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No. 37 in the world · November 2026

Tlayudas Libres

Calle Libres, Centro · Oaxaca, Mexico

carne asadaNo. 37
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The one to order off the fire

A tlayuda with tasajo and chorizo, folded and grilled over the coals

Where to sit: After 9pm; it goes past midnight.

What it burns: Charcoal braziers on the sidewalk

A night-only sidewalk spot where the big tortillas crisp over charcoal on the street.

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Carne asada with tortillas, Oaxaca market style

Carne asada with tortillas, Oaxaca market style

45 min plus 1 hr marinating · 4 people. In Oaxaca's smoke hallway, thin sheets of salted beef (tasajo) and chorizo go over charcoal and onto the table with tortillas and salsas. Thinly sliced flank or skirt is the home version.

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