La Cocina de Humo

Oaxaca, Mexico

From stews to tortillas and sauces, everything at La Cocina de Humo – a rustic spot in the historic quarter of Oaxaca, Mexico – is cooked from scratch. The ever-changing menu crafted by chef Thalía Barrios, who sources almost every ingredient from her hometown of San Mateo Yucutindoó, features comfort-food classics such as yellow molé with milpa green beans and ranch chicken, and molé coloradito with pork and tamales with cheese and tomato sauce. There’s no à la carte, as dishes are constantly changing according to what’s available from rural markets or local producers, but that’s all part of its charm. The open kitchen flows out into the dining space so you can interact with the family of traditional cooks as they work – a bustling space of wood stoves and adobe walls – while the roster of cooking classes enables you to learn ancestral techniques to take away with you.

Key Information

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner: Mon – Sat
• 52 951 169 8076
• Visit La Cocina de Humo's Website

Location

González Ortega 514, Zona Feb 10 2015, Centro, Oaxaca, Oaxaca de Juárez, 68000