A GUIDE OF OUR FAVORITE PLACES IN OAXACA
You could visit Oaxaca a thousand times and never finish discovering its gastronomic wealth.
Even for those of us who live here, every day we find new flavors and culinary proposals that excite us and fill us with pride, which is why we want to share here some of our favorite places in the capital and its surroundings.
Not in all of the following places the service is formal. However, the service is always friendly. We know that if you visit these sites you will do so with respect according to each place.
We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
La Ttertulia
Specialty coffee from the Mixteca Alta and homemade desserts. Our favorites: cappuccino, mango smoothie with yogurt and chocolate cake.
Murguía 307, Centro
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Tel: 9515168851
IG: @lattertuliacafe
Sagrado Filemón
At Casita Allende, as its founders Val, David and Pepe call it. Excellent quality Oaxacan coffee where fair trade is promoted by promoting local producers. A delight is the freshly baked bread and barbecue sandwich.
Ignacio Allende 218, Centro
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Tel: 9511433372
IG: @sagradofilemon
La Cevichería
Sea cuisine perfect for any day of the week. Their smoked ceviche has a balance between acidity and spiciness that is incomparable. Homemade habanero mayonnaise as well as desserts inspired by the different times of the year are our favorites.
Eucaliptos 108, Reforma
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Tel: 9515114411
IG: @lacevicheriaoax
Brío
This authentic proposal mixes Oaxacan ingredients with recipes and techniques from Mediterranean cuisine. Don't miss the short rib with pasilla mixe chili. Its terrace has a beautiful view of the San Agustín temple, ideal for enjoying its nice cocktails..
Armenta y López 300, Centro
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Tel: 9515692497
IG: @briooaxaca
Xaok
The care in every detail, from the decoration to the plating, shows chef Uriel García's love for cooking. He shows great respect for local ingredients and his great cooking technique is well known. A really nice experience in every sense.
Gómez Farías 222, Centro
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Tel: 9511868103
IG: @xaok.oaxaca
Maíz Cocina Tradicional
Mimí López's cooking reminds us of the taste of home. The use of ancestral techniques and utensils allow us to offer truly traditional dishes. The black mole is as well known as she is, but nothing like her lamb barbecue on Sundays. You have to try it!
Morelos 12, Matadamas, Etla
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Tel: 9511741922
IG: @maizcocinatradicional
Obispo Cocina Rural
To enjoy the Mixteca without leaving the city, here you'll find unmissable dishes such as lamb barbacoa, masita and Mixtec pozole. In October and November they serve the emblematic hip mole.
Clzda San Felipe del Agua 327, San Felipe
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Tel: 9514555522
IG: @obispococinarural
El Espacio
Living up to its name, this small and intimate lounge is the perfect space to relax between signature or classic cocktails. After all, “Mezcal is cheaper than therapy,” as read on one of its walls.
Reforma 502, Centro
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Tel: 9516721313
IG: @espaciooaxaca
Taquería Kiko
For five years, Kiko has been serving the best pork chop tacos in the city in a small tin stand. On Fridays and Saturdays it has service until three in the morning, just what you need after a night of partying.
Porfirio Díaz, esq. Morelos, Centro
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Tacomer
From Tuesday to Sunday you can visit this unique taqueria. It's distinguished not only by being one of the oldest in Oaxaca, but also because its al-pastor meat is white. The alambres, quesadillas and pozole are also worth it here.
Independencia 1307, Centro
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FB: Taquería Tacomer
El Sabor de Cecy
For 23 years, Cecy has satisfied the cravings of both vegetarians and meat lovers. Her extensive guisado taco menu includes huitlacoche (corn smut), squash blossom with Oaxacan string cheese, pork in pasilla chili sauce, and chicken tinga.
Porfirio Díaz 808, Centro
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Tel: 9515145393
IG: @elsabordececy
Cilantro Tlayudería
Hidden gem in the center. Expert in Oaxacan snacks, those simple preparations with such homemade seasoning that you always want more. We recommend the pressed chicharrón tostadas and any of their burritos.
Porfirio Díaz 8, Centro
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Tel: 9513119901
FB: talivan.cilanto
Panadería El Nanchalito
Don Fernando Cuevas is the second generation at the helm of this bakery that has fed Oaxaca since 1963. Its long life is due to the quality of its traditional sweet bread, such as conchas, polvorones, pan de manteca and piedrazos.
Quetzalcoatl 113, Centro
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Tel: 9515509244
El Farol de Natalia
In front of Santo Domingo Temple, this little store has been run by Don Alfonso for more than 10 years. Immune to the opening of chain stores in the Historic Center, here you'll find everything from groceries to tourist recommendations.
Gurrión 104, Centro
Find our printed guide at Levadura de Olla.
Direction: Thalía Barrios y Jesús Neftalí Ramos
Reviews: María de los Ángeles Hernández y Jared Hernández
Translation: Juan Carlos Padilla
Collaborators: Luis García Sierra y Andrey Lima
Edition: Sarayd Luna
Design: Romina Rivera
Branding Design: Pedro Pablo Ramírez (ARCH)
