Want to try 7 different moles? Check out Los Pacos and try to sit on the terrace upstairs. Only reason not 5 stars was the service was a miss at the beginning from one of the waiters, the other waiter was fantastic. read more

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This was one place that had a tasting of 7 moles, so we dropped in to see if we would need a reservation and, luckily, we did not. We were seated upstairs on the terrace, which had a nice breeze and was playing good music. For the first 15 minutes or so we had an older waiter who was a bit grumpy and not very kind when I could not understand him. I apologized for my bad Spanish but did tell him in Spanish that I did not understand; he seemingly made no effort to either speak English (which is NOT his obligation, of course) or to find someone who could help me to understand what he was saying. It was quite upsetting and we almost didn't stay at the restaurant. A younger gentleman came to help us and he was much more friendly! I still spoke mostly Spanish to him but he made an effort to speak slowly so I could understand him more easily. Anyhow, we enjoyed some spicy mezcal cocktails and the Degustacion de 7 Moles. They weren't my favorite moles on the trip, but they were good! read more

Food was delicious! Try the degustación de 7 moles to try the 7 different types of mole. Easy to share with someone. Great customer service

We met the owner Sra, Laura and she treated us like family. The moles are excellent. Try the sampler of 7 different moles . They are all distinctly delicious. If you come to Oaxaca you must come to her restaurant, Los Pacos. read more

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A bit of an odd experience here. We had no reservation when we walked in at 7.30, and were told we could be seated at 9. Fair enough. It was pouring down rain, though, so we asked if we could eat at the bar (where no seat was taken). I'm guessing they don't do that here, but agreed, so we took our seats and ordered cocktails. 10 minutes later they seated us at a table in the restaurant - maybe they had a cancellation? Doubtful, but whatever, we'll take it. I had the 7 mole sampler with pork. Good stuff; some better than others, of course, but that's to be expected. My friend had the same with chicken; his favorite mole was my least favorite. Wife had the tlayuda which was quite good and quite large. Good food, ok cocktails. Worth a visit. read more

Excellent Mole choices here. Had the Negro version and split it with my wife and there was plenty for both. Came with white rice and plantains. The chips they serve with the three dipping sauces were very good. Ended with a cappuccino but it was lukewarm. Wasn't happy about that but we needed to leave. Service was just too slow here. Remember a jacket at night if you dine on the rooftop and if you don't speak English, have a translator app ready. The service did not speak English. read more

Los Pacos - Mole Negro with chicken - Mexican Near Me - Oaxaca, OAX

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I really enjoyed this place! If you're coming to oaxaca for mole this is the place to try. Its one of the few places that offers 7 different moles! I got the sampler which includes 7 small bowls with one of each of their moles. Each mole is accompanied by a different meat and comes with rice thats had friend plantains on it too! Drinks were not bad either. read more

Los Pacos - Mexican Near Me - Oaxaca, OAX

Came here while on vacation in Oaxaca last week. We wanted something really traditional but at the same time nice place to eat. Yes! Nothing beats Oaxaca street food! But we wanted to try a restaurant in the city. Celebrating a friend's bday. This place not only has great tasting food that you will find while walking in the streets of Oaxaca. But the owners there make you feel welcome! The bartenders and waiters are all attentive. Paco the owner and his wife were a blast to talk to they talked to us as if we knew them for a long time. I just can't stop talking of how good of a service it was and how the owners go out their ways to make the guests have a pleasant time. Like I mention food was delicious! Fair prices and drinks awesome! They have a top terrace but didn't get a chance to go up there since it was raining. If I can give it more stars I would. If your in town you must come here!! read more

Recommended on Yelp and food tour.. it's on the high end side for Oaxaca city. A meal is going to run you $15 American dollars. Mezcal cocktail was great. I loved my mole verde enchiladas. Recommend. Definitely a great spot to try different moles. Staff very professional and helpful. read more

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I was looking for a quick meal so I ask the concierge to make a quick and near suggestion. She said Dos Pacos and off of went just a block away. Of course it was full so I got offered a seat in the bar area. I had guava mezcal to begin with and it was delicious. Halfway through my drink, a beautiful lady and her partner came in and sat at the end of the bar. Turned out they are the owners. She recommended the Mole sampler and so I ordered it. What an eye opener about this region's pride and joy. She gave me a firsthand overview of the 7 moles and it made the meal super wonderful. Stories, wine, and mezcal later, I had one the most memorable meals I have ever had. My stomach was happy and full and so was my heart with the warm and welcoming spirit of this magical place. Muchas Gracias. read more

