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!

Unbelievable restaurant! We have been in Oaxaca for just over two weeks and this was hands down one…read moreof the best meals we have had. The tacos were so fresh, beautifully displayed and truly unique. We will certainly be back!

Fantastic little spot in a 'food court' with a mezcal bar and other small restaurants. We LOVED the…read moreaguachile, the tacos were top notch, the shrimp was probably one of the best I've ever had and the seafood pasta was good, but lacked a little bit of acid. Overall, beautifully presented, tasty comfort food made with fresh ingredients. The service was also pretty amazing and attentive. Would be back in a heartbeat!

Oh my goodness! I…read moretold my wife, "Finally, delicious food!" I am not too used to Oaxaca's food, some is good, some I don't get, but that's a me thing. But this place, man, I enjoyed the hell out of everything we ordered! We had the guacamole, it nearly got me in tears it was so good. The shrimp cocktail was off the hook, whatever my wife ordered she for sure enjoyed it. I forgot the name of what she ordered. The ambiance is really cozy, and feels welcoming. Lots of green around. Gives a cool vibe. We got to speak with the owner, an amazing guy, really thoughtful about the flavors incorporated into the menu. And very expressive when it comes to the decor. The staff was super attentive and friendly! This visit made our day, not everyone has been as friendly and welcoming as this staff, it's great to know there are places where they get us. I hope we get a chance to come back!!!

When we ate here, there surprisingly weren't many people! We ordered a handful of items and…read moreabsolutely loved the freshness of the seafood, especially the octopus. It's a pretty casual place where you can order a large selection of dishes which means that it's bound to satisfy different types of palettes. They offer complimentary soup in an espresso cup; unfortunately, some did spill on my friend's leg (accidentally) as they were placing it in front of her. They felt very bad so ended up giving her a complementary dessert which was generous of them.

This place is a Oaxaca staple. It's been here for years. The only negative is that they close at 6…read more They don't kick you out but they won't let you in after 6. Atmosphere - relaxed laid back with soft music in the background. Really cool oven that you should check out. Service - We were there early and had some time to kill. Our server never rushed us. He had spent some time in California and spoke perfect English. Great experience. Drinks - very good. The mescal was good quality. The michelada was one of the best. The red wine was good as well. Food - excellent! We tried the beaded/fried shrimp. The seasoning is great. We asked for cocktail sauce. They brought something that tasted like cocktail sauce with the tiniest hint of sweet and sour sauce. That description probably doesn't do it justice. Ask for it on the side. You won't be dissapointed. Nothing like it in Chicago. But the show stopper was the lobster tacos. They were plentiful in meat and came drizzled with a very good sauce.

Lovely to sit outside in what felt like a forest. Exceptional service. I had the seafood soup,…read morewhich was good enough, not remarkable. I'd try something different next time.

Aguachilles is delicious. Vuelve a la vida did not…read moredisappoint. Will definitely be coming back!!! Waiter was very friendly. Doesn't look like much from the outside but the food is amazing. Family owned.

One of my top 3 favorite seafood restaurants. The best shrimp aguachiles, shrimp empanadas and…read moreshrimp cóctel. DELICIOUS!! The portions are perfect to share. The service is fantastic. We went once everyday that we were in Oaxaca. Cannot wait to go back and have the aguachiles. The owner was very friendly and helped us find a few stores we were looking for. Don't hesitate on this one. You won't regret it

If La Cevicheria Oaxaca has only 1 fan, it's me. If they have 0 fans, that means I am DEAD…read more On the 7th day, God called upon his most gastronomically inclined angels and created La Cevicheria Oaxaca to graze the taste buds of mankind. Eating here is a spiritual experience that will change your life. This is THE BEST restaurant in Oaxaca in terms of service, taste, presentation, and VALUE. I have gone to other highly rated and acclaimed restaurants in the city, and let me tell you I WISH I saved my money and came here for every meal instead. It is insane how you can get such an amazing, filling, and creative meal at such a great price. Personal highlights were the pasta negra de mariscos and the pastel 3 leches. Please, if you're in Oaxaca you need to come here! If you're not in Oaxaca, you need to visit just to come to this restaurant. You will have the experience of a lifetime. (Do not listen to the hater who gave this place 3 stars, they don't deserve this!)

In truth, the ceviche ahumado was my best meal during our entire week stay in beautiful, historic…read moreOaxaca. (Additionally, the servers were kind and patient with my broken Spanish.) Included with this very reasonably priced meal were three types of crispy, round tortillas and two types of salsa. ¡Muy délicioso! I also used the tortilla to eat the ceviche which was perfect in presentation and tangy goodness. My husband had the seared plátanos with what I believed was crème fraiche (he reported it being excellent). I also ordered an authentic Clamato, but don't think about the kind in the can. This was like a Bloody Mary on steroids: spicy and bubbly and awesome. I recommend La Cevicheria without even mentioning how beautiful it is inside, but also because it was clear how much love and care the cooks put into each meal. It was cooking in true art form. Muchas gracias!

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.

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!

Though we had food (which was tasty- the molotes) - the cocktails are the real star here…read more They gave us a free shot of Mezcal- very smooth. However, this was our third Mezcal of the day. Time for some cocktails. The boo got a gin one (gin was made with 100% agave) and I got a passion fruit with Mezcal. They were both stunners. Great service and ambience too.

If it is lunch or dinner time in Oaxaca centro as you read this, proceed immediately to this place!…read moreUpscale Oaxacan food in a modern but friendly environment with prices that are moderate. So many highlights.... 1. Their own brand of mescal and outstanding mixed cocktails using fresh fruit and flowers. You can choose to blend mescal with a floral based drink or tamarind juice and puree, all for about US$3 per martini glass full! Not an alcohol drinker? Ask for one of the juices with mineral water con gas. 2. The service. Every person was kind and attentive. We sat at the bar, and the bartender took great care of us. He answered all questions and could converse slightly in English. He taught us about mescal vs tequila and that the restaurant is named for a type of agave used to make mescal. 3. The food, the food, the food. Favs: The best shrimp tacos of my life. Tortilla and shrimp are both cooked with garlic oil, and shrimp melt in your mouth. Be sure to ask for spicy tomato salsa and pico on the side. Also enjoyed a hearty mexican style chicken soup with veggies, garbanzo beans, and lime. And for dessert...baked pear, cinnamon fried tortilla, and fruit sorbet all on one plate! Were there some lowlights? Sure. Sorbet was grainy. The chicken soup was not the best. But certainly no reason to take away a star!

Another MUST SEE in Oaxaca…read more During our time in Oaxaca we came here several time LOL We ate here, shopped here and explored. You can literally spend all day here This mercado has everything and anything you can think of. Tons of restaurants, and vendors selling seasoned grasshoppers, mole, liquor, chocolate, herbs and spices, ice cream, seafood, meat ect Everyone is super friendly, we felt safe here at all times

Mercado Benito Juarez is a traditional market in the city center of Oaxaca. It's right next to the…read moreZocalo (main square) and is an indoor market filled with fresh food stalls, meat and produce, souvenirs, and other goods. You'll see local delicacies like mezcal, tejate, and grasshoppers by the buckets. Beware that there is a raw meat alley that does not smell good at all if you're sensitive to that. If you're visiting Oaxaca you will most likely visit this market and the adjacent Mercado 20 de Noviembre. It's a glimpse into the daily lives of many local people and the things they eat, drink, and buy.