"Birria might be the Mexican slow-cooked meat dish of the moment, but barbacoa — particularly barbacoa de borrego (lamb) — might reign supreme. This Chula Vista restaurant has been focused on lamb barbacoa for nearly 35 years, turning out tender, succulent barbecue that’s best had as a build-your-own taco experience, served with fresh tortillas, salsa, garnishes, and a side of rich lamb broth, but it’s also excellent as a filling for crunchy flautas or cheesy quesotacos. Although lamb is king here, don’t miss the zucchini flower or huitlacoche quesadillas." - Candice Woo, Helen I. Hwang