The 50 best breakfast and brunch in Oaxaca

July262025 2nd visit she ordered eggs Benedict/bacon that comes with potatoes and saavocado. Benny was really good my criticism is it was delivered only warm so I think it sat for a bit beofre service, the potatoes we COLD and tasted of 3 days old refrigerator storage whichcwas a huge disappointment as I was starving for some nice crisp breakfast potatoes. He ordered torta ahogada sandwich wasn't just warm not hot, flavors were good. We will try again to see what happens. Note to server: please deliver the food HOT! Note to kitchen staff: please crisp the potatoes on griddle or in a skillet. Stale potatoes 😔 Lovely place! We walked from La Cascada walked East on Genaro Vasquez street. There is zero signage from this direction and after speaking someone from the restaurant we were told they are not allowed signage per the city. Bummer because this place ROCKS! . We visited on father's day they were not that busy about 10 tables sat. Our order was taken quickly and drinks arrived right away. He ordered cappuccino and I had orange juice. He ordered huevos rancheros and I ordered French toast. We really enjoyed our food. Our server was amazing and I forgot to note his name. Only complaint we ordered eggs over medium and they came sunny side up but the whites were fully cooked. The place is very clean including the restrooms.

We had breakfast here last week and ohh my it was FABULOUS. The food was delicious, the service was excellent and the atmosphere was perfect. The food was delivered quickly, it was hot and fresh. Highly recommend. Very reasonably priced. ❤️ You can follow our journey around Mexico on YouTube or facebook, gracias 😊✌🏼👇🏼👇🏼 2 Gringos On The Gulf

Great quick service! Amazing portions, flavor and presentation!

We visited Chepiche Cafe during our stay in Oaxaca. We heard great things about this spot. Although the food was good, the service was a bit slow. Went during brunch time where they offer mainly sandwiches and salads. Although breakfast is served till 2:00 p.m. we were hoping to try some of the bigger dishes that are not available until dinner. They focus on using fresh and local ingredients from local vendors. Even though it's beautiful to sit outside, there are lots of trees with nuts that attracts squirrels out and they constantly drop Nutshells and leaves down to your food.

Unexpected delightful dining experience. Beautiful courtyard to enjoy a peaceful meal with family, friends, or just yourself. The service was friendly and fast. The food was delicious. Don't overlook this gem. Make sure to go and enjoy all there is to offer at this sweet neighborhood cafe.

Hands down the best breakfast spot in Oaxaca. It was so good we came here multiple times to try different items. They have really good coffee and freshly squeezed juices. A beautiful outdoor seating area and courtyard. Their pancakes were amazing as well as their pastries like their warm banana bread. Everything was delicious and highly recommend coming here. We loved it here! ❤️

Excellent food and service in a beautiful, shady courtyard. Exceeded expectations…there are so many wonderful places in Oaxaca, but we liked this one so much we went back for another meal. Highly recommended!

Excellent breakfast spot. I tried the French toast and it was amazing. Unlike anything I've ever had before. The pan was excellent as well and they had a great selection of beverages (coffee, beer, cold brew drinks).

Sagrado Filemón ranks among the top three breakfast / brunch experiences of my life. It’s a quaint, relaxed rooftop. We ordered the pan cacao (flakey bread pastry with a coffee cream and topped with cacao nibs), the guava cream filled pastry, the breakfast pizza topped with eggs, the arroz con leche with fruit, and the savory churro breakfast sandwich - for two people. We were stuffed for the rest of the day, but not one regret. Order anything - you can’t go wrong.

Still exploring all the cafes but this is the best coffee I’ve found in Oaxaca as of writing this review. Didn’t get to try the food but they do offer a solid selection of food options. Service was okay. Seating is limited. You can work here although the WiFi was not working when we were there.

I came here specifically for their guava cold brew since it sounded so delicious to me, I’m a sucker for everything guava. It’s definitely a strong cold brew with a tart flavor, you couldn’t go wrong with it. Strong yet sweet. The vibes were so beautiful and whoever chose the playlist for this cafe ,keep doing it :D. Such a romantic playlist

If you're in Oaxaca, you can't miss this restaurant. I had one of the best brunches I've ever had in my life at Sagrado Filemon. I got the Panqueques Salados and my fiance got the Pizzayuno. The gravy on the pancakes was mind-blowing. To drink, I got the Ayer at the staff's recommendation and was not disappointed. It was extremely refreshing and unexpected. My fiance got the Guave Brew, which was also delicious. We sat on the patio which was a lovely experience.

This a great place to have breakfast in Oaxaca, not super touristy, great service, delicious food. They honor the traditional ingredients and elevate them in a cool and delicious way! Definitely a must when visiting Oaxaca ;)

Really yummy brunch spot in centro Oaxaca, close to Santo Domingo church. Food looked great The bread is one of the best I’ve tried, real soft and caused no bloating. I got the huevos with salsa and a matcha latte 💗

Worth the hype, a gorgeous interior and deserving of the Michelin. A bit pricey and the chicharron was too fatty, but definitely should make your list.

The food is good and delicious but 🚨$291.00 Mexican pesos the price a jug of lemon water with mint!! Don't be abusive. ‼️‼️‼️

Excellent restaurant serving traditional Oaxacan food. Known for their use of different & preparations of corn. I had a classic memelita with queso de Chiapas (kinda funky & good strong flavor) as well as a quesadilla with pork fat & epazote. Both delicious. Cash only. Recommended!

I went for breakfast early in the morning when they’re not busy, and the service was friendly and fast. The outdoor space is lovely but the seat by the open kitchen gives you a close view of the making process which is very cool. I enjoyed their specialty tetelas and the Oaxaca specialty memelitas. Also try their cacao drinks!

