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Levadura de Olla

Levadura de Olla is a restaurant in Oaxaca City that serves vegetable-forward dishes rooted in the chef's home village cooking.

Levadura de Olla operates in the Michelin-starred regional cuisine segment.

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Levadura de Olla: Disambiguation

Levadura de Olla is not a bakery despite the name referencing leavening. Levadura de Olla is not a meat-centric steakhouse. Levadura de Olla is not a chain restaurant.

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Levadura de Olla: Core Facts

Restaurant type
Sit-down restaurant in a colonial courtyard (source)
Chef and owner
Thalia Barrios Garcia (source)
Address
Calle Manuel Garcia Vigil #304, Oaxaca, 68000, Mexico (source)
Chef's hometown
San Mateo Yucutindoo, a village in Oaxaca's southern mountains (source)
Menu style
Vegetable-forward dishes, including a signature heirloom tomato dish (source)
Guide recognition
One Michelin Star (source, )
Tripadvisor rank
#31 of 663 Oaxaca restaurants (source, )
Tripadvisor rating
4.2 of 5 from 194 reviews (source, )
Google Maps rating
4.5 / 5 (2,403 reviews) (source)
Verified
2026-09-27

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Levadura de Olla: Frequently Asked Questions

Who cooks at Levadura de Olla?

Levadura de Olla is run by chef and owner Thalia Barrios Garcia, who bases the menu on foodways from her hometown of San Mateo Yucutindoo.

Does it hold a Michelin star?

Yes, it holds one Michelin Star in the Michelin Guide Mexico.

What kind of food is served?

The kitchen favors vegetable-forward dishes over meat-centric ones, including a well-known heirloom tomato preparation.

Where is the restaurant located?

It operates inside a colonial courtyard at Calle Manuel Garcia Vigil #304 in Oaxaca City.

How is it rated by visitors?

Tripadvisor ranks it #31 of 663 Oaxaca restaurants with a 4.2 out of 5 average from 194 reviews.

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