Oaxacan Cuisine: A Taste of Southern Mexico

Welcome to one of Mexico’s top destinations for foodies! The southern state is famous for its many unique dishes, including multicolored moles (rich and complex chili-based sauces slathered over braised meat), tlayudas (Oaxaca-style pizzas), and caldo de piedra (hot stone soup). Many of these dishes date back to pre-Hispanic times, and utilize a wide range of local ingredients and traditional preparation methods. Get ready to feast your way through markets, street vendors, and home kitchens, and learn recipes both old and new.