A Guidebook for Oaxaca

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A Guidebook for Oaxaca

Food scene

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El Destilado
409 5 de Mayo
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Located in a beautifully restored building, this is a welcome addition to Jalatlaco. A leisurely 10 minute stroll from Casa en Libres.
Asador Bacanora Oaxaca
614 5 de Mayo
Located in a beautifully restored building, this is a welcome addition to Jalatlaco. A leisurely 10 minute stroll from Casa en Libres.
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El Olivo Gastrobar
207 C/ de la Constitución
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Great fresh food here, salads, wood oven pizzas, specialty drinks. Give yourself time as there is usually a wait for tables.
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Boulenc
207 C. Porfirio Díaz
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Great fresh food here, salads, wood oven pizzas, specialty drinks. Give yourself time as there is usually a wait for tables.
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Itanoni, tortilleria y antojeria
513 Av Belisario Domínguez
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Special occasion dining.

Wonderful food, be sure to reserve a table on the roof terrace at sunset!
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Restaurante Casa Oaxaca
104-A C/ de la Constitución
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Enrique Olvera of Pujol in Mexico City is the guiding hand at Criollo. Chef Luis Arellano is the spirit of this kitchen, his most influential role may be as its ambassador. He has spent time creating strong and supportive links with with the small farmers in the Oaxaca state. It is from these small farms that the best heirloom corn, herbs and other produce are sourced. Enjoy the dinner tasting menu for a special occasion or try the weekend brunch in the garden.
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Criollo
129 Francisco I. Madero
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Enrique Olvera of Pujol in Mexico City is the guiding hand at Criollo. Chef Luis Arellano is the spirit of this kitchen, his most influential role may be as its ambassador. He has spent time creating strong and supportive links with with the small farmers in the Oaxaca state. It is from these small farms that the best heirloom corn, herbs and other produce are sourced. Enjoy the dinner tasting menu for a special occasion or try the weekend brunch in the garden.
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Teocintle
12 Primera Priv. de, Independencia
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Dining out of town

Enjoy a great meal while exploring the surrounding towns.
Located in Teotitlan del Valle, Tlamanalli is renowned in the food world for the traditional Zapotec cooking of Chef Abigail Mendoza and her sisters.
Tlamanalli
Located in Teotitlan del Valle, Tlamanalli is renowned in the food world for the traditional Zapotec cooking of Chef Abigail Mendoza and her sisters.
Almu is a fascinating Restaurant and garden located in San Martin Tilcajete, a 35 minute drive outside of town. Great food all cooked in the traditional way over open fires.
Almú
Almu is a fascinating Restaurant and garden located in San Martin Tilcajete, a 35 minute drive outside of town. Great food all cooked in the traditional way over open fires.

Neighborhoods

One of the oldest barrios in Oaxaca, very bohemian vibe with the best wall art in the city.
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Barrio de Jalatlaco
157 moradores locais recomendam
One of the oldest barrios in Oaxaca, very bohemian vibe with the best wall art in the city.
Xochimilco is one of the most traditional neighborhoods of Oaxaca City. This "barrio colonial" is located in the north part of the city, great for walking, art galleries, cafes. Generally a quieter part of Oaxaca.
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Barrio de Xochimilco
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Xochimilco is one of the most traditional neighborhoods of Oaxaca City. This "barrio colonial" is located in the north part of the city, great for walking, art galleries, cafes. Generally a quieter part of Oaxaca.
Centro is the heart of the action in Oaxaca! Great dining, most of the Museums and Galleries, shopping and people watching. The very heart of Centro are the Zocalo and the Cathedral. Grab a sidewalk cafe table and see what's happening.
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Centro
28 moradores locais recomendam
Centro is the heart of the action in Oaxaca! Great dining, most of the Museums and Galleries, shopping and people watching. The very heart of Centro are the Zocalo and the Cathedral. Grab a sidewalk cafe table and see what's happening.

Bakery

Boulenc has become a Oaxaca institution, everyone goes there. Originally a bakery it has expanded over the years to include the original bakery, a great, casual restaurant, a boutique food store (Suculenta) and most recently a small hotel (Bed and Bread).
132 moradores locais recomendam
Boulenc
207 C. Porfirio Díaz
132 moradores locais recomendam
Boulenc has become a Oaxaca institution, everyone goes there. Originally a bakery it has expanded over the years to include the original bakery, a great, casual restaurant, a boutique food store (Suculenta) and most recently a small hotel (Bed and Bread).
A hip bakery located near the Sanchez Pasqua market. Oaxacans are divided, fans of Boulenc Bakery and fans of Pan con Madre. we go to both!
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Pan con Madre
Calle de Quetzalcóatl
12 moradores locais recomendam
A hip bakery located near the Sanchez Pasqua market. Oaxacans are divided, fans of Boulenc Bakery and fans of Pan con Madre. we go to both!

City/town information

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Teotitlan Del Valle
Km 2 De Juárez
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Ocotlán de Morelos
18 moradores locais recomendam
El Tule
59 moradores locais recomendam
San Bartolo Coyotepec
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San Agustín Etla
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Tlacolula de Matamoros
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Markets

Most neighborhoods in Oaxaca have their own Municipal Market. Mercado de la Merced is the market for Casa en Libres. This is the traditional style market with lots of vendor stalls selling almost anything you might need, i.e. food, flowers, household supplies, etc. Sunday is the big day here with the market spilling out into the streets.
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Mercado de la Merced
1522A Avenida José María Morelos
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Most neighborhoods in Oaxaca have their own Municipal Market. Mercado de la Merced is the market for Casa en Libres. This is the traditional style market with lots of vendor stalls selling almost anything you might need, i.e. food, flowers, household supplies, etc. Sunday is the big day here with the market spilling out into the streets.
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Mercado Sanchez Pascuas
719 Calle de Tinoco y Palacios
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Mercado 20 de Noviembre
512 20 de Noviembre
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This is the largest Mercado in town by far, also with the best prices. They have EVERYTHING - fruit, meat, flowers, clothing, electronics, household goods, etc. Worth a visit even if you don't need anything. You should avoid the afternoon heat by going early in the day. The Abastos Market is huge, crowded, and noisy and many people have a better experience going with a local guide!
Central de Abastos Oaxaca
s/n Juárez Maza
This is the largest Mercado in town by far, also with the best prices. They have EVERYTHING - fruit, meat, flowers, clothing, electronics, household goods, etc. Worth a visit even if you don't need anything. You should avoid the afternoon heat by going early in the day. The Abastos Market is huge, crowded, and noisy and many people have a better experience going with a local guide!
This is a fun spot for lunch and produce shopping.
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Organic Harvest Market
806 C. Macedonio Alcalá
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This is a fun spot for lunch and produce shopping.