Levadura de Olla Restaurante Menu

Embark on a culinary journey through Oaxaca's rich traditions and flavors at Levadura de Olla Restaurante, where each dish tells a story inspired by the Sierra Sur region and beyond. This menu offers a vibrant fusion of indigenous ingredients, artistry, and innovative cooking techniques designed to wow food lovers and cultural explorers alike.

Starters

Begin your meal with lively and authentic flavors that awaken the palate. The Guacamole con chapulines combines creamy avocado, the bright kick of jalapeño chili, fresh lime juice, and cilantro with a unique crunch from toasted grasshoppers served alongside traditional blue corn tostadas. For a variation, try the Guacamole y variedad de aguacates con cilantro, a celebration of multiple avocado types including mantequilla and de piedra, paired with the same zesty seasonings and crisp tostadas. The Sopa de elote, quelites y flores is a comforting, earthy soup featuring sweet corn kernels, wild greens, and delicate edible flowers that highlight the bounty of Oaxaca’s fields.

Main Courses

Dive into the heart of Oaxacan cuisine with the Moles de Mayordomía, a sumptuous plate featuring tender chicken thigh enveloped in rich mole negro alongside succulent pork bathed in mole coloradito. Bright and fresh, the Caldo de jitomate salvaje offers a wild tomato broth with crisp San Mateo Yucutindoó corn tostadas, topped with fresh cheese and quesillo, perfect for those craving a lighter yet flavorful option. The Salsa roja de pipes with egg pairs a gently spiced red sauce with delicate American coral tree flowers and perfectly cooked eggs for a harmonious dish.

For a taste of garden-inspired delights, the Cacaya (agave flower) tomato stew is a rustic blend of agave flower, hearty potatoes from the Sierra, and fragrant oregano. The Dried pozole with beef in grilled red sauce showcases a smoky depth with tender beef and traditional dried corn. Try the Picada de cabeza de puerco featuring pork head in tangy green sauce with yellow peas, fresh cheese, and grilled paddle cactus atop soft corn tortillas. The Tamal de barbacollita combines cracked corn, chicken, and pork infused with chili adobo and aromatic avocado leaf for a perfect balance of spice and earthiness.

Seafood lovers will delight in the Mole de guayaba, camarón y coliflor capeada, a striking dish featuring shrimp and battered cauliflower drenched in a luscious guava mole. The Salsa de chicatanas pairs exotic chicatana ant sauce with savory pork and refried beans for a bold, unforgettable flavor. Vegetarians can savor the Requesón tamal with squash blossom, mole negro, and mole coloradito, a luscious and satisfying mosaic of traditional Oaxacan tastes.

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Complement your meal with a refreshing array of traditional and inventive drinks. The Agua de semillas reventadas is a unique concoction made from popcorn, sorghum, and comal, delivering a subtly nutty flavor. Agua de maíz features roasted and ground corn crafted with care on a hand mill for an authentic taste of the region. The Agua de Taberna is a sweetened fermented water from coyul palm with sugar, providing a gentle effervescence. Enjoy the house specialty Tepache de la Casa, a fermented pineapple and honey beverage that balances sweet and tangy notes.

Other exceptional choices include Pozontle, a warming blend of cacao, panela, and cocolmeca; Molcajetes de piedra de río, a distinctive drink inspired by river stones; Ticunchi, a tamarind-flavored infusion with papalométl agave and clover quelite; and Mojito de cilantro, a zesty mocktail made with cilantro, lemon, sugar, mezcal, and sparkling water, perfect for those seeking a complex and refreshing non-alcoholic option.

4.7

C. de Manuel García Vigil 304, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico

951 269 9068

Open Now - Closing 10:00 PM

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

13:00–21:00

Wednesday

13:00–21:00

Thursday

13:00–21:00