Barbacoa; jewel of Mexican cuisine

François VELTIN
2 hours ago
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Un client compose son propre taco barbacoa.

Are you looking for where to eat a barbacoa in Paris in a real Mexican restaurant? Discover one of the most emblematic dishes in Mexico, still unknown in France but absolutely essential for lovers of authentic Mexican cuisine.

What is the Barbacoa?

Before being a recipe, the barbacoa is an ancestral traditional cooking technique. Originally, the meat is cooked slowly in a pit dug into the earth, wrapped in agave leaves. Commonly, he uses lamb but sometimes goat or also beef. This stew must cook in its juice, without having direct contact with the fire.

This long and gentle cooking makes it possible to obtain an ultra melting, juicy meat with a pronounced taste richness.

Today, the barbacoa is a typical dish found throughout Mexico, especially during weekend meals and special occasions. However, it varies slightly depending on the region in which it is prepared. The most recognized states for their barbacoa are the State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Puebla, Querétaro, Tlaxcala and Mexico City.

Barbacoa: a specialty still rare in Paris

In Paris, it is still difficult to find an authentic barbacoa. Many restaurants offer tacos, but few offer this technique.

That's why we made the choice to offer a barbacoa in Paris faithful to the Mexican spirit, by working:

A slow cooking of 12h at 85°C for a shredded and melting meat
Carefully selected spices such as the so-called Jamaican pepper, cloves
Homemade corn tortillas with Creole white corn for an authentic experience

How to enjoy a barbacoa at Alegrías?

The barbacoa is usually enjoyed in tacos, a must of Mexican street food.

Some time ago we offered a plate of barbacoa in the form of tacos. For a few weeks, we have wanted to evolve the dish in order to transcribe the friendly tasting experience that we often enjoy with the family around a shared meal. We wanted to prepare it in the form of a more bistronomic dish where guests compose their own tacos.

You will find the shredded and glazed barbacoa with a reduced lamb juice, a frijoles puercos puree made from beans and lamb chorozo, a pico de gallo Cocos de Goëlo, an ultra-melting grilled onion, our homemade corn tortillas and, as tradition dictates, the lamb broth from the cooking juice. This broth can be drunk or used as a base to dip your tacos.

Where to eat a barbacoa in Paris?

If you are looking for a Mexican restaurant in Paris to discover the barbacoa, we welcome you to Alegrias in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, near République and Oberkampf, in a warm and intimate atmosphere inspired by Mexican houses.

Our goal: to make you live a real immersion in Mexican cuisine, in the heart of Paris. Why come to Alegrias?
Authentic Mexican cuisine in Paris
Traditional specialties such as barbacoa
Fresh products and homemade recipes
Friendly setting ideal with friends or family
A Mexican experience in the heart of Paris

Enjoying a barbacoa is not just about eating: it's discovering a culture, a story and a know-how. Whether you are a taco lover in Paris, curious about new flavors or looking for an authentic Mexican restaurant, the barbacoa is an experience not to be missed.