Mexico is home to around 132 million people spread out over 32 states. Each of these rates have their own special region dishes along with the typical Mexican food that you see everywhere. In Oaxaca has plenty of food options but of the most unique options has to be chapulines (grasshoppers).
These little critters (dead of course) can be found on street corners, markets, restaurants, throughout Oaxaca. They are packed with protein and coated in a variety of spices for an extra kick so it tastes like what you expect. Although be careful or else you might get a little leg stuck in your teeth.