Seven generations of Oaxacan tradition, crafted with hand-ground spices, stone-milled corn, and the warmth of a family kitchen.
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.
Each dish is a testament to Oaxaca's culinary heritage — prepared with techniques unchanged for centuries.
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.
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.
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.
Step into an atmosphere where Oaxacan warmth meets Springfield hospitality.
Every dish carries the weight of generations — recipes preserved from the colonial era to the present day.
We welcome every guest like family. Your comfort and satisfaction are the heart of everything we do.
From hand-pulled mezcal to stone-ground chilies, we refuse to compromise on authenticity or quality.
Our dining room on Mohawk Blvd offers an intimate, vibrant space where conversations flow as freely as the mezcal.
1491 Mohawk Blvd
Springfield, OR 97477-3353