Los Cabriteros San Antonio enjoy the flavors of Northern Mexico in Texas.

History of the Cabrito (goat)

An interesting cultural exchange happened when the region of Mexico was first conquered. Religion, Politics, Culinary, Dress Attire, and other customs were exchanged and shared among the people creating a variety of new mixed traditions.  It is in this context, where a fusion between Spanish and Aztec foods occurred and Mexican dishes were born.

Early on, meals made with goat (known in spanish as "cabrito") were exclusive to Spanish dishes (fried or baked). Beginning in the Seventeenth century, the people in charge of caring for the goats and sheep were called "pastores" (shepards). Legend says that one day, a "pastor" was far from home and without any food. Unfortunately, one of his goats fell from a cliff and died.  He took advantage of the situation and satisfied his appetite with the goat.  He had no tools but had a knife.  He used his knife to clean the goat, split it in half and impaled it over an open flame.  Although he used no spices, the roasted goat came out delicious. Since then, this recipe is known as "Cabrito al pastor".