It's a bit far away from downtown but it's worth a walk or a short taxi trip. They have nice memelitas, tetelas and tostadas. All cooked in the traditional way. Prices are above average. Drinks are quite expensive (beer and sodas)

Fantastic food. The restaurant is listed in the Michelin list of best restaurants in Oaxaca. The owner or staff will describe the dish and its origins. Excellent choice for breakfast lunch or dinner.

This place is fantastic. You can watch them preparing the mass in full view and then preparing and cooking everything. Portions are small and affordable enough to try lots of things and share with the people you're with. You can absolutely tell a difference with the quality and freshness of the tortillas.

We adore this little cafe. Seems like a coffee and pastry stop if you just walk by but it opens up to a small dining room and even larger courtyard dining. We go every time we’re at n Centro Oaxaca. Which is now three times. Fresh squeezed juice. Cappuccino. Breakfast menu items for lots of palates. We tried our first Shakshouka. - Amazing. Shakshouka is a Maghrebi dish of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, olive oil, peppers, onion, and garlic, commonly spiced with cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper.

First things first, the handbrew/filtrado coffee is absolutely delicious. I’d recommend the sierra norte for its rich, chocolatey notes, and I’d like to thank the friendly and knowledgeable server for making the recommendation. I stopped by twice for two equally delicious breakfasts: one with shakshuka, and the other with avocado toast. The beautiful whitewashed courtyard is surrounded by trees and bougainvillea, and made me feel like I was really on vacation. The only thing you might want to note is that the WiFi signal isn’t as strong outside, however there is a dining room indoors as well.

I absolutely loved the courtyard area – it's such a relaxing spot, with vibrant colors and beautiful plants that create a peaceful atmosphere. It's perfect for enjoying a light breakfast or getting some studying done. The banana bread and croissants were both a 10/10, and the matcha was excellent as well. The service was attentive and friendly, making the experience even better. Highly recommend!

Best breakfast place in Oaxaca! Great coffee, tea and matcha. Every single dish is devine. You can’t go wrong here.

Coolest place, coolest vibes, coolest food, coolest cafe. I loved how there were pillows/cushions on the benches we were sitting at, and the whole local-vibe of the cafe was really awesome. The artwork and furniture and just ugh everything. There was outdoor and indoor seating, half of us were outside and the other half inside. The waitress that was serving us was really sweet and adorable whenever she was trying to figure out who ordered what. I ordered the iced strawberry matcha latte and the toast de huevos revueltos, which were both AMAZING!! I wasn't expecting to like them as much as I did! My friend got the avocado toast hot chocolate oaxaqueño, which were also pretty dang good. Overall, can't express how much you should try this place out!

Lovely courtyard breakfast spot Another charming courtyard café in Oaxaca with a relaxed vibe, friendly service, and great egg dishes options. Perfect place to start your morning!

Really nice chill atmosphere. We had coffee and The tuna sandwich as well as the ham sandwich. Def recommended

Fantastic tasting menu with unique and local flavors and large portions. I was very pleased with this restaurant - the courtyard is cute and cozy and the server was helpful and friendly. My favorites were the soft shell crab taco, sea bass, and salad with salmon roe. I was also able to easily modify the tasting menu to be pescetarian friendly.

We enjoyed dining here very much! We first came here on a tour with Omar and then came back for lunch. The setting is gorgeous in the middle of a garden. You have chickens running around under your feet and it’s quite endearing while we were here. One of the staff lit up some leaves and walked the smoking leaves all through the restaurant in a ceremonial manner. We only had a couple of dishes for lunch but they were delicious and had great portions.

The food is a mix of creativity, native flavours and innovation. You are in for a treat when it comes to the drinks and food. The 6 course meal begins very strong with some of the most amazing apatizers I've ever had. Everything is thoughtfully put together and arrives fresh and warm. The only disappointment of this meal was the workers serving it. They aren't excited about the ingredients, they seem rehersed when talking about the complexity of each dish. It's a shame to have a kitchen work so hard on this incredible meal, and have very dry personalities precenting it. The staff was just not friendly at all. You feel like you are intruding by being there. At one point we poked our heads to check out the amazing bar. We were given uncomfortable looks. This would have been a good opportunity for someone to invite us over to the bar on a different occasion or explained more of the concept. We went when the restaurant was quiet and had only a few other tables. They had a lot of staff standing around. I think that with an incredible menu you need to have people who are also passionate about precenting it to you.

10/10 - this place is great! on the pricier side but in my opinion totally worth it if you’re looking for a delicious oaxacan upscale meal! we went to pujol a week prior and almost thought this was better. each course was a delight, perfectly timed and they were very accommodating of dietary restrictions.

Fantastic original gourmet food, gorgeous location, great staff. Was a little more expensive but totally worth it. I had the egg taco- inside was an over easy egg- delicious.

Thank you for an amazing morning. Breakfast followed by a cooking class, that went through till early afternoon. Exceptional experience, great taste sensations. Our chefs were so engaging with our whole group across different ages. A must do. Thank you to the team and Jesus for the experience

Beautiful Interiors, HORRIFIC HYGIENE The biggest disappointment of our Oaxaca trip. We booked brunch, but on arrival were told only expensive set menus were available. After showing our booking, they reluctantly provided the regular menu. I ordered a local slow-cooked meat dish that took ages to arrive, and when I made a first bite, I ended up with a long thick black hair in my mouth. I am blonde with short hair so there was no doubt about the nature of that hair. The waiters were in a bit of a shock and dish was replaced, but there was no apology or acknowledgment from management for such a serious hygiene issue. Beautiful interiors, but overall unacceptable service and standards. I do not recommend this place.

Epic. Truly. Some places are overrated. This place is about tradition and consistency. The most incredible experience! Especially having the queen, Dona Vale herself sit and have breakfast at our table. A truly unforgettable experience. On top we ran into @mario.come.oaxaca for breakfast. Magical.

