Delicious food, beautiful atmosphere and lovely staff. Reasonable prices. I recommend highly.

OMG... The Mole here is amazing... I'm a newbie to Mole and when I had it outside of Mexico I didn't like it. However the Mole in Oaxaca is something else and the place to try it & know it's made right is Las Quince Letras. This establishment has been in operation for thirty plus years. No wonder. The food experience is outstanding. We had Turkey with Mole Negro & Mole Verde with Pork. Both dishes were oozing with depth of flavor. We loved them. The staff were numerous & more than eager to help with menu selection. Not easy with the language barrier. The place has a family style vibe, super relaxed with many tables catering to 6-10 people. Great for a group night out. You can book online which is encouraged because they had lines out the door on waitlist. Don't miss when in Oaxaca. read more

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The place looks really nice, and feels very comfortable. Maybe it was the dish I ordered, but I wasn't blown away. For a place that earned a Michelin star, the food didn't taste very Michelin style like. I ordered the "Trio de moles" and quite honestly, I've had better moles at my tia's house. I was really hoping to be blown away but that wasn't the case. The food didn't taste bad, it was just sort of bland, perhaps a different dish might be a better choice. read more

The food was excellent. Our first time in Oaxaca. I had the plate with the three moles and with the pork , very tasty. Our server was very attentive and answered all of our questions we had about the food. The ambiance was casual and laid back. I highly recommend this establishment to those who visit this awesome city. read more

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Although many people rave about this restaurant for dinner, we stopped in late morning for a little snack and to get out of the heat; of course this means a little mezcal and beer, lol! Jose Manuel and all the gentlemen working with him were very attentive and friendly. Jim G. and I enjoyed some Victoria and an Espadin-Madrecuishe blend of mezcal. We were still there during the breakfast/brunch service, so we ordered the Huevos ala Oaxaqueña, which was kind of like a queso fundido, but more delicious! Wonderful Oaxacan cheese, Eggs, and Chorizo all together in a delicious clay bowl. Together with some tortillas fresh from the comal right in front of us? Perfect! Their moles also looked good, but we had more meals planned that day, so just a little snack for us. read more

We came in on the recommendation of a Hotel Employee. We where seated promptly. Decore was nice. Service was decent. Food was ok. Did not live up to the hype. I don't think I'll be returning. read more

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This place definitely fell short of our expectations. The service was slow and forgetful. The food was bland. This place was recommended by locals which is why my family and I were sooooo disappointed that the food and service were bad. Pros Easy enough to make a reservation same day Easy to accommodate a large party Salad was delicious Cons Main courses were bland. The chicken was rubbery and hard to cut. I won't be back here. read more

Las Quince Letras - Comal - Oaxacan Near Me - Oaxaca, OAX

The captions under my photos pretty much tell the story of our evening. We were a party of six with a reservation, and had a very nice, very haute dinner of elevated yet traditional flavors. The food offered at Las Quince Letras is way, way more refined than we've had yet in our two week stay. It excelled in the quality of the flavors, starting with a garden salad that included amaranth among other taste sensations. We all enjoyed our entrée choices, and the fresh tortillas that were offered to be refilled, and the salsas with them. The chef/owner, Cecilia, was visibly running the kitchen all night, and smiling throughout. Our dinner including a generous tip (over 20%), came to only $25 per person U.S., for a shared salad, individual entrees, three desserts shared, soft drinks for four and wine for two, which for the quality was excellent value. But be aware, there is a large sign when you enter: CASH ONLY! We didn't know this, but luckily had enough cash on hand that it wasn't a problem, but it could have been. Thanks to my friend, a former food writer from the Los Angeles Times, who told me this restaurant was a "Must Go" on this trip. This is a very lively and brightly lit restaurant, so I would describe it as more fun than romantic. read more

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Terrific mole and lovely staff! Our waiter was so kind and patient and explained all the dishes to us. Dinner was truly memorable.

