On my exploration of Oxen cuisine, I came across La Popular so my group and I checked it out. There…read morewas no wait and we were able to be seated right away. It is quite cozy inside with dim lighting to make it more ambient. When it was time to order the waitress came and was really friendly to all of the members from our large group. I was quite hungry so I ordered an aqua Fresca, a tostada, and a torta. I ordered an Agua Fresca de Pepino con Limon and it was so refreshing and delicious. However, I did order it without ice since I find that drinks are usually already cold as is and don't need ice, this was a mistake. The flavor was spot on, however it was room temperature, which could have been avoided if I did add ice. The torta that I ordered was of chorizo. There were plenty of toppings and the bread was really nice and fluffy. The chorizo was was actually very oily which did take away from the flavor and made the inside quite mushy and soggy. If you do order a torta, I would suggest getting a different protein than chorizo. I also ordered a tostada de pulpo. I was very thrown off as the seafood and the octopus in it were slightly warm. To my understanding, seafood should be refrigerated and kept cool so it does not go bad so I was slightly concerned as it felt like it had been sitting outside for a while. The flavor was not great either, quite bland like there were no seasonings or preparation from the octopus or the rest of the toppings.

We had stumbled upon this lovely lively establishment on our way to pregame before our fancy dinner…read moreat Los Danzantes. No one had really came to greet or seat us. We had gone in and sat ourselves. Only then did they came by with menus. Most of the drinks were tasty! I personally loved their thai inspired cocktail with basil lit up to create a nice aroma. Paired beautifully.

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!

Amazing Michelin star restaurant. We went for lunch to try…read moretraditional Oaxacan dishes. Loved sitting near the tortilla making station.

One of the best meals in Oaxaca! Loved all the moles. Loved the ambiance of the rooftop. It's a…read moremust do when in Oaxaca.

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.

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.

Levadura de Olla is a Oaxacan restaurant located in the city center of Oaxaca. It received 1…read moreMichelin Star and reservations are recommended. The interior looked traditional and elegant with tables located in the patio area. It's not a flashy place with modern finishes but is a place that aims to do home-style cooking inspired by Oaxaca. GUACAMOLE ($265 MXN) - this came with three different kinds of avocados at different sizes which was interesting. Some were mashed but some were sliced and in chunks. For some of them we could even eat the skin of the avocados, and it was good. 4/5 CELEBRATION MOLE CHICKEN THIGH ($360) - the chicken was tender and the mole was not too sweet or bitter which is a problem I have with other ones. The mole was also only made from chiles which was unique. 4/5 OAXACAN NATIVE TOMATOES ($370) - this is their popular "tomato salad" which is a must-get. Some were sweet, some were more tart, and some I had never heard of before. Seriously, I had never had tomatoes taste like that and I didn't know they could taste like that. The beet puree complemented but didn't overpower the tomatoes either. You can order a half or full order; we ordered half which was good for two people. This was absolutely delicious and so unique! 5/5 FRIED QUESADILLA ($290) - this was labeled a quesadilla but it looked closer to an empanada. This was really good and I liked the butter that it came with. 4.5/5 Note that the menu is small and it's not a kid or pet friendly restaurant. Their menu contains a lot of ingredients that aren't substitutable so beware before you come here. The service was great and our server explained each of the dishes in detail. Even though it's located in the city it's very serene with none of the outside noise. We had a great dinner and a good time.

This place was pretty . It is michelin recommended but honestly I was able to find better food in…read moreOaxaca. Honestly as i'm writing this review i can't even recall exactly what we had. I know we had three different types of avocado which was interesting though i would not get excited about the dish. We also had a goid tostada with cactus and an empanada/quesadilla. Not sure what the hype is about. i would not return here

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!

A MUST for the best sunset views and cocktails. My husband…read moreand I made a reservation at 6:30pm and it was perfect to have a few apps, cocktails and catch the sunset. The restaurant is located on the side of the road, but they take you 3 flights of stairs to the top patio. Your get a gorgeous view of the church as well as the mountains. I ordered a mocktail with passion fruit, and it was so delicious. They also gave chips and salsa, pickled veggies and an amuse bouche. My husband and I shared a bone marrow appetizer. To me honest, it was too expensive for what we got. Overall recommend stopping by for a picture and a drink or two

THE BIG: Located across from Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman. This resaturant is gigantic and you…read moremust visit the rooftop to get the full experience. Street parking available on the streets that allow cars, otherwise you have to walk here. THE BLACK AND WHITE: The wife and I had a sunset reservation and it did not disappoint! Walking up to the rooftop did take a bit. There were around four flights of stairs but it was scenic with an open air staircase that peered down into the center of the building. For food and drinks we got water (of course), a oaxacan beer, a mocktail, bone marrow taco, and a mezcal to do a bone marrow shot. The oaxacan beer was delicious and the bone marrow taco was tiny but was presented beautifully. When you order a mezcal, they get you the good stuff and it's generally a sipper. I was a degenerate and luged my mezcal shot. It was a very good spirit to say the least. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall we spent around 900 MXN on our dinner meal. Beautiful rooftop views of Oaxaca City along with great food presentation and ambiance.

Great place and amazing food. We had the testiest mushroom posole. We stoped there many time during…read moreour last trip to Oaxaca.

My new favorites restaurant for lunch. Great tacos, pozole and drinks. Been here twice in a week.read more