"I recently had the chance to visit Oaxaca, Mexico, as my father is originally from that state. During my time there, I enjoyed many of the region's well-known dishes. However, my experience with the memela at this restaurant was disappointing. First, the flavor of the dough fell short; while I won’t judge too harshly if it was made with Maseca instead of fresh masa, it still lacked that authentic taste. The jerky, which I assume is a local specialty, was completely devoid of salt, and they didn’t use sentadillo (a lard-based ingredient), and they also didn't ask if I wanted it. More crucially, the Oaxacan beans, which typically benefit from the infusion of avocado leaf, were lacking that distinctive flavor. To top it off, they didn’t include any cheese, which is essential to the dish. Overall, I found this restaurant didn’t capture the essence of traditional Oaxacan cuisine, and the prices were excessively high. It's definitely not a place I would choose again."