The best service and the best food I've had thus far in Oaxaca City! The mole is too dieeeee for and the pork that was pared with it, was so juicy and delectable. Upon entering the building your temperature checked, you are given hand sanitizer, and you are sprayed down. They are really taking measures to control the spread of the virus in this restaurant. It's not all big and fancy like Casa Oaxaca, yet the ambiance is still beautiful. We had one set waiter, set it felt as if the entire staff catered to us whenever we needed anything. The even have a English menu for those who may need it as well. Yet trust me just go for the triple mole! You will not regret it! The pictures on google reviews and even mine, does not do it justice. It's the perfect blend of heaven upon each bite I promise you. Do not, and I repeat do not stop in Oaxaca City without trying this mole. Ok? Thanks! read more

Las Quince Letras - Trilogía de moles con cerdo - Oaxacan Near Me - Oaxaca, OAX

The menu and service are exceptional! The sunset at the terrace is great for dinner and drinks after. We love this restaurant so much that we csme twice during our stay. We will be back the next time we are in Oaxaca. read more

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Delicious michelin star Oaxacan cuisine! The food is spectacular as is the service. The staff is sweet and attentive. This is our first stop when we visit Oaxaca! read more

Autentica comida! We went twice, delicious both times. The black mole in particular was wonderful.

We went to Las Quince Letras twice for lunch on our weeklong trip. It seems like a lot of tourists get directed here, which isn't inherently a bad thing. It's a very good, classically Oaxacan restaurant with higher touch service but without being stuffy or putting on airs. I had the mole negro on both occasions because duh. The first time it was good, but the second time was truly unworldly with a subtle bitter/ash flavor that you can get by torching the chiles after toasting them. Just... amazing. My 6-year old daughter had the chicken soup with leeks and potatoes for which she gave two thumbs up and insisted we return. My wife had a "sampler" plate that featured about 5 or 6 different things like tasajo and a chile relleno. Another two thumbs up, and frankly, probably the smartest thing to order since it covers so much ground. There are a handful of higher end restaurants in Oaxaca that are pretending to be more than they really are. Quince Letras is a more straightforward, predictable, and utterly delicious choice. I'd recommend it before the others... read more

We came for brunch. The food tasted good. Traditional oaxaca cuisine. Nothing fancy, but good food. The combination of the 3 mole flavors we had was an interesting sampler. The drinks were alright. I would recommend the handmade tetelas and the sampler of different types of meats. It is an excellent way to try various flavors in a dish. read more

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What a delightful place for a long, decadent lunch. Crispy tortillas and fiery salsa to whet your appetite, live solo singer singing soulful melodies on guitar, cool air coursing through the restaurant with cross ventilation... We had Garnachas (a delightful bite of a tostada topped with shredded pork and pickled cabbage) and Molotes de Platano Macho (tangy fried banana with black mole sauce) for appetizers. The banana fritter further accentuated the dark fruit berryness of the black mole. I got the triple Mole combo for my entree--and selected Amarillo (yellow), Colorado (red), and Negro Mole with crispy belly pork. The Amarillo was mild, fruity and would have been perfect with chicken. But the belly pork overwhelmed the delicate sauce. The Colorado was tangy and savory. Delightful in balancing the fatty belly pork. But the heady seductive Negro reigned supreme. So rich and powerful, my taste buds were overwhelmed each bite, but I could not wait for more when the sensations began to fade. Tried to stay hydrated with beer and water, but Mezcal had to be consumed to complete a meal in Oaxaca... and then, I experienced Mal de puerca (the food coma that requires a solid siesta to cure). read more

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Loved the Plato Oaxaqueno because it allowed me to try several of their delicious specialties. Beautiful ambiance upstairs and reasonable prices. Waiter was kind and patient with our limited Spanish. read more

OMG I cannot wait to return to this restaurant. The food is divine and service excellent. I started with their platanos on a little pool of mole coloradito and crema. Whoever conceived this dish is a genius. The crema is such a nice counterpoint to the smoky spicy sauce and said sauce sets off the sweet platanos so well. Next I ordered their roast beet salad but received the 4 tomato salad instead. This would be a good time to get out your little sympathy violins. That incorrect salad was absolutely delicious. The greens tasted like they were just picked, each tomato was delicious, and the cheese balls and dressing both confidently restrained. Just perfect. Finally, I got their flight/trilogy of sweet moles. The almond mole was comforting, the chocolate complex and heavenly and the coloradito sublime and smoky. About their chocolate tamal, it might be the best chocolate dessert I've ever had. The chocolate is so rich but I can still taste the masa! I make chocolate tamales and they are delicious, thanks to a recipe given to me. But this tamalito put mine to massive shame. The accompanying sauce sent me to the stratosphere. Bravo to the chefs and kudos to the wait staff. read more

The is a restaurant with cozy interior, tasty food and excellent service. There was music which was soothing and not too loud. The ambiance was just right and there was a good menu selection read more

Las Quince Letras - Filete de pescado tapado. I believe this was bass. - Oaxacan Near Me - Oaxaca, OAX

