Apapacho x Almoraduz: Homies Chef Series
Oaxacan coast Flavors Take Over DC
This September, Apapacho Taquería launches a new guest-chef program celebrating Mexican cuisine without borders. For its first edition, Apapacho welcomes Chefs Quetzalcóatl Zurita and Shalxaly Macías of Almoraduz (Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca)—featured by The New York Times in 2017 and recently recommended by the Michelin Guide Mexico 2024 & 2025—alongside Chefs Alam Méndez and Elisa Reyna.
The series features two exclusive 8-course tasting menus (Sept 11 & 13) at Galería, La Cosecha, inspired by corn, Oaxacan roots, and the abundance of local Mid-Atlantic produce. Together, they will showcase a borderless vision of Mexican cuisine—one rooted in tradition yet constantly evolving. with pairings of wine, beer & mezcal. On Friday, Sept 12, the celebration moves to Apapacho Taquería with an all-day street food fiesta: Tacos, Tragos & Garnacha, Chef Quetza Street Food Specials, drink specials, and live mariachi at 8 PM.
Almoraduz is known for creating a dialogue between Oaxacan culinary heritage and contemporary expression, reimagining local ingredients through original recipes. Together with Apapacho’s team, the chefs bring DC a borderless vision of Mexican gastronomy: rooted in tradition, open to the world, and meant to be shared.
📅 Event Lineup
Thursday, Sept 11 & Saturday, Sept 13 — 8-Course Tasting Menu
Two exclusive evenings at La Galería, La Cosecha.
- One seating only · 7:00 PM
- Limited capacity
- Pairing option available (wine, beer, & mezcal)
- Tasting Menu $105 | Pairing $55 (plus tax & 20% service fee)
Friday, Sept 12 — Tacos, Tragos & Garnacha
A full day of street food and fiesta at Apapacho Taquería.
- Service from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Live Mariachi at 8:00 PM
- Chef Quetza Street Food Specials
- Food & drink specials all day
📍 Apapacho Taquería & Galería at La Cosecha · 1280 4th St NE, Washington DC
🎟 Reservations and prepayment required for tasting menus: https://square.link/u/2Esbkqwp