It may be nascent, but there is clearly a burgeoning craft brewing scene bubbling in Mexico in…read moregeneral, and especially in Oaxaca. Not a surprise given the import of taste in their glorious food and Mezcal options. This special spot is looking to be at the forefront of this scene. Featuring craft offerings from all over Oaxaca, this is a delightful market where you can sit and enjoy a beer or a flight and learn about Mexican beer, or just pop in to buy some to go. They feature a few other artesian market items as well (honey, granola), but are primary a beer spot. Tried a couple of solid IPAs from Ammon brewing (a single and a DIPA) that were excellent as well as a super-special porter made with Mezcal from Cervesa Portforio. Unique and a perfect example of how this region can contribute fresh options to the beer scene. Janice was a perfect host/barkeep, chatting with us/informing us on styles, but also leaving us alone to chat as well. Also told us they'll be adding taps for drafts soon. Tl,dr--great spot to pop in to try out some new beers in a casual setting or buy some quality stuff to go. Hope this quality addition to this wonderful town thrives, and new beers keep brewin' here in Oaxaca.

We stopped in for wine, Spanish Tortilla, tomato bread and cheese. Tomato bread was one of our…read morefavorite things to eat in Spain, but the one at Agrado Market is the best we've had! Great selection of cheese, and the tortilla was delicious! We can't wait to go back and have it again! The owner is a gem! So lovely and fun to visit with her!

From the owner: Mezcales de Agave Silvestre entre los que destacan Madre Cuishe, Cuishe, Coyote, Tepextate, Tobala,…read moreJabali, Barril, Tripón, etc. Se cuenta con gran variedad de marcas como Real Minero, Pierde Almas, Koch, Jolgorio, Marca Negra, Meteoro, Cuishe, Nuestra Soledad, Herencia de Sanchez, Amores, Río Revuelto, Real Matlatl, Embajador, Oro de Oaxaca, Rey Zapoteco, Beneva, Joyas Oaxaqueñas, etc. 100% calidad Oaxaqueña

Of all the restaurants on the Zócalo, this one is the only one worth visiting. The food is truly…read moregreat (we ate here 3 times). Sit outside and watch the drama unfold below! The service is old-school and I would not change a thing. Try the fruit platter for a light meal.

The second story terrace setting is spectacular, especially after the teacher encampment was…read moreremoved by the army. (A few tents remain, but the Zócalo looks and smells much better now.) What with the views of the locals and turistas strolling below, and the notes from the marimba, trios, or pan flute musicians on the street, and the colorful craft stands. The service is also excellent. A reliable and stable, well-trained crew of mostly waitresses are attentive, without being annoying. They're even willing and quite capable to operate a smart phone to take well-composed group pictures. The drinks were adequate, with my mother's Manhattan a tad sweet. The mezcal I ordered was an Alipús that was reliably good, though I was hoping for something less civilized. The food, however, leaves much to be desired, especially at a place that charges this much! Oysters were among the appetizer options, but they were cooked. I asked whether it would be possible to have them just with lime and hot source. The waitress said that this was an option, which turned out to be true, except that I never expected them to be canned!!! Yes, though the coast is but a few minutes flight from Oaxaca, what I got were piles of 4-5 minuscule, gray, lumps of protein in the middle of scrubbed oyster shells!!! The main courses were no better. My "calf chest" was a stringy, overly fatty, tasteless piece of beef, with no semblance of the crispy, tasty layer I was expecting. Bland mashed potatoes accompanied the protein. The least offensive component were rajas (poblano chiles strips) with onions and cream. My son's octopus was smothered in paprika, and tasteless as well. My mother's lamb ribs looked boiled, not "broiled" as the menu claimed--no, not a typo; the menu was in Spanish. All in all, my family and I had a lovely time, though I wish the food had been up to the level of the prices.

This is primarily a shop. They can do tasting of part of what they carry. They have a decent amount…read moreof bottles open do taste and are helpful, though selection might not include specific brands. Tasting mezcal, a guide. I could not find bars with varied branded collection for tasting. So two options, goto a mezcal shop and if will allow you to get a taste and more if you are buying or goto a local mezcaleria that mezcal makers have a connection to carry their line.

Maybe the best bar of all time. Don't be an idiot. Drink here every night. Unmatched selection of…read morelocal mezcal. Buy a bottle to take home. Also, try any of the verde or Sierra Negra varieties. Thank me later.

Decent prices. Terrible customer service. This place could be great with some nicer staff. They…read morehave no patience for beginner Spanish.