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The food was very good and unique. I ordered two dishes both appetizers. The Mogo Mogo & Moles Danzantes de Oaxaca. Both had very good flavor but are more on the dessert side of flavors. The drinks I had were the poleo paloma & a margarita both tasted good. The presentation, service & atmosphere is top notch.
We came here twice. 1st one, we came for lunch to celebrate our anniversary. Our waiter was Johnathan and he was awesome: friendly, attentive and very helpful. Food overall was good (not like the best food we ever had but we enjoyed the experience). For those who come specially because of the Michelin star, Michelin star restaurants have expensive food but it doesn't mean they have the best food. You're paying for the overall experience, not for amazing food. Anyway, we made another reservation to come back to the bar sitting area to get cocktails and desserts on an evening 2 days later and had a completely different experience. After the hostess sat us down, we waited for 20 minutes and no one came to give us water or ask us anything as if we were invisible. The waiters attended to other tables and left. Nobody would probably came to us if we didn't ask the hostess again why no one came to take our order. When the waiter came, he didn't even acknowledge it at all, no apologies, nothing as if waiting over 20 minutes for someone to come over is normal here. If it is indeed normal, we won't come back here, definitely doesn't meet the Michelin star standard. What a big disappointment. The only good thing about tonight is the chocolate lava cake was done right.
Los Danzantes is a reservation-only restaurant with an airy courtyard scented with incense. The restaurant earned a Michelin star and a Michelin green star for its featuring of Mexican ingredients and traditions in a sustainable way. The service was impeccable, and our server took the time to carefully explain the menu and dishes. We were started with a few complimentary bites: grasshoppers, tostadas of different colors (blue corn, beet, chilies), bread, salsas, and butter. Their signature appetizer was the Hoja Santa, a broad green leaf stuffed with quesillo and goat cheese, and served over a tomatillo sauce. We also had a salad of greens grown in their garden, topped with figs, pecans, cotija cheese, roasted cauliflower, and crispy barley, dressed with a hibiscus chamoy sauce. For our mains, the Pulpo Maya (Mayan octopus) was marinated in chintextle and served with roasted potatoes and tomatoes; and the Coconut Shrimp were huge shrimp coated in a coconut batter and served over a sticky sweet and sour sauce. Neither of these dishes was particularly outstanding, but an iconic, must-try dish was the tasting of 5 Danzantes moles: a yellow mole, chichilo (made of tortilla ashes), manchamanteles (vegan mole made of fruits), a red mole, and a 45-ingredient black mole. Each was completely distinct in flavor and consistency, and the array of sauces was paired with chochoyotas (plaintain dumplings) and a beautifully-presented rolled chicken breast stuffed with quesillo and pumpkin flowers. But my favorite dish of all was definitely the Shrimp Tlayuda, a huge flatbread built on a thin blue corn tortilla topped with beans, cheese, chopped shrimp cooked with a spicy marinade, and red cabbage, all topped with guacamole and served with a spicy sauce on the side. The thin, crispy flatbread paired perfectly with the creamy beans, the salty cheese, the juicy shrimp, the crunchy cabbage, the refreshing guacamole, and the spicy sauce! Overall, the dining experience here was truly outstanding, and the service, setting, and quality of food were exceptional.
THE BIG: One michelin star restaurant located in the heart of Oaxaca City. Beautiful interior with a pond and plants and ever growing stone walls that lead up into the night sky. Street parking available outside the no car zone. THE BLACK AND WHITE: Walking in, it is almost a brutalist type architecture with the big walls. Los Dazantes also has it's signature pond with a tree floating in the middle and recylced materials making up the bar area. We were seated next to the water, which gave a nice ambiant sound while we were eating. For drinks, we ordered the ginger cocktail and a mocktail. Both were delicious and we would've had more but we were coming from Selva which we had a couple of drinks before hand. For food, we got the oaxacan bugs, beet salad, mole danzantes, and lengua tacos. All of the dishes were great, however what stood out the most were the oaxacan bugs and the lengua tacos. The oaxacan bugs had a medly of stir fried critters and each had it's own flavor profile. My favorite was the big insect, it had a nuttiness that was addicting. The lengua tacos were super tender and I had so much fun eating them. The mole was great because they gave us five moles to try. Oaxaca is known as the land of the seven moles so we were grateful to try some of them. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Damage done here was around 2080 MXN for two drinks and four dishes. We had a great time and will definitely be coming back next time we are in Oaxaca.
