Levadura de Olla ★ 4.9
Levadura de Olla on Garcia Vigil is Thalia Barrios Garcia's Michelin-starred room (2024, retained 2025), Mexico's first regional star outside the capital.
Signature: Sierra Sur tasting menu, Tetelas, Mole negro
What to order at Criollo
- Signature dishes
- Tasting menu, Cacao-on-cacao dessert
CuisineModern Oaxacan
Price$$$$
Neighborhoodcentro-historico
Signature dishes: Tasting menu, Cacao-on-cacao dessert
Location
Address: Francisco I. Madero 129, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juarez, Oaxaca
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Signature: Sierra Sur tasting menu, Tetelas, Mole negro
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