Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s major gastronomic and historical cities.
The food is based on Mexican staples such as corn, beans and chiles, but also influenced by it’s indigenous cultures and is known, of course, for it’s molés.
Although not listed, it is safe and delicious to eat in the market or street and restaurants do serve potable drinking water.
The zocalo also offers choices of good, small cafes and restaurants and is a great place to people watch and observe activities in the main plaza.
Small and lovely space serving simple but tasty Israeli food. ‘Underground’ restaurant and perfect when you need a change of pace from Oaxacan cuisine. Only open Thursday-Sunday
Traditional, home-style Oaxacan food cooked in the family home of Jorge Leon who worked at Casa Oaxaca El Restaurante and Pujol in CDMX. Known specifically for their moles. Located in the outskirts of Oaxaca in the San Juan Batista La Raya neighborhood. No website, IG or menus. Taxi drivers will know how to get there
https://www.covermanager.com/reserve/module_restaurant/alfonsina-restaurante/english
Authentic, esoteric Oaxacan cuisine from different parts of the state. The MOST amazing breakfast served in a small, private room featuring heirloom corn. DO NOT MISS THIS PLACE!
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Soulful, classic Oaxacan food served in an outdoor covered patio. Absolutely delicious, mostly locals
Food from Isthmus. Beer, wine & mezcal. Very charming spot
Small & informal, good &inexpensive food, great location
Delicious restaurant opened by Enrique Olvera’s former chef from Pujol Luis Arellano. Modern interpretation of Mexican food served in prix fixe format. Open, airy, beautiful space. Innovate cocktail list and exclusively domestic wine list largely from Baja
*Reservations suggested
Rodolfo Castellano’s creative interpretation of regional Oaxacan cuisine. Great cocktails
*Reservations suggested
Innovative Oaxacan cuisine and delicious cocktails served in an elegant, yet unstuffy ambiance. Great bar and rooftop restaurant seating. Extensive mezcal selection and solid wine list
*Reservations suggested
Fun café with great cocktails and small but tasty menu. They host many art exhibits
https://casa-estambul-artemezcalmixologiacocina.negocio.site/
Great for coffee & pastries to take out but they also have a delicious café with table service in adjoining space. They produce their own jams, chiles and other products that make great gifts
Great bar that serves their proprietary mezcal
Small mezcal bar that houses the largest selection of mezcales in Mexico (per their website). Very local spot
Great cocktail bar, extensive mezcal list, good wines & delicious light snacks-perfect for early happy hour
Fantastic mezcal bar featuring their proprietary brand as well as others, pulque and a large selection of local craft beer. Fun roof-top bar, mostly locals
Tiny mezcal bar, mostly frequented by locals. Great, hidden gem. Across the street is Hotel Los Amantes (same owners) which houses a roof-top bar with a glorious view of Santo Domingo Church. Perfect for a sunset cocktail