La Guelaguetza
Mexican restaurant · Albuquerque ·
Authentic Oaxacan moles, tacos dorados, birria pizza
Authentic Oaxacan moles, tacos dorados, birria pizza
"Guelaguetza sits just south of Route 66 in Albuquerque’s South Atrisco neighborhood. The Salazar brothers who run the place were named James Beard Award semifinalists in 2022 for their lauded traditional Oaxacan food and mariscos. Alongside rich birria tacos and tangy shrimp ceviche, you’ll find Mexican staples less common in this neck of the woods, like chapulines (crickets) and hormigos (ants). Must-try dish: Don’t miss the excellent chicken mole enchiladas, which feature three different styles of the traditional Oaxacan sauce." - Justin De La Rosa
"Now an iconic Oaxacan favorite, Guelaguetza occupies the former VIP Palace site and has become a landmark in its own right since that conversion about 25 years ago." - Mona Holmes
"A longstanding Oaxacan restaurant whose owner spoke at the memorial, providing a prominent voice in the tributes and underscoring the city’s diverse culinary community." - Mona Holmes
"A celebrated spot representing immigrant cuisine that gained broader recognition after his evocative profiles; his writing inspired diners to broaden their culinary perspective and helped the restaurant achieve increased visibility and success." - Farley Elliott
"Offers an original mole sampler that showcases the diversity of Oaxacan sauces, presenting mole negro, mole rojo, mole coloradito, and estofado so diners can compare the complex, regional flavors side by side." - Bill Esparza