Markets
Local place to get groceries and grab a bite to eat on weekends.
79 locals recommend
Mercado de la Merced
1522A Avenida José María MorelosLocal place to get groceries and grab a bite to eat on weekends.
20 de Noviembre Market
512 20 de NoviembreMarket in centro for food and hot chocolate.
Sanchez Pascuas Market
719 Calle de Tinoco y PalaciosMarket in centro with great produce.
Market in centro that offers beautifully weaved and embroidered rugs, bedcovers and clothing.
62 locals recommend
Mercado de Artesanías
20 Cam. NacionalMarket in centro that offers beautifully weaved and embroidered rugs, bedcovers and clothing.
Right in the neighborhood
All within walking distance
Santa Hierba
505 5 de MayoLocal spot for breakfast, lunch, pastries and juices.
Los Pilares Hotel
721A CurtiduríasLocal spot for pasta
City Centro Oaxaca
410 AldamaNeighborhood rooftop with bar food and live music
La Toscana de Oaxaca
206 5 de MayoLocal spot for pizza, pasta and drinks
Once In Oaxaca
121C CurtiduríasA shop featuring illustrations of Oaxaca and small gift items.
onnno lonchería
308 Mártires de TacubayaGreat place to work and get excellent coffee and sandwiches!
Sports Venustiano Carranza
Local track and sports center
Shop at the end of the block with natural, organic and artisanal items from apothecary to food. There is an adjacent cafe with great food too.
Alma Raíz; orgánico y artesanal
316 Niños Heroes de ChapultepecShop at the end of the block with natural, organic and artisanal items from apothecary to food. There is an adjacent cafe with great food too.
Café Blasón
Calle de Manuel García VigilA place to buy and drink ground Mexican coffee.
Local ice cream spot known for charcoal ice cream (it may temporarily stain your mouth FYI)
Dark Heladería
311 AldamaLocal ice cream spot known for charcoal ice cream (it may temporarily stain your mouth FYI)
Sightseeing
Park that gets lively after sunset with families, joggers, skateboarders, food carts (elotes, crepes, burgers) and activities for kids.
101 locals recommend
El Llano
Park that gets lively after sunset with families, joggers, skateboarders, food carts (elotes, crepes, burgers) and activities for kids.
A place to catch a view of Oaxaca and grab a drink. Get in touch with the restaurant at the hotel 'Cruz Cocina' to confirm a reservation.
Flavia Luxury Hotel
7 De la CruzA place to catch a view of Oaxaca and grab a drink. Get in touch with the restaurant at the hotel 'Cruz Cocina' to confirm a reservation.
Special Services
Glow Beauty Bar
303 EucaliptosA place to get manis & pedis. Make an appointment in advance.
MAMI CHULA
703 ReformaManis & Pedis with nail designs. Must make an appointment in advance.
Shop
A beautiful shop with an ever changing selection and wide range of artisan handicrafts (pottery, children's items, textiles, alebrijes, etc) from different regions of Oaxaca. Great place for gifts and to shop for the home.
18 locals recommend
Aripo
809 C. de Manuel García VigilA beautiful shop with an ever changing selection and wide range of artisan handicrafts (pottery, children's items, textiles, alebrijes, etc) from different regions of Oaxaca. Great place for gifts and to shop for the home.
Marchanta
802 Avenida José María MorelosHigher-end Mexican designers & fashion for women
Cute store with artisanal provisions: canned and fermented goods, wine, and small utility items.
Suculenta Productos Caseros
211 C. Porfirio DíazCute store with artisanal provisions: canned and fermented goods, wine, and small utility items.
Xaquixe Showroom
104 Calle de José María Pino SuárezGorgeous hand blown glass items
Kiyo café
312 Calle de Manuel BravoGreat teas, coffee drinks and bites and boutique with designer items.
Boutique shopping mall with restaurants, cafes, galleries, home decor and artisan shops.
Casa De Barro
703 ReformaBoutique shopping mall with restaurants, cafes, galleries, home decor and artisan shops.
Food scene
Great place for food and drinks. Brunch gets a little busy. No reservations available, so best to arrive a little earlier.
132 locals recommend
Boulenc
207 C. Porfirio DíazGreat place for food and drinks. Brunch gets a little busy. No reservations available, so best to arrive a little earlier.
Los Danzantes
403 C. Macedonio AlcaláBeautiful setting, decent seafood and wines.
Higher end restaurant with offerings changed daily. Offers tasting menu. Make a reservation in advance.
50 locals recommend
Criollo
129 Francisco I. MaderoHigher end restaurant with offerings changed daily. Offers tasting menu. Make a reservation in advance.
Levadura de Olla Restaurante
304 Calle de Manuel García VigilGreat Mexican food. Tomato salad is personal fave.
La Otra Popular
613 C Calle de Manuel García VigilLively place to get food and drinks
Drink scene
Selva Oaxaca Cocktail Bar
#403 C. Macedonio AlcaláCocktails and expats
Archivo Maguey
509 Av. José María MorelosFun bar with live music, two floors and dancing.
502
502 Calle Porfirio DíazDowntown gay bar with weekly drag performances
Bar Ilegal
215 MurguíaCasual local bar, sometimes with live music and always excellent wings.
Convivio
407 MurguíaBar with live music and expats
Sabina Sabe
209 5 de MayoDrinks, expats and locals downtown
Mezcalogia
# 509 C. de Manuel García VigilTiny cocktail bar downtown