OAXACA FULL GUIDE

BODAEGA

📍 Miguel Hidalgo 1203, Centro

One of the coolest bakery spots in Oaxaca right now. Think  pastries meets Oaxaca ingredients.  

Must try:

• Danish riobarbo and jamaica  bread with cream

 

 

CRIOLLO

📍 Francisco I. Madero 129, Centro
One of Oaxaca’s most famous restaurants by chef Enrique Olvera. Minimalist, ingredient-focused Oaxacan cuisine with beautiful architecture and gardens.

Must try:

• tasting menu

• mole dishes

• seasonal vegetables

• mezcal pairings

 

LOS DANZANTES

📍 Macedonio Alcalá 403, Centro

A classic Oaxaca spot with a beautiful courtyard and elevated traditional cuisine. Very good for dinner + mezcal.

Must try:

• duck tacos

• mole tasting

• mezcal cocktails

• pork belly

 

CASA OAXACA

📍 Constitución 104-A, Centro

Probably one of the most iconic restaurants in Oaxaca. Known for refined Oaxacan cuisine, rooftop dining, and amazing service.

Must try:

• mole negro

• hoja santa dishes

• grilled shrimp

• mezcal cocktails

 

TIERRA DEL SOL 

📍 Reforma 411, Centro

Chef Olga Cabrera’s restaurant focuses on Mixtec and Oaxacan culinary traditions, native corn, and local producers. The restaurant received a Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition.  

Must try:

• atoles

• mole dishes

• huevos escondidos

• tlayudas

• handmade tortillas

 

LOS PACOS

📍 Belisario Domínguez 108, Reforma

Known for serving multiple traditional Oaxacan moles in one place. More traditional/local vibe than trendy.

Must try:

• mole sampler

• enchiladas de mole

• tasajo

• chocolate de agua

 

 

MERCADO LA MERCED

📍 José María Morelos 1522A, Centro

More local and less touristy than Mercado 20 de Noviembre. Great for breakfast and traditional ingredients.

Must try:

• memelas

• tejate

• fresh cheese

• tamales

 

 

MERCADO 20 NOVIEMBRE

📍 20 de Noviembre 512, Centro

The most famous market in Oaxaca. Touristy but worth it for the experience — especially the legendary Pasillo de Humo.

Must try:

• tasajo

• cecina

• tlayudas

• chapulines

• hot chocolate

 

 

TAQUERIA LECHONCITO DE ORO

📍 Calle de Los Libres s/n, Centro

Late-night taco spot that basically everyone in Oaxaca knows. Casual, chaotic, delicious

Must try: tacos de lechón

VAQUITA MARINA

📍 Ignacio Allende 109, Centro

One of the best seafood spots in Oaxaca, with an amazing rooftop

Must try:

• oysters

• ceviches

• tuna tostadas