La Teca
Mexican restaurant · Oaxaca City ·

La Teca

Mexican restaurant · Oaxaca City ·

Authentic Isthmus cuisine: garnachas, plantain croquettes, mole

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C. Violetas 200, Reforma, 68050 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico Get directions

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C. Violetas 200, Reforma, 68050 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico Get directions

+52 951 515 0563
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"La Teca has been around for over 30 years under the dedicated care of Deyanira Aquino Pineda (also known as La Teca), and the reason is simple: They’re pumping out traditional dishes from el Istmo de Tehuantepec, a narrow region between Oaxaca and Veracruz, that are as rich as they are hefty. Hone in on the garnachas, fried corn disks topped with shredded meat, and pickled cabbage that cut through the rich flavors. Or the molotes de plátano, soft and fluffy plantain croquettes accompanied by sour cream and creamy-salty costeño cheese. Sweet and savory is characteristic of istmeño cooking, and you’ll see it in the tamalitos de cambray filled with chicken, almonds, raisins, and capers, or the asado the boda, a slow-cooked stew made with beef, fruits, chilies, and spices, typically served at weddings." - liliana lopez, mariana camacho

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"The best time to come is for lunch when the patio fills up with regulars and local celebrities. " - Atlas Obscura

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La Teca - Review - Reforma - Oaxaca - The Infatuation

"La Teca has been around for over 30 years under the dedicated care of Deyanira Aquino Pineda (also known as La Teca), and the reason is simple: They’re pumping out traditional dishes from el Istmo de Tehuantepec, a narrow region between Oaxaca and Veracruz, that are as rich as they are hefty. Hone in on the garnachas, fried corn disks topped with shredded meat, and pickled cabbage that cut through the rich flavors. Or the molotes de plátano, soft and fluffy plantain croquettes accompanied by sour cream and creamy-salty costeño cheese. Sweet and savory is characteristic of istmeño cooking, and you’ll see it in the tamalitos de cambray filled with chicken, almonds, raisins, and capers, or the asado the boda, a slow-cooked stew made with beef, fruits, chilies, and spices, typically served at weddings. photo credit: Carlos Elizondo photo credit: Carlos Elizondo photo credit: Carlos Elizondo Pause Unmute" - Mariana Camacho

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"A Oaxaca spot to try garnachas—small lard-fried disks of masa topped with stewed shredded meat, queso fresco, salsa, and a vinegary cabbage slaw—an Istmeño specialty that balances salt, fat, acid, and heat." - Sophie Friedman

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"A home-based, off-the-beaten-path eatery where Deyanira Aquino serves traditional Istmeño regional cuisine, offering an intimate encounter with regional recipes and flavors prepared in a domestic setting." - Dana Bowen

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Malachite

Google
Went here cause I saw from a tt that apparently the tamale was the best he tried. I ordered almost the same things that he mentioned and I was kind of disappointed. For starters was ordered the garnachas with the bolitas the queso. They were ok if I’m honest the sauce that they use is similar to chipotle so is was new to me. To my surprise I only received one bolita de queso, mind you it’s around the size of a rubber ball. I the ordered the stuffed plantain and again it was underwhelming. Next I ordered the elote tamal and I will say it was the best thing I had there but definitely not for those in search of something savory. The agua de tamarindo was very delicious I will say. Beautiful place and good customer service but overall I don’t recommend since it’s a little on the pricer side. Unless you are in search for very unique flavors

Kyra Williams

Google
LaTeca offers incredibly authentic Oaxacan flavors. The mole rojo is absolutely amazing—rich, complex, and full of depth. The chicken breast was perfectly cooked, juicy, and came in a generous portion. While it’s just outside the main neighborhood, it’s only a short, inexpensive cab ride or a pleasant walk, making it well worth the visit. A hidden gem for anyone craving real Oaxacan cuisine.

Brenda Backal

Google
Best dinner we had in Oaxaca, we got the cheese balls, the garnachas, the stuffed pepper and the mole Amarillo, food came to our table Pipping hot, service was excellent. For dessert we got the fried bananas. Perfect ending for a great meal.

Richard Pikey

Google
Wow. We were invited to an incredible patio with the most delicious recommendations. Our meal was perfect, service impeccable and hospitality out of this world. For originality, this place wins in so many ways.

Patrick T. Kelly

Google
I ate at La Teca today and thoroughly enjoyed myself. They have indoor and patio seating. I'm not familiar with food from the Isthmus and the waiter quickly explained the different dishes. I had the Plato Istmeño. It is one of the most expensive dinners at $200 pesos but it had chicken, potatoes, cabbage, plantain, three garnaches and a chili relleno. I asked for a friend who doesn't eat pork and the garnaches and chili relleno both use beef. I had a nice dessert and my bill was $285 including a drink. I plan on returning.

Ezra Chomak

Google
Homestyle Oaxacan traditional cooking at its best. Delicious and deeply satisfying food. Friendly service. Lovely outdoor back courtyard.

Richard Batchelor

Google
Amazing food. Just a lady cooking in her kitchen! Great service and not too expensive!

Victor Hernandez

Google
I have to say that I was disappointed. The food was good but seemed average at best. Drinks were ok and I was specially disappointed with their michelada.
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A D.

Yelp
Great food try the la gustasion plate which is a little of everything The mole was great, the portion look small but the whole meal will satisfied to the fullest Very nice people
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Jay S.

Yelp
Surprisingly good food ... after arriving at itanoni at their closing time, a local recommended we try la teca. We could yelp to b unhelpful so we decided to take a chance. The server recommended a Plato which we tried ... as assortment of of stuff .. including chicken & we also ordered a tamale ! We were sold ... neighbor grungy place that is well worth the try ! Love the Oaxaca tamales ...
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Mariana G.

Yelp
A few years ago I would only come here for the garnachas. Probably they're my favourite appetizer and I could have them everyday if I could. I still like them but I've found some other places around colonia volcanes & San Felipe del Agua that make really garnachas and have better prices. I had a bd experience the last time I was there, I want with my family and they had us waiting for over 20 min, finally we ended up leaving and having lunch somewhere else.