Conmole

816 Hinton . Charlottesville, VA . (434) 328-2519
http://www.conmole.com

Why Conmole?

Save on airfare, and travel to Oaxaca via Belmont. The food and setting of Conmole are transporting. 

After sixteen years at MAS, in September 2019 Benos Bustamante opened Conmole with partner Francois Adabie, to fulfill a dream of bringing the foods of his native Oaxaca to Charlottesville. It was worth the wait – an instant sensation that, just months after opening, earned multiple appearances in chefs’ best thing they ate all year, as well as an award for Best New Restaurant.

Conmole means “with mole,” and it is the various mole sauces that are the heart of the menu, drawing on recipes from Bustamante’s mother and grandmother, and joining other regionals specialties and drinks. Cheerful, knowledgeable staff and a lively soundtrack in a colorful, cozy storefront complete your escape to Oaxaca. Building on its strong start, Conmole has become a staple of The Charlottesville 29.

What to Order

With a menu full of traditional family recipes, it’s hard to go wrong at Conmole. Below is a list of our suggestions, picks from Conmole’s owner and chefs, and appearances in Five Finds on Friday, where a local chef or personality has named a Conmole dish as one of the best in town.

Our Picks

  • Coliflor
  • Chuletas con Tres-Chiles Mole
  • Pulpo
  • Halibut
  • Mole Guajillo
  • Chicken Barbacoa

Chef and Owner Picks

  • Camarones con Frijol Molido Mole
  • Enfrijoladas con Carne Asada
  • Chuletas con Tres-Chiles Mole

Five Finds on Friday Picks