Still amazing... One of the finest barbacoas regardless of which side of the border you're on. I was leary as this was my first time in the new location, but nothing has changed in the quality or experience. For the record; Barbacoa de res is an abomination. Barbacoa should be lamb. Birria should be goat. I'll fight anyone who says different. read more

Halal lamb was great ! Had the rolled tacos and queso taco. Would recommend queso taco. Did not love the consume but worth trying since not many places have halal Mexican food. read more

Aqui Es Texcoco - Quesataco - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Wow, this place is very unique. They have Mexican lamb barbecue, the way traditional Mexicans make barbecue. This place is poppin all the time. So if you don't mind waiting a bit, definitely come here for great food. Their tacos are bomb and if you are feeling adventurous try their grasshoppers ;) They give you a good amount, some avocado and delicious salsa. A must try here! read more

Aqui Es Texcoco - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

The barbacoa quesadilla is delicious! Loved the chicken enchilada and huitlacoche quesadilla as well. Super friendly service and really friendly environment overall. The barbacoa tacos were also very tasty. Love that the provide you little dishes of salsas and onions for your tacos, etc. read more

Such a gem! One of the tastiest authentic restaurants in South Bay. Staff are quick, friendly, and helpful. Would recommend to anybody and will be going back! read more

Aqui es Texcoco is a fine establishment. The dining area is brightly lit and clean, and the folks working at the restaurant are warm and hospitable. The plain decor is sterile, but it doesn't distract from the quality of the food or wait service. I had dinner with some friends, and right off the bat I'm liking the $2.00 draft beer for happy hour [http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ORShe5t_4XIFWo8LNTGlaA?select=20_iCXSYALrFOHaM-PhWVQ]. My Dos Equis lager was served in a familiar red Solo plastic cup. The potato tacos are popular, so we shared an order [http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ORShe5t_4XIFWo8LNTGlaA?select=1Itd0MFH1qGB4dDYMgwziA]. It's a good vegetarian option, but bland [imo] without some salsa kick. Our group of hungry diners were interested in trying some lamb barbacoa, so we shared a Kilo [http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ORShe5t_4XIFWo8LNTGlaA?select=pK5VwKRw3zHSQv0HU4LWHA], which came with all the traditional accoutrements: warm corn tortillas, freshly diced onion, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and a variety of salsas [http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ORShe5t_4XIFWo8LNTGlaA?select=9mNDIKSsfSv6XLHf33WDTA]. For an additional charge, they offer a lamb consomme: a mildly salty broth with garbanzo beans. A small one is enough to share, and I used it as an au jus [http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ORShe5t_4XIFWo8LNTGlaA?select=9mNDIKSsfSv6XLHf33WDTA] because I love a juicy taco. It was soo much delicious food [http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ORShe5t_4XIFWo8LNTGlaA?select=2rQFhbsuxZGCZu0w6PHHIg], and among three guys, we probably had maybe 3 or 4 tacos each [http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ORShe5t_4XIFWo8LNTGlaA?select=dWtGnBrL2omO3ZNSJEktMA], but there were still leftovers to be brought home. I've never had lamb barbacoa before tonight's dinner, but I've had some excellent carnitas. The lamb barbacoa is relatively denser in comparison, which is why I used a little bit of broth, but it is just as succulent, shreds easily like pulled pork, and doesn't taste gamey. If you're in the South Bay area or looking to cross off *lamb* from the things-to-try from your yelper list, then consider checking out Aqui es Texcoco. I'm glad I did, and you might too. /cue drooling Homer Simpson: "Mmmmm...laaammb...taaahh...coesss" read more

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Thanks to Mikey P's recommendation, we stopped by Aqui es Texcoco the first day upon arriving in San Diego for some barbacoa. The restaurant was smaller than I had expected, but the clientele was definitely reassuring -- we were the only non-locals in there and we were the only ones with shaky Spanish! The owner (or whom I assumed was the owner) was super nice. I went up to the counter to order but he quickly gave us some menus and told a gal to come help us. We perused the menu and knew immediately what we wanted to get. We got an order of the flautas and I wanted some tacos. I let hubby choose which meat he wanted since he's fussy with lamb -- he chose the rib meat. The young man also got a quesadilla. The gal who took our order was obviously not an English speaker. In fact, she didn't even attempt to speak English to us. I ordered in my lame Spanish and then I didn't understand something on the menu and I asked her what that was. She started telling me in Spanish -- we got the gist of what she was saying. Soon, she brought over 4 bottles of salsa plus a bowl each of fresh lime and chopped cilantro and onion. I couldn't wait to try the salsas. Our 2 tacos arrived. I dressed it with the cilantro and onion and started dousing it with some of the salsa. I took a bite. It was really good. I told hubby it was a tad strong, but to try it anyway. He took a bite and immediately, I knew he wasn't able to handle it. He ate the flautas instead. I loved the tacos. I thought the meat was strong, flavorful and delicious with the smokiness of the salsas. A squeeze of lime enhanced it further. However, although the flautas were good too, I preferred the ones at El Borrego better. The other thing they didn't have here was the marinated lamb which we loved at El Borrego. Service was really friendly and fast. Best thing was that our meal came to $12!! What a bargain!! Thanks again Mikey!! read more

