Experts' Choice Award Origen
What the experts agree on
Origen elevates traditional Oaxacan cuisine with modern technique, earning praise as one of the city's best. The standout buñuelos—crispy fritters with spiced chocolate—are essential. Entrées run $10–$20.
“Oaxacan flavors meet contemporary techniques. Save room for buñuelos—sweet fritters stuffed with molten, chile-spiked choco- late. Entrées $10–$20.”
– Travel + Leisure
Fodor's "Origen is one of the best restaurants in Oaxaca." Full review
The Infatuation "Combining tradition and innovation might sound like something out of a luxury car commercial, but that’s exactly what’s happening at Origen. Here, the food is definitely Oaxacan but..." Full review
New York Times "At Origen, the inventive chef Rodolfo Castellanos fuses traditional Oaxacan flavors with other cuisines. The first-floor dining room, with its high, beamed ceiling and clay-tiled floor,..."
National Geographic
