Some of my fondest memories are of my grandpa and uncles cooking barbacoa in holes . They would sing and party all night and in the morning my grandma ,mom and aunts would be making tortillas, eggs , salsa, potatoes while grandpa brought in the barbacoa . Familia and great food is what its all about .❤

growing up in South Texas, we often bought the whole cow's head (before mad cow disease all but made that impossible) placed the head in a cooking bag with a bit of lawry's and cooked it for about eight hours at about 220 or so in the evening. placed the bag in a roster pan around ten at night and at six in the morning it was ready to go. nothing better.

@togwy

Жыл бұрын

Frank, the Best barbacoa (no BBQ) tacos, are Made with the cow head meat. ITS great to know other families enjoy It the same way we all do

@maryalison1321

Жыл бұрын

Hi Frank how are you doing. it's nice coming across your amazing comment

@texasforever5776

Жыл бұрын

You can still buy the head....it's usually cooked underground, tho. True barbacoa is goat tho.

@edwinlugo90

Жыл бұрын

Same way my family in Tampico Mexico make it. Cows head is the way to go.

@noelmedina4915

Жыл бұрын

I was 13 when my dad homie came for lunch with a whole cow head and eyeballs staring. I was a little freaked at first but best barbaqua I had.

ArnieTex, you did it again… a staple weekend dish from the 956. I remember my grandfather waking me up super early on Sunday mornings and going to Santillan’s toetilleria in San Juan to get cachete, lengua (my favorite), ojos, y cesos. It was a tradition we had since I was around 4-5 yrs old until my very late teens when he started getting Alzheimer’s. It’s something I will always treasure. Thanks again for posting some great food I grew up with and continue to enjoy with my family on the weekends. Your friend from McAllen.

@MedievalLit

3 ай бұрын

I just realized you said you had a restaurant in San Juan! While I was born (and now live) in McAllen, I grew up in San Juan until the late 90’s

@jose.luis.ayala.

19 күн бұрын

STUCK IN K.C. Grew up in BROWNSVILLE. RGV 4 LIFE 🇲🇽🇺🇸

I'm From Brownsville Texas and I like the fact that he explains how cheek and tounge is the traditional way to make barbacoa. There are alot of videos out there teaching ppl to make barbacoa with roast beef , but no sir CHEEK AND TOUNG is the TRADITIONAL WAY . New Subcriber

@banksta3

4 ай бұрын

Dry a$$ roasts lol

@fuscian

3 ай бұрын

am i mistaken i thought barbacoa in mexico was using lamb and not beef ?

@joealvarado5399

2 ай бұрын

@@fuscian that’s birria

@MedievalLit

19 күн бұрын

@@fuscian, depending which area of the country you go to, barbacoa in Mexico is made using beef, lamb, or goat.

I can't wait to make this. I grew up in the RGV and every Sunday morning my mom would wake up early to get barbacoa, fresh tortillas, pan dulce, and a 3 liter coke for my brother and I. Great memories from my childhood. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

@ctucker258

3 ай бұрын

Raymondville! 🙋‍♂ Same sunday routine we had. Plus medudo!

That beef tongue has really gone up in price.

@MidnightOracle8

4 күн бұрын

😢😢

I am half Mexican and this has always been the pinnacle of self-validation for me to be able to cook barbacoa. I have tried other recipes and it has never came out right. I used your recipe for one of our latina nurse interns celebratory party who will becoming a brand spanking new labor and delivery nurse and EVERYONE loved it and said it tasted very legit!! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe with us it means the world to me

Arnie, I made it! My first Barbacoa. I used chuck roast and cachete. First oven roasting and then pressure cooker until super tender (took me 3 hours overall). Extremely yummy. Seasoned with salt-paper-garlicpowder and a ground bay leaf. It’s perfect, just like I’ve been having it in taco restaurants. Served on corn tortillas, with cilantro, lime, and your salsa verde (which I made following your salsa roja/verde video). Thanks a lot!!

@ArnieTex

Жыл бұрын

Great job!

@enriqueolivares1420

2 ай бұрын

@@ArnieTex Any instructions on how to do it in a slow cooker?

Thank you so much Arnie! I used your recipe and I'm totally addicted! Addicted to the flavor, the time it takes and how EASY it is! We paired it with Native American fried bread since we are part Natives in this household. It is SO GOOD! Thank you ❤

This is almost exactly how my abuelita makes hers! Sometimes, she puts a layer of banana leaves over the meat before the foil. Sooo so good! And she uses Modelo instead of beef broth. Yum!

