Who are we
Quinta Brava is a place where people can connect with Oaxaca through its cuisine, ingredients, traditions, and people. It is a traditional village/ranch-style kitchen located in the heart of Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán, where fire, land and culture come together to create unique culinary experiences.
Under the guidance of Chef Miguel Álvarez and his team of local cooks, Quinta Brava preserves and shares the flavors of Oaxaca through traditional dishes prepared using ancestral techniques, local ingredients, and wood-fired stoves. Each dish preserves the knowledge passed down through generations and teaches processes of Oaxacan cuisine which can be recreated and enjoyed after the class.
Quinta Brava is not just a restaurant; it is also a school, a home, a local farm, and a place of shared experience. During our cooking classes, visitors aren’t spectators, but the main cooks of their own experience: they gather ingredients, prepare and cook their food, and enjoy the results while discovering the stories and secrets behind each dish.
Our values
• Humility: We are always willing to learn.
• Generosity: We share our knowledge and recipes.
• Hospitality: We welcome every person as if they were at home.
• Dedication: We take care of every detail of the experience.
• Empathy: We listen to and attend to our visitors’ needs.
• Respect: We honor the land, the ingredients, and the traditions.
• Gratitude: We recognize that Quinta Brava exists thanks to those who visit us.
Our vision
To be a national and international reference for authentic Oaxacan cuisine, recognized for the quality of its experiences, the generosity of its teaching, and its preservation of the essence of ranch-style cooking within the city.
Our mission
To preserve, share, and promote Oaxaca’s rich culinary heritage through authentic experiences in cooking, hospitality, and learning, using traditional ingredients, techniques, and knowledge while respecting the culture and promoting sustainable food practices.
