bags VERY generously filled with onion, cilantro, and lime. Each bag contained a lot of toppings. I mean a LOT. Anyway, make the drive down to Lake June Rd. and check this place out.

The best place for Barbacoa in the DFW. They specialize in Barbacoa de Borrego estilo Hidalgo; and they do it well. They will run out of Barbacoa y Consome a little after noon — get there early on the weekends (When they serve it). I like to order the consume grande, ½ lb de Barbacoa, 12 tortillas caseras, and quesadillas de rajas. That will feed 4 people easy.

As you roll down Hawn Freeway (Hwy 175) by Rochester Park, you’ll think, «What a wonderful place to dump a body.» Exit at Lake June (west), go about a block, and hang a right down into a crappy lane filled with garages and body shops.
The restaurant is a cinder block building (a former auto shop) with a rollup garage door on one end of the dining room. Sit down (picnic table seating) and talk with one of the personable waitresses because there aren’t any menus.
You want their signature roasted lamb tacos ($ 2) and a bowl of the terrific white bean soup ($ 6). The soup is muy especial because it has chunks of lamb in it and the beans were cooked while collecting drippings from the lamb as it was roasted at the wood fire.
You can order individual tacos. Or, get meat by the pound brought out in a covered chafing dish. Either way, you get all the usual accompaniments (chopped onions & cilantro, limes, red & green sauces).
BYOB, but take along some go-​cups, because they don’t like having beer bottles, etc out on their tables. Decorum, decorum.
IMPORTANT: 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday only