Authentic Oaxacan Cuisine

Every Bite Tells
a Century-Old Story

Seven generations of Oaxacan tradition, crafted with hand-ground spices, stone-milled corn, and the warmth of a family kitchen.

7+
Generations
100%
Authentic
Oaxaca
Tradition
Traditional Oaxacan kitchen with stone molcajete and fresh ingredients
Our Story

From Oaxaca's Ancient Kitchens to Your Table

Taqueria Oaxaquena carries forward a legacy that stretches back through seven generations of Oaxacan cooks. Our grandmother's hands, weathered from decades of grinding corn on the metate, shaped the flavors that now welcome you through our doors in Springfield.

Every mole is hand-ground from chilies toasted over open flame. Every tortilla is pressed from nixtamalized corn that we source with the same care our ancestors showed a century ago. This is not fusion cuisine or modern interpretation — this is the Oaxaca your abuela would recognize.

Stone-Ground Spices
Traditional molcajete method
Family Recipes
Passed down for generations
Fresh Daily
Made from scratch every morning
Oaxacan Imports
Authentic ingredients from Mexico
Discover Our Specialties
Our Craft

Signature Creations

Each dish is a testament to Oaxaca's culinary heritage — prepared with techniques unchanged for centuries.

Dark rich mole negro sauce served over chicken with sesame seeds

Mole Negro

Our most revered creation — black mole made from chilies charred to perfection, ground with chocolate and spices, then slow-simmered for hours until it reaches the depth of Oaxaca's night sky.

Our Signature
Large crispy tlayuda topped with beans, cheese, and meat

Tlayudas

The Oaxacan pizza — a large, paper-thin tortilla crisped on comal, spread with refried beans, layered with quesillo cheese and your choice of meat, then finished with salsa, avocado, and radish.

Customer Favorite
Artisanal mezcal in traditional clay cup with orange slices

Mezcal

Curated selection of artisanal mezcals from Oaxaca's valleys and mountains. Each bottle tells the story of its region — from the smoky jimador harvest to the clay pot distillation that defines true Oaxacan spirit.

Artisanal Selection
The Experience

More Than a Meal

Step into an atmosphere where Oaxacan warmth meets Springfield hospitality.

Rich Heritage

Every dish carries the weight of generations — recipes preserved from the colonial era to the present day.

Warm Hospitality

We welcome every guest like family. Your comfort and satisfaction are the heart of everything we do.

Artisanal Quality

From hand-pulled mezcal to stone-ground chilies, we refuse to compromise on authenticity or quality.

Intimate Setting

Our dining room on Mohawk Blvd offers an intimate, vibrant space where conversations flow as freely as the mezcal.

Colorful Oaxacan dish presentation
Restaurant interior with warm lighting
Dried chilies and spices for mole
Elegant table setting with traditional elements
Visit Us

Come Dine With Us

Address

1491 Mohawk Blvd
Springfield, OR 97477-3353

Phone

(541) 633-5459

Call to make a reservation

Hours

Monday - Thursday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday - Saturday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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