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3.5 Stars We had an ok evening at Tierra del Sol but it was far from perfect. Cons; It started off shaky, the organization of being seated for a tortilla and salsa tasting prior to heading up to the restaurant was very poorly executed. We were seated in kind of a holding area, waiting for room at the counter to become available and frankly we felt completely ignored. We sat there for 10 mins with not a glance from any staff members, while people seated around us were offered drinks and interacted with staff. What felt particularly rude was that a couple who entered the restaurant at the same time as us were told that they couldn't be seated because they didn't have a reservation. They went upstairs to look at the restaurant, came back down, seated themselves next to us and were being served drinks, while we, who had reservations, were still sitting there being completely ignored!!!! The whole tortilla/salsa before dinner was a nice idea, incredibly poorly executed. Pros; The restaurant upstairs was very attractive, our table had a lovely view. Our waiter was friendly, informative and engaging. The food was typical Oaxacan flavors, nicely presented. However .... The bone marrow was ok but surprisingly bland for marrow. The three generations mole was lovely but the turkey it came with was dry. Cocktails were nice, the Mexican Chenin Blanc we had was huge - very different than a light French Chenin Blanc. It was an interesting tipple. We would probably not return.
We have visited Oaxaxca twice, and done most, if not all, the high end recommended restaurants ( although we are pescatarian, which limits the wonderful moles and meats to be found) Tierra del Sol for flavorful and creative dishes, tradition and sustainability focus maybe my favorite. The ingredients are really pronounced in the food flavors. Too bad we found it on our last night in town. I will return. We also visited the atolería, which we loved, also the bakery is superb. The rooftop dining was relaxed . Service was prompt and attentive. You begin downstairs with a bit of orientation an background and some small bites. Then proceed up stairs to the balcony.
Walked here on a Wednesday afternoon in early July 2023. We did not have a reservation but there was a ton of free seating. The patio on the roof was incredible. They have a complementary table service for salsa. They make it from scratch while you pick the ingredients that go into it. We didn't like ours that much though - it needed lime and more salt. I ordered the lechon tacos and my fiance ordered their brisket, suadero, and chrizo tetelas. We both loved our orders but needed to ask for lime for all our dishes. We regret not ordering a salad because we didn't have any fiber in our meal. We both ordered a drink and ended up paying MX$505 for two people.
This was the first meal I had in Oaxaca and it set the bar extremely high for everything else I ate. Upon entering, everyone was friendly, offering me both menus and service in English or Spanish. I was guided up to the rooftop with beautiful views and every seat seemed like the best seat in the house. I started off with a delicious cocktail from the bar - the Cabrona - I highly recommend it. Next, I was presented with a molcajete and a number of ingredients. I was told what ingredients to choose in order to make the salsa for my table. I chose chile de agua, chapulines, tomatos and more. The tlayuda was crispy and cheesy and the blue corn tortillas were unbelievable. You can choose what meat you want the tlayuda served with, and I'm glad that I chose chorizo - spicy and perfectly accompanied the cheesy tlayuda. The dish was served with cepiche - an aromatic herb that had a taste like I've never had before. The main dish - huachimole - was a succulent cut of pork covered in a rich traditional sauce served with freshly made tortillas (again, to die for!). The meat was so tender. I sopped up every morsel of the sauce with the delicious meat. I didn't know that I had any room left, but when the server asked if I wanted dessert, I couldn't resist. The chocolate taco had a beautiful mousse with fruits and berries on top. By itself, I would have been more than satisfied with the richness, the texture, and the juxtaposition of the cacao and the sweet fruit, but the chile sauce poured on top just sent me over the edge. The taco was not only delicious, but it was quite possibly one of the most beautiful dishes I've ever seen. On a second trip to Tierra del Sol, I visited their Atoleria. I've had many delicious cups of atole - from atole de avena to maiz to champurrado, but I had never been to a such a wonderful place that just serves different types of atole. Of course, I had to try a flight of atoles - blue corn, white corn with guayaba, champurrado, and tortilla. Each one was so different and delicious in its own way. The white corn with guayaba was the most surprising because of its tartness. It was another highlight of my trip to Oaxaca.
We tried to come our first night on arrival to Oaxaca to eat at their rooftop, but we were unable to since we didn't have reservations. Two nights later, we got a reservation for outdoor dining on the rooftop. However, we have been having these massive nightly storms, which changed our outdoor rooftop dining to indoor dining. The ambiance was definitely different indoors as it felt crowded. The servers were kind and patient with us since our Spanish wasn't the best. Some servers did speak English. The food was prepared well. It tasted authentic and fresh. I enjoyed that our waiter prepared the salsa in front of us. My favorite was the white mole and green pescado mole. Because of the rains, they closed down their bar and we could not get cocktails, which was very disappointing. Wish we could have enjoyed the rooftop and cocktails. Recommend checking this spot out regardless.
