Bright, vibrant colors, pottery and paper decorations festoon this little piece of Oaxaca in the heart of Mexico City. The food is fiercely regional, with items to challenge the most adventurous diner. You can choose from delicious moles made with chilies and a long list of other ingredients that sometimes includes chocolate, chapulines (fried grasshoppers) or the pounded beef called tasajo. To wash it down, try Oaxaca's most famous firewater, mescal. Daily 9 am-8 pm. $$. Most major credit cards, but not American Express. Andalucia 241, Col. Alamos, Mexico City. Phone 5590-2761.