Oh my goodness!!! My husband and I made this yesterday for company. It was AMAZING!! Arnie...you are the best!! We grew up in San Antonio and this was better than I could have imagined!! Thank you!!!!😊😊

Hi love all your Mexican cooking recipes as I grew up in Mexico now living in Ontario with my mouth watering when watching your videos Keep going Arnie !!

I see so many videos of people making “barbacoa” but with regular ass beef meat. Idk how it is in other places but in Texas I’ve always had it where it’s cheek meat. So much better than the knock off barbacoa other people are trying to make. This looks so good!

@banksta3

4 ай бұрын

Cheeks have become more pricey over the years, so even taqueria's are using roasts and just adding more broth or fat to the finished product so that it's not as dry. Definitely not the same, but it helps.

Beef tongue is rich people food these days. I make my "barbacoa" with cheek meat and chuck roast or top round

@michaelspunich7273

3 ай бұрын

Yup, before Biden I would pay $20 for a tongue. Now it cost $50!

@porcky92

2 ай бұрын

It's not before Biden, it's after Trump

@gamechanger8398

Ай бұрын

That's the right way to do it thoe

@Exile976

Ай бұрын

What ratio of cheek and chuck do you use?

@chrismedina9571

Ай бұрын

@@michaelspunich7273oh Jesus Christ, you think inflation was caused by that old fuck? Do you realize this is going on around the world?! Does you’re entire identity revolve around making anything you can a political comment?! Let’s enjoy arnies videos without bringing in trump or biden into the mix for gods sake

Barbacoa back in the days was the whole head made in a large hole in the ground with stones covered with fire . 55 gal drum cut in half with holes in the side to lift with hooks and put over stones . The pit was covered with tin and in the early morning pulled out . The man that did it would sell out in 2 or 3 hours starting at 6 in the morning . I miss that but a slow cooker worked well . Thanks for tips .

Love this! I’m going to make Barbacoa for my grandmother who is a born and bread Texican for her 90th birthday … will Definitely be inspired by this recipe … gracias from ATX ❤

Thank you for being so easy to follow! I was able to make this, for the first time, and my boyfriend said it reminded him of his childhood in Monterrey. This recipe is amazing! Love your content!

This is by far the most delightful video on this subject that I've come across, & I thank you, sir. ❤

Thanks for this recipe! Just made a batch with cachete only - got an amazing result.

Your video is wholesome and very nice. Love the friendly and cheerful South Texas vibes!

@ArnieTex

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I miss barbacoa since I moved to Tahlequah Oklahoma. Moved here from corpus Christi where we had Barbados every weekend! Thank you Arnie for sharing. God bless you and yours.

@PartidoElPotosino

6 ай бұрын

Torterilla puebla en tulsa has some great barbacoa

I bought 2 packs of beef cheeks yesterday from Walmart on Causeway Blvd in Brandon Florida Tampa. Im making it again. Yummy. First time i tried it in San Antonio Texas i got hooked about 25 years ago.

I'm so happy you posted this video. I have cheek and tounge I've been saving for the perfect recipe. :) I'm doing it this weekend. Thanks Arnie

Awesome seeing someone from the valley doing so well!! Keep it up man and keep showing the world where the love is in the 956!

Aww this Barbacoa looks so delicious. Thank you 🙏 for sharing your recipes.

Great video...I learned how to make barbacoa from my late father may G-D have my father in peace and in His Glory. This video hits home with a smile. Thank you again Sir for sharing your techniques and family with us. G-D bless. One more thing I made barbacoa in Israel for my family and with homemade corn tortillas and they went crazy👍🇺🇲👍

Oh yeah let's eat. Thanks for sharing your video. God bless from west Texas.

Arnie, just found your videos and they are great going to be making some you and your mom are the best. Thanks for sharing.

Making this again this weekend. Had to come double check my memory for cooking times and temps. Thanks again!

To @Arnietex , I made this yesterday for a fundraiser at my mom's church. People were blown away by this. It came out awesome, perfect and delicious. Thx brother

Delicious! Made this and quite a few of your other recipes for a Mexican feast today and it all came out amazing! I made refried beans, barbacoa especial, roja salsa, verde salsa, your momma’s Spanish rice, and guacamole! Your recipes aren’t much different than my own but I’m always down to try something new and I’d never made barbacoa before which is how I found you in the first place. Everything was amazing! 🧡

I'm in love with barbacoa ❤ It's truly heavenly tasting!!!

Right on Arnie. Great video but even better barbacoa recipe. HEB here I come.

