Change of pace. Stopped by El Grandpa Barbacoa this morning.
Arrived around ten til 8:00 and walked up to the trailers and seating area. Grandpa was already giving his explanation of the business and is history. There were probably 20 people there when I got there. Mostly families.
Next we were invited into the trailer to witness the opening of the pit.
As he was unpacking the pit, he pulled out at hunk of lamb, yanked out the rib bones, and started passing out tacos.
Following the pit unpacking, we went back out and ordered.
I got a sampling of tacos, a pound of lamb barbacoa, and some consome to go. When I left there were over 100 people eating and ordering. I was the only gringo.
Got home and ate the cabeza de rez and the pancita/montalayo (lamb belly). The beef was great. I didn't like the lamb belly as well. Both of the salsas were incredible. I also took a couple bites of the jalapeño lamb sausage taco, which was great as well.
If you like non pretentious tacos cooked in a traditional way, it's worth a try. They're only open Saturdays and Sundays from 8-11. I'd suggest getting the early to see the unloading and getting a free taco.