My family was down to visit my cousins for a week in Oaxaca, and they insisted that we stop by El…read moreMilenario on our way back from the Tlacolula Market. Mind you, El Milenario was my first time officially trying Oaxacan food (it was our first day in the city) so the bar was pretty high. After an extended back and forth with our waiter over what we were ordering (my Spanish wasn't as good as I thought, I'm afraid) we got our order in, and sat down to await the our first taste of Oaxacan gastronomy. We each got the black molé and a tlayuda to share, and thoroughly enjoyed each of them. My cousins say that El Milenario has some of the best black molé Oaxaca state, and while I only tried one other black molé during my visit, I'd venture to agree. Aesthetically the restaurant was charming, and definitely reminiscent of a more traditional Mexican establishment. I found that most higher end Oaxacan restaurants in the city pursue something of a minimal-modern look, coupled with traditional Mexican colors and an extensive use of local flora. It's a beautiful aesthetic, but El Milenario has retained a more traditional, older Mexican style. Lots of rough tile, wood, and (in a charming way) walls that definitely could use a coat of paint.

The food is so delicious. I had the Tlayuda. Service is great. Nice ambiance and atmosphere.read more

Good food after checking one of the oldest trees in Mexico! This restaurant has a cava, stable, and…read morerevolutionary era museum, so meal and sightseeing.

Most amazing place!!! Must go there for the baracoa and the tastings. Clemente was the best!!! Such…read morea stunning place.

This was a delicious afternoon lunch we stumbled upon while walking around Oaxaca. The advertised…read morespecial was the caldo de piedra. This is a delicious sea food soup served to you with an extremely hot stone which then makes your soup boil. My friend and I ordered that as well as the mole. From start to finish I cannot say enough good things about this place. Honestly, I was surprised the place was not more crowded. The food was so flavorful, delicious, and satisfying to the palate. This is definitely not a go to tourist spot and if you're ever in Oaxaca I highly recommend trying it. The menu had an array of options to choose from and I'm sure everything available is equally as delicious. I do hope to come back someday and partake in the other delicious entrees that are available.

BEST PLACE EVER!!! Enough said. I went with my family and the place was super authentic, great…read morecustomer service, the food and beverages were so delicious. The stone soup with shrimp was the best, it had a very unique taste and the drinks were not too sweet and were as natural as they can be. I also tried the quesadillas and the empanadas and they were great. The environment was awesome, it was as if you were in an authentic Mexican kitchen and dinner table. The women that attended us were super.I will recommend this place to anyone that is looking for a great experience of the culture and for something unique and delicious. This place is an unforgettable experience with a unique tradition that you have to experience first hand.