Barbacoa Beef Cheek Tacos (Tacos de Barbacoa de Carrillera)

Three corn tortilla tacos filled with shredded beef cheek, topped with pickled red onion and fresh cilantro. Served with a small bowl of consommé and lime wedges.

CABRÓN Mexican Parrilla | Restaurante mexicano barrio Salamanca - Madrid

The tapas dictionary

Carrillera

Carrillera refers to the cheek meat of pork or veal. It is slow-cooked until very tender, often in stews or braises. This is a traditional dish in many regions of Spain, valued for its yielding texture.