Outstanding Breakfast for Us For The Second Consecutive Year at Doña Vale. We Just Had To Come Back and She and Her Small Staff Did NOT Disappoint. Tried the pork tacos first to change it up but the Mermelas both with Morita Salsa (sauce) and the Tomato Salsa Were Off The Scale Good. The Hot Chocolate with Water is To Die For.

Came here to say I tried it. These weren’t the best memelas I had but overall good. The tortillas are made fresh and sure tasted like it. The meat was cooked well and the sauce and salsas were good. I like the atmosphere the most of the hustle and bustle of the market. I was the only tourist the day I went say it was nice talking to locals and hearing the opinions about the food and what to order. I think the price is a bit steep for memelas but again, she was featured on Netflix and always has a line of people waiting to try her food.

Doña Vale is an absolute Oaxacan street-food treasure! Their memeles are nothing short of phenomenal, each bite delivers rich, earthy flavor with just the right balance of masa, queso, and savory toppings. These traditional Oaxacan treats are elevated to perfection, with house-made dough that’s light yet satisfying and toppings that pop with freshness and authenticity. The setup channels street-food energy with warmth and authenticity, and the team is friendly, welcoming, and passionate about sharing Oaxaca’s culinary heritage. Whether you go for the classic memel with beans and cheese, or try one of their creative specials, each one is crafted with care and bursting with flavor. For a genuine, unforgettable taste of Oaxacan street cuisine, memelas done right! Doña Vale Netflix Street Food is a must-stop. Exceptional quality and flavor in every bite!

Really tasty simple street food tacos! Would recommend trying the memelas with the salsa de morita, it does have a kick to it if you don’t like spice try the tomato salsa instead

A local small restaurant located in a large food market place. Recommend take a taxi to this place, visit during the day, they close by noon I believe.

Featured on a Netflix "Street Food" Episode. This was in an open air market deep in a Oaxacan neighborhood. 20 minute walk from Centro. As usual, this deep I was only gringo I saw the whole time there. My kind of place. 1) Chocolate de Aqua. 2) Memelas with Huevos, Morita sauce & tomato sauce with Habanero & Serranos. * Making of the chocolate water. * Full house with a line waiting.

One of my favorite cafés - such a relaxing space, and I love that they sell spices and oil in the front. I have to recommend the rol de queso con frutos rojos. I took my mom when she was in town, and they offered us warm fresh pastries along with our breakfast :)

We came in around 8.30 AM, tired from our overnight bus journey. The food and hospitality here totally revived us. Get the Oaxacan hot chocolate with hot water (not milk), the panqué de plátano, the enfrijolada for a wholesome breakfast. The ingredients are so fresh, you can taste them in every bite. A baker from the kitchen walked out to show us the fresh baked goods. Delightful!

Very delicious, healthy food + excellent customer service. I'll be back before I leave Oaxaca!

Got the omelette and chicken wrap to power me through the day. Both were tasty, chill atmosphere and good service.

Made the trip for the guava pie (pay de guayaba) and it did not disappoint! Super friendly service and the playlist was perfection.

Beautiful homey environment, the best and sweetest service I’ve had in Oaxaca de Juárez, good food at a reasonable price. They have wifi, books to read, cozy sofas. If I lived nearby I would be here all the time. What a treat.

An absolute hidden gem! We were so glad to have found this cafe tucked away in a small street away from the hustling streets. The coffee are all locally sourced in Oaxaca and breads are made in house! They pride themselves for all organic ingredients. The pastries were divine, especially the Guava pie. This turned out to be the go to spot for our morning fixes. The owner's aunt Sandra was extremely hospitable and assisted us with our trip planning.

This is tucked within a very unique hotel. Both first floor and the third floor rooftop are a places of exquisite atmosphere and one could spend the whole day there just relaxing. Food was great too!

We had a brunch there, really enjoyed it! The food was amazing, coffee and matcha as well. They’ve got quite a few vegetarian options. They also have a very cute courtyard, unfortunately all tables there were reserved or occupied. But the cafe itself is also lovely so we didn’t mind.

A lovely and professional coffee shop!!! As a tourist and coffee lover hanging around Mexico, I tried some cafe in CDMX, Purto Escondido and Oaxaca, this one is the best for now☺️Ninana is so cute!! She brewed geisha and honey bourbon for us, the former one is perfect with incredibly good price… I wanna buy one bag to brew at home myself but sadly knew they only have a few left🥹Mar provided good service too! She serve sparkling water with the coffee, it made coffee more tasty I think. So thoughtful. I’ll definitely come back next time and recommend to all my friends visiting Oaxaca.❤️

I was craving healthy vegetarian food that wasn’t too heavy. Got myself a hummus on toast with grilled mushrooms and guacamole and salad. With gorgeous open air seating that’s also quiet, this place is a real find. Staff are lovely too - happiness is ❤️

Hidden gem in Oaxaca A great spot for coffee and pastries, tucked inside the courtyard of a beautiful hotel. The setting is peaceful and charming — perfect for a break, especially if you’re visiting the museum next door.

Spent a sunny afternoon at Café Muss playing backgammon on the rooftop and couldn’t have asked for a nicer spot. Beautiful views, relaxed vibe, not too busy. Mar and Lily were especially lovely and made us feel really welcome. Perfect place to hang out in Oaxaca.

It’s attached to a hotel so has a more international crowd. The food reflects that. They have local things but if you want to take a break from that, things like bacon egg and cheese on an English muffin hit the spot. The servers are so nice. Great coffee according to my wife but I’m an iced tea guy, and it can be hard to find, they have it here. Came to Muss Cafe practically every day.

We really enjoyed the Chilaquiles de Leña. We came back here twice. The vibe/atmosphere is super chilled and relaxed. There’s no WiFi. But tbh it’s fine for a breakfast spot - it’s not the kind of place to cowork with a laptop or take a video meeting from.

