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    Terraza Istmo

    4.4 (20 reviews)
    Open 1:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Sunset from Terraza Istmo, Oaxaca
    Rob K.

    Oh wow. We were there in mid October, sat on the terrace with a great sunset. I had a mezcal cocktail with Ancho Reyes Rojo (a chile liqueur) and the bartender's tamarind mix, which was so good. Then the istmeno pork in a reddish sauce with stunning mashed potatoes. But what really blew me away was how the cocktail related to the dish - the ancho, the tamarind. Truly outstanding!!!

    Very attentive service place is away from the rain and then offered to move us again later Tamal was very good, mole not at all overpowering

    Patio view
    Mary R.

    Great food, cocktails and service. The patio was pretty but you could definitely hear the traffic. Listen to their recommendations, they know the food and it was tasty.

    Rooftop bar and restaurant

    Food was very good as were the drinks. I had some great meals in Oaxaca, but this one stands out. Try the shrimp - probably the best shrimp I've ever eaten.

    Bad.  Ad smell, bad taste. "Carne" empanada
    Karen W.

    Worst experience. Worst food. Powdered meat isn't our style, ordered "carne" tostadas and empanadas. Cheese was gross and smelled bad. Not bad like blue cheese or Gorgonzola, just foul. We couldn't eat it. Drinks mediocre. Don't waste your time, better spots.

    Lunch time!

    Delicious, delicioso, délicieuse! In any language this place is hidden but don't let that give you reason to doubt that this place is a must and it is definitely a hidden gem! We had tostadas, sopa de guias, and tamales de mole con pollo. The salsa they have is hot, but tasty! We had two beers, Colimita and Catorce ochenta y seis. Enjoyed them both.

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    3 years ago

    What a great place. Unsuspecting and one of my favorite dishes in Oaxaca. Went before a concert at Guelagetza Auditorio.

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    Sabina Sabe - Burger and Fries

    Sabina Sabe

    4.4(112 reviews)
    0.5 km
    $$

    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!

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