@beerman9807

Жыл бұрын

I love H‑E‑B , good quality meat

Thanks brother Arnie for the video!! As always your the best!! 💙

Great video Arnie! Keep em coming!

I made Barbacoa yesterday with beef cheeks & cow tongue. Yummy.

Watching this from Kingsville Tx. Gonna make some for memorial day. Great video.

I made this recipe and it was absolutely fantastic! Thanks, Arnie!

@maryalison1321

Жыл бұрын

Hi David how are you doing

Well, my boyfriend thanks you for posting this! He’s a Texan stuck in Ohio, and misses home. I’ll have to make this soon!

I made this yesterday and ooooommmmgggeeeeee delicious!!!!everyone loves it 😊😊😊

Thank you for your time and posting. Great stuff and a well-made video.

@ArnieTex

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Going to make some on New years Eve. Glad you made a video because this will be my first time making it.

I'm definitely making this. Looks delicious! ❤

Looks delicious Arnie, merry Christmas to your family.

Wow, we are really gettin' somewhere! This is something I would love to make. Thanks so much for the vid!

Always love the videos!! Keep it going my man!!

Good morning Arnie.thank for the tips👍🏽looks good,,it’s looking 👀 WOW!!

Hey Arnie. Love the videos. My wife is from Weslaco and we live in Buffalo. I’ve been making dish after dish, own your seasonings and love it. We make homemade flour tortillas but corn tastes bad outside of restaurants. May you please make a video on how to make corn tortillas taste better for tacos? Mine taste dry and bland. They frankly try to sabotage my meats. Please and thank you! Also you really have a great way of making videos. Subtle things you say in a positive light really keep this channel top tier.

Best thing about a lot of these dishes is they are awesome for breakfast as well.

AWESOME JOB ARNIE!!!

Wow, that barbacoa looks amazing!

The entire video my mouth was watering, it looks so goooooood

I love you Brother your stuff is always the best advice I've amazing stuff following you my friend

I'm tellin you Arnie, I love your videos!

I love barbacoa, I grew up in San Antonio but cannot get it where I live now here in Leander. This looks so simple I have to try it. Thank you for the recipe.

@TheWheelsOnTheRideGo

Жыл бұрын

Wahhh. Your rite outside of Austin there's gotta be some good barbacoa.

@herward1047

Жыл бұрын

@@TheWheelsOnTheRideGo Places have barbacoa but it's not the kind he has prepared or the kind I used to get in SA. I am not sure exactly what it is...but it is reddish in color almost like barbecue pork...it tastes okay but it is not the traditional barbacoa. So if you are ever in the area just know if the menu says barbacoa it might not be what you are wanting.

Was in shipyard in Brownsville for a few months, when the locals showed up and brought lunch, we all started paying them to bring some for us too, until someone asked what was in these burritos. Out of 150 guys, me and 2 or 3 people kept asking for more. If it tastes good and doesn't kill me, I'll eat just about anything, and those tacos were good.

Hey Arnie I’m from south Louisiana I love food I love flavors and your channel ! Keep Rocking It man!

@ArnieTex

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Awesome definitely making this soon!!!!!!!

Made me want to dance!!! 😂 you inspired me to defrost my cheeks and make barbacoa 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

@maryalison1321

Жыл бұрын

Hi WoodFire how are you doing

I haft to say ! I really enjoy your videos it reminds me of home back in Tejas! Mucho gracias amigo!!

@ArnieTex

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Spot on my Bro!!! Se ve bien rica!!! Ya se me antojo!!!

Barbacoa is my absolute favorite way to have meat. Really hard to find it here in Missouri. Definitely one of the biggest things I miss about living in Texas. Really easy to get down there.

@maryalison1321

Жыл бұрын

Hi Daniel how are you doing

I bought a 1/4 cow and got the whole tongue. Very excited to try this recipe out on Friday! Looks great!

@ArnieTex

Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy

@maryalison1321

Жыл бұрын

Hi Graham how are you doing

Thank you for sharing this awesome recipe! I’m from SETX around Houston. You’re educating us well! I adore this dish

@ArnieTex

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@rjflo409

Жыл бұрын

SETX 409 🤟🏼

@luisgarza4210

Жыл бұрын

Hey Arnie, I love your recipes, I was born and raised in San Juan, Tx about 3 blocks from the Basilica. Barbacoa, especially the one that was buried and cooked, I used to help my Aunt in Brownsville in removing the meat from the whole cows heads. To me, that was the best Barbacoa. Enjoy your recipes, especially the carne Guisada.

