Memelas

Memelas, oblong masa patties from Oaxaca's Valle Central, are among the most ancient antojitos still eaten daily, predating Spanish colonization by over 500 years. Topped with bean paste, Oaxacan cheese, and salsa, they are cooked on a comal, resulting in a soft, earthy flavor that is 30% less oily than the typical street food rival. At Oaxaca's Mercado Benito Juárez, the same families have served the definitive version since the market's founding in 1893. Each memela contains roughly 120 calories, making it a low-calorie option compared to #9 Garnachas Veracruzanas.