Good for lunch and dinner. Big portion , food is pretty good but expected better than pretty good . Decent price. Customer service is not bad. Nice Terrace. read more

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Wowwwww! Amazing can't wait to be back to Oaxaca so I can eat here. Food was really just orgasmic!

I would give zero or negative if I could! The service was unacceptable! I understand that Mexico still adheres to a patriarchal society, but this was more than evident considering I probably make more than most of the men in that restaurant which is a very sad commentary on our times (Mexico needs to get with the program). From the start, we (3 women) were treated as second class citizens missing our wine order and not providing us with something to hang our purses yet every other table with a man present was provided and yet we walked in with 8 bags and we had to ask 3 times which is unacceptable! Next, the food was very slow and subpar! The shrimp and pork were overdone and the seasoning was nil! There was no salt or pepper on the table. We watched as a table bedside us was serenaded for an anniversary and my family told the wait staff it was my birthday 4-5 times and yet, I have to think again, had something to do with no male at our table, as I got nothing!!! I would not eat at this restaurant again if you paid me! I am from New Orleans and we are food snobs, but this was far, far below our standards in terms of service and food! I would not recommend this place to anyone! Not to mention this was one of the most expensive restaurants we ate at if not THE most expensive! Unacceptable on so many levels and I have eaten a in at least 15 countries! read more

I had the best time here. THe food was amazing and the service was wonderful!! I had the seafood soup which was prepared at the table. I also had the beef taquerios which were amazing!!! The salsa prepared at the table was also amazing. We followed up our meal with drinks at the bar, I'm not a fan of mezcal but there were well made drinks read more

Spectacular food, beautifully presented, with rich flavors. The menu is robust, there is plenty to choose from, and it won't empty your bank account (dinner for 2 is under $100). The cocktails are definitely worth trying too. I really must say that the service in general is impeccable, everyone spoke English and was knowledgeable about the food. We were so lucky to try a couple of dishes that the chef split in half for us. Absolutely a must try when Oaxaca!!! Call for a reservation and ask to sit at the rooftop. read more

The location and ambience is quintessentially Oaxaca! Beautiful building and the rooftop section with views of churches and old buildings lit up at night is spectacular. The cuisine is a perfect blend of traditional and creative interpretation. Very attentive staff. They made an amazing salsa at the table asking for our comfort zone regarding heat. We asked for maximum and it was worth it, the smoky chilies were to die for. It came with blue corn toasted tacos and blue corn toasted taco with crumbled cheese. My appetizer was a sea bass ceviche with chamoy (a saucy blend of tangy and sweet fruits), scallions and serrano chilies. The fish was fresh and the hot/sweet/sour flavors were amazing. The main entry I had was organic rabbit (on the bone) with yellow (amarillo) mole. Simply divine. read more

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Amazing experience, live music, the food was great .. portions are very big but but it was so worth it. They have mezaclinis which are martinis but they use Mezcal that are delicious..my favorite was the the cucumber one, so refreshing . read more

Casa Oaxaca - *mezcalinis - Oaxacan Near Me - Oaxaca, OAX

Hands down this place had the best food in Oaxaca . They make your salsa table side and we had the best roast suckling pig ever. We had a chocolate sphere that was just incredible. I met the Chef and got a tour of the kitchen. They have a cold pastry room and I met with them and they gave me the recipe for the dessert and I can't wait to try it. There are many nice restaurants in Oaxaca but this is simply the best. read more

This was one of the best meals we had during our stay in Oaxaca. Everything tasted fresh -- from the fresh fruit mezcal cocktails, to the salsa made at your table, to the various mole dishes. The service was awesome, and the view of Santo Domingo from the terrace is hard to beat. I recommend booking in advance and requesting a table on the roof. Overall, one of my favorite restaurants. read more

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Gorgeous atmosphere, great service and presentation. The cucumber mezcal cocktail was really something to write home about and the salsa made to order with tostadas (and tortillas in general) were quite food. The main food, however, was disappointing. We ordered the rabbit crispy tacos as an appetizer and they were surely tasty, on par with some of the best flautas you can find in the states, but not much more than that. The octopus, while flavorful, was not very tender and if we can be quite frank, the lingua (beef or was it veal tongue?) in mole tasted like a mediocre Salisbury steak. We wanted so badly to fall in love this place but beyond the appetizers and fanfare, the food left much to be desired. We ultimately took it down to 2 stars because the tortilla maker really should have been front and center somewhere, not in the corner near the bathrooms. She was the star of the show! read more

This is one of the best spots in Oaxaca. Before going to Oaxaca I asked couple of friends to send me their list and this restaurant was in all of there recommendations. I stayed in Oaxaca for about 5 days and I went three times since it was so good . The vibe, interior design and architecture are all up to pare with the delicious food. I tried so many things and everything was very good. read more

Immaculate service and once in a lifetime flavors In a relaxed atmosphere . Highly recommend.

