Barbakush

Great spot... glad I read the Eater LA articles about Barba Kush. This restaurant has been open less than a few weeks, but they used to have a house that they sold lamb barbacoa out of. Bill Esparza, I believe, is a Mexican food expert and has said this is one of the only if not the only barbacoa restaurant with the type of lamb they have. They pick up fresh lamb from a farm, so it’s of the utmost quality and freshness. It takes over 6 hours to cook... something we couldn’t do. And they don’t waste any part of the lamb. The tortillas are standout. Apparently they use two types of masa and mix them. Their quesadillas, tacos, and more are huge. Support this small family owned business! Family recipes, family staffed, authentic 3000!

I feel so bad for rating this place so low, but I am a big fan of barbacoa and I have to say that it was a huge disappointment. The meat is very dry, portions are super small, there are not good salsas, not even the salsa macha for the consomme. You get the best quality for your money at Rincón taurino and El Rey, these two places are really authentic

When I ate here for the first time I remembered my country My land The place where I am that traditional and characteristic flavor of the original barbecue came to my mind again the yellow tortillas in those tortillas delicious the rises Like the treatment of the people who They work there delicious very good barbecue. El consomé su sabor delicioso!!!

The tortillas are handmade Poblano style, VERY delicious and filling. Price point is great considering the amount given and the flavor of the food.

This was based on my experience getting the meat in the SGV. Got there right before opening. It's hard to find since the home is nestled behind a drive way, and there's no signs in the front. You'll wanna consider driving slow. Parking on the main street is limited when busy. Once inside, you'll find a table with the sign showing the price of the food. The husband greeted us. Very nice and polite. Sparked up a convo about how we heard about them. The younger son was also cool. Ordered a pound of lamb barbacoa, dozen tortillas, consomé and the head of the lamb. To-go only. Food took about 10 minutes to get. We ate on the hood of our car outside since we're out-of-towners. The meat was very greasy from the fat, but in a good way. The meat was very fresh. No seasoning besides salt. The tortillas were probably the best handmade tortillas I've had. Not because of the size, but because of how flavorful it was. Literally taste the masa and corn. Perfect in texture. The consomé tasted like an old school remedy your grandmother would make if you were sick. Everything combined made a great taco to eat. The tongue on the head was sooo flavorful. The meat of the brain and cheek were very good. Overall, if you're a fan of eating meat on its own it's absolutely worth the trip. You really taste the love the family put into this.

Omg I looove this place! Ive been eating here since the early days at the backyard on Sunday mornings. My favorite is hands down the consome. I can eat it everyday. It pairs well with a quesadilla de barbacoa, which did I mention is made from fresh handmade tortillas. Reminds me of going to visit my grandma in Mexico and waking up early to go to El Molino to get nixtamal to make tortillas. The salsas are spicy but tolerable. The aroma when you get there is like nothing you’ve ever experienced before. It is a great place to go with your family and friends and have a great experience in the friendly atmosphere. The service is awesome, they are very attentive and even give out samples if you are unsure of what to order. It is a must try if you are looking to have real traditional Mexican cuisine. 100%

Im so disappointed and really upset. I would go eat their barbacoa when they would sale it in their house. And today I was craving it so much so my husband when to buy some we live a few blocks away from the restaurant. He gets home and the barbacoa is so cold and the pieces they gave us were hard and dry. I call all the numbers they have to get a refund or more barbacoa but no one answered. I won't be back!!

Best place to eat !! I come here every Sunday because the food is excellent. . p.s they make handmade tortillas. My only advice is to arrive early because the food sells out fast.