This Michelin-starred restaurant is our favorite dining experience in Oaxaca! Get your reservation early (you can always cancel later).

Another top restaurant to dream about. The dish not to miss? Their famous tomato salad. It has up to 23 different types of tomatoes in it and is incredible! Put in your reservation early.

Our favorite mezcal tasting in town. Very intimate and knowledgeable, make sure to book ahead. But we have been lucky sneaking in with some last minute open seats!

Ranked in the Top 50 Bars of North America. Evan loves the mezcal negronis here.

One of the top things to do in Oaxaca is to take a cooking class! We took ours with Doña Sonia Silvia. It might be our favorite Oaxacan experience so far. Worth every penny. Click on the picture to book if you’re interested.

Best live music and late night dancing in town. It’s always a party here.

One of Oaxaca's most famous cafés! We love their shakshuka. Pro tip - if you book early enough, you can stay in their gorgeous hotel too.

Beautiful espresso café here

Iconic Oaxacan dining experience! Also Michelin-starred, make sure to book ahead, this place books out far in advance.

The gaznate is one of the best desserts we've ever had. Also Michelin-starred. Good back-up restaurant if you don’t get into the big 3.

Best street food in Oaxaca! Oaxacan style tacos

Another delicious Oaxacan staple served here! Perfect spot for late night munchies.

We highly recommend taking a food market tour through one of Oaxaca’s biggest markets with Etnofood! Definitely come with an empty stomach; it’s a food marathon! Click on the picture above to book a market tour.

Oaxaca is artist and culinary central! So taking a workshop is a great way to introduce yourself to Oaxacan art and food. Etnofood offers a variety of amazing introductory workshops: from wood carving and printmaking to how to make vegan mole. Click above to book a workshop.