Sabina Sabe is a popular restaurant and bar located in the city center of Oaxaca. It was recently…read moreon the list of North America's 50 Best Bars. I thought it was funny when I got the menu and the food menu was only one page while the drink menu was five pages. The outside of the restaurant is blue-ish and the restaurant has multiple rooms. The ceviche del dia ($190 MXN) was a little sweet and not as tart or sour as others I've had. The tacos de sirloin ($170) were really good and were our group's favorite. The taquitos dorados de mole negro ($140) were okay; there was no meat just in case you were wondering. The aguachile rojo de camaron ($190) were good. The esquite con tuetano ($100) was not like a typical corn in a cup but it was closer to a corn soup. For drinks I had the pequeño gigante ($210) which was good. The paloma madura and paloma margarita were both favorites among our group. We went during the day and it wasn't that busy but supposedly it gets way busier and livelier at night.

I came here for the renowned drinks but also ended up loving their food! It's a super cute spot…read morewith tiles and open balcony doors. We were able to get a seat right away and the servers were super helpful. My friend wanted to try some mezcal and they let us taste a couple before choosing. We sat at the restaurant instead of the bar because it was cuter and I wanted food too. I tried two of their fruity mezcal drinks and loved both. I forget the names but one had watermelon, and the other had coconut and lime. I ordered cheese stuffed plantains with mole and this was soooo good. It was very filling too!

If you visit Oaxaca and want a standout cocktail bar, Selva is a must. It might not be all over…read moreTikTok, but after spending a week exploring the city, this was the place I kept coming back to. The staff is effortlessly cool and welcoming, and the space itself is clean with plenty of seating. An absolute must!

Stay away- they don't deserve your money. The owner shushed our friend who was taking a picture of…read moreour group- and the owner snobby WHITE lady said rudely to her- "this is not a public place, Keep it down!" My friend quickly said okay not understanding what had just happened until it hit her that she had shushed her. We had reservations and were ready to drop a lot of money for drinks but we asked a server who that lady was and he explained that it was the owner so we got up and left! Many of us were Mexican, others American but we were not about to be support such a place and be treated like that. Super super rude! The servers were nice and respectful though. So- again- don't come here. We weren't even loud but apparently the owner wants a library type of place- lame.

This small establishment is one of many local places that hosts weekly "salsa" and bachata lessons…read moreand dancing - with expectation that those who come order several drinks (instead of paying a cover charge). The "salsa" taught us actually rueda de casino - danced to Timba music. The two-man live "band" plays a variety of "Cuban" music (like Danzón and Chachachá) - which most who took the group lesson seem not to know how to dance to. Anyway, this was not my favorite place to come, but it's popular.

Loved the place, very creative and delicious drinks , the ambience is lovely , when I visited there…read morewas a party going on, with live music and karaoke, it was dope. The only thing it has to be improved is the service from bartenders and waitress, it's slow.

We had an enjoyable stop here. The cocktails were well mixed although the whole menu wasn't on…read moreoffer the night we visited. The bar was busy and the bar itself is small so I think the limited set made sense. It was fun to join the lively crowd for a bit and watch a parade go by.

It's an amazing and unique place, small. Focused. Mezcal only with a few mixers. Guitar player the…read morenight we were there. Magical! I'd not trade the evening we spent there for 100 other nights in other standard, predictable bars in 100 other places. And that's the twoof!

The pozole was bommmmb! Drinks are big and delicious. Staff is super friendly. Tlayuda with…read morecamarones and carne was so good. Music was bumpin!

Wow! Wow! Wow! Food and drinks are absolutely amazing!! Will…read moredefinitely want to keep coming back.

There was a gaggle of congenial regulars. There was ping pong. There was absinthe. Even the basic…read morecocktails were lovingly prepared. On a cold night in hot Oaxaca, we chose the best dive. Thanks to the amazing bartender Hania for keeping the good stuff flowing.

Love the drinks, service, vibes, and the area. Owner and staff make you feel welcomed and at home.read more

Very fun place with inexpensive beers (40 pesos). I ordered a michelada and the mix was another 20…read morepesos, it wasn't great honestly so I would probably recommend just sticking with the basic drinks. The music was a good volume and was catchy, lots of people were dancing. It was busy but not overly crowded around 2am last night. They closed up pretty much right at 3am but were a little lenient about letting us finish our drinks. The bartenders were nice enough. No cover when I went although there was security at the door. They do allow smoking inside so if you're sensitive to the smell it's something to be aware of, although it's fairly spacious and they had the outside door open so it didn't get aggressively pungent. Will return!

Great night club for music and dancing. They have 3 different floors to suit anyone's taste! When…read morewe went they had a DJ that played a great mix of music!

View is a 10 out of 10…read more We came here specifically for the roof top! There are lots of tables and seating available. There is a stage for live music and there is a breathtaking view of the most beautiful Cathedral in Oaxaca, Santo Domingo Service was super slow as the employees are understaffed, there was only one waitress, she was very overwhelmed, we sympathized with her and remained patient Drinks were good, view is amazing, prices are reasonable

Excellent service. Amazing food. Great ambiance. Perfect views of Templo Santo Domingo. Flawless…read moredrinks. We had an amazing time here.

I came here with my wife, who is a bartender, and my mother in-law. We all loved our cocktails…read more They also served our mezcal with dried cranberries and chocolate covered coffee beans. It complimented the Mezcal in a special way. Super good!

New bar offering cocktails, Mezcal and tapas options. Seems like a friendly and well-meaning spot…read moreand I hope it develops, but was very disappointed in quality of drinks here. I tried the Senor del Rayo, a Mezcal cocktail with cucumber lemon juice and grasshopper salt. It was just overly ambitious, both spicy and overly sweet. Our friends met us after dinner so tried a "dessert drink," the La Capillita with Chocolate liquor, Mezcal and evaporated milk that was decent but one note. The meat/cheese plate looked incredibly small and disappointing, and people at the next table barely touched it and didn't recommend. My friends did enjoy their margaritas, and my top shelf friend enjoyed his Mezcal from their decent assortment. Thought the decor/artwork and layout was cool. Found the interior way too bright for primarily a bar, though. Staff was great and bartenders were working hard--find it hard to recommend based on food/drinks, but hope they work out the kinks

This rooftop gem with fantastic mixologist Miguel at the helm is well worth a visit. They make all…read moretheir own fruit mixes and infusions as well as bitters and etc made from mezcal. Real dedication to the mezcal spirit. Miguel/Mike is so knowledgeable and passionate about his craft. It was a real pleasure having a couple of great cocktails with him behind the bar. The bar is upstairs from a cafe and you can order the (quite good) cafe food when you need a little nosh. I am taking off one star for the bizarre Facebook booking system. Contrary to what the below article says, you do NOT have to make an appointment and furthermore you should not attempt to on FB as it will give you completely incorrect times and confirmations. Kudos and thanks to the cafe staff for the mezcal while I waited for the bar to open. https://punchdrink.com/articles/where-to-drink-mezcal-oaxaca-city-mexico-in-situ-mezcaloteca-cuish/

From the owner: Hierba Blanca es un proyecto de mixología que tiene como objetivo replantear los esquemas y recetas…read moreutilizadas para la creación de tragos o cocteles con mezcal. Basándose en la medicina tradicional y el conocimiento ancestral de la herbolaria mexicana de los pueblos indígenas de Oaxaca, y la diversidad de magueyes y técnicas de la elaboración de mezcal en todo México. Trabajando en colaboración con expertos que conocen las técnicas de la mixología de la cultura Europea, desde sus inicios en Italia, (hace 400 años), hasta la época contemporánea con la mixología moderna.