Escamoles con Chapulines
Ant larvae and toasted crickets in garlic butter. Pre-Hispanic protein, luxury price point.
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Tasajo con Nopal
Main
Sun-dried beef from Hidalgo, grilled and served with cactus. The regional standard, executed at a high level.
Sopa de Res Oaxaqueña
Soup
Beef broth with huitlacoche, corn, and hoja santa. A bowl that reads like a landscape.
Gorditas de Cecina
Snack
Thick corn pockets filled with thin-cut salted beef, pickled onion, and green salsa.