Bessemer's Oaxacan Kitchen

Every mole tells a story
worth savoring

Handmade tortillas. Seven moles. One unforgettable evening in Bessemer.

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Traditional Oaxacan mole being prepared in a clay pot

Our Story

Rooted in Oaxaca,
raised in Bessemer

La Oaxaquena Lichita was born from a simple conviction: that the flavors of Oaxaca deserve to be tasted far from home, with the same care and devotion as the day they were first made.

Every dish carries the patience of generations — the slow-toasted chiles, the stone-ground masa, the moles that simmer long after sunset. We bring that same unhurried craft to our kitchen in Bessemer, where every plate is an invitation to slow down and taste something real.

7 Traditional Moles
100% Handmade Tortillas
30+ Years of Tradition

About Us

More Than a Meal —
a Tradition

At La Oaxaquena Lichita, every recipe is a thread in a story that stretches back to the kitchens of Oaxaca. We don't rush our food. The chiles are toasted by hand, the masa is ground fresh each morning, and the moles are made in the batches our families have trusted for decades.

When you sit with us in Bessemer, you aren't just getting dinner — you're joining a table where time moves slower and every bite is intentional. That's the Oaxacan way, and it's exactly how we like to serve you.

Warm, welcoming hospitality
Authentic Oaxacan recipes
Made with love and patience
Chef preparing traditional Oaxacan cuisine

Join Us

Your table is waiting

Come as you are. Leave full, satisfied, and already planning your next visit. We're just down the road in Bessemer, and the kitchen is always warm.

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Find Us in Bessemer

Address

3418 Bessemer Super Hwy
Bessemer, AL 35020-2601

Hours

Monday – Saturday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Sunday
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Order Ahead

Call us to place a pickup order or make arrangements for catering.

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