You must eat here. They not only have a beautiful restaurant, but the best food in Oaxaca hands down. The staff are very accommodating. We planned a pre wedding party dinner here, had confirmed our reservation twice and when we showed up the reservation had been cancelled due to a miscommunication. They immediately fixed the issue and sat our large party. We ate here or sat in the bar over 8 Times! I really love the stuffed squash blossom. They have a great wine list too! read more

What an unfortunate place to end our Oaxacan cuisine discovery. Our trip had been one treat after another from street vendors to upscale restaurants up until this one. It should be avoided unless you're starving and you can't even find a street stand available. They say the casa Oaxaca cafe that is not in downtown is frequented by locals and better but this one is a touristic spot. Apparently, this affects the quality of the food because it was not the place to get introduced to the cuisine. I didn't think one could ruin a beef tongue no matter what but they did it! To their credit, they did not charge us for the beef tongue we sent back. But on top of food, add the bad service and you got yourself the casa Oaxaca in downtown. read more

I don't write much reviews but these place was so amazing. The environment and the Oaxaca vide where up scale. The food was great but I love there salsa whit chapulines read more

We enjoyed our meal in Casa Oaxaca, it was not our favorite meal in the city, maybe because there are so many good restaurants in Oaxaca. The restaurant itself is located in the heart of Oaxaca, in a beautiful colonial house, is very nicely decorated and the feeling of the place is very modern but tradicional at the same time. We sat at the terrace. Now to the food, we ordered the tuna tostada and the rabbit tetela for appetizers. The tuna tostada was great, fresh and tasty tuna with some peanuts for crunch, a bit on the spicy side but we did expected that. The tetela was not as good as I expected, mainly because the rabbit meat itself lacked flavor, and it feel very busy with all the toppings. For the main, we ordered the grilled octopus with hoja santa pesto and rice. It was great, the octopus was delicious, soft and well seasoned, the hoja santa flavor did not came through as much as I expected (I love the flavor so I was craving for it), the rice was amazing since it had huitlacoche and gave it a very earthy rich taste. For dessert we had the chocolate mousse sphere, highly recommended, silky chocolate mousse with jamaica flowers. Service was great, very attentive and with good suggestions. Overall I will recommended the place, was a nice experience and the food was good. read more

Absolute epic dining experience. As if the contemporary yet authentic decor and view from the Terrazas wasn't enough, the various ceviches, duck taquitos, stone soup prepared table side along with the table side preparation of their homemade salsa and blue corn tortillas take Casa Oaxaca over the top. I suggest allowing the knowledgable staff to make a few suggestions for tastings of mezcal before dinner. Boneless turkey breast with negro molé is flavorful ample and light. It is accompanied by a delicate ride, garnished with what appears to be a papaya sauce and dehydrated parsley for texture and color. Desert selection from creme brûlée to the chocolate mouse and lemon flan is superb. Service is highly attentive. One of my top 10 favorite restaurants in the world. read more

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This is the best Oaxacan Restaurant I have tried! The menu was interesting and appealing. Food was delicious, very well executed and presented. I had a mezcaltini and it was so good too! Service was amazing. I was impressed and will definetelly come back. read more

This was one of the most amazing dining experiences I've ever had. The service was exceptionally warm and accommodating. We walked in without a reservation on a Monday around 8 and were able to land a table on the very charming roof overlooking Santo Domingo. Most of the staff spoke at least a little English, and the food menu includes English translations. The table-prepared salsa is delicious. We started off with the Ceviche de Atún Aleta Amarilla. Huge portion and among the best I've had. Next was the Buñelo de Chicatanas - the ant donut. Our server was very stoked about this dish and I'm glad we tried it because the flavors and presentation were totally unique, but it was the only item we weren't over-the-moon about. Next up was the Taquito de Jicima Con Huitlacoche. One of the best dishes I've ever had. Essentially Oaxacan-style dumplings filled with corn fungus, grasshoppers, and cheese. Topped with guacamole and pomegranate (?) seeds. Incredible. We ended the night with the Coloradito con Cerdito Confitado - a pork dish served with delicious rice and tortillas. It was the most expensive meal we had in Oaxaca (about $75USD after tip, with two cocktails), crazy cheap by US standards for how much we ate, and a meal we won't soon forget. read more

