Oaxaca Restaurants

Updated on 3/5/2025

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Blu - Huatulco

Diners’ top pick

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$$$$Price: Expensive

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Global, International

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4.8

(54)

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   Kakurega Omakase

   $$$$Price: Very Expensive

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   Japanese

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   4.7

   (158)

   Few dining experiences are as revered as Omakase.
   Chef Keisuke Harada was lured to Puerto Escondido from Kyoto Japan to set up Kakurega Omakase, where he carefully executes the finest ingredients into an extraordinary work of art in front of visitors. Immersed in the Oaxacan jungle and next to Hotel Escondido, Kakurega Omakase features a simple, elegant design where nature and food collide.
   *ALL PAID RESERVATIONS ARE NONREFUNDABLE / CANCELLABLE OR MODIFICATION*
   *THE PRICE INCLUDES THE 15% OF SERVICE*
   **AFTER 15 MINUTES THE SERVICE STARTED, THE ENTRANCE TO THE OMAKASE IS NOT ALLOWED**
   note: If you are comming from Puerto Escondido, please consider 90 minutes of eta.
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   Glou Glou

   $$$$Price: Very Expensive

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   Wine Bar

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   4.7

   (70)

   A cargo del chef Luis Pabón y la sommelier Gabriela Moreno, la experiencia gastronómica —que hace eco de la rúbrica de hospitalidad contemplativa deL Hotel Casa TO—, se inspira en un cuidadoso diálogo entre las preparaciones y sus maridajes, donde los fogones y la cava son los medios por los cuales sus anfitriones consienten a los comensales.
   Para la cena se han concebido dos menús: uno a la carta y otro para degustar en siete tiempos, maridado con vinos y mezcal.
   Las recetas creadas por Pabón rinden un homenaje a la cocina de temporada, brindando protagonismo a la frescura de los productos y sus distintos matices: dulces, ácidos y picantes, enfatizados por el dominio de distintas técnicas de preparación.
   Moreno, a su vez, apareja el menú con una selección de vinos Pét Nats, orgánicos, blancos ligeros, naranjas y tintos suaves con bajo contenido de alcohol, también conocidos como vinos glou glou –frescos, jóvenes y divertidos.

Almoraduz Cocina de Autor

Top-rated food

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$$$$Price: Very Expensive

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Contemporary Mexican

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4.7

(444)

Almoraduz is a culinary concept created by chefs Shalxaly Macías and Quetzalcóatl Zurita, who have transformed their restaurant into a space of constant evolution, creativity, and love for Oaxacan culture. With its tasting menu as a reflection of their vision, Almoraduz stands out for its unique flavors and commitment to local ingredients. This approach has earned it recognition from the Michelin Guide, positioning Puerto Escondido as a renowned gastronomic destination.
Upon entering Almoraduz, guests are welcomed by an ambiance that invites them to disconnect and immerse themselves in the authenticity of Oaxaca. The restaurant’s design, with its cozy interior courtyard, creates an atmosphere of intimacy and reflection, perfect for enjoying an experience that goes beyond food. Here, each dish is a work of art that tells a story of love for the land, culture, and the act of sharing.

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   Ancestral Cocina Tradicional

   $$$$Price: Expensive

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   Mexican

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   4.7

   (198)

   ANCESTRAL fundado en 2017 a cargo del Chef Miguel Mijangos, se encuentra ubicado en el emblemático Barrio de Xochimilco en la Ciudad de Oaxaca.
   Nuestra pasión es resaltar las tradiciones y costumbres de Oaxaca a través de su gastronomía, la mezcla de ingredientes locales en nuestra cocina de humo genera aromas y sabores excepcionales que son el pretexto perfecto para estimular los sentidos.
   El acueducto construido a mediados del siglo XVIII, las construcciones en adobe y nuestro verde jardín al aire libre forman parte de una increíble experiencia.
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   Chichilo Oaxaca

   $$$$Price: Very Expensive

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   Mexican

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   4.6

   (44)

   In 1985, we founded this establishment with the primary goal of preserving the ancient and exquisite Oaxacan cuisine of the Central Valleys, where the seven moles are the stars of our menu. Each dish is prepared with dedication, following traditional recipes to offer you an authentic culinary experience.
   In addition to our culinary offerings, we boast a varied selection of beverages that will delight even the most discerning palates. We pride ourselves on providing personalized and warm service through our owners, ensuring that every guest feels at home in a pleasant and family-friendly atmosphere. We love animals and are pet-friendly, so your four-legged friend is always welcome. We look forward to welcoming you with open arms!

