Mala Pata / Peyote
Where Oaxacan Tradition Meets North Carolina Spirit
2431 Crabtree Blvd Suite 102, Raleigh, NC 27604
Wednesday-Saturday: 5pm-10pm
Heirloom Corn, Modern Vision: Bringing Authentic Masa to Raleigh's Table
Our story
At Mala Pata, we honor tradition through the ancient art of nixtamalization. Sourcing high-quality heirloom corn from Oaxaca, we craft fresh masa daily—the foundation of our vibrant Latin American cuisine. Our culinary collaboration brings together seasoned chefs and restaurateurs with a shared vision: creating a community hub where authentic flavors and genuine hospitality meet. Opening May 14, 2025 in Raleigh's Gateway Plaza.
A COLLECTIVE VISION
Angela Salamanca, Marshall Davis, Eric Montagne, and Zack Gragg— combining decades of culinary excellence to create something truly unique.
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Cornucopia of Talent
The time-intensive, traditional approach to prepping corn and turning it into masa was supposed to be the signature element of their joint project, allowing them to churn out high-quality tortillas, tamales and other products by hand in-house.
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Mala Pata's mouthwatering
brunch pop-up in Raleigh
Their latest pop-up on Jan. 14 was a brunch residency at Centro, featuring a curated menu of mouthwatering dishes. All the reservations were snatched up in a heartbeat.
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