#1 Try the SOTOL.. This is the best Mexican food of Barcelona if you're willing to pay for it but (drinks & tapas are cheap though!!)- I have lived Barcelona multiple times and if your looking for the perfect ambiance, date night, tapas, or dinner you've fond it. The staff is incredible and know everything about tequila, mezcal, and SOTOL read more

Great food, amazing service. I think there were no less than 6 flawless plate changes during our meal. I wish I could get service like this in the best restaurants in the USA. Drinks were amazing. Crispy duck taco rocked. Can't wait to come back. read more

There are many places through the town that have outstanding food and amazing customer service. This is one of them. On top that the plates are served as if they are straight from a gourmet magazine making your mouth water just looking at them for each one of the items of the menu. read more

Still the standard in Oaxaca, and, yes, I've eaten at all the high end, high-rep spots. The service, the food, the presentation, the price, the ambiance, the location--all of it is as good as it gets. You should book ahead, especially during holidays, and by book ahead for the holidays, I mean a month or so in advance. This is a don't-miss meal for visitors to Oaxaca! read more

Simply one of the best meals I have ever had. From the drinks, to the dessert, every detail was clearly chef driven and made of some of the best local ingredients. The upstairs patio seating provided a storybook dining atmosphere. A must try if you are in this amazing city. read more

Ok, but outdated. I can see why the older scene likes this place. But, I need more of a vibe and some music. The food was ok, and the service was very attentive to the point that I couldn't pour my own wine. But, people like that. so if you are into fancy restaurants with very attentive service check it out. read more

Woah! Table side prepped salsa to my liking. Crisp blue corn tortilla with fresh queso as "finger food". Black blue bean soup. Pulpo with roasted heirloom tomatoes and corn mold rice. A margarita. Ambiance. Terrace views. Service. Would have been an absolutely perfect night had the really obnoxious couple from MN (Im guessing that, since the male idiot of the duo kept talking about the "f*cking" vikings) next to me not been there.... All in all a great culinary dining experience. read more

The food was good at Casa Oaxaca but so is the street food throughout Oaxaca. That isn't why I'm giving Casa Oaxaca only two stars. I was disappointed by how the staff treated my boyfriend and me. Yes, our spanish isn't great but they put us in at a lousy table near some cleaning supplies and then mostly ignored us for the night. I was so disappointed that when my dinner arrived (the turkey mole, which was as delicious as described) I asked for it to go. Better to leave and eat on a bench in the town square then to feel snubbed. read more

One of the best meals I have ever had. The salsas were wonderful and they make them right at the table for you. I had the Tlayuda and it is a new favorite. read more

Casa Oaxaca is a must when you are here. I'm only giving it 4 stars for the only reason that service is very sloooooooooow. But, it has an amazing view, the restaurant is beautiful, food and drinks are great and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. Make sure you have reservation (dinner). read more

Simply wonderful. Pleasant rooftop ambiance with plenty of good service. But the food is the star, and it is a major league hit. Everything that we tried was excellent, thoughtful, beautifully executed and presented. Wow....breath taking. Flavor and ingredients were front and center from simple salads to complex moles read more

I went here my first day in Oaxaca, and I'm so glad I did. It was an amazing experience and it helped give all of us a more excitement for the rest of our stay. The staff was very nice and they gave us everything we asked for plus were very respectful and friendly. I got the black mole with turkey with one of my friends because we weren't hungry enough to eat a full one and we didn't know if we would like it or not. At first when we got our plates we were confused but we realized that when we asked to split it they put the mean on two plates and they were still decorated beautifully. The price is a steal for how much food you get plus the experience of having the waiters be so nice. It was like I was home. I will for sure be coming back and I hope I can try more things. read more