Restaurante Catedral

Top-rated hospitality

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$$$$Price: Expensive

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Mexican / Southwestern

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4.7

(534)

Restaurante Catedral brings local, regional and international dishes together to offer a truly unique menu. Start your day off with a breakfast of Teotitlan Del Valle Style eggs or the Socorrido, which is a pork rind casserole with sausage, egg and cheese served in a red sauce with Water Chiles stripes. Restaurante Catedral is the perfect place for a date night. Come enjoy the house specialty of homemade ravioli with Hierba santa that is filled with suckling pork and topped with grated cheese. Restaurante Catedral also serves meat and seafood dishes, like the roasted beef tenderloin, grilled octopus and fried mullet.

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   Casa Oaxaca El Restaurante

   $$$$Price: Very Expensive

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   Regional Mexican

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   4.6

   (1,365)

   Aquí, un ritmo animado acompaña la transparencia de luz que hace vibrar los colores. La sutileza de lo esencial subraya el poder evocador de los olores y sabores que surgen de la cocina de Alejandro Ruiz.
   Se mezclan los aromas y los sabores de hierbas mediterráneas con las oaxaqueñas. Así, la albahaca y el romero comparten sus tintes con la hoja santa, la pitiona y el shorobobo. Asimismo, granada, pescados y mariscos, venado y cordero alternan con chapulines, huitlacoche y quesillo.
   Cinco sentidos influenciados por una extraordinaria vivencia gastronómica.
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   Criollo

   $$$$Price: Very Expensive

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   Contemporary Mexican

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   4.6

   (1,952)

   Criollo is located in a neighborhood adjacent to the center of the city of Oaxaca.
   Chef Luis Arellano is a cook with a spirit that is both attached to his roots and creative and evolutionary.
   He builds the menu adapting to the local products available and the seasons, inspired by the different techniques of Oaxacan cuisine, making nods to the coast, the valleys, the mountains and the Istmo of the state of Oaxaca.
   

Tierra del sol

Great vibe

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$$$$Price: Expensive

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Traditional Mexican

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4.5

(354)

Tierra del Sol is a restaurant that takes its name from the Mixtec song, a melody that has become an Oaxacan hymn.
Just like that nostalgic song, this place celebrates in its own way the culture of an exceptional people: the Mixtec or ñuu savi; the first does it with her poetry and the second with her food.
Our chef: Olga Cabrera, cook, is the architect of such gastronomic praise, and she achieves it from the knowledge and respect for an ancient cuisine that she inherited from the women of her family and her community, Huajuapan – in the heart of the Mixteca region of Oaxaca -, a knowledge that seasons with his special passion for traditional dishes.

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   Restaurante sin nombre

   $$$$Price: Expensive

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   Contemporary Mexican

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   4.4

   (18)

   Cocina sin etiquetas en el corazón de Oaxaca.
   La mezcla perfecta de ingredientes naturales, recetas ancestrales y mágicas de Oaxaca combinadas con técnicas del Nuevo Mundo hacen que Restaurante Sin Nombre sea una visita obligada para todo foodie y goodie que este disfrutando de esta ciudad ya sea como huésped ó como visitante identificado con la cultura y ADN de Hotel Sin Nombre.

Zandunga sabor istmeño

Great budget-friendly spot

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$$$$Price: Expensive

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Traditional Mexican

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4.5

(245)

Zandunga comenzó en la barra de la cocina, en la sala, el comedor o en el patio, donde la gente llegaba a disfrutar los fines de semana de garnachas y platillos elaborados por Aurora Toledo. En 2002 abrió formalmente sus puertas como restaurante. Hoy en día cuanta con dos restaurantes Zandunga Sabor Istmeño y La Zandunguera donde su compromiso es otorgar a la gastronomía istmeña el lugar que se merece; una de las mejores cocinas del estado de Oaxaca. El patio principal es acogedor, los salones son especiales para momentos inolvidables y la Mezcaleria es una de las mejores selecciones de mezcales de la ciudad

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