Although I do appreciate that they have so many vegan and vegetarian options, the food here is not…read moreat a great value, portions were scanty and the food did not reflect the ingredients listed on the menu. I also must say that the waitresses were rathet grumpy, looked tired and acted annoyed so I could not speak well of the customer service. For there reasons I had to keep it at two stars although I do appreciate that it was a healthier alternative to other restaurants nearby. I ordered the Chile Relleno de Picadillo de Championes (stuffed pepper with minced mushrooms) however there was no dried cranberries or almonds like the menu promised. I also didn't notice any mango curry sauce either. The brown rice it came with was mushy and too salty on top and the "serving of vegetables" was soo small. Just not worth the 130 pesos for such a small stuffed pepper that looked nothing like the picture on some of the other reviews which I am starting to wonder might be fake. My partner ordered the sopa de cacahuate for 40 pesos and the Chile relleno de Platano Macho which came with rice and beans for 80 pesos. As you can tell from the picture, they used the smallest pepper possible and being that plantains, beans and rice are so cheap I don't know how they can justify 80 pesos. We liked the baked tortilla chips (which was a much healthier option than fried tortilla chips) and the four small slices of chewy sourdough bread but did not like the sauce at all which my partner also wasn't a big fan of. The peanut soup was good and I enjoyed the peanuts with the peas ... it was unique and the process for that was actually more reasonable at 50 pesos. It could have used more spices however!! The waitresses looked so miserable and seemed annoyed at the customers ... the food actually tastes better if you ignore them. There are many vegetarian options in Oaxaca so I would recommend going somewhere else!

I really enjoyed my meal here! Wasn't expecting to find a veg*n restaurant, since I was warned…read moreMexico loves carne, but I'm really happy I stumbled in. The plantain and hibiscus taquitos were delicious, and the little bread/tortilla basket with hot sauce was a nice and complimentary starter. I regret getting the local soda into of one of the house made aguas frescas. I skipped dessert since I was too full, but might have to go back for one of the chocolate postres; they sounded fantastic.

Awesome potato salad and grilled cheese. Big variety of drinks and great beers. Get the whisky…read moreflight too.

Meh. I found this place to be a little overpriced for what it is. It was quiet when I went in,…read morethere were only 2-3 tables occupied around lunchtime. They have a large menu mostly comprised of sandwiches and burgers. Some odd items for Mexico including a bagel with lox and a Rueben. With that said I'm a little tired of Mexican food after being here for about two weeks so I opted to give it a try. I actually really liked the broccoli salad that came with the sandwich, it was tasty and fresh. Would definitely get that again. The sandwich was good, but the bread was terrible - so dry and hard. It was a bummer because the rest of the ingredients were yummy. They should have just thrown it on some simple white bread and it would be 10x better. Cheesecake was yummy but again a little pricey at 80 pesos. Probably wouldn't come back but I would consider getting a small side of the broccoli salad to go as a snack in the future.

I went to Mystras with my family tonight. We all ordered the greek salad and an octopus bruchetta…read more which came grilled on a skewer. We all liked the salad and the grilled octopus. It was nice to have greens as Mexican food doesn't have much of them. The restaurant architecture is beautiful, with Ibiza vibes and they have performers performing live music some nights of the week. Overall I recommend Mystras to anyone who wants to have some light, healthy food!

From the owner: Restaurante Mexiterráneo "Una fusión de Culturas en tu…read morepaladar" "A fusion of cultures on your palate" Mediterranean-Oaxacan Cuisine

Amazing Oaxacan Michelin star restaurant. We had the tasting…read moreof different moles before we ordered our main dish. We loved the ambience and the friendly staff.

We went here because it has a michelin star. The service was excellent and the ambiance was lovely…read more We decided to go for lunch since it was easy to get a reservation. Hubby got the mackerel and the veggie terrine. He said the mackerel was the best he ever had. I got the tomato salad and the tacos. Both were very good. I can't find it five stars because i felt the menu was limited and my dishes did not blow me away. Had my expectations been lower i would give five stars.

This place is amazing, starting with the service. These people make feel so welcome right from the…read morestart. Food is simply amazing and very tasty! My octopus was perfectly cooked. The place is so beautiful and decorated that aligns very well with the food. I highly recommend this place!

So I found this restaurant just while driving around the town and it looks so cute and I looked it…read moreup and it looks so nice on the inside that I said yes we're definitely having Thanksgiving dinner here since we went to spend Thanksgiving here in this beautiful city. When we arrived, they had our reservation at the place was so nice. They even had live music at one point but not loud very nice music. They had a great selection of drinks and wine so you couldn't go wrong there. We got a variety of plates. I got the steak which was phenomenal. It literally was like butter. My aunt got the mole and I have to say that was delicious. We also actually started with a beat and goat fluff cheese, which was amazing. Definitely must have. We also got a shrimp taco, which was phenomenal. For a drink I got a carajillo which is one of my favorite things to drink when I'm in Mexico. Overall, great experience here everything was beautiful and great presentation and very well served. Definitely booked this restaurant when you are in the city.

Mmm pretty sure this was my favorite meal in Oaxaca. I ordered the tlayuda de tasajo plus a…read morerefreshing cocktail. The restaurant had an open air roof in one corner, live music, and friendly service. Plants abounded. Everything felt fresh and fun here. I'd highly recommend it to anyone visiting the city!

Really enjoyed this place. The food, though hearty and non pretentious was presented very…read morebeautifully with flower petal and you could tell it was done with care. I had the 3 course menu of the day and it included soup, entree, a flan dessert and a nice drink. The soup was cilantro soup and it was very fresh and delicious. The chicken thigh with vegetables was very good, as was the flan( although I was way too full to really enjoy it ). The drink was a version of ice tea. Yum u could get seconds if you wanted to. My husband had pork belly. The sauce was a spicy red sauce, which was very flavorful. We enjoyed the fact that they had craft beers also. Ambiance is nice especially in the bright back room, where the fans really helped to deal with the midday heat. If you want a great meal for a very reasonable price, go here.