Man Arnie, this one is awesome. Love your channel. Keep up the good work.

@ArnieTex

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

My dad would make it on Sunday morning. . can't wait 🤠

Well Arnie ...EXCELLENT...BEAUTIFUL RECIPE...WOW....KEEP IT UP ARNIE....WOW

Im from Houston, TX and you remind me so much of my uncles. I randomly got the itch to make barbacoa but didn't remember how they used to make it. Your video was super helpful! Subscribed!

@ArnieTex

Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy

@notsure1872

Жыл бұрын

Fellow Houstonian. We have some great taquerias here in Pasadena. Delicious food

@mauro5481

Жыл бұрын

LOOKING GOOD 👍

@frankthetank1369

Жыл бұрын

Just remember low an slow. Low temperature about 250 minimum for about 4 hours oven or stove top.

@maryalison1321

Жыл бұрын

@@frankthetank1369 Hi Frank how are you doing

I'm in Toledo Ohio and I would love to get my hands on plate of that .that looks so good and it's making my mouth water. 👍🎉🤤🤤🤤🤗🥲

Looks Delicious ! Putting some cachete in the slow cooker tonight. Thanks

When you were talking about homemade tortillas and how lucky you are if you have someone making them at home. I could feel the glare from behind the camera.

Daleshine! Thank you for the video and for inspiring me! 🙏

I would dance too! 🤤 Thank you for teaching us!

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing 👍🏽

Thank you so much for posting all wonderful cooking videos. Saludos from Indio,ca an originally fro Mercedes ,tx

Super glad I found this I haven't had it since I was in Texas

I have never made this myself, but my Husband @JayPerez sent this to me so I’m going to do this Sunday! Thank you for this video!!!

There’s folks that don’t believe tongue is that good, but if there’s any meat I could exist on, it would be tongue!🤤👏🏽

Thats the REAL DEAL right there!!..HELLYEAH!..I USE TO LIVE ON ATHOL st on I road.. Next to the san juan church.. I sure miss home!.. THX FOR VIDEO!.. GONNA TRY OUT THE MIX OF MEAT TOGETHER!.. CANT WAIT. PURO PINCHE 956

I moved to the PNW 8 years ago and really miss the foods I enjoyed in TX. It looks like I can find these meats pretty readily so looking forward to trying this out! Enjoyed many risky tacos from new taco trucks when I was living in Houston (and enjoyed lengua!), so always open to adventure

@ArnieTex

5 ай бұрын

Best of luck cooking my friend cheers , lengua is def an all time great taco

Bought your O.G. and WOW at Prasek's smoke house in EL CAMPO !! GREAT STUFF !!

@ArnieTex

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

I love this guy so much I wish I could’ve tried his restaurant……😊

you do it differently than what i've seen other texan's i've watched. but still look delicious im wanting to do this sometime.

If it's momma approved I know that is good!! MAN I CAN'T WAIT TO TRY THIS RECIPE . If you have to buy flour tortillas i recommend HEB BUTTER TORTILLAS. Woooohhhhweeed

#Laredo native... DAYMN...... love your channel after watching this! Got me excited after the 956 😅👍👍 We get barbacoa every sunday morning.

There is this place in Austin called Mi Madres that I get barbacoa taco at weekly and it's incredible. It's just meat and pico de gallo. Spicy as hell and amazing!

Love your channel

Watch here and fb now your the best man. That barbacoa 💯💥💥

Thank you,love your videos 🔥❤️🔥

Ive got a tongue and some cheeks in my freezer from the cow I bought. I've been wanting to cook up some barbacoa really bad and this looks perfect!

The first time i had it was in San Antonio Texas. Good stuff. Im hook from day one.

This was amazing!! I have made several items from your channel and I have never had anything but compliments . Where did you learn to make this? I always refer them to your channel.

That looks good! Nice job 👍 I’ll like some tacos like that for sure…salute from the Pacific Northwest

Looks awesome Arnie, I like to add some lemon pepper seasoning when I make mine.

That sure looks good. Cheers, Arnie! 👍👍✌️🌮🌮

Love your videos

I recently did some in an instant pot, Where I roasted it first to give the cheeks some color. About 70 minutes under pressure, with a natural release. Just as good as my smoked/oven ones. Even if the oven ones were slightly better, I don't mind saving 4 hours for something that's still great.

very excited to fix this for my family! :)

I am from 210, and we have some great BBQ, but I have to say I prefer 956 cooking more. It is such a treat to go down every 6 months or so and just eat.

Barbacoa...man I am coming over !!