The restaurant had been suggested to us as being very good. We were not disappointed. It is…read morelocated at the lovely Casa Bonita, a Star Diamond recipient hotel and the menu fuses elements of Asian cuisine with Oaxacan and Mexican cuisine in general. It has two seating levels, ground and a raised dais. We chose the dais. Service was very attentive. Our original selection of wine was not in stock and instead we took their recommendation for a Monte Xanic Sauvignon Blanc Viña Kristel. In addition to the 3 salsas (Habanero and orange, Chapuline, and Chipolte mayo) and tostadas, we were surprised with a hot shrimp consomme. While the digital menu appears to be quite large (97 pages), the layout contributes heavily to its length). Since we had come for dinner, we started with an order of the Red Snapper Ceviche as an appetizer. We asked about its size, as we were planning to share and they told us it was small and would we like it divided for each of us. We very surprised the portions we were served appeared to be full sized for each of us. Dinner selections were the Garlic Noodles with Lobster (noodles with garlic and oyster sauce. Pan seared lobster with parsley sauce and white wine) and Roasted Thai Tuna Steak (Grilled tuna with coconut milk sauce and Rice). Desert was the Famous Lemon Cake (more of a lemon meringue) and a Sweet Corn and Cheese Flan with Caramel. We thought the meal was exceptionally well prepared with the possible exception of the lobster; we thought it was the slightest bit overcooked. If we could change anything, we would suggest an updated cocktail selection Menu link - https://www.menudigital.com/casa-bonita-hotel-boutique-&-spa Nos habían sugerido que el restaurante era muy bueno. No nos decepcionó. Se encuentra en Casa Bonita, un hotel beneficiario de Star Diamond y el menú fusiona elementos de la cocina asiática con la oaxaqueña y mexicana en general. Tiene dos niveles de asientos, planta baja y un estrado elevado. Elegimos el estrado. El servicio fue muy atento. Nuestra selección original de vino no estaba en stock y en su lugar tomamos su recomendación para un Monte Xanic Sauvignon Blanc Viña Kristel. Además de las 3 salsas (Habanero y naranja, Chapuline y Chipolte mayo) y las tostadas, nos sorprendieron con un consomé caliente de camarones. Aunque el menú digital parece ser bastante grande (97 páginas), la estructura contribuye en gran medida a su longitud). Como habíamos venido a cenar, empezamos con una orden del Ceviche de Pargo Rojo como aperitivo. Preguntamos por su tamaño, ya que pensábamos compartir y nos dijeron que era pequeño y que si queríamos que nos lo dividieran para cada uno. Nos sorprendió mucho que las porciones que nos sirvieron parecían ser de tamaño completo para cada uno de nosotros. Las selecciones de la cena fueron los fideos chinos con ajo y salsa de ostion, langosta a la sarteneado en salsa de perejil y vino blanco; y atun fresco asado con salsa de leche de coco y arroz. El postre fue la famosa tarta de limón (más bien un merengue de limón) y un flan de elote y queso con caramelo. Nos pareció que la comida estaba excepcionalmente bien preparada con la posible excepción de la langosta; nos pareció que estaba un poco pasada de cocción. Si pudiéramos cambiar algo, sugeriríamos una selección de cócteles actualizada Enlace al menú - https://www.menudigital.com/casa-bonita-hotel-boutique-&-spa

We had a seafood combo plate that was perfectly prepared. I fell in love with pulpo (octopus). The…read moremojarra (a local fish) al diablo wasn't spicy but it was tasty! The house salsa was very tasty and was nice and spicy. Service was very slow, so don't go in a rush. We were in vacation mode so it didn't matter. We'd go back!

Mustekala is a pleasant restaurant located in the San Felipe neighborhood of Oaxaca. It had been on…read moreour list for some time and we were not disappointed. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating. We chose outdoor. Indoors has about 10 tables of varying size (we did not explore the inside). Outside is a very large area mostly dedicated to children activities. We saw a number of shaded/tented areas with a large number of tables. Since it was mid afternoon, we decided to have a late lunch rather than a dinner. My wife had Baja style fish tacos (3) and I ordered the Rib eye tacos (4). Both were excellent, but the Baja style won. Easily a 5, while the Rib eyes were 4.5. We don't often see Baja style tacos here. We also had a Dorado ceviche. Ceviche was very good as well. It included black olives, but they were easy to remove and did not overpower the fish. A basket of breads and tostadas with cranberry butter, caramelized and pickled onions, rounded it all out. They have a nice selection of mescal based cocktails and a standard list of tried and trues. They also have a modest selection of wines. Service was professional. Covid precautions were in place. If we could change anything, we would suggest an updated cocktail selection and a scaled back menu. We are looking forward to going back for dinner and more tacos.

