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    Mezcaloteca

    4.6 (39 reviews)
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    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Tastes of Oaxaca
    Jeff F.

    "Mezcal Tastes Like Time" And there's simply no better establishment to authentically experience & learn the virtues of this indigenous​ agave nectar of the gods than at Mezcalogia. Owned by partners Siliva Philion & Marco Ochoa, this mezcaleria is run by some of the most soulful​ & studied mezcaleros in Mexico. Come if you have a​ thirsty mind & thirsty stomach...don't come here if you're looking for the worm. The experience starts when you make a reservation (highly recommended but not necessarily required depending on day/time). Grab your seat at the L-shaped bar where your host will begin a tutorial in an effort to find where your palate may land. And to help articulate the process you'll receive a sensory characteristics note card extolling all the flavors, aromas, visuals & tactile sensations you're sure to experience along the way. You'll also learn about the varied agave species, palenques & infamous Mezcal Maestros across the land...and if you have time I highly recommend booking a guided tour to visit nearby mezcal farms to see how the sausage is made to really complete the experience. As no two mezcals taste the same, you'll find yourself immediately thinking about making your next reservation after walking out the door!

    What little I knew of Mezcal before coming to Mezcaloteca was entirely determined by mass produced mezcal in the US. Our tasting involved 5 separate pours (a different 5 for each of us for a total of 10 unique pours) of regionally produced, traditional mezcals labeled with details of the craftsman that produced them, the type of maguey used, the total batch volume, as well as the process and materials used during distillation and fermentation. All of the mezcals we had were exceedingly complex and varied hugely and interestingly from one to the other. If you are a fan of spirits, you really need to give this a try, it will not disappoint. Mezcaloteca truly lives up to its name as a library of fine mezcals, and the broader history and context contained within each bottle.

    Yay! Another pic of bottles on the bar!!  But mine is better ;) lol.  JK.  It really is a beautiful place.
    Leighton P.

    I have been here multiple times over the past few years, as part of "research" in Oaxaca. And what fun research this is. A beautiful space with passionate staff who know an awful lot about mezcal. And I'm so glad they do... unlike other places I've reviewed, this one is especially geared for education and travelers. Reservations only for a tasting. The last time we were there, a group of *hot euro-tourists was there (which made it nice), but also an older, elegant local couple. Take a few bottles to go. Guarantee they don't last until the end of your trip!! I recommend for any adventurous first-timer to Oaxaca. Or second-timer...or third...

    Tu T.

    Hoa and Patricia are the best. Very knowledgeable. Excellent concept to learn how Mezcal are made. We went to several places and this is we preferred.

    Jorge G.

    Bastian guided us through the journey of a lifetime tonight. I'm sitting here still tipsy a few hours later after imbibing on some of the most delicious drinks I've ever had the pleasure of tasting (I mean, I did leave with 3 entire bottles so that alone should attest to how much I loved these drinks) and wishing I could try more and more and more and more and more. He asked my fiancée and I a few questions about our experience drinking: what we like to drink, flavor profiles, cocktails, etc. totally non judgmental about what we've tried and it's clear to me he (and the young woman who was there with him whose name I did t catch D:) is absolutely in love with the craft and magic that is mezcal. We had the 5 drink tasting and it lasted about 2 hours; words can't describe the joy I felt being able to try 10 unique different batches. It's so cool how they support local artisans in sharing their craft. Please take the time to make a reservation, get excited about the journey, and try some drinks here with an open mind. They are not for the faint of heart, but if you follow their instructions I'm sure you will feel a warmth no other alcohol could ever provide. With mezcal's fiery embrace, you'll head to your next destination a most happy camper :)

    Us after tasting some of the best mezcal.
    Ulises R.

    Very organized and well developed presentation of the tasting. Very nice and knowledgeable staffing. Awesome selection of mezcal. They do make reservations for the tasting, but they took us in as a walk in. They give information on all the different kinds of plants and their origin.

    Dried maguey flowers in the storefront window at Mezcaloteca

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    What little I knew of Mezcal before coming to Mezcaloteca was entirely determined by mass produced mezcal in the US.

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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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    In Situ Mezcalería - In Situ Bodega Mezcalería, Oaxaca

    In Situ Mezcalería

    4.2(36 reviews)
    0.7 km
    $$$

    There are 2 locations for In Situ now - we went to Bodega Versus, Reforma 306 (Versus is another In…read moreSitu brand). Small place, tasting counter up front, little bar in back. David was our tour guide - spoke good English, which was great because we're kinda new to mezcal (my Spanish is passable, but I would've missed a lot). He asked us about the things we liked to drink, and set us each up with 3 tasting glasses. Oh, it was amazing! Our favorite ended with an aftertaste of roses. We shared our little cups, so in all we tasted 12 mezcals (David brought us an extra round). Went back a few nights later, sat in the bar and Olivia mixed us some delicious cocktails, and David brought back samples of the mezcals from the cocktails. Sigh! I'd highly recommend reserving a tasting with David - it was just us, and we had his full attention. He is the most gracious and knowledgeable of hosts, and I feel I was properly introduced to mezcal.

    Neat spot to try a larger variety of mezcal. Bartender was super nice. Mezcal was great! I didn't…read morelove the price for 450 was a tasting of 3 1.5 oz shots of mezcal. I'd suggest you pick three on your own and save a few bucks, we would have spent less than 250 pesos if we would have picked them ourselves. The cards were in Spanish only as well as the bartender telling us about them was great but my partner doesn't speak Spanish so I had to translate.

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    In Situ Mezcalería - Branded mezcals

    Branded mezcals

    In Situ Mezcalería
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    Selva - Delicious drinks

    Selva

    4.3(43 reviews)
    0.3 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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    Selva
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