We came for lunch and this place was great. One of the best meals we've had since we've been in Oaxaca. We asked our waiter for recommendations on what to order and he Didn't fail us. Even the cocktail drink he recommended was delicious. A very delightful environment recommended for families. read more

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We went as a group of 4 and were quite disappointed. The two women in our group ordered the fish (snapper?). My wife could not even cut hers with the knife and the other was overcooked and very fishy. I had the pork ribs with the fruit sauce. Just average and a little tough. The fourth person has the Oaxacan sample platter. He thought it was fine-just average. The service was prompt but we sent the fish back and took the woman out for pizza later. Staff not at all apologetic. Skip this place read more

The night we arrived we walked a block to this place and ordered something light. The black bean soup was HEAVENLY! Followed by a salad of quesillo and chapulines. Everything was soo delicious and service delightfully attentive that we returned for another meal. This time I tried the 3 mole platter and was thrilled by it. Beautiful upstairs patio, and wonderful fresh tortillas. read more

I enjoyed my birthday dinner here with several others. They gave a sweet bonus for my dessert.We had the mushroom soup which was unique. Don't think I would order again. Everyone was happy with their selections. But I personally found the setting a bit dark and dreary. Our server did his job well. Our taxi driver had a very hard time locating it. The hotel next door denied knowing where it was too! read more

Las Quince Letras - Oaxacan Near Me - Oaxaca, OAX

The Trilogy of Moles (as was the Dúo de moles) is the star! Mole negro and coloradito are familiar but the estofado de almendras (almond mole) reigns supreme. Service was cheerful, friendly and efficient. Dining room was warm and welcoming. Las Quince Letras was the gastronomic highlight of our second visit to Oaxaca. read more

Las Quince Letras - Flan de queso - Oaxacan Near Me - Oaxaca, OAX

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Good food! We went for lunch and decided on a few appetizers instead of full plates. LOVED the two Chile relleno appetizers, they were so delicious and had sweet pineapple and rasins- so unexpected but delicious! Loved the chorizo with melted cheese app. We had chorizo the night before nearby but preferred this one because it didn't have as many spices. It was good! Also got some guac and chips- love that guac in this town is JUST guac, no onion, no tomato. Also got the rolled tacos with mole that was actually a pretty big plate. Pretty courtyard, nice place. Preferred the food here than some other places in town, would return! read more

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This is a great restaurant that keeps true to Oaxaca's culinary traditions. The food is amazing, the drinks are on point, and the service is warm and welcoming. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Las Quince Letras - Ponche con mezcal was on point. Great balance of flavor that engages the senses - Oaxacan Near Me - Oaxaca, OAX

Strong focus on local and indigenous cuisine. Delicious and beautifully plated. Charming ambiance, friendly and attentive waiter, reasonable prices. read more

Bruh my mamas mole taste 10x better. That chicken taste like it be cooked in a crock pot. Fuck that shit

I wasn't feeling too great and I wanted a place with good soups. A few women from Tijuana I met recommended this place to me, so I checked it out with some friends. I got the lentil soup and a normal pescado a la plancha, but still had some nibbles of my friends dishes. The mole de almendra was out of this world soooo good. Everything else was delicious as well. But that mouse de cacao was out of this world!!! Every bite got better !! Definitely worth a stop if you're going to Oaxaca they have food specials Friday-Sunday too. read more

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Delicious!!! The service was great and so was the ambiance. Very nice decorated and prices are descent.

Everything was so delicious, we enjoyed eating outside up in the terrace, canywait to go back to Oaxaca and try it again. read more

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Great food and great service, this was our first stop while in Oaxaca, food was excellent

So I came here twice during my trip to Oaxaca, and while the plus side was that they were able to seat me (once alone, once with a group of 4) both times without a reservation, I thought the food was just fine. I had the FISH FILLET the first night, which was dry and a little fishy, though the broth was good. I had the VEGGIE SOUP the second time, and that was delicious mostly because I was desperate for a vegetable by this point. It came with a tlayuda with tasajo (beef cooked the local way), but neither of those are up my alley. read more

Las Quince Letras - Veggie soup which comes with the tlayuda, and the Plato oaxaqueño in the back - Oaxacan Near Me - Oaxaca, OAX

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Made a reservation for lunch but it didn't seem necessary as the place was half empty. The hostesses were very friendly and welcoming. We had a nice table on the main floor by the garden. Our waiter was kind and helpful. We were given complementary tortillas and salsa and black beans and cactus to start. Tortilla were crispy and warm and the salsas were flavorful and a nice start. For lunch I had the vegetarian Oaxaca tacos severe in a red mole sauce. I veganized them by asking for no cheese. They arrived hot and the mole sauce was delicious and a nice compliment to the soft potato filling. My partner had the fish of the day served in a black mole sauce with cauliflower which he said was very delicious. We did not order dessert. read more

