Expresion Oaxaquena Restaurante

"Chilaquiles at this Arlington Heights restaurant get a Oaxacan twist, and we're into it. Besides coming with the kitchen's red or green salsa, these chilaquiles get topped with Oaxacan meats like spicy chorizo links, chili-rubbed cecina, or salty tasajo-style beef. Using your side of homemade corn tortillas, you can have a bit of everything in one bite, from the spicy salsa to the nicely cooked proteins and side of stewed black beans. We should also mention the borderline ingenious creation on their menu known as the chilaquiles omelet. Think of a fluffy diner-style omelet filled with spicy totopos and melted Oaxacan quesillo. It’s a masterwork. " - sylvio martins

"One of America’s most successful Oaxacan restaurant owners has placed a huge cricket statue in front of this eatery. Its original taco de la abuela is a Oaxacalifornia classic consisting of tasajo, cecina, or chorizo and other fixings rolled into a tortilla blanda that’s cut in half. Here, regional bites like enmoladas, rolled tortillas covered in mole, ring true with the restaurant’s mostly Oaxacan customers." - Bill Esparza

"After being shuttered for a year, Expresión Oaxaqueña is back with a fresh new look and the same great food it’s been serving for years. They have an extensive menu of both Oaxacan and standard Mexican dishes, but we strongly suggest the Taco de La Abuela if you happen to stop by around lunchtime. This taco is actually more like a burrito and comes with generous servings of their excellent black bean puree, Oaxacan quesillo, creamy guacasalsa, cabbage, and your choice of tender meat, all wrapped up in a handmade tortilla. But the tlayudas are where things get interesting. Their standard version comes with a well-seasoned black bean paste, Oaxacan quesillo, and your choice of cecina, tasajo, or chorizo. If you happen to be wearing white and want to minimize any splattering on your shirt, feel free to order La Quebradita - a folded tlayuda that’s cut into pieces for stress-free consumption. Lastly, the Pizza Oaxaqueña. This tasty tlayuda-like dish has the essence of a typical tlayuda, but with a soft, handmade tortilla base rather than the classic crunchy one we’ve grown to know and love." - sylvio martins

"After being shuttered for a year, Expresión Oaxaqueña is back with a fresh new look and the same great food it’s been serving for years. They have an extensive menu of both Oaxacan and standard Mexican dishes, but we strongly suggest the Taco de La Abuela if you happen to stop by around lunchtime. This taco is actually more like a burrito, but the tortilla is handmade and comes with generous servings of their excellent black bean puree, Oaxacan quesillo, creamy guacasalsa, cabbage, and your choice of tender meat. But the tlayudas are where things get interesting. The restaurant’s standard tlayuda comes with a well-seasoned black bean paste, Oaxacan quesillo, and your choice of classic cecina, tasajo, or chorizo. If you happen to be wearing white that day and want to minimize any splattering on your shirt, feel free to order La Quebradita - a folded tlayuda that’s cut into pieces for stress-free consumption. Lastly, the Pizza Oaxaqueña. This tasty tlayuda-like dish has the essence of a classic tlayuda, but with a soft, handmade tortilla base rather than the classic crunchy one we’ve grown to know and love. photo credit: Jakob Layman" - Sylvio Martins