Food in Oaxaca is not taken lightly, traditional recipes have been passed down from family to family. Oaxaca is known as “the land of seven moles” (pronounced mow- lay) is a thick rich sauce found in Oaxacan cuisine. Oaxaca is famous for its cheese, spicy sausages, tamales wrapped in banana leaves, and exotic dishes such as fried grasshoppers (chapalulines) and armadillo. Below is a list of types of food, restaurants and places to eat in the Oaxaca, Mexico. Click on the restaurants or services below for further information.

See Also:
Chapulines
Mexican Cheeses
Mole