We went here for our last night in Oaxaca. We got the tuna…read moretartar, mole sampler, and the octopus tlayuda. The mole dish was a little too sweet for our liking, but definitely interesting to taste the difference between them. Our server was the best! I'm so glad we were able to get a reservation last minute.

The food was very good and unique. I ordered two dishes both appetizers. The Mogo Mogo & Moles…read moreDanzantes de Oaxaca. Both had very good flavor but are more on the dessert side of flavors. The drinks I had were the poleo paloma & a margarita both tasted good. The presentation, service & atmosphere is top notch.

As we walked in, a patron who was leaving gave us the thumbs up and said "order everything" and so…read morewe did. Balthazar was our attentive server this evening. I think I had the best tortilla soup of my life here, cooked in a clay pot that's likely been stewing for years and that I'll never be able to recreate at home. Also, delighted to find huitlacoche quesadillas on the menu. These are the types of places that keep me coming back to Mexico.

What a find! We wanted to try chapulines(grasshoppers) but the mole negro con pollo was so tasty!…read moreEverything was amazing. The tortilla soup didn't taste like we expected (as dumb Americans) but it was delicious! We will return!

This establishment caters to tourists but you wouldn't know by the quality and authenticity of the…read morefood. During the month of October they have a special dish which is infused with a mole broth (chevo) and it was not only unique but also very tasty. The staff treats you as if you were the only patron. If in Oaxaca I highly recommend you give this restaurant a try.

This was high on my list because I wanted to try their mole sampler! The restaurant itself is super…read morecute and has a huge courtyard with lit up trees and heat lamps. We got lucky and were able to walk in without a reservation and get a table for 7 people. I think this was lucky because it was on the early side for dinner. I was so happy when I got there to find out they could do a vegetarian version with queso instead of meat. I tried three miles - rojo, amarillo, and negro. It was a lot of food and it was sooooo good. We also got the pan de elote to share. It's this really yummy almost custardy corn dessert. If you're looking for an upscale meal with really solid traditional food, this is definitely the place.

Went to Oaxaca and tried this place, they have great service, drinks, food and nice atmosphere…read more Highly recommend!

Sabina Sabe is a popular restaurant and bar located in the city center of Oaxaca. It was recently…read moreon the list of North America's 50 Best Bars. I thought it was funny when I got the menu and the food menu was only one page while the drink menu was five pages. The outside of the restaurant is blue-ish and the restaurant has multiple rooms. The ceviche del dia ($190 MXN) was a little sweet and not as tart or sour as others I've had. The tacos de sirloin ($170) were really good and were our group's favorite. The taquitos dorados de mole negro ($140) were okay; there was no meat just in case you were wondering. The aguachile rojo de camaron ($190) were good. The esquite con tuetano ($100) was not like a typical corn in a cup but it was closer to a corn soup. For drinks I had the pequeño gigante ($210) which was good. The paloma madura and paloma margarita were both favorites among our group. We went during the day and it wasn't that busy but supposedly it gets way busier and livelier at night.

My daughter and I ate here in 2024. We loved it so much, We came back twice and would've been back…read moreA third time had not been closed the day We were leaving Oaxaca. The food is delicious fresh & clean. The service is friendly . the drinks are delicious. The food is really unique and includes interesting but classic combinations. Prices that are very reasonable especially considering the high quality of the dishes. The chef obviously puts love and care into the menu and food they cook .

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!

El patio is the restaurant inside of the Parador de Alcala hotel on the main pedestrian street of…read moreOaxaca. We came for lunch and grabbed a table under the colonnade. It was really pleasant and fresh considering the hot temperatures outside . We started with some beers and micheladas which were cold and very well cooked. For the main I ordered the zarzamora (blackberry) mole with chicken and OMG it was one of the best moles I have ever had, adding the right balance of flavors and the chicken was cooked just right. The prices are inexpensive for the quality and the service was cordial and fast. Check it out!

This restaurant is located inside of the Parador de Alcora hotel. I love that you do not need to be…read morea guest of the hotel to dine here. The dining area was nice and airy. It was a little weird that there were actual guest rooms a few feet from the tables but other than that it was nice. The waiters were very accommodating and friendly. The food was very good and service was quick. Definitely would recommend.

