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Most People Never Tasted These Tlayudas—This Hidden Gem Will Shock You If you’ve ever explored authentic Mexican street food, you might know the classic tlayuda—a vast, crispy—tortilla base smothered in refried beans, crumbled queso fresco, avocado, onions, and a sprinkle of cilantro. But what if we told you there’s a lesser-known version so unique and flavor-packed, most people haven’t tried it yet? Welcome to the hidden gem of Mexican cuisine: Tlayudas de los Volcanes—a traditional but rarely celebrated twist from southern Mexico’s Oaxaca region. ### What Makes Tlayudas de los Volcanes Different? While traditional tlayudas are straightforward, Tlayudas de los Volcanes stand out with their thick, deep-fried masa that’s softly folded into a circular, porous crust. This handheld delight isn’t just a taco—it’s a canvas of complex flavors. What shocks many diners is the unexpected variety in toppings: you’ll find not only the standard refried beans and cheese, but also hexagonal corn chips, trailed in rich, tangy chapulines (grasshoppers), pickled jalapeños, and a drizzle of smoky mole sauce that elevates the dish into something truly transcendent.