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Tierra Antigua
Restaurant · Teotitlán del Valle ·
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The Indigenous Farmers Preserving Mexico’s Native Corn | Eater
"Owned by Carina Santiago and located in Teotitlán del Valle, this restaurant centers its cooking on the owner’s family-grown heirloom maize. The kitchen highlights traditional corn preparations—nixtamalized masa, fresh tortillas, atole and tamales—made using handcraft techniques and seeds passed down through generations. The menu and ethos emphasize a deep connection to ancestral farming rhythms, the cultural and spiritual significance of native corn, and a commitment to preserving maize biodiversity in the face of industrialized substitutes." - Madeleine Wattenbarger
