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.

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!

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

Though we had food (which was tasty- the molotes) - the cocktails are the real star here…read more They gave us a free shot of Mezcal- very smooth. However, this was our third Mezcal of the day. Time for some cocktails. The boo got a gin one (gin was made with 100% agave) and I got a passion fruit with Mezcal. They were both stunners. Great service and ambience too.

If it is lunch or dinner time in Oaxaca centro as you read this, proceed immediately to this place!…read moreUpscale Oaxacan food in a modern but friendly environment with prices that are moderate. So many highlights.... 1. Their own brand of mescal and outstanding mixed cocktails using fresh fruit and flowers. You can choose to blend mescal with a floral based drink or tamarind juice and puree, all for about US$3 per martini glass full! Not an alcohol drinker? Ask for one of the juices with mineral water con gas. 2. The service. Every person was kind and attentive. We sat at the bar, and the bartender took great care of us. He answered all questions and could converse slightly in English. He taught us about mescal vs tequila and that the restaurant is named for a type of agave used to make mescal. 3. The food, the food, the food. Favs: The best shrimp tacos of my life. Tortilla and shrimp are both cooked with garlic oil, and shrimp melt in your mouth. Be sure to ask for spicy tomato salsa and pico on the side. Also enjoyed a hearty mexican style chicken soup with veggies, garbanzo beans, and lime. And for dessert...baked pear, cinnamon fried tortilla, and fruit sorbet all on one plate! Were there some lowlights? Sure. Sorbet was grainy. The chicken soup was not the best. But certainly no reason to take away a star!

This is a rooftop restaurant by Plaza del Danza. It is located in a hotel. You would walk in and go…read moreup the stairs (keep walking as you pass by the seats and hotel amenities). Note: make sure you place a reservation ahead of time. We didn't but we decided to wait (the estimated wait time was 25 minutes, but we were seated within 5-10 mins). We ordered the cocktails (tasted good - the mezcal mule could have been stronger but the mezcal old fashioned was strong). Food tasted great! I loved being able to watch the kitchen work and send out food. It felt like one of those high end restaurants. There is an english and spanish menu. Staff was attentive and made sure we were good with our orders. You can also pay by credit card. The restrooms are by the kitchen.

Lovely unassuming spot in the center of Oaxaca. Service was good and great prices considering the…read morebeautiful rooftop experience + deliciously prepared food. Most memorable for me was the soup -- don't remember the name but the broth was delicious and has a piece of corn on the cob in it. They had the traditional Oaxacan staples but what I loved is that they rolled the Tlayuda. A good spot to add to the list while visiting Oaxaca.

American-style bar for travelers. We stopped in for a quick beer as its always fun to see what…read morevibes an American bar abroad has and this one definitely seemed heavily targeted towards the expat/weekend visitor crowd. Drinks and food were pretty pricey compared to most bars and the menu wasn't particularly appealing compared to all of the other incredible options nearby.

Good place to watch NFL football. Came here to watch an NFL playoff game and had choice of 5…read moredifferent tvs all showing the game. Sound quality wasn't the best but happy to find football on tv here. Had some beers which were reasonably priced. We both ordered pizza and I found mine inedible. The crust was undercooked, the sauce terrible and the veggies were raw. My partner had the shrimp pizza and said it was barely tolerable. Our waiter was very nice and attentive. Great place to watch a game but don't order pizza.

On my exploration of Oxen cuisine, I came across La Popular so my group and I checked it out. There…read morewas no wait and we were able to be seated right away. It is quite cozy inside with dim lighting to make it more ambient. When it was time to order the waitress came and was really friendly to all of the members from our large group. I was quite hungry so I ordered an aqua Fresca, a tostada, and a torta. I ordered an Agua Fresca de Pepino con Limon and it was so refreshing and delicious. However, I did order it without ice since I find that drinks are usually already cold as is and don't need ice, this was a mistake. The flavor was spot on, however it was room temperature, which could have been avoided if I did add ice. The torta that I ordered was of chorizo. There were plenty of toppings and the bread was really nice and fluffy. The chorizo was was actually very oily which did take away from the flavor and made the inside quite mushy and soggy. If you do order a torta, I would suggest getting a different protein than chorizo. I also ordered a tostada de pulpo. I was very thrown off as the seafood and the octopus in it were slightly warm. To my understanding, seafood should be refrigerated and kept cool so it does not go bad so I was slightly concerned as it felt like it had been sitting outside for a while. The flavor was not great either, quite bland like there were no seasonings or preparation from the octopus or the rest of the toppings.

We had stumbled upon this lovely lively establishment on our way to pregame before our fancy dinner…read moreat Los Danzantes. No one had really came to greet or seat us. We had gone in and sat ourselves. Only then did they came by with menus. Most of the drinks were tasty! I personally loved their thai inspired cocktail with basil lit up to create a nice aroma. Paired beautifully.

It's nice to sit and people watch in the zocalo and have breakfast. Service was really good and it…read moreis a great spot for breakfast. The coffee was especially delicious. I enjoyed the eggs, bacon and assortment of breads. The patio was really fantastic.

Amazing menu we had two specials of the day... camarones à la plancha and tacos de lechón…read moreconfitado... shrimp cooked with olive oil and garlic and the tacos, slowed cooked baby pig !!! The service was great. As usual in Mexico, two to three people attending your table!!! In a colonial building in the Zocalo of Oaxaca with a modern setting... and the price is totally right!!?