It's a good food service! Their food is really delicious, I would go again. The place is clean, not too noisy, definitely

Incredible food and they open early, breakfast is fantastic. The Enchiladas Suizas and Farmhouse Omelette are both delicious; everything that came out to the tables nearby looked equally exceptional. Big portions. Don’t leave without adding a side of Guacamole and a Chocolate de Agua. If you’re traveling with kids, this place is very family friendly in every way — waffles with Agave syrup, fresh seasonal fruit, omelettes which can be adjusted for kids’ palette, fresh juices. Beautiful place, relaxed vibe, really delicious food. Highly recommend visiting this place at the start of your Oaxaca trip as you may want to return for many more breakfasts! NB: bring cash, they don’t accept cards every day.

PAN:AM is a Must for breakfast in Oaxaca city. The bread is baked flawlessly. So delicious. The menu is excellent. The chilaquiles were a little crunchy how I like them and saucy. My cappuccino was delicious. No complaints about the service. Just be sure to get there early as they get really busy. Excellent place to start your day.

I recently dined at PAN:AM and, unfortunately, my experience was far from enjoyable. The service was extremely disappointing from start to finish. We had to wait far too long for our food, and even more frustratingly, to settle our bill. When our coffees finally arrived, they were cold, and the servers didn’t seem concerned or willing to make it right. The staff lacked friendliness and weren’t accommodating when we expressed our dissatisfaction. It felt like we were an inconvenience rather than welcomed customers. While the restaurant’s ambiance may have been inviting, the overall service left much to be desired. I won’t be returning anytime soon, and I would hesitate to recommend PAN:AM to others.

Really don't know why this place is so highly reviewed. It's nothing special. My americano was way too bitter--I actually couldn't drink it. I ordered a Croque Madame which was pretty awful. The menu seems like over priced junk food. I would recommend eating at the many markets instead of this place. I'm sad I wasted a good meal in Oaxaca!

Great cappuccino, waffles were delicious (light & airy), the homemade jam and ice cream was deliciously satisfying.

Pretty packed market! Lots of amazing things to browse and purchase. I found the food stalls to be quite pushy in sales and will always be in your face! Just continue walking if you have this issue. Lots of tasty treats and don’t be afraid to ask for a try of something! Loved the spicy crickets personally.

A must-visit food market in Oaxaca — loud, chaotic, and full of amazing grilled meats. The famous “smoke hall” is packed with vendors grilling tasajo, cecina, and chorizo right in front of you. Everything smells incredible and tastes even better. Ordering a small plate of grilled cactus on the side is a fun local touch. Be prepared: it’s very crowded and seating is limited. Some vendors may guide you to a table but then require you to order drinks from them — a bit of a tourist trap. We were pushed into buying beverages we didn’t want. Something to watch out for.

Great Market - Perfect for Exploring Shops and Restaurants I had a fantastic time exploring this lively market! There’s so much to see, with a wide variety of shops offering unique goods and local crafts. The market also features plenty of restaurants and food stalls, making it a great spot to enjoy diverse cuisines. It’s a vibrant place to spend a few hours, whether you're browsing for souvenirs, trying new foods, or just soaking in the lively atmosphere. Definitely a must-visit for anyone looking for a fun and bustling market experience!

If you need food, pantry, vegetables, ice cream, cheese, mezcal, chapulines, fruits, etc… This is the spot! Is a must go if you are visiting Oaxaca, you have to keep in mind to have always cash, it is crowded, it is hot, it is expensive, but is perfect to get the stuff that you need in just a few blocks.

This the the best place for food in oaxaca. I recommend the chabelita joint. Is amazing, you tell is good when they try to bring you in,avoid that. The prize are in the menu so you won't get taken advantage for being a tourist.

Best place to buy anything from traditional clothing food keepsakes and momentos it's a have to when visiting Oaxaca best prices too couldn't say no to everything they had

Visiting this market place was for me a good experience to see traditional artwork, leather, hat and food stalls near each other giving the visitors to look deep in the Mexican way of living I advice any person visiting oaxaca to spend sometime in the market

The food is average, nothing special, we returned the two cappuccinos, they both were weak, water down coffee, chillaquiles de la abuela were ok, the machaca was nothing special, we were still hungry, also ordered the chicken pesto sandwich also average, and the ham n cheese croissant ( the sandwiches had mexican names on the menu, but i have the ingredients right) we didn't finish the ham n cheese croissant, tasted like gas station sandwich to be honest. The bathrooms are small and lack of ventilation, prices were average for that part of town. Service wasn't the best, they looked overwhelmed.

A little gem of a cafe. Has a beautiful and shaded courtyard to eat deliciously made food. The enchiladas were excellent and the coffee is good too. Highly recommend

I had this restaurant on my list for brunch and finally made it after 5 weeks in Oaxaca, but sadly it was one of the worst meals I had. I first ordered the jugo verde, which should have had both orange and apple juice in but clearly didn’t include either meaning it had no flavour / substance - it was just green water. They allowed me to change it for another type of juice, which was a little better but still pretty unexciting and also quite small. I then ordered the Manchaca con huevo and explained that I have an allergy to diary so requested no cheese, butter etc, which was acknowledged, but it still came out with cheese sprinkled over the refried beans and so had to go back. It was obvious the kitchen then simply removed the beans and some of the egg and sent the same dish back with new beans, by which point it was only luke warm and the plate also had a large fingerprint smeared across the side. The scrambled egg was very dry and didn’t have much flavour and the tortillas were similarly dry and very chewy so the meal was extremely boring overall, even with the addition of salsa picante. The patio area is also very dark due to all the umbrellas meaning there are only one or two tables it’s possible to work at. It’s a shame but I definitely can’t recommend eating here.

