Best Mexican Food in Southern California
Traditional Mexican Food & Barbacoa That Keeps You Coming Back
Authentic Barbacoa-Style Lamb in Chula Vista and Pico Rivera
Traditional Mexican Food & Barbacoa That Keeps You Coming Back
Aqui Es Texcoco serves classic Mexican barbecue at two easy spots: 520 Broadway 5 & 6, Chula Vista, CA and 9340 Whittier Blvd, Pico Rivera, CA. We’re known for our slow-cooked Barbacoa-style lamb, simple sides, and a relaxed vibe. Guests enjoy quick meals, family visits, and easy ordering through takeout, delivery, and catering. Our casual space works great for families and sports fans, and we keep every visit smooth and friendly.
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Our menu focuses on slow-cooked Barbacoa-style lamb made with simple, trusted methods. The lamb comes out tender and rich, and we pair it with homemade sides that feel familiar and easy to enjoy. Guests also like our classic Mexican sweets, which add a smooth finish to any meal. Our food works great for dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering, and families appreciate the kids’ menu. Everything is made fresh so every visit feels worth it.
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Planning to dine in? Reserving a table at Aqui Es Texcoco is quick and easy. Pick your location, choose your time, and we’ll have everything ready when you arrive. Our casual, friendly space is perfect for family meals, catching a game, or enjoying a relaxed dinner with friends. Make sure your spot is ready and waiting for you.
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Aqui es Texcoco brings Mexican-style lamb barbecue to the US, while respecting and maintaining the authentic flavors, recipes and traditions. Our focus is 100% on the food, preparing it as it has been for hundreds of years - no flashy gimmicks or chef’s interpretations. Aqui es Texcoco is pure, authentic lamb barbecue.
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We are proud to feature our food on a variety of TV show appearances. It is an honor to share our authentic barbacoa de borrego with everyone.
- BBQ Crawl
- Taco Trip
- Man Fire Food
- Bizarre Foods
- KFMB San Diego Local Channel
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Check out our most recent reviews!
¡Muy rico! The lamb barbacoa y consome were flavorful, tender, and made perfectly. The salsas were excellent and the onions escabeche was very tasty and just added to the whole meal. The service was over the top good. The music was perfect. And one of the customers offered a "buen provecho" on his way out. I'm not ... used to this in the US, but it was a great topper to a wonderful meal. Read More
Reasonably priced and authentic Tijuana style cuisine. The chapulínes (grasshopper) was surprisingly delicious; sabroso, flavorful, crunchy. Texture similar to chicharrones. The meat here is cooked very well, and this is traditional borrego but I have to say I wish it had more spice. It is just missing some salt, ... onion, etc, these are very much meat & tortilla tacos. I would come back for the chapulines but I would try perhaps something else. Read More
This is a Traditional Mexican Lamb Barbeque restaurant, I saw it had a bunch of reviews on Google so I wanted to try it. I came here at 3 pm on a Friday afternoon and it was easy to find parking and seating. I ended up ordering the Lamb Barbecue Plate. For meat I chose a mixture of meat and rib. It included small lamb ... broth, tortillas, salsa, lime, cilantro and onion. I got a full order as well. Amazing flavor on the meat and the tortillas were nice and fresh. Overall solid place and price point! Read More
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At Aquí es Texcoco, tradition is everything.