Miguel Samayoa
Would highly recommend this place. The food is delicious and touches on pre Hispanic customs which adds to the experience. You can actually see the stones being placed into the soup.
The other food options are really tasty too. There is mezcal tasting so you can add that to your experience.
Staff are so friendly it really is a family business. Definitely make this a stop on your trip to Oaxaca.
… moreTon V
Unique restaurant featuring ancient cooking techniques using hot stones to boil a soup with seafood. Great selection of Mezcal too.
… moreMarithe Denys Sandoval
The most authentic restaurant. They explain the story behind their traditional caldo de piedra and how the men are the ones in charged of gathering the meal ingredients, cooking it by dropping a hot river stone and offering it to their wives, elderly and important people in the community before the men can eat it. This broth dates to Pre-Hispanic times.
… moreAmbitious Nomad
Best food in el Tule. The michelada with Clamato and naranjada were delicious. The caldo de pierda and shrimp cocktail were also good. I would definitely come back when I’m in the area again.
… moreJo aisen
Love this traditional dish. It’s really amazing. The staff will demonstrate customers how they cook the stone soup. They also explained the history to us. The stone soup is very delicious. The broth is special. I like adding limes into the soup. Shrimp and fish are fresh, with to try this traditional Oaxaca food!
… moreMusicians Mum
As part of a small group “foodie” tour ,we were taken to this restaurant to experience how ,in ancient times ,local folk would heat up and cook their food. Not sure if these ancient inhabitants dined on such luxuries as very large prawns with the fresh veg in their soup, but all 3 in the group did.
Obviously the ONLY way to enjoy big ,juicy prawns, is by removing the shells by hand. Super messy and fun (as I did not have to clear up!!!!) Soup was delicious, quite a big bowl and I did struggle a bit to consume every last drop.
… moreelsa dilasser
Very cute restaurant and nice staff! Just be careful they could be closing before the 7pm listed on the listing. We order the traditional caldo de piedra and loved it, also had Tlayuda with Tasajo and quesadillas really good and traditionally craft from beginning to hand! Their mezcalita was well served and strong. Fun fact from this restaurant is that the caldo de piedra (a stew cooked with hot stones) is prepared by the men exclusively because it is a dish traditionally served to the women on Sunday as a sign of gratitude for all they do so they are not supposed to be part of the preparation of this dish! Thought it was very interesting they still followed that tradition! Highly recommended!
… moreGlenda C
Beautiful decor, amazing murals, soothing ambience with lovely soft music playing in the background. Vibrant, colourful and cheerful. Super neat and tidy. Great customer service. Waitresses are welcoming, prompt and polite. The food was inviting, tasty and VERY well-priced.
… moreTrevor Elenbaas
This could be my favorite restaurant from our time in Oaxaca. On our first visit, my wife and I both had the caldo de piedra. Amazing flavorful broth with lots of fish and shrimp. On our second visit, I had to have the soup again and my wife ordered a customized quesadilla with chicken and mushrooms which had great flavor and a lot of filling. On both visits we sampled the house mezcals. The restaurant is pet friendly and we highly recommend it.
… moreDavid Oneill
The caldo de piedra was amazing, the broth was so delicate and flavourful. You can walk up and watch your soup being made with the hot rocks from the fire, a very unique food experience. One of our favourite meals while in Oaxaca. Must try ! … we had the birria tacos also and they were also amazing.
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