Cute little breakfast spot with charming shaded courtyard. Service was good. Food and coffee was okay. Vainilla Concha was also very good as well. We ordered the Chilaquiles Abuela with an add in of eggs and chorizo on the side. The serving size was a little small, flavor was okay, eggs were overcooked, and chorizo was oversalted. The cappacinno was way overfrothed and the foam was like soapy bubbles instead of foam. Overall, still a great place to stop in for breakfast if you’re in the area but I would not go out of the way to come here. They did also have reliable wifi and allowed us to work from our laptops which we greatly appreciated.

Cute place, good food. If you want to pay with card they’ll bring you to a different location. Waiters kind of ignored us (maybe busy?) but all in all loved the food. Horchata was delicious! Carrot cake was amazing (had dried cranberries!) and waffles were tender.

Loved the place!! Worth i I t. Hot horchata is very good. Actually everything was good. We ordered waffles, Benedict, sandwich, quiche, various breads, croissants. We were working when we went there, they were really nice to find us a table with power plug next to it even though it was very busy. I would go again and again!!

Cute place! We went for breakfast/brunch and we had a table right away, we went a bit late. Off the bat, they advised us that they only accept cash which was a huge negative. The variety of brunch was okay and service was very slow. Food was okay, I ordered an egg sandwich, the sandwich was very greasy, however, there was a good food presentation. I really did not like that they only accepted cash when I visited. The service was not great as they were not nice. However, the restaurant was clean and prices were okay for the area. I would go somewhere else for better breakfast, better service, and a card terminal.

My meal was delicious and healthy. I got a glass of the orange water and a corral burrito, which came with a beautiful and fresh side salad. The main dining room has big doors that open onto the street, so there’s a lot of natural light and people watching. This place only takes cash, as you’ll see from the various signs on the walls and on the menu.

Lovely little restaurant. My second time here in 2024, last time I had the pozole and this time my wife and I shared the bartered shrimp tacos and black mole enmolada with plantain, and everything was 10/10. The agua tamarindo was also really good. The batter on the shrimp was light and tasty, not greasy. The black mole was decadent. The thinner tortillas here add an elevated feel to an authentic local experience.

Great food, service and atmosphere at a very good price. After eating at many highly rated restaurants, I was very happy with the quality and variety of food at Cabuche. The green pozole with pork was super flavorful, the birria quesadillas were delicious and the tajaso huaracha was my favorite. They have indoor and out door seating and the restaurant is clean. Definitely recommend this place.

Fantastic food, we enjoyed the pozole, fresh salad with grapefruit, radishes and more! We also got a Birria taco for later! Excellent for the family with small and big sizes of salads and pozoles. We will be back. Service was great as well, dinner with two negro Morelos under 400 pesos, a real deal yummy.

Great restaurant! The shrimp taco was huge with 4 meaty shrimps for 70 pesos. The salads were tasty and fresh. Juice was good too for like 35 pesos. Clean bathroom and great service. Came to eat twice during our trip. Honestly better than many of the "fine dining" restaurants we've eaten at Oaxaca

Authentic flavors, attentive service, good portions, competitive prices. Different lunch specials during the week. The outdoor dining area is nice, garden-like with its pomegranate tree and numerous plants. Wifi is available. We returned a few days later for breakfast and wow! The chilaquiles with salsa are stupendous, lots of flavor but very mild. The huitlacoche omelet was very good too. Love the coffee too. Most breakfasts are a little under $10 USD including fruit or juice and coffee.

The food was fresh and tasty with a twist on local flavors. The Huaraches were good but not as distinctive as you can get with street vendors. The location is in a quieter chic part of the city and the space was pretty spacious. The grapefruit salad was the best thing we ate though. It was very refreshing and the most unique thing we ate in the city.

We ordered chille en nogada and chicken black mole and an artesan beer. Chile en nogada was good and filling, but it lacked a bit of flavor. Chicken black mole was ok, but I had better from other restaurants. It came with 2 small fried platain. The home made salsa was nice, but it lacked flavor as well. The servers meant well, but took away our plates before we could finished it. Overall, it was dissapointing for an upscale Michellin restaurant. The heart of Michellin restaurant is the gastronomic creativity and the sensationalim of the flavor. We expected more, but walked away dissapointed. We won't be going back.

OUTSTANDING!! My wife and I were only doing Michelin Star mentioned restaurants while in Oaxaca for the first time ( except for a great food tour we did at a HUGE local market). Casa Oaxaca did an amazing job from start to finish. The service was impeccable. Our waiter, who made salsa at the table, noted that we had different likes in our heat level on our salsa. After making the first salsa, he went away, on his own, and made a separate one that had more heat. So appreciated!! We did four appetizers because we wanted to try so much. Each did not disappoint. You just can’t get food like this at such a reasonable prices. Oh, the live music downstairs was top quality. So good!

If you’re looking for a great spot to enjoy Oaxacan food without the hustle and bustle of the city center, Casa Oaxaca Reforma is a solid choice. It’s a bit further out, which means it’s quieter, and you can usually find a table without much waiting. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the food is delicious — generous portions and traditional Oaxacan dishes, including a really good mole. Prices are definitely on the higher side, but that’s pretty much expected for a restaurant of this brand. Still, if you explore a bit, you can find other spots in Oaxaca with similar quality for less. That said, if you’re after a mid-to-high-end meal and prefer to avoid the crowds downtown, this is a great place to stop.

Can’t fault a single part of my evening at Casa Oaxaca Reforma. From the incredibly attentive, personable and welcoming staff (thank you, Willie) to the incredible food and superb wine. Staff were keen to recommend the correct dishes to order to not waste anything and offer expertise. A great experience, and having read some of the other seemingly negative reviews I cannot seem to place how or why they have come about. Would highly recommend.

The table side salsa…amazing! Pork Belly Guacamole…delicious! Atmosphere and staff were excellent! Best meal of my 8 days in Oaxaca!

