"Thalia Barrios Garcia created La Cocina de Humo to give diners the experience of eating at a cocina de humo, an aptly smoke-filled kitchen common in rural areas like her hometown in the mountains of Oaxaca. Garcia creates unique dishes featuring mushrooms, maize, and other traditional ingredients, some of which she brings from San Mateo Yucutindoô herself. There are no rules and no courses to this stripped down chef’s table. Food hits the middle of the table and everyone digs in for a truly magical experience. Make a reservation for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with a minimum of four people. Note: La Cocina de Humo used to be part of Levadura, Garcia’s main restaurant, but now the businesses are separated by a few blocks; see separate listing for Levadura. [$$$]" - Omar Alonso
