From the moment we arrived at Tlamanalli, the experience felt truly Michelin-star worthy. We began with a delightful welcome from the kitchen: espadín mezcal, refried beans, guacamole, orange slices, and chili-seasoned pumpkin seeds -- all on the house. For starters, we ordered two traditional soups: sopa de flor de calabaza (squash blossom soup) and sopa de nopal (cactus soup) -- both earthy, comforting, and authentically Oaxacan. We then tried three moles: mole negro (my personal favorite), segueza, a pre-Hispanic corn-based mole, and the special of the day, mole zapoteco. We finished with three desserts: tejocotes en dulce (sweetened Mexican hawthorn fruit, which I found a bit bland), flan Tlamanalli, and nieve de níspero (loquat sorbet -- delicious, and another personal favorite). To end the meal, they surprised us with chocolate de metate on the house. The service was warm and attentive, with multiple thoughtful extras -- a welcome touch you don't often find. There is clear attention to detail throughout, from the beautiful plates to the presentation of each dish. It truly feels like a home-cooked meal -- because it is. This is not a restaurant mass-producing dishes. It is run by Abigail Mendoza and her family, and each dish is cooked only after you place your order, which adds to the sense of care and intention behind every plate. If you're looking for an unforgettable culinary experience, immerse yourself in traditional Zapotec cuisine at Tlamanalli. read more

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One on the best mole I've tasted. Their service and treatment was outstanding. Food and drinks where freshly made. read more

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The worse meal we had in Oaxaca, the pork was tough & the chicken wasn't cooked. It was very $$$$$ but not worth it. People go because of Abigail Mendoza famous Chef, it was a real disappointment. Would NOT recommend it at all. Que decepción ha sido lo peor que hemos comido en Oaxaca. La carne de puerco estaba dura y el pollo crudo. No se la recomendaría ni a mi peor enemigo. Ahora si que como dice el dicho agarra fama y acuéstate a dormir la Sra. Abigail Mendoza cocinera reconocida mundialmente no le hace honor a sus premios ya que solo utiliza su nombre en este Restaurante pero su comida es un asco. No gasten llenado a este restaurante no vale la pena read more

This place has character. One of the best examples of traditional Mexican cooking I've ever had. The menu is simple with just a few choices. For the soup, I tried the Sopa de Flor Calabaza, which comes with a fried quesadilla. The soup was flavorful and quite good. We tried all three of the entree options and the two moles were very good. The Mole Negro de Pollo was spectacular with a nice sweetness that wasn't over powering. The Mole de Ajonjoli was a lighter, savory mole and it was quite good as well. The 3rd entree was okay, but then again, if you visit La Reyna de Mole, you best choose the mole. For dessert we tried several of the choices and they were all good. The flan didn't look like you would expect flan to look and it was more of S soup, but it was excellent. The Mendoza sisters have done a great job. If you are looking for an experience along with your meal, I recommend you make the journey. read more

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If you are in Teotitian hunting for a rug, there is a fabulous restaurant you must try. Run by three sisters dressed in Zapotec garb, it is a real find. Try the chicken in a black mole sauce, best mole I have ever eaten. Open air kitchen where everything is hand made. Hand written menu. They even got us a taxi to take us back to Oaxaca. Truly a memorable experience. read more

This was sadly the worst meal I've had in Mexico. I am still shocked at how bad this food was, but I guess the reviews as of late haven't been excellent (i.e. many Spanish reviews saying this food tastes like it's for gringos who can't handle flavor, and whether or not that's the goal, that's what it tastes like). But it wasn't just the boring underseasoned flavor, it was also the CHICKEN oh my god. I have never eaten a chicken so rubbery in my life. Really the worst chicken both me and my mom have ever consumed. The flor de calabaza soup was bland, underseasoned. Mole was flavorless. And even the rice and beans tasted like they came from a can, seriously! And while some fans of this place seem to critique the 1 star reviewers for not understanding or appreciating "real Mexican food," our problem here was the opposite- not that the flavors were too bold, but that they were extremely bland, poorly cooked and SO overpriced! My mom also said this is the only meal that's given her heartburn after 3 weeks of eating lots of spicy street food.. To respond to people who love this place and also are really weirdly fetishizing that they are wearing authentic Zapotec dress (duh, they are Zapotec women), if you really want "authentic" mole, go to a market and find a stand where you can get an amazing mole for half the price, and ten times as good. I wanted to love this place, I really did, but it's ridiculously expensive for the only bad food I've eaten my entire trip throughout the country of Mexico. Save yourself some money and a meal slot and eat literally anywhere else. read more

Unique food, beautiful crockery, great music and impeccable service. The menu today offered two soups, two mains and several simple desserts. Mezcal shots on the house. Smoky and crunchy blue tortillas and guacamole. I ordered the two pre-Hispanic options- nopales (prickly pear) soup, and chicken with red salsa and cochineals (insects from nopales). Finished with a good strong coffee and complimentary chocolate squares, a house speciality. read more

Such an incredible experience. It's like being transported back into another era, since the menu only focuses on pre-hispanic Mexican dishes. Even if it's empty, go. Go in. Eat there. It's delicious and so unlike any other place we tried in Oaxaca. read more