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What is True San Antonio Barbecue?

Posted on July 27, 2020April 8, 2021 by EdmundTijerina.com

We have two main styles of San Antonio barbecue. The first is barbacoa, traditionally steamed whole beef head but most places now make it with beef cheek. It’s beautifully tender and a weekend tradition among many families here. The other version of San Antonio barbecue brings the famous Central Texas style into the Mexican American experience. 

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