Aqui Es Texcoco - rib meat taco - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I have been mesmerized by this place for the unique items. They specialize in traditional Mexican lamb barbecue. Upon entry, it's a lot more modern compared to most Mexican restaurants. It's very bright, clean, and lots of places to sit. Great for small and large parties. What seemed to be maybe the owner? An older woman, she greeted us, took our orders, talked to us, and was very friendly. Small Lamb Broth The broth was okay, just served with garbanzo beans. Not really much flavor. Cabeza Completa / Lamb Head 21 (Includes tortilla, salsa, lime, cilantro and onion) This dish is probably not for the weak hearted because its lamb meat served in a whole skull, with teeth and tongue and eyeballs and everything. Otherwise, its a food fanatic's taste of exotic cuisine. (Although you do have the option of being served the meat only, but where's the fun and excitement in that?) The meat was extremely tender. Came right off the bone delicious! The tongue was a bit creepy, i ate the meat inside the tongue but not the outer layer. And the brain was good too, but the eyeballs.... were the best! Don't shake it until you try it. It was good for 2-3 people to share. Chicharron Prensado Quesataco 4.15 (Pressed Pork Belly Grilled Cheese Taco) So much cheese!!! Grilled to perfection. Super greasy. Super gooey. Super yummy and filling. Overall, It was a good meal, and I'd like to come back to try other things. read more

I showed up at 11am and just beat the lunch crowd. :-) There was a line outside when I left. The service here is excellent. The waiter could tell I was a newbie upon entering and he made me feel welcome and explained everything to me. The place was nice and very clean. I ordered the roasted quail which was very good. The quality of the meat was excellent. The seasoning was a bit spicier than I prefer. The included corn tortillas were freshly made, delicious, and still hot. :-) Next time I'll have to try the lamb tacos! read more

Aqui Es Texcoco - Roast quail - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

The way they cook the lamb here should come with a warning because one bite and it will drive you insane. Or to put it in simpler words, the lamb at Aqui ES Texcoco is "Slap you're momma" good. I was taken with this place after watching an episode of Bizarre Foods on the travel channel. The segment highlighted the owner and how he prepares meat the traditional South American way, (slow cooked and prepared in a cauldron placed under ground for hours). So after seeing it and hearing that they specialize in Lamb (my favorite type of meat) I had to put this as a go to location. So once we arrived My wife and I ordered the speciality of cooked lambs head. That's right an entire lambs head cooked whole with all the fixings, including the brains. At first I hesitated at the thought of tasting brains but I'm so glad I tried it. Some advice: Great brains should be moist but a little gamey. They should have a slight velvety smooth texture with a distinct flavor profile. They paired the lamb meat with warm tortillas, onions, cilantro and special sauces, some with spice. I wish I had enough time to try all the different options on their menu. From what I've seen you can't go wrong with any of them and thats including the cricket tacos. Although The location isn't large it still holds a good amount of people. The staff are friendly and definitely work hard at taking care of the customers. I personally can't wait to go back and try something new. read more

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Tasty food. Reasonable prices. Friendly staff. I like the head or rib goat quesadilla & sandwich. Quale is tasty too! Good job! read more

If you like birria de borrego (lamb) this is a good place to go. They also have other meat options.

I came here with a group of 12 (yeah, a lot of people!) and the place was packed! Luckily, the wait wasn't too long and were seated in ~15 minutes. We had asked a local friend on where to get food while on our way to a retreat and he highly recommended this place. I'm not a big lamb person and didn't want to take any big risks in ordering something I haven't tried, so I stayed safe and ordered 3 soft tacos with rib. As seen in the pictures, they weren't that big, but it was still surprisingly filling after adding other condiments. The rib was very tender but I felt like it wasn't salted enough and tasted a bit bland. Nevertheless, the meat itself had a natural flavor, but it just needed something more. For our group, we also ordered 2 pitchers of horchata and it was just enough for all of us. I've had my fair share of horchata before, despite being lactose intolerant, and this was probably the BEST I've ever had. I didn't regret drinking two cup-fuls because it was totally worth it! As for the service, the man who took our order didn't write down any of our orders! We were worried that he would forget some or get them mixed up... he only ended up forgetting 2 orders, which isn't bad considering that there were 12 of us. He was very accommodating and patient which was very helpful since we were all pretty indecisive. Overall, I'd be willing to go back again to try their more famous items like the barbacoa, but based on this experience, it wasn't all that great. TL;DR: Food: 3/5 -- HIGHLY recommend the horchata; ordered the soft tacos with rib and it was tender but didn't have too much flavor Price: $ read more