Had a wonderful visit for my partner's 30th birthday. Los Danzantes was one of our must-visit spots after seeing it on the 2024 Michelin guide. Fabulous food, service, and ambiance. Due to its popularity, we were only able to find lunch reservations during our visit-- proved to be a blessing in disguise, as the daylight let us fully soak in the charming, historic setting and airy atmosphere. Staff were highly professional and attentive. We opted for a slew of appetizers rather than entrees: - YELLOWFIN TUNA CEVICHE (light & mouthwatering; though a bit too soggy for my taste) - ROASTED BEETS IN COFFEE (couldn't really taste the coffee; still a delicious salad) - ORGANIC TOMATOES SALAD (our alternative as their Bean Noodles were sold out. Intensely sweet!) - OAXACAN BUGS (an opportunity to sample different insect staples and delicacies. Quite salty but interesting flavor profile) Pleased we had a chance to try chef Alejandro Burgos' takes on traditional Oaxacan cuisine. Our meal ended with a complimentary ice cream~ Thanks for making our special occasion even better!
Los Danzantes lives up to its Michelin Star. The location is in a lively street and inside a building with Selva Bar just upstairs in case you arrive early to your reservation. The ambience is very earthy with trees and a large fountain inside. The staff are all superb from the hostess, servers and bussers. As for the servers, they get extra credit for how detailed and passionate they explain each dish. As for the dishes, the Mogo Mogo was my favorite of the entire menu. The crispness from the plantain fritter ball and the flavors from wedding stew sauce was pure delight. The Huauzontles and Quesillo Croquettes were also scrumptious and the Yellow Mole that they sat in was so good. Another star from the menu was the Chicken Breast Stuffed with Quesillo and Pumpkin Flower which came with 5 different types of mole. The Chicken Breast on its own was fantastic but added with the different types of mole it just elevated the dish. Of the 5, the red mole was my favorite. Other items our table ordered was the Yellowfin Tuna Ceviche and Mayan Octopus. Both were also very enjoyable. As for desserts, the Puff Pastry Empanada and Guava Cheesecake was so tasty and enjoyable. Perfect way to wrap up the delicious dinner. If drinks are also on the agenda, the cocktails served here are really delicious. There's a wide range to choose from to complement the dinner. So if youre visiting Oaxaca, be sure to look into Los Danzantes.
Had a beautiful time celebrating my husbands 35th birthday at Los Danzantes. The restaurant is located on the main street and it is absolutely beautiful. As soon as you walk in, you feel like you are transported to a serene modern location. Service is top notch and the menu is very affordable for a Michelin Star restaurant! Everything we ordered was fantastic. My top favorites was the lengua tacos, the Oaxacan bugs in guac and the mole tasting! My husband and I shared everything and were so full by the end of dinner. Los Danzantes also gave us a free dessert with a sparkler. Overall we had an incredible time and an incredible meal. Highly recommend booking a reservation!
Really cool indoor space with tall ceilings and limited seating. The service was great and the ambiance was amazing. For food we started with the mole tasting, which was a good way to try a bunch of moles, but I feel as though mole should be eaten with a protein and not on plátanos. The plátanos were delicious little sweet donuts but not the best vehicle in my opinion. My mezcal old fashioned unfortunately was so sweet / strong on the bitters that I didn't finish it. For entrees I tried the short rib plate with mole negro which was definitely my favorite dish of the night. The salsa and flavored butters that come with the meal are also delicious. Overall a little underwhelmed based on expectations when it comes to the food.