Another Farm to Table Michelin Star in Oaxaca By Chef Alejandro Ruiz…read more stunning rooftop terrace with views of the Santo Domingo church, and a menu that blends traditional Oaxacan flavors with international touches, often featuring local ingredients like insects and unique moles. Watch out with the Mole is pretty strong!! Otro restaurante "de la granja a la mesa" con estrella Michelin en Oaxaca, del chef Alejandro Ruiz. Cuenta con una impresionante terraza en la azotea con vistas a la iglesia de Santo Domingo, y un menú que fusiona los sabores tradicionales oaxaqueños con toques internacionales, incorporando a menudo ingredientes locales como insectos y moles únicos. ¡Cuidado con el mole, que es bastante intenso!

Holy mole! What unique flavors, hospitable service and a beautiful location! Dined here last night…read moreand had a variety of dishes that blew me away with their combination of unusual ingredients (Worms, ants, grasshoppers and larvae anyone?), flavor profiles and exquisitely rendered modern techniques applied to traditional dishes. The insect tostada had some of the most appealing flavors in an unusual package, it's an absolute must order for any adventurous eater. My pork chops was fatty and fork tender, with a flavor more like veal than pig. Kinda the Platonic ideal of a chop, I'll be chasing this dragon for a while methinks. Cocktails were superb, an amazing meal indeed!

We have eaten breakfast here three times and dinner once during our 9-day stay in Oaxaca for Day of…read morethe Dead. The food is fresh, safe and delicious. We've had the fruit, yogurt and granola bowl twice because it is just the right amount for a light breakfast with a coffee, tea or chocolate. And it's only 55 pesos, around $3 depending on the exchange rate. The Oaxacan egg dishes are great too. The fruit plate comes with three kinds of fruit (papaya, cantaloupe, pineapple or banana) and either yogurt or cottage cheese. The tamales with mole are authentic and tasty. The servers are very helpful, patient with my rusty Spanish (and speak English pretty well when my Spanish abandoned me) and willing to sell us ice for our evening cocktails. I recommend the restaurant highly. The hotel is very pretty and worth checking out but we didn't stay there.

Dinner Review!…read more Lovely spot - big fan of the mole here. Very delicious and the mole negro got my partner addicted to mole The chicken was rolled which was an interesting presentation You also get a bread basket with a delicious dipping sauce and butter Decor was classy. I enjoyed sitting in the courtyard to eat. There were plants everywhere and birds too. Beware of the mosquitos! Some minor issues: - The cocktails were very weak! I would probably avoid these here (overly sweet and little alcohol) - Sometimes the service was a bit slow. It took over 20 minutes to get the check and we asked twice for it. I don't really fault since it was a busy night with large parties. We just chatted while we waited and eventually had to find a staff member to get our check

We have visited Oaxaxca twice, and done most, if not all, the high end recommended restaurants (…read morealthough we are pescatarian, which limits the wonderful moles and meats to be found) Tierra del Sol for flavorful and creative dishes, tradition and sustainability focus maybe my favorite. The ingredients are really pronounced in the food flavors. Too bad we found it on our last night in town. I will return. We also visited the atolería, which we loved, also the bakery is superb. The rooftop dining was relaxed . Service was prompt and attentive. You begin downstairs with a bit of orientation an background and some small bites. Then proceed up stairs to the balcony.

This place was actually awful. The oatmeal was literally just raw oatmeal in a mixture of water and…read moremilk. They charged me extra for a side of honey, and a side of milk for their water down cafe de olla. The cafe de olla taste like a dirty old pot of coffee. The waffles were so dry, and they didn't have syrup. The honey they gave us, seemed like it had been on the shelf for ages, because it was so crystallized. Idk what the chorizo plate was but it was literally all tomato sauce. We only came here because of tik tok

Incredible food. One my most memorable dining experiences in Oaxaca. I highly recommend the shrimp…read moreand tripe tacos, although everything else looks and smells amazing too. I can't wait to come back again and try other dishes.

Had an excellent dinner at ancestral. I was craving some mole and this place came recommend…read more There's several to choose from such a mole negro, yellow, and red. I asked my waiter which he recommend and ultimately went with the short rib with red mole. The red mole was delicious, I'm glad I got a side of tortillas to soak up the last of the mole. The short rib was cooked very well too. The roasted vegetables that came with the meat were delicious as well. It included carrots, corn, zucchini and cauliflower. The cauliflower was pretty bland but the rest of the vegetables were tasty. You must get the mole ice cream. Super unique and delicious. The dessert is served with a plantain and mole sauce as well as the ice cream. They serve complimentary tostadas, salsa and feta cheese. This was nothing special. The salsa was not very good and the feta cheese was an odd touch in my opinion. You can skip this is and save room for your entree and dessert. The inside of the restaurant is very elegant and nice. Mostly open air which I like.