Big Red Barbacoa

Big Red and barbacoa go together like peanut butter and jelly. Like Selena and Corpus Christi or San Antonio and the Riverwalk. The sweet creaminess from Big Red soda and the smoky saltiness of braised beef cheeks are a match made in south Texas heaven. From the Rio Grande Valley through greater San Antonio, Big Red and barbacoa have been a tradition at local Mexican restaurants and taquerias for decades. There’s even an annual Big Red barbacoa festival in San Antonio that highlights local