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Listen 9 min MORE Traditionally served at celebrations and on the weekend, barbacoa is a labor-intensive preparation found throughout Mexico and California. Photo by Wonho Frank Lee.
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. 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.
Paco Pérez designed a barbacoa oven inside Aqui es Texcoco that simulates earthen pits, allowing him to cook and serve meat outside of the weekend. Photo by Wonho Frank Lee.
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The new stacked chicken and waffles at Huckleberry s sandwiches two tender, hand-breaded chicken breasts between butter-crisp waffles topped with Sriracha aioli, maple syrup, crisp bacon, green onions and finished with maple-pecan butter.
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The Dixieland steak melt  at Huckleberry s piles thinly sliced sirloin drizzled with Huck s barbecue sauce on grilled sourdough that is topped with onion tanglers, fresh tomatoes and cheddar cheese.
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Stop by the bayou at Huckleberry s. When the dining room reopens for service, guests can enjoy the Southern-style decor.
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