Brisket Machaca El Paso appears as a signature dish in 1 United States cities. See each city's local variant and where to eat it.
Brisket Machaca with Eggs and Green Chile · El Paso
El Paso machaca uses brisket braised low-and-slow until fall-apart tender, then pulled into coarse shreds and either served dry or scrambled with eggs,.
El Paso machaca evolved from the Chihuahuan dried-beef tradition brought north by cattle ranchers in the 19th century. The brisket substitution is specific to Texas, where brisket became the canonical beef cut through BBQ culture. Kiki's Mexican Restaurant on North Piedras Street has been serving the city's most-cited version since the 1970s.
Where to eat in El Paso:
- Kiki's Mexican Restaurant
- L and J Cafe