Casa Oaxaca Café in the Reforma neighborhood. It is about 1.5 km from the Centro neighborhood, so…read morewe took a taxi. The Reforma neighborhood is obviously a very posh part of town - nice shops and quiet streets. Casa Oaxaca Café is an oasis - an open courtyard layout with wooden tables and lots of flowers. The service is exquisite and Chef Alejandro's food is divine. We started with the homemade breads from the basket that they are walking around with. Each slab of "quick bread" was 19 pesos and came with the jam of the day. We split a slice of the carrot bread and the "butterfat" bread with the mango jam. The carrot bread did not really need any adornment as it was so moist and delicious - remarkable because raisins can dry bread out. The butter bread was also quite moist, but it was a blank canvas if you will and the tropical mango jam really sang on it. We split a couple of the tempting egg dishes. We had the fried farm fresh eggs (a perfect easy to medium with vibrant yellow-orange yolks with bacon (TOCINO!!!), black beans and herbed homemade tortillas (82 pesos or just over $4). They were some of the best eggs that I have ever had - a tortilla with a shmear of black beans, a bit of egg and some bacon and a bit of salsa roja is a breakfast taco that I could never have imagined possible. (The eggs are cooked on the comal, and it does something really special.) We also had the Huevos Rancheros (105 pesos or $5.25), which was a tortilla fresh of the comal topped with a couple of those perfect eggs, a warm salsa of tomatoes, onions and aguachiles and a couple of slices of fresh cheese that was grilled on the comal. Oh my goodness - that sweet and slightly spicy sauce with the unctuous and rich eggs was mind blowing. I wasn't a super big fan of the cheese, as it was a little tough, but it was not needed. We did have a chapurrado as well (35 pesos or less than $2). I thought that this was different from the chocolate atole. After having had it, I think that it is the same thing with a local name versus an explanatory name. It was an amazing meal with warm and lovely people. I only wish that I could get Chef Alejandro's cookbook, but I can only find it in Spanish!

Restaurant super cute. Service top notch. Food delicious. Drinks yummy. They even entertained us as…read morewe tried to (badly) do a tiktok dance.

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 .

Food is edible. Service is okay. Ambiance is really nice. The Barbacoa is not very good, very chewy…read moreand overall not very flavorful. The red mole is mid at best. Overpriced for Mexican cuisine. You are better off getting better food at the market on 22 of November.

This establishment caters to tourists but you wouldn't know by the quality and authenticity of the…read morefood. During the month of October they have a special dish which is infused with a mole broth (chevo) and it was not only unique but also very tasty. The staff treats you as if you were the only patron. If in Oaxaca I highly recommend you give this restaurant a try.

We got the trio of moles. The Coloradito and Estofado were both delicious. Negro was decent. The…read morechicken was dry, though. The other two cuts of meat were a bit too fatty.

An Oasis on the outskirts of Central Oaxaca City. It's definitely worth the walk!…read more The Patio is a tropical haven from the heat. You have to try a few items on the menu and share plates. We ordered a few items and were completely satisfied with everything! The food tasted extremely fresh! Just look at the vibrant colors that cover the plates. The Toast Con Pina was a delicious way to finish breakfast, which was served with a side of fruit. I'm not going to describe the food here, because the pictures I was able to capture say it all. The color, the texture, the layers, the aroma...as they say, you eat with your eyes. You can sneak a peek at the ladies in the back making the bread from scratch in an open-space area that's hard to ignore. You are captivated by every inch of this place. The live music by a violinist, just "wow"!!! Oaxaca is represented well by this place!

Step off the sidewalk a few steps into a gated street to find this gorgeous courtyard restaurant…read more At 6pm, I had the place to myself. This hidden gem has a small but diverse menu of fresh and tasty dishes. It's mango season, so I jumped at the salad option. I could have had more jicama, but the salad is a nice change from the meat/tortilla/queso diet I've been on the last week and a half. Ceviche is a big deal in Oaxaca, and this is one of the best I've ever had. The coconut milk is an unexpected and refreshing twist that adds a depth of flavor to this delicious fish. I was also pleasantly surprised by the sauvignon blanc from Baja, California. This lovely Cafe offers breakfast, lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday and breakfast only on Sunday and Monday. Check the Google Maps listing for hours, that seems to match what's posted at the restaurant. And if you're wondering what a Chepiche is, it's a Mexican herb apparently similar to cilantro often used to season meats. That explains the very herb/vegetable forward menu. Reminds me a lot of California farm-to-fork cuisine. Great Playlist of extremely romantic soft rock/folk music in Spanish. I've been Shazamming almost every song! This is not my cheapest meal in Oaxaca by far, but sometimes self care looks like a date night for one. Thanks, Chepiche Cafe. You were just what I needed and more tonight.

Great little spot with delicious food! Owner was very welcoming and kind. Our meals were so full of…read moreflavor.

Just about the tastiest Indian food I've ever eaten - such a pleasure!…read moreThe chef does everything himself, and pretty quickly! too - a very personable, welcoming man. A small place, open to the air, and filled with repeaters like myself; I've been coming there for many years and look forward very much to my next meal. Not cheap, but worth every penny. If you like Indian food, don't miss it. Highly recommended.

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,

I love this place for many reasons. The staff is so friendly and wonderful..great to chat with and…read moregreat service. The seafood is wonderful, great tostadas! I have tried many dishes here, and all were wonderful!