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Tacos de Barbacoa
Tacos de Barbacoa
Mexican
Steamed or slow cooked beef tacos
Best wine varietals
1
Tempranillo
Tempranillo pairs well with rich, smoky flavors of barbacoa tacos.
Tempranillo pairs well with rich, smoky flavors of barbacoa tacos.
2
Garnacha
Garnacha complements the spicy and savory meat with fruity notes.
Garnacha complements the spicy and savory meat with fruity notes.
3
Barbera
Barbera's acidity cuts through the fattiness of the barbacoa.
Barbera's acidity cuts through the fattiness of the barbacoa.
4
Syrah
Syrah enhances the smoky and spicy profile of the dish.
Syrah enhances the smoky and spicy profile of the dish.
Best cocktails with this
1
Honey Bee Margarita
acid/sweet/salt — bright lime and honey cut fat, classic margarita profile complements rich barbacoa
Score: 95
2
Slutty Margarita
acid/salt — classic lime-driven tequila pairing cuts fat, complements savory barbacoa
Score: 95
3
Mexican 76
acid/bubbles — bright citrus and soda refresh the palate between rich, fatty bites
Score: 90
4
Tequila Sidecar
acid/sweet — citrus and orange liqueur add bright acidity and a sweet backbone for beef
Score: 88
5
Mexican Manhattan
smoke/sweet — reposado tequila and sweet vermouth add depth and savory complexity
Score: 85
6
Tequila Maple Sour
sweet/acid — maple adds rich sweetness that plays nicely with savory beef, lemon lifts it
Score: 82
7
Hot Ass
heat/acid/bubbles — jalapeño spice and lime with soda complement the smoky, spicy elements of barbacoa
Score: 80