The Indigenous Farmers Preserving Mexico’s Native Corn | Eater
"Owned by Carina Santiago and located in Teotitlán del Valle, this restaurant centers its cooking on the owner’s family-grown heirloom maize. The kitchen highlights traditional corn preparations—nixtamalized masa, fresh tortillas, atole and tamales—made using handcraft techniques and seeds passed down through generations. The menu and ethos emphasize a deep connection to ancestral farming rhythms, the cultural and spiritual significance of native corn, and a commitment to preserving maize biodiversity in the face of industrialized substitutes." - Madeleine Wattenbarger
The food here was incredible. The service was impeccable. Sadly, our spoken Spanish skills are poor. But, the chef spoke fluent Spanish and translated for us. Many thanks to him and our wonderful waitress for a delightful, fun meal!
Saeid Kian
Google
Great lunch spot in the town. It’s beautiful, spacious, comfortable with delicious food. A great oasis.
Tanya Enid
Google
Great family owned restaurant. I visit during the Festival del Mole and everything was delicious. They also have a textile business with beautiful creations made in the same building.
It is located about 30mins from Centro, about 300 Mex pesos each way. Worth it!
Célia
Google
Delicious authentic Oaxaca food. Lovely staff and very accommodating. If you are exploring Teotitlan del valle artisans it’s the perfect place to rest and recharge.
Jeremy Hansen
Google
Delicious food with a very nice relaxed ambiance. This family owned business delivers a great experience and sells beautiful hand weaved tapestries. Super friendly and welcoming, I come by here any time I’m in the area and recommend it to all my friends.
This last time as we sat enjoying the meal a parade came by the street with music and dancing - it was a great experience!
Brandon Wall
Google
Such great food, I would recommend eating inside the bugs can be a big aggressive however this place architecturally was amazing and the food was everything.
Melania Avalos Montoya
Google
Delicious food! Just had to wait too long for the bill...
Blake
Google
The foods amazing and it’s ironic non locals can have critical takes on a local’s foods. If you enjoy it great but If you don’t keep your mouth shut and move on. The people are beyond friendly, beyond attentive. I would have to rank it within the top 5 spots in Mexico and I am pretty critical myself of restaurants. Remember your reviews impact the lives and business.
Mike V.
Yelp
Wonderful place. Excellent service. The tacos de lechon, pollo dos moles and enchiladas dos moles were wonderful. We finished the meal with very good flan and mezcal. They also have a wonderful handicraft store. Very clean and the staff speaks English for those in our party that needed it.
Prescott B.
Yelp
Was here for lunch. Very nice outside patio with beautiful plants. Great chicken mole negro with rice and fresh cheese, lemon-cucumber water.