This was my absolute favorite restaurant in Oaxaca. The family that owns it are the sweetest, most…read moreloving people. We chatted for hours about what it's like to own a family restaurant, traditions, food, and life. I would go back just for them. But it also helps that they have fantastic food too! I had all four of their tepaches and the maracuya con naranja was my favorite for sure. It was sweet, but not overpowering at all. And the star of the show is their signature dish, the Tlayuda. I got mine with chorizo and I just about melted. It was so delicious from the thin tortilla, to the fatty chorizo, to the fresh veggies. Come here for the food, stay for the vibes. A must visit in Oaxaca!

There are no words that can express how wonderful this place is. The food, the ambiance, the…read moreservice... all too notch!

I liked this place a lot, I was hungry in mercado 20 de noviembre around lunchtime and this place…read morewas busy with locals so I figured I'd give it a try. Prices were very reasonable, under $200 pesos for entrees. I also had a michelada for $70 pesos. On the menu (which was in Spanish and English) there was a stipulation about food taking upwards of 20 minutes but my tlayuda was ready faster than that. The michelada was excellent and I enjoyed the tlayuda a lot as well. The salsas that came on the side were nice and refreshing; I especially liked the radishes. It is VERY hot in the market as a warning - I found it fairly unpleasant to dine in there around midday. Not this place's fault but something to be aware of. Would return!

Delicious food and service Jacky is nice and friendly…read more Es un lugar exquisito para visitar y tener un ambiente agradable y tranquilo

This place was actually awful. The oatmeal was literally just raw oatmeal in a mixture of water and…read moremilk. They charged me extra for a side of honey, and a side of milk for their water down cafe de olla. The cafe de olla taste like a dirty old pot of coffee. The waffles were so dry, and they didn't have syrup. The honey they gave us, seemed like it had been on the shelf for ages, because it was so crystallized. Idk what the chorizo plate was but it was literally all tomato sauce. We only came here because of tik tok

Probably one of the best cafes we've been to. The area we sat at was so comfortable I could have…read moreslept there. I love how all the various kinds of etole are all there to choose and learn which is which. We chose the trigo which is unsweetened and the cacao which was slightly sweet. Very nice especially on a cool morning. Accompany them well with any of their pastries! Highly recommend visiting here! Excellent service!

Another Farm to Table Michelin Star in Oaxaca By Chef Alejandro Ruiz…read more stunning rooftop terrace with views of the Santo Domingo church, and a menu that blends traditional Oaxacan flavors with international touches, often featuring local ingredients like insects and unique moles. Watch out with the Mole is pretty strong!! Otro restaurante "de la granja a la mesa" con estrella Michelin en Oaxaca, del chef Alejandro Ruiz. Cuenta con una impresionante terraza en la azotea con vistas a la iglesia de Santo Domingo, y un menú que fusiona los sabores tradicionales oaxaqueños con toques internacionales, incorporando a menudo ingredientes locales como insectos y moles únicos. ¡Cuidado con el mole, que es bastante intenso!

Ambiance: Beautiful place and low level noise!! Service:…read moreexcellent and friendly and helpful. Food : ok. I had the tuna sashimi, but it wasn't really sashimi, but marinated in a soy mixture: I couldn't taste the tuna!

Amazing food and the tasting menu was original, creative and delicious. The service was impeccable…read morein every way. The restaurant is comfortable and modern but has a friendly vibe. We were not disappointed.

Levadura de Olla is a Oaxacan restaurant located in the city center of Oaxaca. It received 1…read moreMichelin Star and reservations are recommended. The interior looked traditional and elegant with tables located in the patio area. It's not a flashy place with modern finishes but is a place that aims to do home-style cooking inspired by Oaxaca. GUACAMOLE ($265 MXN) - this came with three different kinds of avocados at different sizes which was interesting. Some were mashed but some were sliced and in chunks. For some of them we could even eat the skin of the avocados, and it was good. 4/5 CELEBRATION MOLE CHICKEN THIGH ($360) - the chicken was tender and the mole was not too sweet or bitter which is a problem I have with other ones. The mole was also only made from chiles which was unique. 4/5 OAXACAN NATIVE TOMATOES ($370) - this is their popular "tomato salad" which is a must-get. Some were sweet, some were more tart, and some I had never heard of before. Seriously, I had never had tomatoes taste like that and I didn't know they could taste like that. The beet puree complemented but didn't overpower the tomatoes either. You can order a half or full order; we ordered half which was good for two people. This was absolutely delicious and so unique! 5/5 FRIED QUESADILLA ($290) - this was labeled a quesadilla but it looked closer to an empanada. This was really good and I liked the butter that it came with. 4.5/5 Note that the menu is small and it's not a kid or pet friendly restaurant. Their menu contains a lot of ingredients that aren't substitutable so beware before you come here. The service was great and our server explained each of the dishes in detail. Even though it's located in the city it's very serene with none of the outside noise. We had a great dinner and a good time.