Tierra del Sol is in general my favorite restaurant in Oaxaca for its food quality, variety of dishes, outstanding customer service, and focus on sustainability. We also visited the atolería every day! And the bread was to die for. The ambient on the rooftop was relaxing and cordial. Congratulations to Chef Olga Cabrera (I wish I could have met her in person) and all her team for such an extraordinary place to enjoy life. Until the next one!
We went here after visiting the neighboring botanical gardens. It was a very warm day, high 80's, quite humid as well. When we entered, the hostesses were very kind and welcoming. We were directed to the roof top. VERY beautiful scenery. Service was excellent, our server was knowledgeable and very friendly, unfortunately I've forgotten his name. For the food, it was AMAZING. From the presentation to the flavors, was very impressed. Our group ordered the bone marrow, beef bone, pork shoulder and leg.
It was a beautiful morning for breakfast on the upper deck outside over looking Oaxaca. Touring with a group of chefs the owner came out and reviewed the menu and I must say Wow! The food was fabulous! The service was very good we had the Picaditas three ways, pork, Manteca, and bean and cheese. We also enjoyed the Tatelas stuffed with Costeno chili. We also had a variety of breakfast pastries all made with corn flour and they all were delicious! Main course was Enmoladas Mixtecas will-the Mole. What an incredible way to start the day !! A must go to if you are in Oaxaca
Excellent experience, greeted and moved to the salsa tasting station while our table was being prepared. Fantastic tasting then escorted to our table, excellent view of the mountains and it got a little cool so they brought out warmers. To the food enjoyed the squash soup, not bad but lacking any clear flavors, moved to the tamales, packed with flavor and smoky flavor, had the black mole w turkey , turkey was moist and the mole was supreme! Very enjoyable experience. read more
3 months ago
This place was actually awful. The oatmeal was literally just raw oatmeal in a mixture of water and milk. 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 read more
Probably one of the best cafes we've been to. The area we sat at was so comfortable I could have slept 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! read more
8 months ago
3.5 Stars We had an ok evening at Tierra del Sol but it was far from perfect. Cons; It started off shaky, the organization of being seated for a tortilla and salsa tasting prior to heading up to the restaurant was very poorly executed. We were seated in kind of a holding area, waiting for room at the counter to become available and frankly we felt completely ignored. We sat there for 10 mins with not a glance from any staff members, while people seated around us were offered drinks and interacted with staff. What felt particularly rude was that a couple who entered the restaurant at the same time as us were told that they couldn't be seated because they didn't have a reservation. They went upstairs to look at the restaurant, came back down, seated themselves next to us and were being served drinks, while we, who had reservations, were still sitting there being completely ignored!!!! The whole tortilla/salsa before dinner was a nice idea, incredibly poorly executed. Pros; The restaurant upstairs was very attractive, our table had a lovely view. Our waiter was friendly, informative and engaging. The food was typical Oaxacan flavors, nicely presented. However .... The bone marrow was ok but surprisingly bland for marrow. The three generations mole was lovely but the turkey it came with was dry. Cocktails were nice, the Mexican Chenin Blanc we had was huge - very different than a light French Chenin Blanc. It was an interesting tipple. We would probably not return. read more
2 months ago
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1 year ago
We have visited Oaxaxca twice, and done most, if not all, the high end recommended restaurants ( although we are pescatarian, which limits the wonderful moles and meats to be found) Tierra del Sol for flavorful and creative dishes, tradition and sustainability focus maybe my favorite. The ingredients are really pronounced in the food flavors. Too bad we found it on our last night in town. I will return. We also visited the atolería, which we loved, also the bakery is superb. The rooftop dining was relaxed . Service was prompt and attentive. You begin downstairs with a bit of orientation an background and some small bites. Then proceed up stairs to the balcony. read more
1 year ago
5 months ago
Walked here on a Wednesday afternoon in early July 2023. We did not have a reservation but there was a ton of free seating. The patio on the roof was incredible. They have a complementary table service for salsa. They make it from scratch while you pick the ingredients that go into it. We didn't like ours that much though - it needed lime and more salt. I ordered the lechon tacos and my fiance ordered their brisket, suadero, and chrizo tetelas. We both loved our orders but needed to ask for lime for all our dishes. We regret not ordering a salad because we didn't have any fiber in our meal. We both ordered a drink and ended up paying MX$505 for two people. read more
2 months ago
2 years ago
