As we walked in, a patron who was leaving gave us the thumbs up and said "order everything" and so…read morewe did. Balthazar was our attentive server this evening. I think I had the best tortilla soup of my life here, cooked in a clay pot that's likely been stewing for years and that I'll never be able to recreate at home. Also, delighted to find huitlacoche quesadillas on the menu. These are the types of places that keep me coming back to Mexico.

What a find! We wanted to try chapulines(grasshoppers) but the mole negro con pollo was so tasty!…read moreEverything was amazing. The tortilla soup didn't taste like we expected (as dumb Americans) but it was delicious! We will return!

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?)!!

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!

Mmm pretty sure this was my favorite meal in Oaxaca. I ordered the tlayuda de tasajo plus a…read morerefreshing cocktail. The restaurant had an open air roof in one corner, live music, and friendly service. Plants abounded. Everything felt fresh and fun here. I'd highly recommend it to anyone visiting the city!

My favorite place to eat in Oaxaca. Unassuming, but incredibly well-balanced plates. Great…read morecocktails, friendly service.

El patio is the restaurant inside of the Parador de Alcala hotel on the main pedestrian street of…read moreOaxaca. We came for lunch and grabbed a table under the colonnade. It was really pleasant and fresh considering the hot temperatures outside . We started with some beers and micheladas which were cold and very well cooked. For the main I ordered the zarzamora (blackberry) mole with chicken and OMG it was one of the best moles I have ever had, adding the right balance of flavors and the chicken was cooked just right. The prices are inexpensive for the quality and the service was cordial and fast. Check it out!

This restaurant is located inside of the Parador de Alcora hotel. I love that you do not need to be…read morea guest of the hotel to dine here. The dining area was nice and airy. It was a little weird that there were actual guest rooms a few feet from the tables but other than that it was nice. The waiters were very accommodating and friendly. The food was very good and service was quick. Definitely would recommend.

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!

Upon arrival in Oaxaca, I quickly made an early dinner reservation and went straight here. They…read moreseated me upstairs where I had a nice view of the historic cathedral. The cocktail was creative and delicious. I enjoyed the 'tres insectos' appetizer. And the main dish, with a yellow mole, was probably the best food I ate in a month in Mexico. Everything was perfect!

Dinner Review!…read more Lovely spot - big fan of the mole here. Very delicious and the mole negro got my partner addicted to mole The chicken was rolled which was an interesting presentation You also get a bread basket with a delicious dipping sauce and butter Decor was classy. I enjoyed sitting in the courtyard to eat. There were plants everywhere and birds too. Beware of the mosquitos! Some minor issues: - The cocktails were very weak! I would probably avoid these here (overly sweet and little alcohol) - Sometimes the service was a bit slow. It took over 20 minutes to get the check and we asked twice for it. I don't really fault since it was a busy night with large parties. We just chatted while we waited and eventually had to find a staff member to get our check

Cute restaurant that was located at the boutique hotel I was staying at in Oaxaca. Their coffee and…read moreespresso drinks were delicious! For breakfast, I started out with complimentary pan dulce, which came out fresh, soft, and tasty. I ordered chilaquiles con pollo y huevos. It had great flavor! Overall great place to have a nice meal at.

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!

Incredible food. One my most memorable dining experiences in Oaxaca. I highly recommend the shrimp…read moreand tripe tacos, although everything else looks and smells amazing too. I can't wait to come back again and try other dishes.

Had an excellent dinner at ancestral. I was craving some mole and this place came recommend…read more There's several to choose from such a mole negro, yellow, and red. I asked my waiter which he recommend and ultimately went with the short rib with red mole. The red mole was delicious, I'm glad I got a side of tortillas to soak up the last of the mole. The short rib was cooked very well too. The roasted vegetables that came with the meat were delicious as well. It included carrots, corn, zucchini and cauliflower. The cauliflower was pretty bland but the rest of the vegetables were tasty. You must get the mole ice cream. Super unique and delicious. The dessert is served with a plantain and mole sauce as well as the ice cream. They serve complimentary tostadas, salsa and feta cheese. This was nothing special. The salsa was not very good and the feta cheese was an odd touch in my opinion. You can skip this is and save room for your entree and dessert. The inside of the restaurant is very elegant and nice. Mostly open air which I like.