Oaxaca

Oaxaca is the heart of Mexican culinary tradition, home to seven legendary moles, mezcal, chapulines, and a food culture rooted in indigenous Zapotec heritage.

Stories from Oaxaca

Regional Cuisine

📍 Oaxaca, Mexico

Mole Negro: The Soul of Oaxaca

With over 30 ingredients and days of preparation, mole negro is more than a sauce — it's a living piece of Oaxacan history. I spent a week learning to make it from scratch.

James Okafor