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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?
Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
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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12 years ago

Great place, open every day. Food and hosts are great . Economical, unpretentious .

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I shared a seafood tlayuda with a friend, and I think it was probably my favorite tlayuda that I had in Oaxaca.

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Sabina Sabe - Burger and Fries

Sabina Sabe

4.4(112 reviews)
0.4 km
$$

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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Sabina Sabe

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Ancestral Cocina Tradicional - Chuletón con almendrado

Ancestral Cocina Tradicional

4.6(31 reviews)
1.0 km

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.

Easily one of the best meals of my life. Absolutely the best Mole that I've ever tried. Actually, a…read morecouple of them. We accidentally stopped in here a few days prior to grab a quick cocktail and lunch and based off of that knew we had to come back for dinner before leaving. The atmosphere like a lot of places in Oaxaca is just stunning covered by plants and beautiful architecture. This place has a really nice variety of Mezcal and traditional yet, creative dishes of Oaxaca. Each of the dishes felt very well crafted and thoughtful. The depth of flavor and everything really was remarkable. We tried some chorizo and queso croquettes a ceviche and a pork shank that you could've used a soft spoon to cut. The service was also very hospitable. One of those type of places you need to stop in. One last thing. Both Yelp and Google have the location wrong but just slightly. As you are walking on the unassuming street/alley you'll see it dip in a little side street with a lil coffee shop and what looks like maybe a dead end. It's actually tucked back there haha!

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Ancestral Cocina Tradicional - Mole negro con pollo

Mole negro con pollo

Ancestral Cocina Tradicional - Pineapple cocktail, was extremely sweet.

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Pineapple cocktail, was extremely sweet.

La Popular - mexican - Updated May 2026

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