Oaxaca is a culinary mecca of authentic Mexican cuisine . You will not be disappointed by the amount of amazing restaurants, cafés and bars in this city. Below is a list of places we love or are on our list of places to go, but really all you need to do to find amazing food is walk outside and look around. It's everywhere!

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C. de Mariano Abasolo 103 B, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico

One of our favorite places for breakfast! It has a very cute patio tasty pan dulce, and is located across from an art market on the weekends.

Liz's favorite: Horchata latte and Chilaquiles Verdes

Andy's Favorite: Concha de Vanilla and Memelitas de Tasajo

Tierra del Sol

Reforma 411, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico

This restaurant has a beautiful rooftop terrace overlooking the city, handmade tortillas on a comal and clay pots filled with atole.

Liz's favorite: Tetelas de suadero (a traditional Oaxacan dish)

Andy's favorite: Plato de Mole Verde

Criollo

Francisco I. Madero 129, Santa María del Marquesado, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico

Enrique Olvera of Pujol brings his brand of cookery genius to the food city of Oaxaca. The focus at Criollo is on local and seasonal ingredients to create authentic Oaxaqueña cuisine. The seven-course tasting menu changes daily. Located within a stylish, bohemian UNESCO heritage house, guests enter the courtyard dining room via the kitchen as tortillas are freshly prepared on one of four wood-burning ovens. Comfort food classics include tamale filled with Oaxacan cheese and homemade mole.

Selva

C. Macedonio Alcalá #403-int. 6, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico

Considered one of North America's Top 50 bars, Selva is a vibe. Beautiful decor and inventive drinks.

Expendio Tradición


Reforma, Murguía &, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico

One of our favorite bars with live music on the weekend. Stop to enjoys some traditional mezcal and cocktails.

Terraza Los Amantes

C. de Ignacio Allende 108, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico

A beautiful rooftop bar and restaurant overlooking the Santo Domingo church. This is a great place for an evening drink to take in the views and sounds of the city.