Restaurante Alfonsina

Oaxaca, Mexico

It isn't easy to find this magical spot. First, take a taxi to the village of San Juan Bautista la Raya, then turn down a dirt track and look for... a house that looks like every other house on the street. If Oaxaca is the food capital of Mexico, Alfonsia must be one of the best restaurants in the country yet it remains just a handful of tables in the courtyard of chef Jorge León's childhood home. Book in for lunch or dinner to enjoy hot-off-the-comal tortillas and a five-courses based on whatever León has found in Abastos Market that day. Chileate (parsley soup), octopus tacos and shrimp with amaranth leaves are all skilfully cooked, but the real star of the show is his signature moles. Leaning spicy, they are based on regional ingredients such as hibiscus flowers, jackfruit and pulque.

Key Information

• Tasting menu from $65
• Lunch and dinner: Wed – Mon
• 52 951 204 8137
• Visit Restaurante Alfonsina's Website

Location

C. García Vigil 183, San Juan Bautista la Raya, Oaxaca, 71232