Zandunga Sabor Istmeño features a beautiful courtyard dining area, and its menu highlights the…read morecooking of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, which lies between the Gulf of Mexico and Pacific Ocean. A great item to order to try a bunch of finger foods from this region was the Botana Zandunga, which came with garnachas (mini tortillas topped with beef, salsa, onions, cheese, pickled cabbage), molotes de platano (plantain fritters stuffed with cheese/cream), empanadas (corn tortillas stuffed with beef), tamal de elote (sweet corn tamal), tamalito de cambray (tamal filled with beef stew), bolitas de queso (fried cheese balls), tacos dorados de cochito (fried rolled tacos stuffed with pork), and pico de gallo (chopped tomatoes/onions/cilantro topped with dried shrimp). Each of these items was unique in flavor and texture, and it was fun to try so many different little bites! Next, the Ensalada Zandunga was a simple salad of lettuce, tomate, cheese, basil, and a berry vinaigrette. We also had two local main dishes--the Cochito Horeneado were pork ribs baked in an ancho chile adobo, served with a spiced potato puree and corn tortillas; and the Estofado del Istmo was a shredded beef stew cooked with fruits, served with potato puree, pan bollo (toasted bread), and queso mantequilla (butter cheese). Overall, everything here was tasty, and the beautiful setting made for a nice place for a relaxed meal.

They serve traditional Oaxacan cuisine. Food is quite good. Cocktails are a little on the sweet…read moreside. Ambience is beautiful. A little warm in an April afternoon. Good and friendly service. Tlayudas with beef and chorizo is good! The banana appetizer is excellent, a must try.

Amazing Michelin star restaurant. We went for lunch to try…read moretraditional Oaxacan dishes. Loved sitting near the tortilla making station.

Love, love, love…read more It's easy to make a reservation online. I recommend making a reservation "Alta" which is the balcony seating -- in the evening, once it's cooled down, it's a beautiful setting. The food is fresh with amazing combination for flavors. The service is just.... Pure hospitality! Our server was so kind as we were tired from being out in the heat all day and he had a great sense of humor and made us feel incredibly at home. The tasado taco is an amazing blend of flavors. They have amazing mole -- with two mole trios -- or dedicated mole dishes. The mole negro is incredible! And the Coloradito with pork belly was my fav. They had great soups -- we tried boththw corn and the carrot specials. Just such a magical place bc of the hospitality and food combo! Thank you, Miguel (sp?)!!

A MUST for the best sunset views and cocktails. My husband…read moreand I made a reservation at 6:30pm and it was perfect to have a few apps, cocktails and catch the sunset. The restaurant is located on the side of the road, but they take you 3 flights of stairs to the top patio. Your get a gorgeous view of the church as well as the mountains. I ordered a mocktail with passion fruit, and it was so delicious. They also gave chips and salsa, pickled veggies and an amuse bouche. My husband and I shared a bone marrow appetizer. To me honest, it was too expensive for what we got. Overall recommend stopping by for a picture and a drink or two

THE BIG: Located across from Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman. This resaturant is gigantic and you…read moremust visit the rooftop to get the full experience. Street parking available on the streets that allow cars, otherwise you have to walk here. THE BLACK AND WHITE: The wife and I had a sunset reservation and it did not disappoint! Walking up to the rooftop did take a bit. There were around four flights of stairs but it was scenic with an open air staircase that peered down into the center of the building. For food and drinks we got water (of course), a oaxacan beer, a mocktail, bone marrow taco, and a mezcal to do a bone marrow shot. The oaxacan beer was delicious and the bone marrow taco was tiny but was presented beautifully. When you order a mezcal, they get you the good stuff and it's generally a sipper. I was a degenerate and luged my mezcal shot. It was a very good spirit to say the least. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall we spent around 900 MXN on our dinner meal. Beautiful rooftop views of Oaxaca City along with great food presentation and ambiance.