I was interested in getting a little pre-dinner drink somewhere and El Destilado came highly…read morerecommended to me. Upon arriving I asked to be seated on the rooftop which they obliged with no issue. The upstairs ambiance is upscale without being stuffy. They played contemporary music but it wasn't too loud. The drinks menu is interesting and there are a lot of creative options for cocktails. I ordered a drink called the GOAT margaritas and it was STRONG but balanced. Cocktails run around $180-230 pesos. The main menus are 6 and 9 course tastings but they also have somewhat reasonably priced a la carte bar snacks. I debated ordering something but didn't want to spoil my appetite which was already happening as they brought out complimentary chips and (excellent) salsa with my drink. Service was a tad on the slow side but I wasn't in a hurry. Would absolutely return!

We ate our last dinner in Oaxaca at El Destilado, and I'm glad we did. It was a great way to end…read moreour trip. El Destilado offers a few options: a 6-course meal and a 9-course meal. (They also offer a bar menu with snacks and drinks on their rooftop if you're not up for a whole tasting menu situation.) We did the nine-course menu, and we couldn't resist adding on the drink pairing. I can usually pass on a drink pairing, since they can be really expensive and I feel pressure to keep up. But El Destilado's drink pairing was too varied and unique to pass up! Each of our nine courses came with very different beverages - two cocktails, two glasses of wine (the wines were great natural wines, but I kind of wished they offered Mexican wines; I think there are some really incredible natural Mexican wines being made now!), one craft beer (brewed in Mexico), one sake (brewed in Mexico, the first Mexican sake company), one pulque (made in house; it was fantastic), and one port (with dessert). (I think I'm missing one! I believe there were 9 - one for each course. Maybe the last one is the little bottles of mezcal they gave us with the little dessert snacks as our last course?!) I often worry that the portions of a tasting menu will be too large, and I won't be able to enjoy the meal. But I really enjoyed El Destilado's portion sizes and progression. Our first course was a plate of three small snacks (tiny versions of Oaxacan dishes), and many other courses were very light (a tomato/vegetarian dish, a single ravioli in a bowl, a raw fish course, a cooked fish course, a shared main)... It was a smart way to serve a lot of great dishes without your guests filling up too fast! I think my favorites were the quail main, the foie course, the seafood courses, and the snack course! Overall, the food was all really good - modern takes on Oaxacan dishes and flavors. Fun and beautiful without losing focus on the flavor. The service was top notch (felt so welcome and comfortable and our server went out of her way to explain every course and beverage pairing) to us while still giving us time to enjoy. They can do service in Spanish or in English. The restaurant is beautiful and yet still understated for a tasting menu restaurant. It's on the pricey side. But it was my favorite of the pricey side meals we had. It was interesting and delicious and exciting, and I'd absolutely return to eat there again.

Restaurant super cute. Service top notch. Food delicious. Drinks yummy. They even entertained us as…read morewe tried to (badly) do a tiktok dance.

Such a beautiful experience to dine here. We sat on their roof top and it was perfect even in the…read moreheat. There's not one bad food item on the menu. Our server and everyone that worked there was so kind and helpful.

Nice looking location that seems to be popular with younger clients. The food looks appealing,…read morehowever, lacks flavor. The staff is all very young and very lackadaisical in general. Overall, just an OK place.

Had the enchilada suiza. Very nice indeed. Local customer base. Would come here again. Did not…read morehave one but the pastries look very nice

Levadura de Olla is a Oaxacan restaurant located in the city center of Oaxaca. It received 1…read moreMichelin Star and reservations are recommended. The interior looked traditional and elegant with tables located in the patio area. It's not a flashy place with modern finishes but is a place that aims to do home-style cooking inspired by Oaxaca. GUACAMOLE ($265 MXN) - this came with three different kinds of avocados at different sizes which was interesting. Some were mashed but some were sliced and in chunks. For some of them we could even eat the skin of the avocados, and it was good. 4/5 CELEBRATION MOLE CHICKEN THIGH ($360) - the chicken was tender and the mole was not too sweet or bitter which is a problem I have with other ones. The mole was also only made from chiles which was unique. 4/5 OAXACAN NATIVE TOMATOES ($370) - this is their popular "tomato salad" which is a must-get. Some were sweet, some were more tart, and some I had never heard of before. Seriously, I had never had tomatoes taste like that and I didn't know they could taste like that. The beet puree complemented but didn't overpower the tomatoes either. You can order a half or full order; we ordered half which was good for two people. This was absolutely delicious and so unique! 5/5 FRIED QUESADILLA ($290) - this was labeled a quesadilla but it looked closer to an empanada. This was really good and I liked the butter that it came with. 4.5/5 Note that the menu is small and it's not a kid or pet friendly restaurant. Their menu contains a lot of ingredients that aren't substitutable so beware before you come here. The service was great and our server explained each of the dishes in detail. Even though it's located in the city it's very serene with none of the outside noise. We had a great dinner and a good time.

What a wonderful, immersive, magical experience at Levadura de Olla! Absolutely fantastic service,…read morewonderful wines, and extremely thoughtful and diverse food options. This was one of our favorite restaurants we ate at during our trip to Oaxaca. Our favorites were tomato assortment dish and the confit pork rib, but loved everything on the menu and the entire ambiance of the restaurant. I loved seeing the tortillas get made. Thanks Levadura for such a wonderful experience!