Festival Cultural Mole de Caderas 2024

About Festival Cultural Mole de Caderas

Mole de Caderas is a typical dish from Tehuacán and a Mexican tradition of more than 300 years, dating back to the viceregal era, which became a custom and tradition by maintaining the ritual for the slaughter of goats to this day.

The ritual begins with the transfer of the goats from Oaxaca to Tehuacán; during the grazing period they are fed with oregano and cazahuate, which keeps them at a low fat level and strengthens their muscular development. During the last months, the water is removed and they are given salt, so that their meat acquires the characteristic flavor of huaxmole or mole de hipos.

The Mole de Caderas season runs from mid-October to late November, beginning with the sacrifice of the goats at the Ethnic Festival of La Matanza. So if you visit Tehuacán during these dates, remember to try one of the most representative dishes of the Mixteca.

To enjoy Mole de Caderas you can do so in one of many restaurants in Tehuacán such as: Casa Vieja.