Quick Explorations
Center of Oaxaca
A good starting & meeting point. Explore the main historic square, look at the beautiful shade trees, and visit the amazing restaurants and museums, all within walking distance from here.
Jardín Etnobotanico
Gorgeous botanical garden.
Connected to Templo de Santo Domingo.
Mercado Benito Juárez
Calling all food lovers! Electric market in the center of Oaxaca, just a block away from the Zocolo. An authentic mix of stalls, food, clothes, and mezcal.
Deeper Explorations
Hierve el Agua
Waterfall rock formations and hot springs.
Monte Albán
One of the earliest cities in Mesoamerica, now an abandoned city.
árbole del Tule
A mighty Montezuma cypress located in the town center of Santa Maria del Tule.
The tree is more than 2,000 years old.
Galería Quetzalli
Contemporary art gallery. Beautiful electric art from Mexican artists
Edible Delights
Boulenc
A must! A famous & delicious bakery, close to the city center. Enjoy some pan dulce (Mexican pastries), or even sit down at their restaurant next door, you won’t be disappointed.
Catedral
Traditional Oaxacan cuisine. Superb food, drinks, and service. Catedral is the President’s preferred restaurant when in Oaxaca.
Origen
One of our favorites, a must-visit! The chef won the best chef in Mexico. Amazing food, cozy ambiance.
Casa Taviche
Cute, causal restaurant. Small changing menu. Close to Casa Antoienta, walking distance from the city center.
El Escapulario
Traditional Oaxacan food, close to Santo Domingo.
Expendio Tradicion
Mezcal bar and restaurant. Centrally located & cool vibes.
La Popular
Popular little corner restaurant. Located alongside of an art gallery.
Los Danzantes
Authentic Oaxacan cuisine. Slightly expensive, beautiful ambiance.
Criollo
Enrique Olvera’s restaurant (Chef of Michelin star, Pujol in Mexico City). Slightly outside of the city center (20 min. walk/ 6 min taxi)
Tierra del Sol
Rooftop terrace, centrally located. Gorgeous view of Santo Domingo. Delicious cuisine, colorful tortillas, a must visit.
Zandunga Sabor Istemeño Centro
Authentic but different from usual Oaxacan cuisine. A beautiful space, delicious food & drinks.
Baltazar
Cute outdoor cafe and mezcal bar. Beautiful courtyard, a perfect place to read, meet with friends, and grab a drink and a bight to eat.
Mezcal Bars & Cafes
Los Amantes Mezcalería
A beautiful intimate bar located in Los Amantes II Hotel. They offer a variety of local mezcals. Sit by the window and catch the gorgeous view of the street and Santo Domingo.
Mezcalogia
A small intimate space. The bartenders are helpful, and friendly, and the mezcal is delicious! Try one of their locally distilled mezcals or one of their quality cocktails.
El Destilado
A great place to drink mezcal while enjoying top-notch food. Casual, accessible environment tailored to locals and visitors. Beautiful rooftop taco bar as well.
Archivo Maguey
A combination of a mezcaleria and a club. Sit downstairs at the bar and taste some delicious mezcal varieties or dance on the dancefloor to cumbia and reggaeton.
Cortijo La Mezcaleria
Classic & intimate mezcal bar
La Mezcaloteca
Amazing mezcal tasting and learning experience. Recommended to make a reservation beforehand.
La Mezcalerita
Great, casual atmosphere, patio on the roof. They have amazing artinsal beers.
Mezcalería Cuish
Two locations, the original is off the beaten path (not reccomended to visit at night). They offer 10-15 varietals and source their mezcal from various mezcaleros all over Oaxaca.
Sanstima Flor de Lupulo
If you are a beer lover, a must visit! Beautiful dimly lit space, offering pal ales, IPAs, porters and beyond.
Sabina Sabe: Oaxaca Mezcaleria
Adorable intimate bar with delicious mezcal cocktails.
Cantina Salon de La Fama
Oaxaca’s local watering hole. People come to have a Victora beer, work, and catch up with friends. Grab a beer and find a cozy spot to settle into and listen to Mexican music.
Muss Café
Beautiful cafe located in Casa Antoienta hotel.