I found the overall experience at this restaurant to be mixed. While the food was decent with quality ingredients, the prices were notably high, affecting the value for money. The ambiance was beautiful, and the service was excellent, yet there was a sense that it caters more to those seeking a status-driven dining experience rather than exceptional cuisine.

First of all I thought I was going to Casa Oaxaca but I ended up at Casa Oaxaca Reforma. I never got to go to casa Oaxaca but I'm sure the difference is huge. Castle Oaxaca Reforma was quite a disappointment. I ordered two soups for my daughters and both of them were not even room temperature. I was really surprised because at the price point everything should be spot on and the soup should not be cold. I did not return it because my daughters were hungry but even they 7 and 9 mentioned that it was not hot. We ordered a couple of entrees to share. One of them was beef ribs and the other one was some pork dish. Neither of them were hot. The beef ribs consisted of one rib which seemed like it was cooked a long time ago a thrown together salad and some room temperature roasted potatoes. The pork dish was worse. It consisted of some knuckle or bone with very little meat on it. The same thrown together salad as the beef rib and no potato. This was truly a disappointing and expensive experience. The best part of the evening were the cocktails. I got to admit the cocktails were delicious. I had one with mezcal and passion fruit that blew me away. Also the table side salsa preparation was nice but the south side itself was nothing to write home about. I definitely won't be going here again. They really need to step up their game as far as food preparation and the temperature in which it is served

I personally loved everything about this place! The setting, the food, the ambience, etc.! My friends and I came here for a quick and chill dinner, and we were actually the only ones in there at the time, which might've been cause for worry about food poisoning, but no worries we were totally fine! It might've just been because nobody else had been craving mediterranean food in Oaxaca at the time, who knows. The atmosphere was super neat, and the decorations made me feel like I'd stepped into a different country altogether. I ordered the falafel sandwich? with a side of couscous? or some type of quinoa salad (my goodness I need to educate myself on the actual names of these dishes) and I tried some of my friend's falafel bowl. Both were amazing in my opinion! I'm just a big mediterranean food lover, I'm not picky. I also ordered some chai, which was little more earthy than I like but ah well. At least the kombucha my friend ordered was good. Staff were super chill and very kind, we tipped them a little more than we'd anticipated but ah well I think they deserve it. Overall awesome place if you're craving some mediterranean food.

Our 3rd night in 10 days eating at El Morocco in Jalatlaco/Oaxaca. Alejandra & staff not only provided excellent service but delivered with exceptional food. Started with plato mediterráneo, pincho keftas, pincho merguez, & briouates de queso de cabra y aceitunas negras. We paid a corkage fee for our bottle of wine. El Morocco delivers with exceptional food, service & value! ¡Gracias Alejandra!

Rather disappointing dinner. A couscous without dried fruits like raisins, apricots and almonds is hardly a good couscous, plus a few flavourless chickpeas and we have a boring copy of a Moroccan dish. Not recommended

Came in to escape the rain and had a wonderful snack of mousaka and beer with couscous. The owner, Alessandra was delightful and was very welcoming. I would definitely recommend:)

I have never been to Morocco so I can’t speak to the authenticity, but the food sure was good. On top of that, they have a selection of Oaxacan beers and the staff can help you find just the right one.

Surprisingly good! I was a bit sceptical of having Moroccan food in Oaxaca, glad I went in. The upstair area deco kind of cliche but kind of sets the mood. Dishes are well served and quite delicious. My only suggestion goes to the tea section, got the mint tea, they should extract the leaves before serving otherwise it gets to concentrated and bitter.

The place was wonderful, the staff did a great job. Food looked beautiful when we were served and the meals were absolutely delicious.

The smoothie bowl was very tasty and filling. Cacao nibs were so crunchy and had a good kick to it. The horchata latte and cafe de la casa was full bodied and so delicious. Friendly service. Will definitely be back.

I love this place! Staff is super friendly & well trained! Vibe is very relaxed! They have a unique variety of drinks & food, in addition to some Oaxacan staples. I believe it is locally owned by a female collaboration. Place is always clean, bathroom too! Great spot for work or a play date! Thanks kindly for creating such a great space! 🙏🏽

Best coffee I have in Oaxaca. They did their own roasting with best coffee bean. Good breakfast as well. 10 ⭐ recommend.

The place is nice enough, but it takes incredibly long to get your order. The place was not half full, we ordered two lattes and a pastry and it took 45minutes to arrive. There were 4-5 people working. Maybe the coffee was some special bean but it was not good. I would recommend this place only if you like to wait.

A very inviting cafe with excellent food and coffee options. Admittedly, some of the coffee prices felt a bit high, though the food prices seemed on par with comparable cafes/restaurants in the area. Hats off to the wonderful and friendly service here. I would certainly visit again!

One of my "go to"s for afternoon coffee and cowork Wide open and pleasant venue, unique offerings and courteous employees Kevin (barista) keeps upping his game and is a treasure to his profession Try the Horchatta latte with oatmilk. Absolute 🔥

A lovely coffee shop with a great vibe! I visited the location twice because the V60 was so good! Came for brunch with my wife and friends, the location is great with a big 'courtyard' inside, with a canopy that allows the wind to blow through but keeps the sun out. I had a bagel on both occasions which was delicious. The was well cooked, the manchego was gooey and melted, and the bacon was salty and crispy. Wifi was fast, so I could sit here and work without issues. Staff are kind, and service was good.

A fun atmosphere and restaurant in La Merced market. Seating is at large tables in a quiet part of the market away from the busy vendors. The food was a good value and delicious. Service was fast and friendly and we had a good time. We had an enchilada, empanada and an open faced taco with fungus corn. All were excellent.

Located in Mercado de Merced which is quieter and less touristy than Mercado November 28. Food here was excellent and prices were lower as well.

