Family behind Tacos El Nevado opens new Oaxacan restaurant on Central Avenue
You’ll find authentic Oaxacan cuisine at Charlotte’s newest restaurant.
Sabores de Oaxaca, the newest concept from the family behind Tacos El Nevado, kicked off its grand opening Friday, May 8, the restaurant shared on social media.
The celebration started at 5 p.m., complete with a live Mariachi band, giveaways and official ribbon cutting.
“Come get a first look at our beautiful new space and experience the authentic flavors of Oaxaca like never before,” the owners shared in a message posted to Instagram.
Oaxacan food in Charlotte
Unlike the variety of traditional Mexican fare served at Tacos el Nevado, Sabores de Oxaca will focus exclusively on Oaxacan cuisine, Axios Charlotte first reported. So what is it exactly?
Oaxaca state has been dubbed “Mexico’s undisputed food capital,” best known for its rich, complex flavors and Indigenous cooking techniques using sacred ingredients like corn, chiles, chocolate, beans and squash, according to Modern Adventure magazine.
Expect savory moles, guisados (home-style stews), tamales and tlayudas, a pizza-like dish featuring a large crispy tortilla layered with bean paste, chorizo, avocado, green salsa, cheese and other toppings.
“Recipes are passed down from generation to generation,” the family told Axios Charlotte earlier this year.
CharlotteFive reached out to Sabores de Oaxaca for more information Friday and was awaiting a response.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
Sabores de Oaxaca
Location: 3654 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
Cuisine: Traditional Mexican, Oaxaca
Instagram: @saboresdeoaxaca.clt