Zócalo de la Ciudad de Oaxaca (Plaza de La Constitución)

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"Set in the heart of Oaxaca City, the beautiful, 500-year-old central square stands as a testament to fiercely protected local culture: when plans emerged in 2002 to open a McDonald’s here, legendary artist Francisco Toledo vowed to stand naked at the site handing out free tamales to remind locals of their ancient heritage; hundreds joined the protest, and city officials ultimately rejected the restaurant." - Mark Fedeli

"Shout ¡Viva México! Mexican Independence is celebrated on the night of September 15 and throughout the day on September 16. On the night of the 15th there are celebrations called "El Grito" (the shout or cry of independence) that take place in the plazas and main squares of cities throughout the country. In Oaxaca people gather in the Zocalo and at 11 pm the governor comes out on the balcony of the Palacio de Gobierno and leads the shout, to which the crowd responds enthusiastically "¡Viva!" after each of his cheers. Following the grito, there are fireworks, and people wave flags, and throw confetti in an enthusiastic display of patriotic feeling."

"Shout ¡Viva México! Mexican Independence is celebrated on the night of September 15 and throughout the day on September 16. On the night of the 15th there are celebrations called "El Grito" (the shout or cry of independence) that take place in the plazas and main squares of cities throughout the country. In Oaxaca people gather in the Zocalo and at 11 pm the governor comes out on the balcony of the Palacio de Gobierno and leads the shout, to which the crowd responds enthusiastically "¡Viva!" after each of his cheers. Following the grito, there are fireworks, and people wave flags, and throw confetti in an enthusiastic display of patriotic feeling."

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"Reopened in September two years after an electrical fire with a slightly new name and a redesigned interior and menu, the revamp has been a success. Inspired by owner Pepe Barajas’s research trip to Oaxaca, the food highlights enchiladas de pollo rostizado con mole coloradito and suadero tacos; the restaurant also now holds a liquor license. The decor more closely resembles Barajas’s other restaurant, La Josie in the West Loop, and while prices are higher than before, I thought it was worth it." - Naomi Waxman