Barbacoa La Penca in Mexico City: photos, reviews

About

Barbacoa La Penca in Mexico City's Arenal 1ra Sección offers a delightful escape for barbecue enthusiasts looking for an authentic culinary experience. With a casual and cozy atmosphere perfect for meeting up with friends, this spot is highly rated for its exquisite barbacoa. Known particularly for its tender meat with a genuine barbacoa taste, it's accompanied by aromatic flavors and an array of extras like blue corn tortillas and a tantalizing sauce with just the right kick.

Offering both dine-in and takeaway options, the restaurant is a popular choice among tourists seeking a quick and satisfying meal. Notably praised for its friendly service and delicious consommé, La Penca also offers a range of beverages, from coffee to beer and alcohol, making it a well-rounded choice for breakfast or lunch.

Though offerings are available only on weekends, the delicious pancita verde and picosita roja are specialties that keep guests returning. With good pricing and rave reviews, it's clear why Barbacoa La Penca is considered one of the finest barbacoa spots in CDMX, Hidalgo, and the State of Mexico.

Price

$$$$

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

Services

Takeaway, Dine-in

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving beer, Serving coffee

Payment

Payment in cash only

Atmosphere

Fashionably, Quietly, Casual, Cozy

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Parabus Circuito interior-Sandalo

Bus stop 348 m walk

Cipres - Río Consulado

Bus stop 599 m walk

Antonio Valeriano - Calle

Bus stop 269 m walk

Circuito

Bus station 679 m walk

4.4

based on 164 reviews

Google

4.4/5 164 reviews

Gonzalo Erazo

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

Buena barbacoa,buen consomé ,muy buen servicio solo el ambiente deja algo para desear

MARIA INES MUÑOZ

Food: 5
Atmosphere: 5

10 de 10!! A esto sabe la barbacoa real!! A carne suave, aromática de la penca ahumada!! El consomé es una delicia!! La carne está calientita con vaporcito, sus tortillas son azules y la salsa riquísima con el picor adecuado !! Soy catadora de barbacoas ... y esta es ¡¡Simplemente espectacular!! Regresé a probar la pancita verde y la picosita roja y simplemente son de sabor ESPECTACULAR!! es una pena que solamente vendan los fines de semana. es un imperdible de la CDMX

Maggie S.Flowers

Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

Rico y No tan caro solo le hace falta mejorar su local 😁