What a disappointment--particularly after reading all the rave reviews here.
As my wife's family es de Oaxaca and we have traveled all throughout the State, our expectations were high. I would give this place a "B" for concept, a "C" for effort, and a "D" for execution.
Service was almost nonexistent--we arrived at 10 AM on a Friday and were one of two couples in the restaurant. I asked for a glass of water. 10 minutes later I had to go out to my car and retrieve my own water. The waitress was in space somewhere. Seemed oblivious to my situation when she finally brought the water 10 minutes later.
All the "rich flavors" touted here are the opinions of people who don't know any better. Their chocolate de leche was merely leche with a hint of chocolate. Tlayuda was a sad mimicry of the "real deal" and the aciento was overpoweringly salty. The memelas looked authentic--but were flavorless. Their mole was thickened chicken broth with only a hint of authentic flavor. All throughout this bland meal our waitress was nowhere to be seen.
Final damages were about $25 for two people. We left as quickly as we could. NEVER going back. This may be a step up from Garcia's, but nothing more. No truly Oaxaqueñan cooks would EVER proudly claim they work here. Owners: ustedes sí tienen mucho que mejorar con su comida y su servicio. ¡Que decepción!