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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2014 12:17:10 GMT -6
tomorrow i'll be heading to oaxaca for a week over dia de los muertos.
wondering if anyone here has been to oaxaca and has any must see/eat/hike/shop recommendations? we'll have no shortage of things to do, but i'm always open to hear suggestions from those with some experience.
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Post by matt on Oct 29, 2014 11:12:37 GMT -6
I don't first-hand experience with this region of Mexico, but living much closer and having easier access to the western/southern points of the country had me curious enough to do some research. If you're a coffee fan, check out the link. Regardless - have a great time! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2014 17:12:05 GMT -6
I don't first-hand experience with this region of Mexico, but living much closer and having easier access to the western/southern points of the country had me curious enough to do some research. If you're a coffee fan, check out the link. Regardless - have a great time! looks like the link might have gotten nuked when you posted. Mind pasting it back in if you get a moment? Thanks! |
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Post by matt on Oct 29, 2014 19:24:56 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Oct 30, 2014 10:11:43 GMT -6
Thanks for the update matt the TA reviews seem pretty good. We'll probably pop in for breakfast one day this week. |
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Post by matt on Oct 30, 2014 10:16:53 GMT -6
Sorry I don't have anything better to offer. My gf and I won a trip to one of three places in western Mexico (Oaxaca was one of the choices), but we had to pass on the trip since she was pregnant at the time. I'll be asking you for recommendations when we get to go! Hopefully others will have some ideas to contribute.
Enjoy the Mexican denim fades.
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Post by Mattbert on Oct 30, 2014 12:22:43 GMT -6
Two words: donkey show.
Two more words: don't go.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2014 22:43:23 GMT -6
head back home from Oaxaca tomorrow evening. The visit has been great. Here's a quick shot of the extended hike we took today in San Andres Huayapam hiked up to the tallest peak in the area at around 9500 ft. Late start had us returning by moonlight. Awesome day.
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Post by matt on Nov 3, 2014 23:21:22 GMT -6
That's awesome @david! Looks like a great hike. I'll definitely check that hike out if I ever get to those parts. I'll probably steer clear of the donkey show (still trying to erase the last one from my memory...).
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2014 23:35:03 GMT -6
Thanks matt. We made it over to Cofetarika the other day for breakfast. Was good, not great... but the coffee was solid. The coffee at most restaurants (café de Olla) is pre-sweetened a bit too much for my liking. It was nice to get a non-sweetened cup at Cofetarika. The best meal at a restaurant was by far at a place called itanoni. They focus on heirloom varieties of corn and have the best tortillas I've ever had. We were also invited to some friends' house for traditional dia de los muertos breakfast of mole tamales, hot chocolate, and pan de muerto. For anyone thinking of visiting, I'd highly recommend doing it during dia de los muertos...the events and customs are a great experience. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2014 12:17:09 GMT -6
last meal in oaxaca was at another place i'd highly recommend. it's a bit pricier, but that's very relative when talking about cost for a nice meal in oaxaca vs a nice meal in the states. the restaurant is la biznaga. large selection of refined traditional plates and a few amazing fish dishes.
i once spent a week in mexico city and was DONE with the food by the time i left (i realized i DID have limit to how much al pastor i could eat)...but after a week in oaxaca i wanted another week just to keep eating.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2014 17:04:30 GMT -6
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Post by Mattbert on Nov 6, 2014 13:34:56 GMT -6
last meal in oaxaca was at another place i'd highly recommend. it's a bit pricier, but that's very relative when talking about cost for a nice meal in oaxaca vs a nice meal in the states. the restaurant is la biznaga. large selection of refined traditional plates and a few amazing fish dishes. i once spent a week in mexico city and was DONE with the food by the time i left (i realized i DID have limit to how much al pastor i could eat)...but after a week in oaxaca i wanted another week just to keep eating. I'm not sure I have an al pastor limit, but if I do I'm pretty sure I've never even approached the threshold. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2014 13:44:51 GMT -6
I'm not sure I have an al pastor limit, but if I do I'm pretty sure I've never even approached the threshold. i didn't realize such a limit existed myself...but proved it to be true after 7 days or so of the stuff. several other dishes made their way down my gullet, but most days involved at least 3 al pastor tacos from street vendors. speaking of mexico city foods...i urge everyone to seek out a source of pambazos in their local area. a pambazo is like a torta on crack. it's a sandwich that's bread has been dipped in a guajillo pepper sauce and lightly fried...then filled with your choice of toppings (usually either pollo, asada, or chorizo & potato). i only discovered them around april of this year and feel like i have to make up for lost time. |
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Post by stinky on Nov 6, 2014 22:06:14 GMT -6
I'm not sure I have an al pastor limit, but if I do I'm pretty sure I've never even approached the threshold. i didn't realize such a limit existed myself...but proved it to be true after 7 days or so of the stuff. several other dishes made their way down my gullet, but most days involved at least 3 al pastor tacos from street vendors. speaking of mexico city foods...i urge everyone to seek out a source of pambazos in their local area. a pambazo is like a torta on crack. it's a sandwich that's bread has been dipped in a guajillo pepper sauce and lightly fried...then filled with your choice of toppings (usually either pollo, asada, or chorizo & potato). i only discovered them around april of this year and feel like i have to make up for lost time. Do they have pambazos at Taco Burrito King? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2014 22:23:26 GMT -6
i didn't realize such a limit existed myself...but proved it to be true after 7 days or so of the stuff. several other dishes made their way down my gullet, but most days involved at least 3 al pastor tacos from street vendors. speaking of mexico city foods...i urge everyone to seek out a source of pambazos in their local area. a pambazo is like a torta on crack. it's a sandwich that's bread has been dipped in a guajillo pepper sauce and lightly fried...then filled with your choice of toppings (usually either pollo, asada, or chorizo & potato). i only discovered them around april of this year and feel like i have to make up for lost time. Do they have pambazos at Taco Burrito King? I'm guessing no, but if you ever wander over to the Logan square area let me know and I'll treat you to one. |
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