Martin Ibarra prepares barbacoa in Richardson. It's a Mexican tradition for the Jimenez-Ibarra family. Allison Slomowitz / Special Contributor Dressed with cilantro and onions, drizzled with salsa ...

The Tex-Mexplainer series explores the ingredients, techniques, history, and culture of Mexican food in Texas. Two hours north of Mexico City, in the state of Hidalgo, is Actopan, commonly considered ...

Editor's note: Nick Zukin owns a Mexican restaurant in Old Town called Mi Mero Mole, which does not serve barbacoa. Despite his dedication to traditional Mexican cuisine—he spent the past few weeks ...

Star counterpart. But the pits are underground and a soup pot filled with a watery mix of vegetables, herbs, and chiles forms the first layer in a long process. A grate is placed on top of the pot and ...