A weekend barbacoa stand in Ixtapan de la Sal's San Gaspar neighborhood, specializing in steam-cooked lamb barbacoa and its consomé.
Barbacoa Y Consomé Los Güeros operates in the San Gaspar neighborhood of Ixtapan de la Sal, specializing in barbacoa de borrego, lamb cooked by steam in the traditional maguey-lined method shared across the Valle de Toluca region. The stand keeps a narrow, weekend-only focus, opening Friday through Sunday mornings and serving tacos and full plates alongside its consomé, the broth rendered during the steaming process. Seating is informal, geared toward quick meals rather than a sit-down experience, consistent with barbacoa's identity across the state as a market and weekend food rather than a restaurant dish. It draws both Ixtapan locals and visitors staying at the town's spa hotels looking for a traditional, inexpensive meal away from the resort dining rooms.
Signature dishes
- Barbacoa de borrego
- Consomé
- Tacos de barbacoa
Good to know
- Known for
- Steam-cooked lamb barbacoa in Ixtapan de la Sal's San Gaspar neighborhood
- Hours
- Fri-Sun 8AM-3PM
- Reservations
- Not accepted; weekend walk-in only
Location
San Gaspar, Ixtapan de la Sal, 51900 Méx., Mexico
18.8300, -99.6750 View on map
Highlights
- Steam-cooked barbacoa de borrego
- Consomé served alongside tacos and plates
- Weekend-only operation
- Located in the local San Gaspar neighborhood
Tips for visiting
- Visit Friday through Sunday morning only, since it closes on weekdays
- Arrive early for the best selection before the barbacoa sells out
- Cash only
- A good, inexpensive alternative to Ixtapan's spa-hotel restaurants
Accessibility
Informal street-level seating with limited accessible facilities.
Frequently asked questions
Is Barbacoa Y Consomé Los Güeros open daily?
No, it operates Friday through Sunday mornings into early afternoon only.
What does a typical order include?
Tacos or a plate of shredded lamb barbacoa, usually ordered alongside a cup of consomé.