This was the first meal I had in Oaxaca and it set the bar extremely high for everything else I ate. Upon entering, everyone was friendly, offering me both menus and service in English or Spanish. I was guided up to the rooftop with beautiful views and every seat seemed like the best seat in the house. I started off with a delicious cocktail from the bar - the Cabrona - I highly recommend it. Next, I was presented with a molcajete and a number of ingredients. I was told what ingredients to choose in order to make the salsa for my table. I chose chile de agua, chapulines, tomatos and more. The tlayuda was crispy and cheesy and the blue corn tortillas were unbelievable. You can choose what meat you want the tlayuda served with, and I'm glad that I chose chorizo - spicy and perfectly accompanied the cheesy tlayuda. The dish was served with cepiche - an aromatic herb that had a taste like I've never had before. The main dish - huachimole - was a succulent cut of pork covered in a rich traditional sauce served with freshly made tortillas (again, to die for!). The meat was so tender. I sopped up every morsel of the sauce with the delicious meat. I didn't know that I had any room left, but when the server asked if I wanted dessert, I couldn't resist. The chocolate taco had a beautiful mousse with fruits and berries on top. By itself, I would have been more than satisfied with the richness, the texture, and the juxtaposition of the cacao and the sweet fruit, but the chile sauce poured on top just sent me over the edge. The taco was not only delicious, but it was quite possibly one of the most beautiful dishes I've ever seen. On a second trip to Tierra del Sol, I visited their Atoleria. I've had many delicious cups of atole - from atole de avena to maiz to champurrado, but I had never been to a such a wonderful place that just serves different types of atole. Of course, I had to try a flight of atoles - blue corn, white corn with guayaba, champurrado, and tortilla. Each one was so different and delicious in its own way. The white corn with guayaba was the most surprising because of its tartness. It was another highlight of my trip to Oaxaca. read more
We tried to come our first night on arrival to Oaxaca to eat at their rooftop, but we were unable to since we didn't have reservations. Two nights later, we got a reservation for outdoor dining on the rooftop. However, we have been having these massive nightly storms, which changed our outdoor rooftop dining to indoor dining. The ambiance was definitely different indoors as it felt crowded. The servers were kind and patient with us since our Spanish wasn't the best. Some servers did speak English. The food was prepared well. It tasted authentic and fresh. I enjoyed that our waiter prepared the salsa in front of us. My favorite was the white mole and green pescado mole. Because of the rains, they closed down their bar and we could not get cocktails, which was very disappointing. Wish we could have enjoyed the rooftop and cocktails. Recommend checking this spot out regardless. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Tierra del Sol is in general my favorite restaurant in Oaxaca for its food quality, variety of dishes, outstanding customer service, and focus on sustainability. We also visited the atolería every day! And the bread was to die for. The ambient on the rooftop was relaxing and cordial. Congratulations to Chef Olga Cabrera (I wish I could have met her in person) and all her team for such an extraordinary place to enjoy life. Until the next one! read more
1 year ago
Amazing food and service, probably the best place we had dinner during our trip in February. The atmosphere was your notch. Can't wait to go back in February 2026. read more
4 years ago
Out of all the higher end restaurants this was my husband and I fav! The food was simple but it had flavor and was not disappointing. I'd like to add we both ate at the market several times this week. It was really fun to pick your ingredients as they made our salsa. read more
1 year ago
Disgusting. If you are a person of any color other than white expect a long wait and see others go in front of you. Besides the colorism the food is horrible and overpriced. Bland food that they pass as "Oaxacan culture". This place is a disgrace to Mexican cuisine and ruined my night. AVOID! read more
1 year ago
We went here after visiting the neighboring botanical gardens. It was a very warm day, high 80's, quite humid as well. When we entered, the hostesses were very kind and welcoming. We were directed to the roof top. VERY beautiful scenery. Service was excellent, our server was knowledgeable and very friendly, unfortunately I've forgotten his name. For the food, it was AMAZING. From the presentation to the flavors, was very impressed. Our group ordered the bone marrow, beef bone, pork shoulder and leg. read more
It was a beautiful morning for breakfast on the upper deck outside over looking Oaxaca. Touring with a group of chefs the owner came out and reviewed the menu and I must say Wow! The food was fabulous! The service was very good we had the Picaditas three ways, pork, Manteca, and bean and cheese. We also enjoyed the Tatelas stuffed with Costeno chili. We also had a variety of breakfast pastries all made with corn flour and they all were delicious! Main course was Enmoladas Mixtecas will-the Mole. What an incredible way to start the day !! A must go to if you are in Oaxaca read more
2 years ago
First-rate food, professional servers, and what a view! The new golf course in the foreground, to the California Lighthouse, and then the ocean. read more
2 years ago
Great ambiance, beautiful location. The sweet bread, chocolate and cafe de olla are delicious. Most of the food is spicy unless you order basics like quesadillas. Service team is professional read more