Got the enmolitas with mole coloradito, basically just tortillas stacked on top of each other covered with mole plus fresh cheese (not quesillo aka Oaxacan cheese). Mole was watered down, flavor was decent, tortillas were fine.

Sorry I don't speak Spanish, the review will be in English. Great place in a very 'local' market a bit outside Oaxaca center. The food is delicious and the staff is very nice. It is really nice stop for breakfast or lunch during the visit of this market. Easy with children.

Authentic traditional. Inside a Mercado. Locals there only. We had 2 cervesas, 2 empanadas, 1 caldo de pollo for $300 mxn

We enjoyed the corn and vegetable soup and chilaquilles with egg! The market was quiet at the time so we could simply focus on the food! The soup came with a lovely cheesy taco, but overall there could have been more seasoning to all the dishes and more flavour.

I have mixed feelings about this place. It was highly recommended so maybe my expectations were high, but it was a very mediocre chilaquiles with a pretty blah chorizo. I don't know. I wouldn't go back.

This was a wonderful spot. Even though we had saved loads of restaurants before we visited Oaxaca, we had missed this one. But what a lovely treat it was to find. Lovely courtyard at the back, and yummy pastries and sandwiches. Our favourite was the prosciutto and apple sandwich - we ended up coming here a couple of times for it. Good coffee too!

Great cold brew, excellent pastries. The sandwich was good, but was small/didn’t have much filling. The guava and cheese pastry blew our minds and was our favorite. The service was great. Cute courtyard.

Very cool cafe in Oaxaca city - the pastry I had was decent but didn’t blow my mind. I did really like the coffee though - had quite a unique taste to it. If I went back I’d try the focaccia as that seems to be what they’re known for!

Incredible handmade pastries - they were making them in the kitchen as we ordered. The lamination of the pastries was perfection, the flat white was the correct volume (European style) and the little courtyard with seating was lovely and atmospheric. We are definitely returning tomorrow!

One of the more decent bakeries I've tried in Mexico. Yummy pastries and cakes. The cold brew with ice was also a welcome relief in the scorching heat. Courtyard was a relaxing place to spend a bit of time chatting with my friends. Paid 564 pesos for the cakes/pastries pictured and 4 iced drinks.

Great pastries but very indifferent service. During our afternoon visit, there was still a good variety of pastries available. We ordered three to share, but the staff seemed indifferent and gave off the vibe that they didn’t want to be there. The cashier assumed we wanted the pastries for takeaway without asking, and when I mentioned we wanted to eat them there, the reaction wasn’t the friendliest, which was a real bummer considering how delicious the pastries were. The small chairs were quite uncomfortable, but they served their purpose while we enjoyed our pastries. It’s unfortunate that the service didn’t match the quality of the pastries, as it could have made for a much more enjoyable experience.

The focaccia here is delicious. My friend was in town visiting and we tried all three types and were blown away, but we especially loved the one with caramelized onion. Their veggie pizza is great - thin crust, flavorful sauce. Incredible bakery overall.

By far one of the best spots in Oaxaca. The bakery on Calle Morelos is great too. Would recommend the ham sandwich at the bakery. Huge fan of the maple latte too. The remodel of the restauraunt took my by surprise but it is so unique.

I've been obsessed with this restaurant for a while, from the perfect pastries to the great food and drinks, they excel at everything that they do. My favorite salad used to be the caesar until they took it off the menu but I got to try their ensalada de la casa which became my favorite and honestly it's one of the best salads I've had! Their burger and their sandwiches are really good too, but their pastries are on another level. They make a delicious banana bread that's my mom's favorite and I lovee their lemon and blueberry cake. Came back after the remodel and still love it! The service is always lovely and so is the place.

My go to breakfast and coffee for my month in Oaxaca. The maple latte is so good if you like sweet lattes. The egg breakfast sandwich and the pork sandwich were some of my favorites. Spend some time walking around Jalatlaco too! Super cute.

Fresh quality ingredients. Amazing almond croissant. Great mushroom sandwich. Delicious espresso. Wonderful atmosphere and music. Delightful staff. Great experience.

Loved our lunch here today. Its got a real stylish Copenhagen-y vibe to it. I had the chicken salad and it was deliciousand hearty.

I was in Oaxaca for a total of 3 days and my partner and I came to Onnno once a day. This place was a 10/10 for everything, the vibe, the food, the drinks, the service. It also had the best chili oil that they offer when you order food! The pictures should speak for themselves. The guava pastry is a limited time item and it was the best fruit flavored pastry I’ve ever had and I live in NYC. Super spacious and vibe-y spot and very tourist friendly as their employees speak perfect English. The bbq pork sandwich is a must try, it’s so flavorful and the taste is so unique!

There’s a waitlist for a table on a Sunday morning. The mini lemon + blueberry cake (only on Sundays, 80 pesos) was not mini at all, it was pretty decently sized. The crust was a little tough, the cake wasn’t very moist upon you reach the blueberry jam core. The chai latte was not bad. The chicken sandwich was huge, buttery, cheesy and sinfully delicious. Chicken thighs were perfectly grilled and marinated. Portions were on the bigger side.

Good spot to grab some pastries. I got there about 1.5 hours after they opened and there was still a bunch of pastries left. They were out of one (I’m guessing their most popular) but I still had plenty of options to choose from. I got a galleta and one of the cinnamon buns. The galleta was good, I wish it didn’t have all the peanut butter and strawberries on top and was just plain. The cinnamon buns was my favorite of the two. I recommend coming here within the first 2 hours they open if you want a wide selection. The communal table was full when I arrived so I took mine to go. Cost for the pastries was 88…not too bad.

Lots of bees. Lots of bakery goods and coffee is delicious. Well coming from NYC it’s pretty normal spot. Nothing special but good delicious pastry with refined taste. Not traditional Mexican bakery. Service is fast and price is good.

