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    La Popular

    4.1 (57 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars
    Open 1:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Mezcal pinneapple
    Patrick B.

    Drinks took a while to make, but the balance of flavors on the cocktails are great. Mojito was well balanced and mezcal pineapple was refreshing, sweet and well balanced. Best cocktail so far in oaxaca.

    Shrimp tostada
    Allison L.

    Stumbled upon this place for a quick lunch, and it did not disappoint! It's in a centrally located area in the historic district of Oaxaca, and it was very open and uncrowded when I went for lunch. I ordered the garlic, shrimp platter, and a tostada with some hibiscus juice. Everything was fresh and delicious, I loved the flavors and how colorful everything was, you can really tell that they cook with great ingredients. The service felt a little slow, not the best place, if you are in a rush, but the food makes it all forgivable! The menu is huge and very accommodating for vegetarians if you like mushrooms.

    Horchata
    Carmela B.

    A little hidden gem. Hole in the wall type of vibes. Interior art is interesting, a lot of naked women and boobs. Food is good and it was near our hotel so this was a major plus for last minute meals and snacks. Their horchata is good. My sister enjoyed their shrimp plate and my son absolutely loved their chicken soup. I had the flor de calabaza quesadillas and they were a bit too salty. They paired it with guacamole which helped remove the saltiness. I wouldn't mind coming back here. It does get super packed later in the day, it's a restaurant bar. Cons- no high chair Tight seating Small place

    Menu March 2023
    Paul C.

    Excellent prices and menu. Really enjoyed the meal drink selection. The food was quite remarkable.

    Cool dog of the house
    Tommy T.

    Good food, great prices and friendly staff! All the Mexican classics plus great soups!! And don't forget the awesome perro!

    Ceviche

    Delicious! Outstanding ceviche served with plenty of avocado and fried blue corn tortillas. Cold beer, strong drinks and fun artwork (like SpongeBob on acid).

    Sharece B.

    Huge fan of La Popular! I actually stopped by because I loved their logo on the outside of the building, but when I realized it served food, I stopped in for my late lunch. The servers were very young and knowledgable about the food options and the food was inexpensive and of good quality. I could imagine coming here more often if I were local. Try the pork tacos! And, of course, order a Victoria beer to go with it!

    Seafood tlayuda
    Allen T.

    We had a delicious dinner here at about 9pm on a Thursday night. The restaurant was full when we arrived, so we were told to wait outside for 20 minutes to open up. After waiting about 15 minutes, we were seated at probably the best table in the house, which was in the open door facing the sidewalk. The waiters didn't really speak any English, but they did have an English menu for us and we were able to communicate fairy easily. I had an excellent seafood tlayuda. It was gigantic (maybe the size of a 14" pizza) and topped with generous amounts of tender octopus, shrimp, Oaxaca cheese, and veggies. It was delicious and huge. Since I didn't know how big the tlayuda was going to be, I also ordered a bowl of chicken soup. It was pretty much the same as a comforting American chicken rice soup. Squeezing a bit of lime into it made it taste a similar to a Vietnamese pho ga. Overall we had a very good dinner at a very affordable price.

    Pozole on the left, Greek salad beside it. Salsas to mix in!

    Delicious food. Quick service. Fun, lively energy amongst the staff and customers. We ordered a fish soup, pozole, and a Greek salad. So yummy. Full of flavor. Highly highly recommend.

    Seafood tlayuda, very good!

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    2 years ago

    Excellent food at a good price. Great location. Really friendly staff. Got out 20 bottled beers to help us decide what to order.

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    Great spot for tasty, simple fare. Service is quick, portions are generous and the staff are very friendly.

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    6 years ago

    Tremendous food. Try the appetizers mixed. The cheese is amazing. Octopus was good. Went twice during my stay in oaxaca.

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    7 years ago

    We got a combo plate, octopus salad, cerviche, a ham leg, and many beers here. My favorite was the ham hock, cheeses, and the chiccaron.

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    The octopus tacos and shrimp tacos is so delish!!!! It doesnt have cilantro but you can ask.

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    Skip the fancy restaurants up the block, the food here is excellent and authentic. One of our favorites on our second trip to Oaxaca.

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    We had stumbled upon this lovely lively establishment on our way to pregame before our fancy dinner at Los Danzantes.

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    Selva - Delicious drinks

    Selva

    4.3(43 reviews)
    0.2 km

    Selva is a gorgeous little cocktail bar, cozy, stylish, and full of character. The bartenders…read morereally know their craft; they took time to explain each drink and even the garnish pairings, which made the whole experience feel elevated. I made the mistake of showing up on an empty stomach, and that's on me, but that's definitely not the move here. The food is designed as small bites to complement the cocktails, not full meals, but everything I tried paired beautifully. The tuna tostadas were a standout; super flavorful and perfectly balanced with my drink. This is the spot I'd come back to for a nightcap or date, beautiful ambiance, great music, and a refined but welcoming vibe.

    Stay away- they don't deserve your money. The owner shushed our friend who was taking a picture of…read moreour group- and the owner snobby WHITE lady said rudely to her- "this is not a public place, Keep it down!" My friend quickly said okay not understanding what had just happened until it hit her that she had shushed her. We had reservations and were ready to drop a lot of money for drinks but we asked a server who that lady was and he explained that it was the owner so we got up and left! Many of us were Mexican, others American but we were not about to be support such a place and be treated like that. Super super rude! The servers were nice and respectful though. So- again- don't come here. We weren't even loud but apparently the owner wants a library type of place- lame.

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    Sabina Sabe - Burger and Fries

    Sabina Sabe

    4.4(112 reviews)
    0.4 km
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    I came here for the renowned drinks but also ended up loving their food! It's a super cute spot…read morewith tiles and open balcony doors. We were able to get a seat right away and the servers were super helpful. My friend wanted to try some mezcal and they let us taste a couple before choosing. We sat at the restaurant instead of the bar because it was cuter and I wanted food too. I tried two of their fruity mezcal drinks and loved both. I forget the names but one had watermelon, and the other had coconut and lime. I ordered cheese stuffed plantains with mole and this was soooo good. It was very filling too!

    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.

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    Sabina Sabe - Gorgeous bar and great bartenders

    Gorgeous bar and great bartenders

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    Mezcaloteca - Entrance

    Mezcaloteca

    4.6(39 reviews)
    0.3 km
    $$

    Very knowledgeable and patient staff! Speaks fluent English…read more This bar is by appointment only so goto their website and reserve a 1 hr spot. The staff will ask for your desired taste and work with you to try different mezcals they have. You basically pay just for whatever you drink (no fee for the experience). She even let us do half a pour for more tastings.

    I feel so bad leaving this review because the guy who led my tasting was SO nice, but I just found…read morethat this was a really expensive experience that I didn't get much out of. The "informative" slash educational piece was maybe 10 minutes of basic knowledge about the production of mezcal. You can then decide between 3, 4, or 5 one-ounce pours of mezcal starting at $550 pesos and increasing from there. I ended up trying four mezcals and honestly didn't love any of them. I think one of my biggest qualms is that they were all warm - not just room temp but like notably warm. I probably would have liked them a lot more had they been a little chilled. Maybe mezcal isn't intended to be cool, so I'm fully acknowledging that this might just be my preference, but I found them nearly unpalatable because of it. They sell the mezcal by the bottle as well but I didn't end up buying anything. Overall I'm glad I tried it, but certainly wouldn't be back, and honestly I think you could easily do a "self led" mezcal tour for cheaper and get just as much out of it.

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    Mezcals we tried

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    La Popular - mexican - Updated May 2026

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