This is one of those old school corner dive bars where patrons would walk out sideways. It's…read morechanged it's name to Toro's bar. I thought it would be dead but once we walked inside it was packed. The reason the beers were $1 each.

Gay dive bars will never be the same for me. Tucked away…read morefrom the beaten path, la envidia appeals to the more colourful and queer of Oaxaca's locals. The staff definitely didn't seem thrilled to see some tourists in for happy hour but in all seriousness, I get it- we're obnoxious outsiders. If you're a gringa like the likes of me be respectful of what the locals have going on here- it's a dying breed of gay bar in the rest of North America and it relies on a special local aura to keep it going. Dark, exceptionally dingy and reminiscent of those places your mother warned you against, I wish I could be a less obtrusive regular here. For a couple sweet hours my partner and I sat at low little barstools and enjoyed 13 peso beers and mezcal that makes your nose hairs actually burn. Oaxacan queers party hard. Finally, entering the washroom I was greeted by three cockroaches, zero toilet seat and among the more questionable bars of soap I've seen in my life. It was a bit of an anxious pee session, lemme tell ya. These facilities are not for the faint of heart. Stop here for the booze, not the glamour.

Great Mezcaleria with friendly and helpful staff who are able to communicate in both English and…read moreSpanish fluently. Their Mezcal selection was fantastic, reasonably priced, and their cocktails were balanced and delicious. Complimentary popcorn is always a nice offering, too. They had a guy playing acoustic music with a mix of 50/50 American/Mexican songs which worked well for the vibe.

We had an enjoyable stop here. The cocktails were well mixed although the whole menu wasn't on…read moreoffer the night we visited. The bar was busy and the bar itself is small so I think the limited set made sense. It was fun to join the lively crowd for a bit and watch a parade go by.

This place is FUN! Great drinks, atmósfere and live music …read more They do offer some snacks but not a full menu. Loved it.

Encountered this old cantina, dive bar, by Don Juanito restaurant. Cool ambience. One of the…read moreoldest bars and still holds a divey vibe. The best thing, Coronas and Victoria's we're only 25 pesos!!! Now that's a place! I had just ate and didn't try their botanas, appetizers, but people brag about them. Show the historic places some love next time you're here. Cheers!!

You really HAVE to come here and try all the variety of mezcal. I'm not an expert but I'm sure this…read moreIs a high quality place. Excellent food and service as well. If you're going to eat, make sure to try the "botanas mezcaleras," specially the "nido de chapulines with guacamole." And if you're going to eat tlayudas, go for thee "8 venados one." Do not be shy on eating grasshoppers and all the other insects that comes with the food, I'm not joking when I say that they are really good. It is kind of pricey, but the place offers you a hole experience, so I really think you should give it a try. Now if you want to learn more about the mezcal, make a reservation to taste several mezcales with a guide.

If you visit Oaxaca and want a standout cocktail bar, Selva is a must. It might not be all over…read moreTikTok, but after spending a week exploring the city, this was the place I kept coming back to. The staff is effortlessly cool and welcoming, and the space itself is clean with plenty of seating. An absolute must!

Selva was swanky and fun with gorgeous rooftop views of Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán. If you…read morelike inventive cocktails, it's a must stop for sure. The menu was cute, service was friendly, and my drink was tasty and refreshing. I ordered the blossom blush vodka cocktail, and was very happy with my choice. Prices were on the higher side for the city but worth it.