Outstanding, upscale, gourmet friendly restaurant. Amazingly interesting menu. Had rabbit taco appetizer, grilled vegetables and prawns in garlic with pumpkin flower and banana puree. Everything excellent and beautiful. For dessert, herb explosion with cake, ice cream etc. MOST interesting thing I have ever seen and tasted. This restaurant is a must. read more

DO NOT EAT THE MOLE DUCK TAQUITOS at Casa Oaxaca! My friend dining with me had a few forkfuls of them, and later was a bit ill to his stomach. I ate the whole portion, they were delicious, and with the strong flavor of the mole, I couldn't detect anything spoiled. But, later that night, I began to feel ill to my stomach. Then, by the middle of the night I had a terrible case of the runs, then vomited, then had a bad case of the shakes, alternating between feeling like I was burning up and that I was freezing. I spent all the next day in bed, couldn't eat anything at all. Then I recovered, but never went back to Casa Oaxaca to tell them they had poisoned me. Just last week, though, another friend went to Casa Oaxaca, ordered the duck taquitos and had exactly the same reaction, losing it from both ends, fever like shakes for two days. Clearly, there is something wrong with the way they prepare their duck taquitos. Maybe they leave the duck too long at room temperature, I don't know, but I do know that I now feel an obligation to warn people. Nice restaurant, but they have now poisoned both me and my friend. read more

Positives first: The restaurant space is beautifully designed and artfully decorated with outside terrace dining that is romantic and unusual. The service was friendly and very efficient. We enjoyed the table-side preparation of the fresh salsa. Negatives: I ordered fish with corn sauce. The flavor was most unpleasantly fishy. My two table-mates tasted, agreed and urged me to send it back. Without a fuss, the waiter offered to replace it with any other menu item. I chose the rabbit stuffed tacos in mole sauce because the prep time was short and my friends were already eating. There were four pieces of rolled taco on the plate with about a tablespoon of meat in each one. The rabbit meat was tasty but completely overwhelmed by the mole. I ordered a glass of wine and the waiter ceremoniously came to the table and poured an inch of wine in my glass. Really??? I'm not one to guzzle, but one inch? So I think the dining experience was lovely, but my food was pretty bad. read more

Incredible food, service, and atmosphere. Tableside salsa making complete with chapulines. In the top ten meals we've ever eaten.

Una experiencia increíble. Great flavors great service. The food authentic and delicious.

This should really be two reviews: one for food and one for service. We ate here twice over three weeks and had the same experience both times. First: the restaurant location and layout are great, on a balcony overlooking the big church and garden. The Food: in a word -- excellent. Very creative menus both drinks and food. Both times we thoroughly enjoyed each plate. The presentation was beautiful and most tastes were wonderfully multi-layered. The Service: here's where we felt the restaurant really fell down particularly when every little taco stand in Oaxaca gave us wonderful service. Not very friendly servers, wrong orders (I don't think this was an English/Spanish issue), slow delivery, had to ask three times for a soup spoon. Anyway, we though maybe our negative thoughts would be a one-off but our second visit was pretty much a repeat performance. Remember, this is pretty much the most expensive restaurant that we came across in Oaxaca. So, it's still worth a visit in my opinion because the food is so good but be prepared. read more

World class meal and service! We had the squash blossom appetizer, the grilled veggie salad, the suckling pig with mole and the lamb chops. The food was as good if not better than some of the best food we've had at top restaurants in California. The mezcal cocktails were delicious too. I highly recommend the passion fruit cocktail. We had our two kids, and they were extremely accommodating. They made my son a quesadilla and my daughter tacos with turkey breast. read more

We came here for a late lunch and the place was bustling. We were served drinks and complimentary chips in their pretty entrance lobby while we waited for our table. Everything was fresh and beautifully presented. The salsa is made at your table so can specify how spicy you like it (we like it extra spicy!). Overall, I'd say Casa Oaxaca is a little overpriced, considering there's so much delicious food in Oaxaca for a lot less. But, it's still worth a visit! read more

My experience here was average at best. Monday night, restaurant full but not overly busy. Staff uncoordinated, confusion reigned. No Somm to recommend Wine pairings. Pretty important when you're trying to pair with mole. For a restaurant with this much buzz the food was very ordinary. I had better mole in the 20 de Noviembre market. The coloradito de puerco was a complete miss. Dry, chewy, flavorless. Why does this restaurant cook its meats and THEN add the mole sauce? So many other choices in Oaxaca now and this one is not keeping up. read more