"GO: to feast on some barbacoa (a.k.a. slow-cooked lamb tacos). Barbacoa is a specialty of the central Mexican state of Hidalgo, hence the name of El Hidalguense. BESIDES THE BARBACOA, ORDER THE: queso asado. Think broiled cheese meets refried beans. It's heaven. THE VIBE IS: lively and crowded. Everyone is happy to be there and happy to be eating... lots of tacos. PRACTICAL STUFF: El Hidalguense is only open from Friday to Sunday, so expect a wait if you're going at prime eating times. —Carey Polis" - Condé Nast
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