The story
Barbacoa is slow-cooked for hours underground, wrapped in maguey leaves — a technique of pre-Hispanic origin.
The tlachiquero — who harvests the sap of the maguey — demands respect for the ancient gods before anyone eats.
How it works
Guests pass ancestral challenges to earn the gods' permission to be on their land, while enjoying the barbacoa.
The characters
- The Master of Ceremonies: a host eager to serve.
- The Tlachiquero: a wise elder, guardian of traditions.
What's included
- Theatrical show with two characters
- Traditional barbacoa tasting
- Ancestral challenges
What you take home
- Learning how pit-oven barbacoa is made
- Respecting the origins of what we eat
- A memorable ranch meal
History and culture in every scene
As in all our experiences, the hosts' dialogue and the event's activities are written with real information about Mexican history and culture. You have fun and, without even noticing, you learn. The hosts explain the origin and meaning of the legend or tradition, and where the symbols, rituals and customs that appear during the night come from.
Format and customization
“The Underground Oven” is one of our Mexican food tastings productions. We can adapt it to your venue, group size, menu and language, as a private event or on dates open to the public.
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