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Hitting the Barbacoa Trail with Bill Esparza
Barbacoa is both a technique and tradition. Typically enjoyed on the weekends in Mexico, many immigrants have brought it to California with them. Los Angeles now has more barbacoa vendors than Mexico City.
By Evan Kleiman • • 9m ListenBarbacoa is both a technique and tradition. Typically enjoyed on the weekends in Mexico, many immigrants have brought it to California with them. Los Angeles now has more barbacoa vendors than Mexico City. In his piece for Eater LA, writer Bill Esparza put thousands of miles on his car as he hit the Barbacoa Trail in the state, starting with those cooking up lamb and goat in Los Angeles.
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The full episode
2 of 6Plastics, barbacoa, Wolfgang Puck- 0:00The Plastic Bag Store: A new Immersive film and art exhibit
- 13:34Hitting the Barbacoa Trail with Bill EsparzaYou’re reading this
- 22:50Exceeding all expectations this Blenheim apricot season
- 32:02New documentary ‘Wolfgang’ tells the rise of the celebrity chef
- 42:39Remembering California cuisine pioneer Mark Peel
- 49:21Visiting Shiku with LA Times restaurant critic Bill Addison