Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM · Quiadaiyn Oaxacan, Mar Vista - West LA, Los Angeles
A master mezcalero visiting from Oaxaca leads the fifth annual Quiadaiyn mezcal and food tasting, sharing the story behind each pour. Three courses inspired by Oaxacan flavors and live music complete the afternoon, and reservations are required.
A tiny Oaxacan spot on Venice Boulevard where the mole is dark, complex, and clearly made by someone who takes this very seriously. The room is colorful and unfussy, the tortillas taste like they actually met corn, and there’s usually a table of regulars who don’t need to look at the menu. Just nod and wait for something deeply comforting to arrive.
Handmade crispy Oaxacan tortilla with asiento, black beans, quesillo, tasajo, cecina, chorizo.
Traditional Oaxacan mole negro. Dark, complex sauce with chiles and hoja santa.
Fried corn torpedoes stuffed with chorizo and potato in black bean sauce.