Oaxaca was recently named the #1 City in the World by Travel & Leisure. Read more here.

Oaxacan food & drink alone are worth visiting for - it's where mezcal originated and is often coined as "the culinary capital of Mexico". Be sure to try some of Oaxaca's specialties like mole, tlayudas, and Oaxacan chocolate. Below are some of our favorites!

We recommend making reservations to guarantee a spot.

INSTAGRAM: Los Danzantes

INSTAGRAM: Criollo Oaxaca

INSTAGRAM: Casa Oaxaca

INSTAGRAM: Tierra del Sol

INSTAGRAM: Brío

INSTAGRAM: Sur a Norte Terraza

INSTAGRAM: El Parian Atelier

INSTAGRAM: Expendio Tradición

Some of these bars offer mezcal tastings.

INSTAGRAM: Selva

INSTAGRAM: Sabina Sabe

INSTAGRAM: Guajolote de Oro (Los Amantes)

TERRAZA LOS AMANTES

IN SITU MEZCALERIA

INSTAGRAM: Cafeto Cacao

LA TTERTULIA CAFÉ

INSTAGRAM: Café Brújula