Oh. My. Gosh.
This was MOST DEFINITELY the BEST meal that I had while I was in CDMX for two weeks!!! I say that will full certainty and it's the meal that I keep telling my friends about now when I'm asked about the food in CDMX.
My maternal grandma is from Oaxaca, so when her sister recommended this place for Oaxacan food in the heart of Mexico City, I was definitely excited, as I knew that she is an expert in authentic Oaxacan cuisine.
We ordered:
- Tlayuda de 3 carnes (cecina enchilada, tasajo, chorizo)
- Mole negro con pollo
- Prickly pear ice cream & "burnt milk" ice cream
- Chilacayote, Tejate, & Horchata drinks
Let me tell you -- I am not generally a huge fan of mole. In fact, if there are other options, I tend to pick anything other than mole. But when my aunt told me that I HAD to try it, I listened, and oh man, am I glad that I listened. This was the most flavorful, chocolate-y, delicious mole that I've ever had in my life. It had great consistency (I tend to dislike the thickness of mole sauce) and just an overall amazing blend of flavors. The rice was also delicious, I know rice seems like a simple dish, but when you grow up in Mexican culture, you know GOOD rice, and trust me, this is GREAT rice.
My mom's tlayuda was INTENSE. When it came out, I specifically remember my mouth dropping, because it was HUGE and looked absolutely delicious. The cecina enchilada was full of flavor and not necessarily spicy, but I could taste the range of spices used and it made for a very unique dish. The chorizo was probably the best tasting chorizo that I've had in Mexico so far.
Let me finish with the sweet stuff - please trust me, and try the Chilacayote drink. It's a mix of stringy squash and pineapple, I don't know how to describe it, but it was absolutely delicious. The burnt milk ice cream was my favorite, I know it sounds odd, but it was creamy and flavorful and I definitely recommend for anyone to try this unique flavor.
I am SO glad I gave this place a solid chance, the foodie in me was SO satisfied, and I recommend this place to ANYONE visiting CDMX! read more