Gastronomía
There's a huge gastronomy in Oaxaca. Some of the local specialities you must try are: Memelitas, Tlayudas, Tasajo, Chorizo, Moles, tamales, empanadas, barbacoa, dulces típicos, Tejate, chocolate, etc. The most famous Oaxacan dish is mole. There are seven moles but by far the most famous of the seven is mole negro which has more ingredients than you can count on your fingers and toes.
Here are some places favorites of local people where you can have some of these specialties. You must know Oaxaca is a gastronomical paradise :)
Tasajo, Cecina, Chorizo. (Meat)
Chapulines (Grasshoppers)
Nieves (Artisanal ice cream)
201 locals recommend
20 de Noviembre Market
512 20 de NoviembreTasajo, Cecina, Chorizo. (Meat)
Chapulines (Grasshoppers)
Nieves (Artisanal ice cream)
Great choice for break fast!
Memelitas and delicious hot beverages such as: Chocolate, Champurrado, Chocolate atole, etc
Mercado IV Centenario
103 Av. de la IndependenciaGreat choice for break fast!
Memelitas and delicious hot beverages such as: Chocolate, Champurrado, Chocolate atole, etc
Restaurante Casa Oaxaca
104-A C/ de la ConstituciónAn internationally acknowledged gourmet restaurant.
Nieves de la Soledad
SN Av. de la IndependenciaArtisanal ice cream
Mercado de la Merced
1522A Avenida José María MorelosGreat for break fast.
Tamales and specialities plates.
You can try a wide variety of local specialities here and at the end of your meal you can go for an artisanal ice cream, enjoying the great views of this place.
15 locals recommend
El Tule
El TuleYou can try a wide variety of local specialities here and at the end of your meal you can go for an artisanal ice cream, enjoying the great views of this place.
The tlayuda is a very popular food in Oaxaca, this place offers the best ones
32 locals recommend
Tlayudas El Negro
1029 Vicente GuerreroThe tlayuda is a very popular food in Oaxaca, this place offers the best ones
Tierra del Sol Casa Restaurante
411 ReformaLocal specialities with a great presentation
Sabina Sabe
209 5 de MayoRestaurante Zandunga Reforma
Tlacolula de Matamoros
A variety of local dishes and there's even a show with the popular dances of Oaxaca
18 locals recommend
Casa Mayordomo
302 C. Macedonio AlcaláA variety of local dishes and there's even a show with the popular dances of Oaxaca
Ancestral Cocina Tradicional
1347 C. José López AlavezMercado La Noria
Carretera Federal 1752min walking from our location.