A delightful and memorable evening. The owner Laura was our host. The service was gracious and from the heart. The mole enchiladas were superb, and we received an invaluable sampling and tutorial on all 7 of Oaxaca's moles. read more

We stumbled upon this place our first day in Oaxaca. We were heading towards the downtown hungry and looking for a place to eat, when my son insisted that we just stop there and go in. It's nicely decorated with wood tables, a beautiful interior like so many of the buildings in Oaxaca, and friendly and attentive staff. We immediately struck up a conversation with our waiter. She was obviously also in charge of the dining area, and well sometimes a little curt and short on patience, nonetheless extremely helpful. This place is known for its moles, and before ordering, she offered to bring us a sample of seven moles to try, which we took up. Each of them was delicious in its own right, but I settled for a black mole, which is characterized by its smoky flavor due to the chilies in it being slightly burned. And I was offered to have it with anything I like - with pork, beef, or chicken, in enchiladas or just served over meet. I opted for pork, and was brought a delicious, fork tender piece covered in the rich mole sauce. Freshly made hot tortillas were also brought out and the waiter constantly checked to make sure I was not running out. We also had a red mole, queso fundido with chorizo which was fantastic without being greasy. Everything was amazingly good, and I would head back here in a heartbeat. Even though it was a busy afternoon, service was attentive and prompt without hurrying us and without being overbearing. read more

Awesome food. Servings are enough to share. This is a nice place for a date, they won't regret it. read more

Los Pacos - Torta Oaxaqueña. OMG this is huge. This sandwich is for two people. We ordered the stuffed chile on the side. - Mexican Near Me - Oaxaca, OAX

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Go straight up the stairs to the rooftop, order a house mezcal and the 7 mole tasting. read more

Los Pacos - 7 mole tasting - Mexican Near Me - Oaxaca, OAX

What a delight! Our group of 4 had the 7 mole entree as an appetizer, then each chose our favorite for entrees. Anna the owner was on top of everything and was very helpful. All the food was delicious! read more

We made time for this small restaurant because we were eager to try the mole sampler - and tbh some of the moles were really good. Our party of 5 was seated quickly and menus were provided. After that, service slowed to a crawl, no smiles...drinks and food arrived eventually, one dish at a time. We enjoyed the food but the lackluster service really detracted from our experience. read more

Great food, service and beautiful terraces dining. You can order the seven moles and try the essential flavors of Oaxaca in one sitting. Amazing!!! read more

We had a wonderful dinner here at this restaurant. The restaurant is smaller all, but worth the wait to get a table. It has a terrace with a wonderful view but you have to make reservations or come in early in order to get a seat there. We ordered the 7 mole sampler plate and it was delicious, couldn't decide which mole I liked best. All the dishes were excellent including the desserts. We were not surprised the service was great as the owner is present and came by our table to see how we were doing. I will definitely recommend this restaurant and hope to be able to eat here next time I'm in town read more

The owner of Los Pacos, Oaxaca Centro, just treated me with terrible hostility and bad manners, while barking at me that his overcharging me for a luncheon was my own fault. He did not care, nor would he listen, as I tried to express that I was not mad or upset, but that a mistake must have been made by his staff. He only barked and spoke over me, interrupting and using the technique of intimidation, constantly repeating that it was my own fault for not checking the bill. The lunch group I hosted had 17 people and the bill was in pesos. Of course I did ask the waiter "have you deducted the deposit?" The waiter said yes. However when it showed on my credit card a week later there were two charges totalling $738 US!!!! I know the problem is only that the deposit was not deducted and it would be simple for Los Pacos to refund the $209.97 to my credit card. Sadly we never got that far because I could not get a word in edgewise. Paco, or pacito the little man, certainly was unprofessional and short sighted. I've made hundreds of referrals to his restaurant and spent thousands of dollars there, but never again. Janie Cravens read more

One person order the 7 mole sampler. Second person order grilled chicken and there's plenty of mole there to dip into and share. We stopped in for a late lunch...lots of fresh hot tortillas and we requested side of quacamole with the chips that was really yummy. Not a special occasion place but good for a lunch break from shopping! read more

