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Downtown’s Oaxacan standard-bearer, family‑owned and proudly focused on moles—negro, coloradito, and estofado—plus tlayudas and chapulines. Praised by local food writers and beloved for its patio and mezcal list.
Traditional Oaxacan cooking, mezcal, and lively ambiance
25 W San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95113 Get directions
$20–30
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