One of the best restaurants I try in Oaxaca the best Huazontles I ever taste, coloradito, Chile's rellenos, and the corn bread that's haven. Chef Ceci came to our table and thank us for being at her restaurant. read more

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The best vegetarian meal i have ever had in my life! I ordered the Mole negro y calabaza (pumpkin) and it was so layered with flavor and delight. For dessert I had the flan which was the best flan I have ever had in my life - from consistency to flavor to freshness - what an EXCELLENT meal. And the service was immaculate, thank you jonothan for your expert recommendations and patience with my spanglish. I felt so taken care of and nourished here. Would recommend this place and this meal to anyone and EVERYONE who finds their way to central oaxaca. read more

If you are in search for a nice meal with great value and delicious food in Oaxaca de Juarez, look no further! Upon my arrival, I was graciously welcomed and taken to my table right away where I was, once again, welcomed with 2 house-made tortillas and salsa. The tortillas, crisped on the comal, were warm, delightful, and full of corn flavor. This was certainly a great start to the meal. To drink, I had a cocktail that was made from Mezcal, Burned Pineapple, Hoja Santa, and Chapulines. This cocktail certainly hit every flavor profile- sweet, salty, sour, savory, bitter and certainly fantastic! To start, I decided to go with their "quesillo envuelto en hierba santa con chapulines." What seemed like a simple offering on the menu was totally different upon arrival as I was reminded of a caprese-style salad. The chapulines in the dish were wrapped in the "quesillo" cheese and hoja santa. These wrapped offerings were accompanied with baby tomatoes, wild greens, and a basil-like pesto. This was a clean, bright, and well balanced start to my meal that had me actually wanting more! All entree selections seemed good, but in the end I decided to try their Trilogy of Moles which came with Mole Negro, Mole Coloradito, and Mole estofado de almendras with chicken and pork belly. The dish- simple, yet complex. All moles had their character to them and all moles were delicious. The Estofado de Almendras was sweet and had a wonderful almond flavor that complemented the chicken that accompanied the mole. The mole negro was robust, complex, and full of character. The subtle burnt, yet slightly sweet flavor of the mole was a standout on its own and did not need the chicken to be its own. The mole coloradito accompanied with the pork belly was sweet and the perfect pairing for the tender, and slightly fatty pork belly. House-made tortillas certainly helped scoop up every single gram and grain of mole and rice on the plate. This is a restaurant not to miss if ever in Oaxaca de Juarez! read more

Wow, wow WOW!!! Chef Celia's INCREDIBLE touch to all of these plates makes them very special. While these may be a common dish served it's NOT the case here. The FLAVOR pops, the ingredients are perfect and her technique is impeccable!!! These are chefs and restaurants a foodie such as I DREAM ABOUT!!! read more

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We heard good things about this restaurant from locals, and were intrigued by the name, "The Fifteen Letters." The open and airy dining room is welcoming, and the table settings are a riot of color. But it's the food that makes this restaurant a great choice. Oaxaca is not known for excellent beef. In the markets, you'll see butchers pounding thick slabs of beef into thin, tender pieces. When grilled, the meat is called "tasajo" and served with accompaniments and molés. We shared 2 dishes: the first, Tasajo a la Oaxaqueña, 2 slices of grilled beef, one slathered in a spicy​, flavorful molé coloradito. It was excellent, as were the dollop of guacamole, Oaxacan cheese​, ​and fried quesadilla. The second, a chicken dish with molé negro, topped with Oaxacan cheese and radishes (which are very popular). Both were excellent and highly recommended. We lingered over coffee and conversation, a pleasant finish to an excellent meal. Never did learn why the restaurant is named La Quince Letras. read more

Las Quince Letras - Tasajo a la Oaxaqueña, thin slices of grilled beef in a spicey, flavorful mold coloradito. - Oaxacan Near Me - Oaxaca, OAX

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Here on a geology field trip and they served our party of 20. I tried the 3 part savory mole plate (only available fri-sun) and the green mole is hands down the best sauce I've ever had. Period. Out of every sauce. Pretty restaurant, great service, fantastic food. read more

Las Quince Letras - Three kinds of mole plate - Oaxacan Near Me - Oaxaca, OAX

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