6 years ago
Rooftop eatery with exquisite presentation, delectable flavors and refined showcase of Oaxacan cuisine. Temperature checks, hand sanitizer and shoe sanitization mat on entry. There is a gorgeous bar to the left, and then a central station for freshly cooked tortillas, hot chocolate and other amazing treats. Had melilitas, chapulines (grasshoppers) that was exquisitely presented with caramelized garlic and onions. I had the lengua (tongue) with Mole Mixtecas. This mole was reminiscent of gourmet tomato based sauces from Provence or Tuscany. Complex, cohesive and harmonious chords of flavor coddled the lush and tender beef tongue. The smoky Mezcal we ordered was a bit overwhelming for my entree. I was certainly too full for dessert. read more
2 years ago
We arrived in Oaxaca this morning and found this beautiful and delicious place to have breakfast. The location is picturesque and peaceful, and sat overlooking the mountains. The food was absolutely amazing and the portions are large. The hubby and I shared two dishes and it was more than enough. The service and attention to detail was second to none. We are so fortunate to have found such a gem! You will not be disappointed. read more
3 years ago
This is an exceptional place, founded by indigenous chef Olga Cabrera. It has a beautiful roof top, where you can see the sunset while having dinner. The food is a fantastic update of the cuisine from different Mesoaméricane traditions. The staff is very young and friendly. They are truly make it easy. Don't miss this one. The food is a total experience to taste the landscape, as it is related to by pre-Colombian culture. read more
4 years ago
Fantastic fantastic mole. I had the mole amarillo with duck. The mole was filled with a wild variety of flavors and the duck was succulent. My partner had the white mole which had an interesting flavor almost like Chinese white pepper. The mole negro my friend got was great as well. Cocktails were delicious. Beautiful atmosphere on the roof and good service. We didn't have a reservation but might be worth getting one. Desserts were fantastic too! Chocolate cake was the best. The plantain dessert is actually banana based. read more
Disappointed.. Sat at a table ignored while several other parties arrived after us and ordered. I finally spoke and got menus. I have been vegetarian 30+ years and looked under the veggie menu where grasshoppers were listed as vegetarian. What in the world?? I was so grossed out. If they cant keep it straight on paper imagine in the kitchen! I told the waiter and he laughed :) The terrace was pretty nice but i could tell the kitchen wasn't super clean. They closed the door when i peeped into the non open air one.. My mom had fish and the mole was super mega spicy. read more
4 years ago
This is one of the best restaurants in Oaxaca City. I had a fantatic meal here one afternoon - sipping mezcal and trying so many expectional dishes here. I always am sure to try any soup on a Oaxaca menu - this restaurant did not disappoint. The rooftop view are incredible, the menu is excellent. I can still almost taste the exceptional grilled beets that came with my entree... Oh, I can't wait to go back here again. For visitors and tourists - the most traditional time to book a great meal is 2pm or 3pm. Oaxacans seem to enjoy a fat, liesurely lunch and then they have a smaller dinner later in the evening. Book a 3pm table here, just the mezcal flowing and start a beautiful afternoon. Great service, great views and great menu. This is one of the top spots in Oaxaca City. You will enjoy your meal here - it will be excellent and memorable! (and inexpensive, too) read more
3 years ago
Tierra del Sol was fantastic! We sat on the rooftop for breakfast and service was quick to start. I had the chocolate de agua and my boyfriend had the cafe de olla, both were great but I LOVED mine. Both sweet breads were so good, we went back just to the bakery the next day. The ambience was great, service was great, prices were good for the quality of food and portions were enough for us to have leftovers. Would immediately return to Tierra del Sol when visiting Oaxaca again. read more
3 years ago
Lovely restaurant with a beautiful view to enjoy authentic Oaxacan food. I highly recommend it. read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
Beautiful setting, all around! excellent service, I am in love with this place, I had the pulpo Al pesto (grill octopuse with carrot puree) although the octopus was only, only, a bit over cooked, (I am very observand of octopus cooking, it is very challenging to get it right!!!, I will still have it again, here!!! The service, the waiter (Alejandro) was great, I am getting into the MeZcAl scene, He had amazing recommendations, They went with the food, flavor and request (I was trying to stay in one piece). If you are a beginner like me on Mezcal try: 1 Convita, 2 Arroqueño, they are very calm and sooding.... read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Great great service! The menu is awesome!!! We had the Tetelas, the frijoles soup and the mole! The cocktails are amazing I tried the Naked and Famous, delicious! My wife had the El que de amarillo se viste, sweet and very refreshing! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Relaxing rooftop restaurant with genuine Oaxaca food. Amazing drink with Tamarind, orange juice and ginger. read more
2 years ago
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Col. Centro
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