Food scene
Boulenc
207 C. Porfirio DíazPastries, pizza, cocktails, ambience!!
La Flamita Mixe (Taquería)
121 Calle VioletasA good walk from the house, but very doable. Al pastor, and more!!
A favorite! So many food vendors to choose from! Tlayudas, chilaquiles, pasteles, tamales, jugos, café... on and on. Try the cakes, the chocolate and Tres Leches with Maracuya are our favorites!
NOTE: Also a grocery, we purchase our honey, and peanut butter here. You can grab produce, coffee, skincare, textiles, etc.
25 locals recommend
Organic Harvest Market
806 C. Macedonio AlcaláA favorite! So many food vendors to choose from! Tlayudas, chilaquiles, pasteles, tamales, jugos, café... on and on. Try the cakes, the chocolate and Tres Leches with Maracuya are our favorites!
NOTE: Also a grocery, we purchase our honey, and peanut butter here. You can grab produce, coffee, skincare, textiles, etc.
A must while in Oaxaca. Pick a stall, eat! Try out Paseo de Humo, the meat hall.
201 locals recommend
20 de Noviembre Market
512 20 de NoviembreA must while in Oaxaca. Pick a stall, eat! Try out Paseo de Humo, the meat hall.
A coursed meal prepared by creative students of gastronomy. Traditional and seasonal creations. Great for a date night or celebration. Make a reservation.
Recently changed their name to TiKa'aya
6 locals recommend
Teocintle
12 Primera Priv. de, IndependenciaA coursed meal prepared by creative students of gastronomy. Traditional and seasonal creations. Great for a date night or celebration. Make a reservation.
Recently changed their name to TiKa'aya
If you are looking for the authentic Mixtec barbecue (Barbacoa!!), this is the right place! Warm sangrita with freshly made hand tortillas, sauces, guacamole, fresh water, soft drinks or mezcal to accompany and if you want to try other dishes from the region. Walkable from the house.
Obispo Cocina Rural
327 Calzada San Felipe del AguaIf you are looking for the authentic Mixtec barbecue (Barbacoa!!), this is the right place! Warm sangrita with freshly made hand tortillas, sauces, guacamole, fresh water, soft drinks or mezcal to accompany and if you want to try other dishes from the region. Walkable from the house.
Great place to work outside of the house. Cafe´, sandwiches, salads, the best french toast! Located in the colorful, Jalatlaco neighborhood, not far from Llano park!
11 locals recommend
onnno lonchería
308 Mártires de TacubayaGreat place to work outside of the house. Cafe´, sandwiches, salads, the best french toast! Located in the colorful, Jalatlaco neighborhood, not far from Llano park!
Isreali food in Oaxaca, and soooo good! Best falafel! In the beautiful Xochimilco neighborhood.
7 locals recommend
Adamá
101 AldamaIsreali food in Oaxaca, and soooo good! Best falafel! In the beautiful Xochimilco neighborhood.
Our new favorite organic food market located in Reforma. Great authentic food vendors and traditional textiles, pottery, skincare, etc.
Pochote Organic Market
502 ColónOur new favorite organic food market located in Reforma. Great authentic food vendors and traditional textiles, pottery, skincare, etc.
Neighborhoods
Barrio de Jalatlaco
Beautiful neighborhood to walk around in, see the murals!
Tours
Women-owned (friend of ours) tour company. I've been on several for research and for fun. She partners with long-time locals to give you authentic food, and cultural experiences. You can visit the office in Centro or the website to see what's on the calender. tlayudona(dot)com
Tlayudona
Women-owned (friend of ours) tour company. I've been on several for research and for fun. She partners with long-time locals to give you authentic food, and cultural experiences. You can visit the office in Centro or the website to see what's on the calender. tlayudona(dot)com
Grocery
Meerkat
211 JacarandasOur local Organic Grocery store. Two blocks away from the house on Jacarandas.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Bus and Taxi
At the end of our street at Catalina and Hidalgo is where you pick up the bus or wait for a taxi.
The bus is 8 pesos per person, Taxi will range between 70-110 pesos to get into or home from Centro. The top price will be on Weekend evenings.