Recommendations for Oaxaca, Mexico!
I spent a month in Oaxaca, MX in April - May, 2023 and I absolutely fell in love with the city! It’s beautiful, with so much going on, delicious food, and extremely nice people. Below is a quick list of recommendations that will hopefully help you start planning your trip to this colonial town.
Restaurants
Where I’ve been
Tierra del Sol (nice terrace, good for brunch)
Sabina Sabe (good food, ambiance, and bar)
Levadura de Olla (really good food but need reservations)
Don Juanito (amazing pozole, had it 3x)
Boulnec (non-oaxacan food but amazing pizza and salad)
Hierba Dulce (vegan)
Herbivora (vegan tacos)
Las Quince Letras
Criollo (prix fixe menu)
Tacos Roy (known for al pastor tacos)
El Mirador (amazing view of the city at night, food is okay)
Where I’ve been recommended
Los Danzantes
Maguey y Main
El Tendajon
Cobarde Oaxaca
Las Tlayudas Antojeria Oaxaaquena
Dona Ceci
Casa Oaxaca
Attractions
Where I’ve been
Free Walking Tour (2 hrs -- not the best but good to orient yourself to the city)
Santo Domingo Church + museum
Stamps museum (free and worth it)
Jardin Botanico (tour at 11am Mon-Sat)
Mercado Benito Juarez
Mercado 20 de Noviembre
Zocalo (plaza with live performances, good for people watching)
La Cosecha Organic Market (yummy food)
Barrio de Jalatlaco (cute neighborhood right outside of the center)
Bazar Alcala 100 (artsy fair)
Monte Alban (archaeological site outside of town -- can take taxi, bus or shuttle)
Hierve de Agua (natural spring outside of town)
Museo de los pintores Oaxaquenos (free - not super worth it)
Mezcal tour (7hr mezcal tour with tasting & food -- https://abnb.me/txT0L3OI2zb)
Case de Barro (shops and restuarants)
Where I didn't go but was considering it
Contemporary museum
Cooking class
Temazcal Oaxaca (sauna, spa, massage experience)
Misc
Kiyo cafe (cute coffee shop)
Ooooa.studio (cute coffee shop + lunch)
Archivo Maguey (dancing bar/club)
Selva (cute bar with specialty cocktails, get seat at window for views of the street)
txalaparte (club)
Zapotec (live music every night; salsa & bachata lessons Wed nights starting at 830pm)
Casa Blason (cute cafe with good outdoor seating)
Barra Popular (cute corner bar with good vibes)