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Dined here in November. Get your lamb tacos here! Had them at the event before and first time venturing here after the long line at tacos El Gordo. Plenty of outdoor dining in their patio. They give you a bunch of stuff to make your own tacos. read more

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Absolutely hands down amazing lamb. I had the cabeza, hubby had the "refusal meat" plates. The tortillas were to die for. The flavor was amazing. The cabeza was very rich. Definitely worth the drive S. read more

Aqui Es Texcoco - Regular meat lamb plate. - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Huitlacoche quesadilla was funny tasting, the tacos de chicharrón prensado and the tortilla soup were very good. I may try a different plate next time in hopes I can give a better review. Also, the aguas frescas are not the greatest, stick to a beer or Mexican soda. read more

We had 4 orders of the Rolled tacos they were so good. A good crunch, nice flavor chicken & nice staff. We went to 4 places to find chicken rolled tacos we don't eat beef. The had crema instead of sour cream that made me happy. We were so happy we found it. They had a nice menu with lots of options but we only wanted tacos! read more

My first time coming to this place. I've been hearing about it for a while on Xavier the Xman show on Sundays but one of my friends just mentioned it so finally decided to check it out on Easter Sunday. The menu is interesting with some unique dishes from Mexico City. Not your normal Mexican food spot. But I came for the barbacoa, which is their specialty. I actually wasn't that impressed, which is rare for me. To be fair it may be because I prefer my barbacoa a different way, which is more juicy. I feel that is where all the flavor is and if you don't serve it with the juices, what's the point? I recommend giving it a try yourself. However, I may need to do more research in this area, because it seems that a few businesses down is another barbacoa place, but they are from Jalisco, so maybe that's the style I'm looking for? Who knows, I guess I'll have to find out. I will say they do have homemade aguas frescas, like jamaica, tamarindo and horchata. This means they don't use those machines that you see at most taco shops these days, that just add powder concentrate to water and bam, that stuff sucks. The consume was also good and comes with a combo, but if you want rice and beans you gotta pay extra for that, which I also thought was odd. Unfortunately, I'm giving this place only three stars, sorry guys, I guess it was all hype. read more

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Delicious. I don't normally eat lamb, but I'm always up for an experience, and this place does lamb in a way that leaves it tender, flavorful, perfect. Great service, too! Update: I've since gone back. The barbacoa taco was amazing, and I decided to try the tortilla soup and horchata as well. So good! read more

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Specialty is authentic Mexico style Barbacoa from Lamb,cooked in a traditional oven build underground. Many other choices of Mexican dishes.Highly recomend the Tortilla Soup. Ample free parking is available. read more

The food is always great! The consome with the greeen salsa along with the barbacoa is a must! The staff is mediocre, but clearly you don't come for the customer service. if you're in the San Diego area I recommend it. read more

Disappointed ,Walked in and place was empty with the waitress being loud playing in their phones and such . Order simple lamb meat and the place was greasy and a smell of not very clean . You can hear the cooks laughing and eatin in the back without a care. Food finally arrived amd tortillas were bad cheap quality , side orders came late after we were half way . read more

Diana is a great worker nice attitude and service. She is the worker you want to keep to make the business grow! Good experience = growth. Please reward her. She is a great waitress. And thank you cookers for the great flautas. May God bless this place and the service. read more

Very polite staff! Of course, the food is authentic Mexican food (no extra lettuce, no cheddar cheese, handmade corn tortillas...heaven ~_~). I had been yearning to eat this kind of barbacoa for a while and I'm not disappointed at all. Best part? There are enough veggie options in case you come with veggie friends :) If not, you can ask if some dish can be made veggie too. One cool thing I saw in the menu was the kids section has been planned with different associations that fight childhood obesity (you don't see that...probably... anywhere?). That's pretty amazing! read more

Aqui Es Texcoco - One-of-a-kind place that cares for awesome taste AND kids' health. - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Outside dining was available and we were seated immediately!!! My little one was so talkative and the waiter was so friendly with her!!! I had the quesataco with barbacoa because Keto and OMFG that shit was amazing i literally smiled the whole time i was eating..the amount of eye rolls i did was unheard of!! My oldest kid had enchiladas she says she enjoyed them very much!!! The hubss got the barbacoa he had the 1/2 a pound to himself snd was full...hes a big mofo so portions were decent! read more

