WHERE TO EAT The best Tacos de lengua in the world (according to food experts)

"One of the most recognized taquerias in Cancun. Beef tongue tacos in the purest Mexican style, you will love them!"

"My favorite spot had to be Taqueria Los Cocuyos because their cow tongue tacos were incredible, and it was a first for me, so I didn’t expect how it melted in my mouth!"

"Locals in the know flock to this clean-cut, semi-outdoor joint decked out in white and red. Tacos include delicacies like tender lengua (tongue)."

"All of the palm-sized tacos are served with two handmade tortillas to support a generous helping of meat. While Tacos El Gordo serves a delicious beef and pork adobada, consider stepping out of your comfort zone and try beef tongue. It is braised for hours in a simmering broth until it is moist and tender."

"The 15 best tacos in Austin: Lengua at Licha’s Cantina - Each order is presented on a cast iron skillet with soft house-made corn tortillas for you to fold on your own and season with their next-level salsas to your liking."

"For the freshest tacos in the most lively setting, you’ll want to go to Tacos el Franc, which is open from the afternoon through the night. We recommend, if you’re feeling adventurous, definitely get the lengua."

"The tacos of buttery tender lengua – tongue – are justifiably well known. We, in the Jewish community, grew up eating tongue, but as I knew it, is was always presented as a slippery luncheon meat. When I grew old enough to realize what it really was I stopped eating it. It wasn't until decades later, when I came to Mexico that I learned to love lengua - it is one of the most succulent and flavorful parts of the cow."

"What to order? The answer? You can't lose. La Taqueria has meant quality and consistency for decades. You get the lengua. Order extras. Cheese and sour cream. The tortillas are warm, the meat packed in - no skimping. It's soft and melts away. Minced onion and small chopped tomato, cilantro, salsa."