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

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!

Lovely to sit outside in what felt like a forest. Exceptional service. I had the seafood soup,…read morewhich was good enough, not remarkable. I'd try something different next time.

Popular spot located across street from park. As typical Of…read moreOaxaca the restaurant is in an outdoor courtyard covered in plants. The service was above and beyond. When you are seated , you are immediately offered pan and cafe or chocolate. Food was delicious. I ordered chilaquiles and egg with bacon which came with beans. Perfect spot for breakfast.

When we ate here, there surprisingly weren't many people! We ordered a handful of items and…read moreabsolutely loved the freshness of the seafood, especially the octopus. It's a pretty casual place where you can order a large selection of dishes which means that it's bound to satisfy different types of palettes. They offer complimentary soup in an espresso cup; unfortunately, some did spill on my friend's leg (accidentally) as they were placing it in front of her. They felt very bad so ended up giving her a complementary dessert which was generous of them.

A wonderful experience. The eating area is very attractive and the food was very good. A mistake on…read moremy part was the ceviche de atún that had chipotle mayonnaise which overwhelmed the beautifully fresh fish. Desert float de coco was great despite my concerns if would be too "coconut forward " Service was very attentive and the atmosphere great with a good selection of music that was not too loud

If La Cevicheria Oaxaca has only 1 fan, it's me. If they have 0 fans, that means I am DEAD…read more On the 7th day, God called upon his most gastronomically inclined angels and created La Cevicheria Oaxaca to graze the taste buds of mankind. Eating here is a spiritual experience that will change your life. This is THE BEST restaurant in Oaxaca in terms of service, taste, presentation, and VALUE. I have gone to other highly rated and acclaimed restaurants in the city, and let me tell you I WISH I saved my money and came here for every meal instead. It is insane how you can get such an amazing, filling, and creative meal at such a great price. Personal highlights were the pasta negra de mariscos and the pastel 3 leches. Please, if you're in Oaxaca you need to come here! If you're not in Oaxaca, you need to visit just to come to this restaurant. You will have the experience of a lifetime. (Do not listen to the hater who gave this place 3 stars, they don't deserve this!)

I'm going back. This is my second time here, the first one was during the pandemic a few years ago…read more Food: excellent. Esmeralda (?) fish and slices of tuna. I want more. Coffee--excellent. Presentation: genuinely beautiful. Service: excellent, attentive, no rushing at all. Ambiance: beautiful covered patio (roof of reeds), quiet, other guests were distanced. I just want to eat more of this food at this place. It's so good. Thank you

Fantastic little spot in a 'food court' with a mezcal bar and other small restaurants. We LOVED the…read moreaguachile, the tacos were top notch, the shrimp was probably one of the best I've ever had and the seafood pasta was good, but lacked a little bit of acid. Overall, beautifully presented, tasty comfort food made with fresh ingredients. The service was also pretty amazing and attentive. Would be back in a heartbeat!

Unbelievable restaurant! We have been in Oaxaca for just over two weeks and this was hands down one…read moreof the best meals we have had. The tacos were so fresh, beautifully displayed and truly unique. We will certainly be back!

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!

Absolutely delicious seafood in central Oaxaca. We had the crumbed shrimp (very generous and…read more100pesos) and the baja fish tacos (amazing, generous and 40 pesos). The fish tacos were the best I've had in Mexico- tasty, big fish fillets, tangy salsa and delicious sauce. Would absolutely recommend and will be going back for more on our last night here!

This place was ok. I ordered pescado al mojo de ajo and the fish was good but it simply had dried…read moregarlic flakes on top. I also found a random toothpick in my vegetables. My husband ordered pescado a la veracruzana and there was something artificial about the sauce, but edible.

Amazing Oaxacan Michelin star restaurant. We had the tasting…read moreof different moles before we ordered our main dish. We loved the ambience and the friendly staff.

We went here because it has a michelin star. The service was excellent and the ambiance was lovely…read more We decided to go for lunch since it was easy to get a reservation. Hubby got the mackerel and the veggie terrine. He said the mackerel was the best he ever had. I got the tomato salad and the tacos. Both were very good. I can't find it five stars because i felt the menu was limited and my dishes did not blow me away. Had my expectations been lower i would give five stars.

Mustekala is a pleasant restaurant located in the San Felipe neighborhood of Oaxaca. It had been on…read moreour list for some time and we were not disappointed. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating. We chose outdoor. Indoors has about 10 tables of varying size (we did not explore the inside). Outside is a very large area mostly dedicated to children activities. We saw a number of shaded/tented areas with a large number of tables. Since it was mid afternoon, we decided to have a late lunch rather than a dinner. My wife had Baja style fish tacos (3) and I ordered the Rib eye tacos (4). Both were excellent, but the Baja style won. Easily a 5, while the Rib eyes were 4.5. We don't often see Baja style tacos here. We also had a Dorado ceviche. Ceviche was very good as well. It included black olives, but they were easy to remove and did not overpower the fish. A basket of breads and tostadas with cranberry butter, caramelized and pickled onions, rounded it all out. They have a nice selection of mescal based cocktails and a standard list of tried and trues. They also have a modest selection of wines. Service was professional. Covid precautions were in place. If we could change anything, we would suggest an updated cocktail selection and a scaled back menu. We are looking forward to going back for dinner and more tacos.

Another MUST SEE in Oaxaca…read more During our time in Oaxaca we came here several time LOL We ate here, shopped here and explored. You can literally spend all day here This mercado has everything and anything you can think of. Tons of restaurants, and vendors selling seasoned grasshoppers, mole, liquor, chocolate, herbs and spices, ice cream, seafood, meat ect Everyone is super friendly, we felt safe here at all times

Mercado Benito Juarez is a traditional market in the city center of Oaxaca. It's right next to the…read moreZocalo (main square) and is an indoor market filled with fresh food stalls, meat and produce, souvenirs, and other goods. You'll see local delicacies like mezcal, tejate, and grasshoppers by the buckets. Beware that there is a raw meat alley that does not smell good at all if you're sensitive to that. If you're visiting Oaxaca you will most likely visit this market and the adjacent Mercado 20 de Noviembre. It's a glimpse into the daily lives of many local people and the things they eat, drink, and buy.