I was hunting for sum lunch on a Friday afternoon.... barbacoa came to mind ...decided to try my luck on sum Tex..... the menu is about 3 pages ... they got all kinds of items from caldos to crickets appetizers to lamb eyes n brains .... no joke it gets real here .... crickets on ur guacamole dip .... u get the point my fellow yelpers .... so I came it simple with an order of 3 rolled tacos of barbacoa n a cheese quesadilla..... rolled tacos were packed with flavor good salsa the barbacoa tasted fresh .... the quesadilla well was a quesadilla...... so much more to try at this location so for now a solid 3 stars will do ....... friendly service as well very attentive!!!! read more

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Thank you Texcoco for having delicious enfrijoladas. I absolutely love enfrijoladas and was so excited to see them on their menu that I gave them a try and I'm glad I did. They are stuffed with delicious melted cheese, and the beans have a delicious homemade taste. They are topped with sour cream and cotija cheese. It's heaven on a plate. I honestly can't speak much about the Birria because I didn't try it. Texcoco isn't stingy with their portions which is nice. Their Jamica drink is perfect. Not too sweet and not too tart. I didn't really care for the tortilla soup it lacked flavor. But I will definitely be back for more enfrijoladas and to try their birria. The service was fast and pleasant. Sundays are usually very busy, especially after noon. read more

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This is my go to place for Barbacoa. Always tasty, portions are generous. Prices are good.

The service is horrible I came 2 weeks ago and service was bad I work on restaurants as well so I just thought she was having a bad day I came today again and same she's very rude and I asked for pata on my consomé it was burned and hard to eat very salty and she took forever to take my order it wasn't busy I don't recommend this place anymore :( read more

Aqui Es Texcoco - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

11 out of 10! We had our wedding catered by Texcoco and couldn't have asked for a better experience!! The food was impeccable, including made to order queso tacos and of course the lamb! The service was extremely professional and attentive. We originally were supposed to be married in Mexico, but with the inability to travel to our destination, Francisco and his team brought Mexico to us!!! Looking forward to dining often! read more

Best lamb barcbacoa we've tasted in the US. The consome is delicious and the meat is tender and juciy. I did't like the pancita taco because it was too chunky, it should be more diced. read more

Another great example of authentic Mexican food from south of the border!! I didn't know about barbacoa, barbecued lamb! There is a history of Texcoco and their preparation of barbacoa. It was very tasty! Diane was our server and she took care of us, recognizing it was our first time to sit and eat there. She made delicious recommendations! And Coke from Mexico is always so tasty!! We will be back for sure!! read more

Just had my 3rd dinner at this fabulous place! Huge menu and our group of 8 ordered many different items and we were all happy! This is a one of a kind place with foods you won't find in other Mexican restaurants. I can hardly wait for my next visit. Flor de Calabaza Quesotaco is not to be missed! The huitlacoche fans in our group were very happy! read more

Lamb Barbecue is on point. Salsa was fresh and the flavor is bursting! Love the onion topping side and the soup, First time having Barbacoa de Texcoco and this place was a great first experience. Will be back! read more

This is the spot if you love lamb. This places specializes in slow roasted lamb. We usually come to eat the entire head, eyes, tongue, cheek and brain. Yummy and adventurous. read more

Aqui Es Texcoco - Cabeza Completa / Lamb Head Chapulines / Grasshoppers - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I was disappointed. I was expecting a mouth full of bursting flavor from the barbacoa. I was bragging about this place on our trip to SD, cause I'm a big fan of Zimmern. The barbacoa did not have any flavor. The waitress was nice, but forgetful. Very forgetful... Grasshopper tacos were an experience. Horchata was ok. Sad to say. I will not be coming back. My bill was 80 dollars! Please check your receipt before paying... read more

Came here excited and ready to try this place because it was on the Zimmerman show but... horrible customer service and the meat was pretty gross to be honest. It was cool to say we came here but that's about it definitely not coming back and the food was definitely a let down along with the customer service we had tables are dirty here and we had to ask our waitress for water 5 times every time saying yes I'll bring it and then taking it to other tables! read more

EXCELLENT lamb barbacoa-- get the ribs and leg meat mixed, you won't be disappointed. Def coming back here on our SD trips, and bringing everyone we know! P.S. Only the lamb is halal, but it's cooked separately and they use no lard in anything, so it gets a stamp of approval from us Zabihah-loving Muslims. :) P.P.S. Re-editing this review to include that the coffee de la hoya is a must-have as well! read more

Absolutely terrible. Ordered the pork belly enchiladas. They don't come with a side, so I ordered a side of retried beans. The pork belly was hard as a rock, couldn't cut through it with my knife. The horchata beverage was good. The service was not friendly or good. We were served our meal at different times, and it was cold. My sister had green cheese enchiladas, which were so bad she didn't eat them. They were folded, not rolled, didn't have much cheese, and tasteless. Not returning. read more

This place is not open until 9am and the manager didn't bother changing the sign on the door.