Oaxaca is one of those many States of Mexico that posses several microclimates. This factor contributes to create a wide variety of ingredients, reason why it´s considered one of the richest cuisines in Mexico.
A curious fact according to Juan Arturo López Ramos is that: "... 33% of world´s peppers where originated in Oaxaca..." (https://juanarturo52.wordpress.com/2011/11/27/como-entender-la-fascinante-complejidad-de-oaxaca/).
Some of the colest things Oaxaca has to offer are:
1) Para todo mal, mezcal, para cada bien, también;
2) Monte Albán, Mitla, y demás sitios arqueológicos;
3) Moles with several colours, consistencies, flavours, smells;
4) Chapulines/saltamontes/grillos/insectos;
5) Tlayudas
6) Surf, sand, sun;
7) Maria Sabina's magic mushrooms.
Now speaking about the food I tried at Doña Lulá. I would advice you not to miss the tlayuda with tasajo and the grasshoppers.
The mole almendrado wasn´t special at all. The chicken didn´t absorb the flavours, and the almonds didn´t blend in the sauce either.
The tongue was tender, however, the sauce was lacking consistency.
The terrace was perfect for hanging out with friends. read more