Oaxaca is arguably the culinary capital of Mexico, which is pretty cool considering how small this city is. “With a population of not much more than 250,000, it’s influence on chefs in the U.S. and elsewhere far outweighs its size,” says the NY Times. Whether you are a fan of culinary arts, you’re a fan of Mexican cuisine, you’re planning a trip to Oaxaca or you’re just curious and passionate about food, here’s what you need to know about Oaxacan food, and why it is the culinary solar plexus of Mexico.
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