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The Best Restaurants In Oaxaca
World-famous memelas, multiple places to drink mezcal, a hotel rooftop that's actually cool, and more spots we love in Oaxaca City, Mexico.
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Guide
The Best Restaurants In Oaxaca
World-famous memelas, multiple places to drink mezcal, a hotel rooftop that's actually cool, and more spots we love in Oaxaca City, Mexico.
Review
La Cocina de Humo
Grab a seat at the counter of La Cocina de Humo in Centro to watch the cooks make tortillas while you learn about Oaxacan traditions.
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Terraza Istmo
Terraza Istmo in the Hotel Casa Abuela Maria serves traditional Oaxacan food on one of the best rooftops in the city.
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Sabina Sabe
Head to Sabina Sabe in Centro for excellent cocktails and small plates with a few friends.
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Memelas Doña Vale
You'll have to wait in line at this stand in Central de Abastos, but there's nothing quite like a memela in tomatillo sauce for breakfast.
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Boulenc
Boulenc is a great breakfast or lunch spot in Centro where you can grab a croissant in the morning or a pizza at lunch.
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Alfonsina
Alfonsina serves a Oaxacan and vegetable-heavy tasting menu in San Juan Bautista la Raya.
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Mezcalite Pop
After a day of exploring Oaxaca, you need a refreshing and mezcal-spiked paleta at Mezcalite Pop in Centro.
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Tacos del Carmen
Tacos del Carmen is a street stall in Centro that's been serving excellent tacos since 1974.
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Centro Gastronómico de Oaxaca
Centro Gastronómico hosts different chefs from around Oaxaca serving things like aguachile and plantain mole. Explore all the stands and then grab a seat for a casual, standout meal.
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Masea Trigo Y Maíz
Masea is a part bakery, part tortilla and atole shop in Centro where you should swing by for a snack.
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Levadura de Olla
Levadura de Olla serves Oaxacan classics in a mansion with an airy patio in Centro.
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Almú
Almú is a great spot 45 minutes outside of Oaxaca to share generous portions of Oaxacan dishes with a group of friends.