"Casa de la Clayuda Oaxaqueña, located in Koreatown, Los Angeles, is a restaurant co-owned by Zeferino Montellano and Francisca "Panchita" Aquino Montellano. It offers traditional Oaxacan cuisine, focusing on dishes from Oaxaca’s Sierra Norte region. The menu includes caldo de costilla oreada, tacos serranos, pozontle, and exquisite clayudas. The restaurant is known for providing a rare glimpse into the Indigenous Zapoteco culture through its unique dishes. The cocina económica style offers a three-course meal, and the steam table features a rotating menu of stews, showcasing Panchita Montellano’s culinary skills." - Bill Esparza
