5063 24th St.
Sacramento, CA
916-736-2389
If you’re craving real Mexican food, come here for a bagful of barbacoa (barbecued meat), offered Saturdays and Sundays only (caution: the lines can get very long), or the carne asada tacos. Other fabulous items include the flor de calabaza (gourd flower) quesadilla and moist pork tamales. Taco flavors range from grilled pork and beef tongue to buche (fried pork stomach); traditional Mexican sandwiches also are available. Plain and friendly, this small restaurant serves up some of the best south-of-the-border fare in the region.