2 years ago
We had lunch at this spot. The ambiance was very calming and relaxing. It makes you feel that you are outdoors, but in a cool atmosphere. The mole sampler with a side of plantain balls was very appetizing and a good way to try all the mole. The menu is quite extensive with a good number of choices. The food is very well flavored and the presentation is beautiful. The staff is very professional and attentive. We ordered a flight of Los Danzantes Mezcal. It was presented in an interesting tray with a flavor profile for you to check off. However, overall, the flavors were quite harsh compared to other Mezcals we have tried. But the tasting could be a good starting point. Their drinks were very interesting, and one to try would be with home brewed cola in a bottle. A more herbal version of Coca-Cola. Well worth a try! Do leave room to savor their desserts. They are delicious! read more
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4 years ago
Service is terrible, had to speak to the Manager Jonathan since our waiter was extremely bad. We had our service stopped after appetizers since they had a shift change and our new server just left us with empty appetizer plates for about 20 minutes before we had to call for a new server. We finally got our food and it was good very good actually but the wait was terrible. We even ordered our desserts with our main entree only for our severe Marcel to forgot half our orders so only half the table got the desserts and the ones who ordered the lava cake had to wait another 20 minutes for it to be prepared. Pretty awkward to see people around us receiving a dish we waited and asked for about 40 minutes before. The manager said sorry though but didn't seem concerned at all unfortunately, he kind of chuckled at the whole situation like "oh well" Sad cause we came here for a birthday dinner reservation so had expected better service unfortunately. They did refund the last lava cake we ordered but time wasn't well spent. The food was absolutely delicious so gotta give them stars for that read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Drinks and appetizers were great but when it came to the main course our table was disappointed. Food was not what we were expecting. Food was very bland & was not finished on any of our plates. It was an overall disappointment. Would recommend the bar though. Drinks were excellent read more
2 years ago
We made a reservation for 5pm about 4 weeks ago and was seated @5:30. At first 4 weeks ago we were a party of 6 and last week we changed it to a party of 9. A party of 9 does not fit in a table of 6, they refused to add another table so we were all squished at the table. We all ordered appetizers and food at the same time but my simple chicken stuffed with cheese was brought once my party was done eating. (The other 2 that were ordered were brought with the rest of the food). I let them know that they forgot my meal and said it was ready but still ended up waiting a couple more minutes. Everyone was done and my food had just got served. For a Michelin restaurant you would think that the service and food would be better. The only reason they are Michelin is because there veggies are grown here in house. As someone who is Mexican American I do believe this is a trap for those who are not from here and are tourists. read more
3 years ago
Great ambiance! Delicious food options. Great service. Made reservations for my birthday and it was amazing! Not super great for families with little ones- it's pretty quiet in there, we took a 3 year old and his little voice echoed through the restaurant. But definitely recommend for a romantic night out! read more
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I've tried all the 'best' Oaxaca restaurants over the course of my many visits to Oaxaca. Los Danzantes is my favorite and the place I would recommend first for a truly exceptional meal. Origen, Casa Oaxaca, Criollo are all great, but Danzantes is consistently the finest and the best. The food is creative, beautiful and delicious. The dining room is beautiful and serene. The service is top-notch and the mezcal is fantastic. This place gets very busy, so be sure to book a reservation. I think everything on the menu here is probably fantastic. I had an incredible soup, a fantatic grill octopus dish and the most memorable goat cheese flan dessert that was the best dessert I had in 2021. Be sure to try one of the soup dishes. The presentation will blow you away, as will the soup... You will have a wonderful time at this great restaurant. A great time for lunch is 2pm or 3pm. The upstairs Mezcal bar is also very nice, but its gets crowded. I think the bar is pretentious as well. Bartenders are knowledgeable, but not friendly or talkative. There are much better bars and lounges in Oaxaca City, but for restaurants - you cannot go wrong with Los Danzantes - it is the Best in the City. I wish I was there right now... read more
2 years ago
Localizado a pasos del templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman, este restaurant es pura excelecncia. Servicio, atencion, ambiente y comida de primera! read more
One of the top fine dining in Oaxaca City. The atmosphere is second to none and the service is top notch too. We had the seven course dinner that was excellent and reasonably priced. It had moles, seafood and desserts. We can't stop thinking about it! Make reservations, they accept credit cards and the have English menus. Oh yeah, the drinks are awesome too. read more
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3 years ago
This place is mind blowing. Love the decor, natural elements of design, and high quality food to match. Our lunch was fresh, light, and flavorful. Service is friendly and very attentive. This is definitely a place to recommend and will remember for years to come. read more
