Our most expensive meal over three weeks in the Oaxaca area. If you are looking for real Argentine…read morefood this is close, but the meat is just not of Argentina caliber. In many trips to Mexico we have yet to find good, flavorful and savory beef. Just the way it is. The La Esquina Gaucha is in the San Felipe area of Oaxaca City up higher than the city center (Zocolo) on a surrounding hill. More upscale homes and businesses are among the treed and landscaped roads. And traffic is not as hectic as in the city. The restaurant has a number of dining areas. Most look out on gardens so the setting is tranquil. The menu is good, straight forward and offers more than beef. We were surprised to find fresh fish, octopus carpaccio and even empanadas. Lots to choose from. Service is excellent and on the formal side. Very attentive wait staff. Chef comes out to circulate among the tables of guests, which is a classy act. Full bar and an excellent wine list. And there are a number of decent wines that you can order by the glass. English is spoken so it is a comfortable and less taxing experience that dealing with the language issues. Parking is valet and the charge is minimal (I think about 35 pesos) and it is put on your bill. So easy. A really nice place for an upscale meal that is outside of the more standard Mexican meals. Treat yourself.

Very cool, jazzy background music, quaint seating areas, fabulous appetizer options and outstanding…read moreservice. The margaritas are so worthy, great way to simply enjoy a late afternoon, evening in Oaxaca

Decent food. Chicken was good and well priced and the sangria was good. The steak was decent but…read morewas very fatty for the cut and not worth the money in comparison of other places near by. I would stay away from the mashed potatoes as well. They need salt and taste like fake butter. The reason why I gave this place 4 instead of 3 stars is because the chicken was very good. The rice that came with it was very good as well but the steamed veggies felt like an add on that wasn't necessary. Go here if you want, but expect to spend more than you receive if you order the steak