American-style bar for travelers. We stopped in for a quick beer as its always fun to see what…read morevibes an American bar abroad has and this one definitely seemed heavily targeted towards the expat/weekend visitor crowd. Drinks and food were pretty pricey compared to most bars and the menu wasn't particularly appealing compared to all of the other incredible options nearby.

Good place to watch NFL football. Came here to watch an NFL playoff game and had choice of 5…read moredifferent tvs all showing the game. Sound quality wasn't the best but happy to find football on tv here. Had some beers which were reasonably priced. We both ordered pizza and I found mine inedible. The crust was undercooked, the sauce terrible and the veggies were raw. My partner had the shrimp pizza and said it was barely tolerable. Our waiter was very nice and attentive. Great place to watch a game but don't order pizza.

On my exploration of Oxen cuisine, I came across La Popular so my group and I checked it out. There…read morewas no wait and we were able to be seated right away. It is quite cozy inside with dim lighting to make it more ambient. When it was time to order the waitress came and was really friendly to all of the members from our large group. I was quite hungry so I ordered an aqua Fresca, a tostada, and a torta. I ordered an Agua Fresca de Pepino con Limon and it was so refreshing and delicious. However, I did order it without ice since I find that drinks are usually already cold as is and don't need ice, this was a mistake. The flavor was spot on, however it was room temperature, which could have been avoided if I did add ice. The torta that I ordered was of chorizo. There were plenty of toppings and the bread was really nice and fluffy. The chorizo was was actually very oily which did take away from the flavor and made the inside quite mushy and soggy. If you do order a torta, I would suggest getting a different protein than chorizo. I also ordered a tostada de pulpo. I was very thrown off as the seafood and the octopus in it were slightly warm. To my understanding, seafood should be refrigerated and kept cool so it does not go bad so I was slightly concerned as it felt like it had been sitting outside for a while. The flavor was not great either, quite bland like there were no seasonings or preparation from the octopus or the rest of the toppings.

We had stumbled upon this lovely lively establishment on our way to pregame before our fancy dinner…read moreat Los Danzantes. No one had really came to greet or seat us. We had gone in and sat ourselves. Only then did they came by with menus. Most of the drinks were tasty! I personally loved their thai inspired cocktail with basil lit up to create a nice aroma. Paired beautifully.

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.

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!

This cart serves an amazing hamburger. I love in n out but I prefer this spot. During various trips…read moreto Oaxaca I have let 5 folks take a bite of my burger and they all immediately ordered their own...sometimes two!! You can get your burger with several toppings but the best is "con todo". It includes the patty, a slice of cheap ass Fudd ham grilled, American cheese or Oaxacan quesillo, lettuce, tomato, grilled or fresh onion', some pickled jalapeños, a few chunks of pineapple, Mexican Mayo and a little mustard. The hotdogs aren't that great but they have them. Mario's usually shows up after 5 or 6 near the Zocalo but they may move around. After 10 pm the line gets long with all the drunk folks needing something to soak up all that mezcal or beer. But don't worry because the cook has his technique down. They were only 35 pesos but worth twice that!!!

I loved the burgers and hot dogs at this stand. The delicious aroma pulled me to check out what was…read morecooking, and I was shocked to see all of the ingredients that were being used to give these hot dogs and hamburgers a Oaxacan twist. You got regular hot dog buns, but with gooey and toasted cheese and topped with bacon , Pico de Gallo, ketchup, mayo, mustard and *chapulines*. I had to try these and it was amazing!!! They also top the hot dogs with chicharrón for more crunchiness. The hamburgers have fresh grilled pineapple with a meat patty topped with ham and cheese, and you can also top with tomato, lettuce and salsa. We visited this stand several times on our Oaxacan vacation and I must say I think I am addicted and will miss it!

Un buen lugar con comida deliciosa, cervezas artesanal y míseros agradable…read more Ok, I enjoyed a great party here, and this is a place to meet great folks and enjoy a simple but delicious meal,

The only star is for the view from a window seat. But the food and drinks aren't even worth the…read moreview, honestly. We had wings that were dry and tasteless. The ranch dressing that came with them was watered down and tasteless. The gin was watered down, as well. The french fries were adequate and the onion rings were too greasy. Super disappointing.

There is nothing Irish about this place except the green paint on the walls…read more There is zero Irish food there is zero Irish beer. They have a full bar and a menu of finger foods. So zero stars for being an Irish pub. 3 stars for being a bar

We stopped because the place was absolutely stunning and we decided to get some food…read more We had the tortilla soup and the memelitas (mushrooms, zucchini flower and octopus), absolutely delicious! We also tried several of their mezcales. Definitely a must try kind of place!!

I arrived here last night around 8pm or so without a reservation after getting turned away at Los…read moreDanzantee. It's a relatively large restaurant and they were able to seat me immediately which was great as I was starving upon arrival. The decor is simple but nice. It's definitely less flashy than similarly priced restaurants in the area, which wasn't an issue for me but take that as you will (ie not sure it's the best for a romantic date night). I ordered the tortilla soup which I didn't love, but it could just be a matter of personal preference. The avocado in it wasn't quite ripe enough. The pork tacos, however, were absolutely fantastic and it was a very generously sized portion. I loved the accoutrements it came with like the salsa and pickled onions. For a drink I ordered the chapulin cocktail mostly because I wanted to try chapulines, which I actually enjoyed more than I was expecting, but the drink itself was unexciting and didn't taste very boozy at all. Overall I would come back for the tacos and try some other menu items too, but I would skip the soup and cocktail next time.

Pleasant surprise! We were walking around the center of Oaxaca looking for dinner on a Sunday…read morenight. The drinks and dinner were superb. I know it sounds like hyperbole, but it was fabulous, as was the ambiance. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants an informal dinner of the best quality. Try the Ensalada Costumbre and any of the pizzas. I'm not into mezcal, and I had one of the best tequila margaritas I've had in Oaxaca. Don't miss it for a fine informal meal!

Just what I wanted, when looking for an easy casual meal. Clean, nice appearance. I had Guacamole…read morecon totopos, a Tlayuda, and beer. hte guac was fine, the Tlayuda rather tasteless and IMO had too much quesilla, the Oaxacan cheese, which is bland and very stringy. They had a nice playlist of American oldies.

We had an enjoyable stop here. The cocktails were well mixed although the whole menu wasn't on…read moreoffer the night we visited. The bar was busy and the bar itself is small so I think the limited set made sense. It was fun to join the lively crowd for a bit and watch a parade go by.

It's an amazing and unique place, small. Focused. Mezcal only with a few mixers. Guitar player the…read morenight we were there. Magical! I'd not trade the evening we spent there for 100 other nights in other standard, predictable bars in 100 other places. And that's the twoof!