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    Los Danzantes

    4.4 (343 reviews)
    PriceyMexican
    Closed 1:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Pork rip mole
    Ngan N.

    We came here twice. 1st one, we came for lunch to celebrate our anniversary. Our waiter was Johnathan and he was awesome: friendly, attentive and very helpful. Food overall was good (not like the best food we ever had but we enjoyed the experience). For those who come specially because of the Michelin star, Michelin star restaurants have expensive food but it doesn't mean they have the best food. You're paying for the overall experience, not for amazing food. Anyway, we made another reservation to come back to the bar sitting area to get cocktails and desserts on an evening 2 days later and had a completely different experience. After the hostess sat us down, we waited for 20 minutes and no one came to give us water or ask us anything as if we were invisible. The waiters attended to other tables and left. Nobody would probably came to us if we didn't ask the hostess again why no one came to take our order. When the waiter came, he didn't even acknowledge it at all, no apologies, nothing as if waiting over 20 minutes for someone to come over is normal here. If it is indeed normal, we won't come back here, definitely doesn't meet the Michelin star standard. What a big disappointment. The only good thing about tonight is the chocolate lava cake was done right.

    Michael L.

    THE BIG: One michelin star restaurant located in the heart of Oaxaca City. Beautiful interior with a pond and plants and ever growing stone walls that lead up into the night sky. Street parking available outside the no car zone. THE BLACK AND WHITE: Walking in, it is almost a brutalist type architecture with the big walls. Los Dazantes also has it's signature pond with a tree floating in the middle and recylced materials making up the bar area. We were seated next to the water, which gave a nice ambiant sound while we were eating. For drinks, we ordered the ginger cocktail and a mocktail. Both were delicious and we would've had more but we were coming from Selva which we had a couple of drinks before hand. For food, we got the oaxacan bugs, beet salad, mole danzantes, and lengua tacos. All of the dishes were great, however what stood out the most were the oaxacan bugs and the lengua tacos. The oaxacan bugs had a medly of stir fried critters and each had it's own flavor profile. My favorite was the big insect, it had a nuttiness that was addicting. The lengua tacos were super tender and I had so much fun eating them. The mole was great because they gave us five moles to try. Oaxaca is known as the land of the seven moles so we were grateful to try some of them. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Damage done here was around 2080 MXN for two drinks and four dishes. We had a great time and will definitely be coming back next time we are in Oaxaca.

    Desserts
    Christine C.

    Amazing service and food! Loved everything we ate here. Especially love their use of goat cheese! The ambiance was lovely and would love to go back.

    Complimentary salsa and bread/tortillas
    Emmeline W.

    Had a wonderful visit for my partner's 30th birthday. Los Danzantes was one of our must-visit spots after seeing it on the 2024 Michelin guide. Fabulous food, service, and ambiance. Due to its popularity, we were only able to find lunch reservations during our visit-- proved to be a blessing in disguise, as the daylight let us fully soak in the charming, historic setting and airy atmosphere. Staff were highly professional and attentive. We opted for a slew of appetizers rather than entrees: - YELLOWFIN TUNA CEVICHE (light & mouthwatering; though a bit too soggy for my taste) - ROASTED BEETS IN COFFEE (couldn't really taste the coffee; still a delicious salad) - ORGANIC TOMATOES SALAD (our alternative as their Bean Noodles were sold out. Intensely sweet!) - OAXACAN BUGS (an opportunity to sample different insect staples and delicacies. Quite salty but interesting flavor profile) Pleased we had a chance to try chef Alejandro Burgos' takes on traditional Oaxacan cuisine. Our meal ended with a complimentary ice cream~ Thanks for making our special occasion even better!

    Chris B.

    Los Danzantes lives up to its Michelin Star. The location is in a lively street and inside a building with Selva Bar just upstairs in case you arrive early to your reservation. The ambience is very earthy with trees and a large fountain inside. The staff are all superb from the hostess, servers and bussers. As for the servers, they get extra credit for how detailed and passionate they explain each dish. As for the dishes, the Mogo Mogo was my favorite of the entire menu. The crispness from the plantain fritter ball and the flavors from wedding stew sauce was pure delight. The Huauzontles and Quesillo Croquettes were also scrumptious and the Yellow Mole that they sat in was so good. Another star from the menu was the Chicken Breast Stuffed with Quesillo and Pumpkin Flower which came with 5 different types of mole. The Chicken Breast on its own was fantastic but added with the different types of mole it just elevated the dish. Of the 5, the red mole was my favorite. Other items our table ordered was the Yellowfin Tuna Ceviche and Mayan Octopus. Both were also very enjoyable. As for desserts, the Puff Pastry Empanada and Guava Cheesecake was so tasty and enjoyable. Perfect way to wrap up the delicious dinner. If drinks are also on the agenda, the cocktails served here are really delicious. There's a wide range to choose from to complement the dinner. So if youre visiting Oaxaca, be sure to look into Los Danzantes.