Los Pacos - 7 mole sampler. - Mexican Near Me - Oaxaca, OAX

This place is rustic and I believe is family run a nd owned. They are known for their moles which were all Devine. My gf ordered some type of spring salad ( all organic) and I ordered 6 different types of mole combination served with rice and hand made tortilla. We of course had two michaladas each and scarfed down on a type of tortilla that has a hard texture, layered with pig fat and sprinkled with fresh goat cheese. Freaking to die for. This place was a bit more upscale and not for 21 year old horny dudes looking to slam tequila down their gullits. read more

Los Pacos - Look at that! Good for 2 people . You must savor not gorge. - Mexican Near Me - Oaxaca, OAX

Sit upstairs ... open air rooftop dining ... make sure u try the 7 combo mole ... u get to try it all with some rice ! We ordered the 7 combo moles as an appetizer ... everyone got to try & ordered additional mole that they liked best! The chicken rice veggie soup is a delicious light soup ...for the kiddies - the spaghetti is a great hit but I'm not here to eat what the kids like ! read more

Los Pacos - Sitting on rooftop terrace - Mexican Near Me - Oaxaca, OAX

It was absolutely uninteresting. The service was fine and I ordered the mole tasting but the flavors were not complex at all, the mole negro was too sweet. I had a mole negro con pollo in the market and it was 50 pesos and absolutely delicious. Here I paid 319 including tax and tip. I would say skip this place, there are plenty of other options read more

Terrible! We ordered a salad with mole and chicken. Our salad came out first. We asked the waiter to bring both out. After an hour we got a plate of mole the consistency of soup. It had a tiny drumstick and an even smaller piece of dry chicken next to it. My mom got a dry piece of chicken that could barely carve into. It was not good and I don't recommend it. read more

I am not a "mole" person, but the mole at Pacos is one of the best moles I've ever tried. And if that wouldn't enough the service is just the BEST! The waiter is ahead at any need of the people attending at the place, if you are unsure about wich mole to choose, they kindly offer you to taste the 6 moles they have so you can decide. I Love the food and the service, they are the BEST! read more

Los Pacos - Mexican Near Me - Oaxaca, OAX

After two weeks in Oaxaca and trying many restaurants we found the experience in Los Pacos increíble. We are vegans and the manager Fransisco was extremely kind and helpful. The food was delicious and seemed very authentic. It was an experience inolvidable. read more

This place has significantly deteriorated their level of service and quality of food. So sad to see how rude and pretentious have become. The attitude of the staff is very dismissive and their food is served cold. Do you yourself a favor and look for another restaurant to eat. It's not worth the overpriced food and horrible service. read more

Great taste of 6 moles with chicken: delicious vegetable soup and salad; minimal English. Reasonably and typically priced for the quality, service and ambience. My husband lived the tongue with mole Amarillo , read more

A nice little place but not the best food. They had a nice mole combo plate on pork. The tortillas were a bit stale. Nice service. Pleasant.

I love the food here. We began our meal with fresh green salads. We were so hungry we forgot to take pictures. They were extremely fresh and good individual size portions. Then we moved on to the six mole sampler with a side tasajo (beef) plate with fresh cheese. The food was excellent and the service very friendly. We will return in a few days before going back to California. This is a must for mole and I strongly recommend the black mole. read more

Los Pacos, known for their variety of mole, is definitely overrated and overpriced. If you're pressed for time in Oaxaca and don't have the chance to taste a variety of moles at (more) authentic restaurants, go for it. But otherwise, I don't recommend this restaurant to anyone. The service isn't great and the food was very mediocre. My girlfriend's meal, pechuga a la parrilla, was undercooked. Not to mention, her meal was 190 pesos and could have been found at any basic Mexican restaurant for no more than 60 pesos. To reiterate, way overrated and overpriced. Don't waste your time. read more

Wonderful place for lunch or dinner. Beautifully decorated, impeccable staff, attention to detail. Food out of this world, their house sopa is light and flavorful, 1 companion had chili rellanos done of course Oaxacan style. read more

I posted a bunch of photos and forgot to review. What a fabulous place. Karolina our waitress made the night. We tried all seven Moles and found Amarillo with porc and Verse with pollo were spectacular! Homemade mescal was sick too. Simple good food. read more

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I had the mole combinado -- plate of rice with six mole tastings (with chicken). It was alright.