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!

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

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.

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

Such a beautiful experience to dine here. We sat on their roof top and it was perfect even in the…read moreheat. There's not one bad food item on the menu. Our server and everyone that worked there was so kind and helpful.

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!

Really enjoyed this place. The food, though hearty and non pretentious was presented very…read morebeautifully with flower petal and you could tell it was done with care. I had the 3 course menu of the day and it included soup, entree, a flan dessert and a nice drink. The soup was cilantro soup and it was very fresh and delicious. The chicken thigh with vegetables was very good, as was the flan( although I was way too full to really enjoy it ). The drink was a version of ice tea. Yum u could get seconds if you wanted to. My husband had pork belly. The sauce was a spicy red sauce, which was very flavorful. We enjoyed the fact that they had craft beers also. Ambiance is nice especially in the bright back room, where the fans really helped to deal with the midday heat. If you want a great meal for a very reasonable price, go here.

Amazing Michelin star restaurant. We went for lunch to try…read moretraditional Oaxacan dishes. Loved sitting near the tortilla making station.

Love, love, love…read more It's easy to make a reservation online. I recommend making a reservation "Alta" which is the balcony seating -- in the evening, once it's cooled down, it's a beautiful setting. The food is fresh with amazing combination for flavors. The service is just.... Pure hospitality! Our server was so kind as we were tired from being out in the heat all day and he had a great sense of humor and made us feel incredibly at home. The tasado taco is an amazing blend of flavors. They have amazing mole -- with two mole trios -- or dedicated mole dishes. The mole negro is incredible! And the Coloradito with pork belly was my fav. They had great soups -- we tried boththw corn and the carrot specials. Just such a magical place bc of the hospitality and food combo! Thank you, Miguel (sp?)!!

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.

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.

Lamb was delicious, served in colorful clay bowls. Just one man did everything, and he did it…read morequickly.

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!