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Lamb Barbeque

Authentic Mexican Food in San Diego

Though San Diego has maybe the largest concentration of Mexican eateries in the whole United States, Aqui es Texcoco is proud to be one of only 5 restaurants in the area officially recognized by the federal government of Mexico for serving authentic Mexican food! Owner, “Paco” Perez, is excited to introduce his traditional Mexican fare…

Texcoco – The Home of Barbacoa

Sunday and Monday are market days in Texcoco, and just a few minutes north of town is the popular tianguis (public market) – with 2,400 permanent vendors and another 6,000 weekend merchants. Its large food court with open-air restaurants is famous for barbacoa de Borrego (lamb pit barbecue), and other Mexican cuisine. A population of…

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What is Huitlacoche?

A lot of our clients ask: What is Huitlacoche? So we thought it was a good idea to write an article that could explain What is Huitlacoche?. Pronounced whee-tla-KO-cheh, huitlacoche is also known as corn mushroom, corn smut or Mexican truffle. It is a fungus, which randomly grows on organic corn (not sprayed with any…

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Is Lamb Healthy?

Is lamb healthy? What are the benefits of lamb? Many people ask those questions.  At Aqui es Texcoco, we offer you some lamb healthy options.  Taking its name from the rural Mexican town known as the home of barbacoa (slow pit barbeque), Aqui es Texcoco continues the tradition with its extensive menu of mouthwatering, slow-roasted…

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Aqui es Texcoco Joins the Fight against Childhood Obesity

San Diego parents searching for restaurants with a tasty and healthier kids menu can breathe a little easier. Aqui es Texcoco in Chula Vista has created a special child’s menu in partnership with Healthy Kids Choice, California Endowment, Chula Vista Community Collaborative, and San Diego County Childhood Obesity Initiative to help fight childhood obesity. It’s…