3 years ago
Mole sample is a must have. Loved everything and we were stuffed. Shrimp tlayudas is so good. Chicken breast with red mole and pumpkin purée is a great mole dish. The mole were all very complex and tasty. Also tried the corn beetles, interesting but tasted like crispy corn . read more
4 years ago
To the owners Jaime and Gustavo Muñoz. My wife and I called on the 24 of December 2022 to make a reservation. The hostess said because of the holiday we aren't taking reservations and only taking guest on a first come, first serve basis. Sounds great right? Well, upon arrival at the restaurant the hostess said "We're full for tonight's special event. You were supposed to buy a ticket" -As we could see there were plenty of tables open at time of 4pm. Keep in mind , there was no announcement on the Dazantes website or Instagram page about purchasing a ticket for dinner. The person I spoke to on the phone prior to arriving didn't mention anything about a "ticket or special event"for patrons dining in. It's frustrating to travel thousands of miles to be lied to, humiliated and discriminated against for not being "White" read more
We waited for ever to go to this restaurant ! We kept going back almost every day to see if they had seating available but they never did (they were not taking reservations during the time we were there). the food was flavorful and just what you would expect from a place like this! We ordered 4 different dishes and a dessert. First we had the Hierba Santa- quesillo, goat cheese, mil tomate sauce and chile meco This dish was flavorful! The goat cheese was a little too much for my partner but I loved it! Grilled octopus- my fav dish! The octopus was soft and tasty. It was more enough to share with two people Grilled flank steak- also very tasty! My partner loved this dish. Al pastor duck - was also very delicious ! I can't remember what my dessert was but I do remember that I liked it! If you're in town you should check out this place for sure! Just make reservations ahead of time. read more
3 years ago
Became our favorite restaurant of all visited in Oaxaca City. Start to finish delicious! Also our most expensive meal, worth every cent! $5,000 pesos. We had amazing drinks, BEST APPETIZERS, amazing entrees, great deserts. Top notch service from Omar and Eduardo! Omar gave us beautiful history, thank you for amazing service! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
If you are vegetarian, its best you skip this spot. Even if you aren't vegetarian, consider skipping too. All of my plates were half thought, had zero sazón (flavor), and were overpriced (as expected). This is definitely a tourist spot for retired Americans with no taste buds. If you are looking for tasty Oaxacan food, unique flavors, go to mercado de Abastos or a street vendor. You wont spend more than $50 pesos. Giving two stars for good service and good cocktails. I let some Oaxacan locals about my experience here and they laughed at me for falling for this tourist trap restaurant. read more
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The shrimp tlayuda is a must! The mole sampler with chicken is also a must. The ambience is excellent. I believe my issue with the place was more of the wait time to have food served. Our waiter was great, but could have been just a bit more attentive. We waited a bit in between requests for orders/refills. That was a bit problematic considering it was not too full. Otherwise, it was a great place. read more
Whoa, hands down the best food and dining experience in Oaxaca! We tried to get in on Valentine's Day, but (as expected) they were at capacity. Two days later, we were almost turned away again, but luckily I asked if we could eat at the lounge. We got the mole sampler which offered moles I haven't even heard of before and a waiter came to our table to explain the history and taste profile of each mole. My main course was a shrimp tlayuda which was folded and resembled a huge shrimp quesadilla (not mad about that). The service was explemory and we enjoyed a four course meal with drinks for less than $100 total (2 people). read more
3 years ago
Patetico el servicio de la hostes y del lounge!!! Pésima experiencia! La chica cree que es la dueña del restaurante y es lamentable! Qué mamonería tan barata! read more
5 years ago
This has become my go to when I'm here in oaxaca. Been there three times now, every time I've been here and it's the one thing that will remain on my list. All the other "fancy" restaurants in the downtown area are touristy instagram fodder that are beautiful, but just not great food. They really focus on the ingredients here, they let the flavors stand out. Nothing is too complicated. read more
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4 years ago
Unique ambience, music, delicious food! Fantastic experience. Book in advance on OpenTable read more
4 years ago
Such a beautiful place! And the food is delicious! Had the tlalpeno soup, pork ribs and the manantial drink! Everything was so delicious and so flavorful! The complimentary tostadas and salsas are amazing! the service amazing and presentation impecable! If in Oaxaca, definitely recommend! read more
4 years ago
This is a Oaxaca MUST. I can't say enough great things about this place. Make reservations or get here first thing when they open (during busy seasons and events). We did both. Listen to the other reviews! Get the watermelon salad if they still have it. read more
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Macedonio Alcalá 403-4
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68000 Oaxaca
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