    Tacos de mariscos y tostadas de ceviche
    Vanessa L.

    Excelente restaurante, atención al cliente excelente con bastantes recomendaciones muy variadas. Todos los platillos eran como una explosión de sabores perfectamente combinados. Nos encantó que cada platillo tenía su propio sabor y proceso. Totalmente recomendado.

    Elle M.

    The ambience feels like dining in a movie or a museum, or a movie where there's an even in a museum. Food and service were a standout.. convention to Plaza Central. Don't miss when in Oaxaca.

    Kristine L.

    Had a beautiful time celebrating my husbands 35th birthday at Los Danzantes. The restaurant is located on the main street and it is absolutely beautiful. As soon as you walk in, you feel like you are transported to a serene modern location. Service is top notch and the menu is very affordable for a Michelin Star restaurant! Everything we ordered was fantastic. My top favorites was the lengua tacos, the Oaxacan bugs in guac and the mole tasting! My husband and I shared everything and were so full by the end of dinner. Los Danzantes also gave us a free dessert with a sparkler. Overall we had an incredible time and an incredible meal. Highly recommend booking a reservation!

    Short rib
    Melissa B.

    Really cool indoor space with tall ceilings and limited seating. The service was great and the ambiance was amazing. For food we started with the mole tasting, which was a good way to try a bunch of moles, but I feel as though mole should be eaten with a protein and not on plátanos. The plátanos were delicious little sweet donuts but not the best vehicle in my opinion. My mezcal old fashioned unfortunately was so sweet / strong on the bitters that I didn't finish it. For entrees I tried the short rib plate with mole negro which was definitely my favorite dish of the night. The salsa and flavored butters that come with the meal are also delicious. Overall a little underwhelmed based on expectations when it comes to the food.

    Sauces
    Michelle C.

    Classic Oaxaca cuisine made to the finest quality. Beef tongue tacos are a must Amazing service and attentiveness with great storytelling about the origins of the dishes Ambiance was great, shady in the afternoon with scent of sage

    Oaxacan Bugs
    Allison H.

    Got lucky and got a last minute spot in the lounge for lunch. This was easily one of the best meals I've ever had. The Michelin star is well deserved. Appetizers: Lengua tacos y Oaxacan bugs with gaucamole. Tacos were incredible. Can't say much more other than, order them. The server recommended trying each bug on its own first, and then brought me some tortillas to make a taco with it. Highly recommend giving this a try! Main: Mayan Octopus. I didn't think this was possible but the octopus melted in my mouth. It had perfect texture and the flavor was The accompanying heirloom tomatoes were also perfect. So much flavor in such a small bite. Dessert: Goat cheese Flan with honey, lavender, candied pecans, and coco ganache. OMG. Perfect dessert for this meal, it was so delicious and light.

    Martha W.

    The coconut shrimp was to die for. I enjoyed a Viognier with it that was out of this world. My husband had the chicken with mole sauce and it was amazing as well. Our waiter was very good and allowed my husband to get extra mole sauce. I like the ambiance especially the ceiling.

    Menu
    Sam S.

    This restaurant had some of the best food that we've ever had. Much better than Pujol in CDMX. It's totally deserving of It's Michelin star. The restaurant is in a large open patio like space with high ceiling and very well decorated. It immediately transports you to another world. Service was very good and efficient and the food was too die for. We had multiple appetizers, including the outstanding ceviche. My aguachile entree was excellent and the tortilla ice cream dessert was very good. I would highly recommend and definitely make a reservation, as this place is very popular.

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    Sabina Sabe - Burger and Fries

    Sabina Sabe

    4.4(112 reviews)
    0.2 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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    Ancestral Cocina Tradicional - Chuletón con almendrado

    Ancestral Cocina Tradicional

    4.6(31 reviews)
    1.2 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.

    Los Danzantes - mexican - Updated May 2026

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