Cute place, the staff is extremely friendly! We went twice because the almond croissant is to die for! I got a latte both times and it was ok, basic coffee.

Best grilled cheese I ever had. Pastries are delicious and I love that there is one big table to sit at so you make friends:)

Seriously the best bakery we went to while in Oaxaca. We ended up going three times over the course of our trip because it was so good. Be sure to go before you leave Oaxaca.

I loved this place, I went with my boyfriend to have breakfast, we got two croissants and two cappuccino. It was everything so delicious that we got one croissant more and another coffee! The place itself is really nice, not big but cute. They also give you water while you wait for your order. The staff is really lovely, they gave us a list whit advices where to have good meal around the city. Definitely a great place to go for breakfast and good atmosphere.

The rhubard danish has to be the most beautiful pastry I have had in my life, and it was very good as well. They seem to be decorating all the pastries "for here", so if you don't want cream, flower powder, or what not added, you need to say in advance. I thought the additions tasted good, were a nice touch and added to the experience. We also had the cardamom bun: it was good, but not as good as the rhubarb danish. I recommend trying the hot chocolate with water: it's traditional and thick enough without milk. There is wifi if you need it, the code is available on the table inside.

The hype is legit, mi amigos. This is one time where the emperor DOES have a new suit--and only the special can appreciate it. I ate here before I knew they were featured in the Netflix series, so my mind being blown was wholly due to the amazing food. Let's start with the fact that the sweet abuelas make all their tortillas from scratch. Rolling, kneading, everything ground and processed the way nature intended. So chewy, so corny, so perfect. Then there's the tacos themselves. In runner-up, we have the delicious Flor de Calabaza (y Champiñón) con Quesillo, probably the most perfect veg taco ever created. Tied with that is the Chile Relleno, bursting with capsaicin and flavor. And if I hadn't returned to the same stall that same evening, I would already have been satisfied. But I did come back for their evening menu, and that's when I had the greatest taco I'll probably ever had on this earth: Empanada de Amarillo con Pollo. Picture the fluffiest tortilla you've ever had enclosing the most savory, umami salsa amarillo you can imagine. Add to that juicy--and I cannot emphasize enough, JUICY--strips of chicken. And top it all with the greatest herb Americans have never heard of: hoja santa (holy herb). I could write sonnets about how much I love hoja santa, but then this review would be a tome. Let's just say that the combination of their amarillo, pollo and hoja santa is the stuff of dreams--delicious, savory, lip-smacking dreams. I loved this taco so much, I went back for it again before leaving Oaxaca--and found to my delight that it's one of the items they offer during the day AND night. I think I ate about 5 in total. You don't want to know how often I fantasize about this taco now that I'm state-side. Pretty sure it would make the holy herb feel much less holy.

I ordered the chorizo & quesillo taco, chile relleno taco and flor de calabaza quesadilla. The salsas have good flavor and are spicy, the food was just ok. Nothing extraordinary just a good spot to catch a quick breakfast. We went twice and it seemed busy but they served quickly.

Empanadas with the yellow stew and shredded chicken was yummy. The drinks could be colder as it was a scorching day (maybe ask for the bottles at the bottom of the ice box!). We paid 300 pesos in total for 4 empanadas and 3 drinks. Very limited seating so be prepared to perch in the corner and scoff your taco!

The BEST street tacos AND salsa (can't forget that) I've had in a while. Fast and fresh. I highly recommend!!! Visit date: 11/1/25

Amazing rolled tacos (tacos placeros) filled with beans, quesillos and other fillings of choice. My fav filling was chile relleno. The ladies roast the rolled tacos on comal to give the tortilla crispy texture. My husband’s favourite was salsa de chicarron. Memelas with quesillos are also a treat. You know the place is good because there are so many locals waiting for their food. We went back twice.

Super popular with tourists, thankfully not too many people the day I came. I got chile relleno and mushroom tacos, could've done with more flavor for the mushroom. Also got an empanada with amarillo (yellow mole) with chicken - SUPER tasty flavor, really enjoyed that. The sauce is also quite liquidy. Everything made on the spot so it's hot, and there are three salsas you can add at your leisure. 30MXN each per taco, 60 MXN for the empanada.

We heard a lot about this place and happy to try. We ordered several tacos, but a man who charges the order said no more tacos, tlayudas only. We were happy to try that also, however we noticed that two tlayudas was already cooked and waiting. In the mean time they were cooking tacos too! We got our food, people who came after us they got theirs tacos. Tlayudas that we got very dry and has no flavor. It was a huge disappointment. And there is a serious hygiene problem too. I am not expecting a super clean place but what we saw was not ok.

Las Quince Letras Our restaurant experience in Mexico City left us nervous but Oaxacas food scene has revived my faith! Our guide for the day actually recommend this location for something that represented Oaxaca food on a high end scale. The restaurant was beautiful, the staff fluent in Spanish/English and very attentive. We got the Oaxacan plate 9.1/10 the meats on this dish were well marinated and the flavour lingered in your mouth! Red mole enchilada was my favourite part as it was just packed with flavour, and the stuffed chile was out of this world. We had to get the indigenous mole trio of course! 8.2/10 Big fan of the mole rojo, was seasoned beautifully and I could eat it all day. Other moles weren’t my cup of tea but you’re never gonna like everything and that’s okay. Definitely worth the price.

First off service was excellent, our waiter was friendly and attentive. The ambiance was also nice for a rooftop dinner at night, so kudos to them for nailing that part. But it pains me to say the food was a letdown and my family found their food underwhelming as well. I personally got a fish dish (I know Oaxaca isn't exactly known for their seafood but after eating so much meat throughout my stay, I wanted something on the lighter side) and while the sauce was okay, it couldn't mask how overcooked the fish was. My family all got different types of mole dishes and said it was their least favorite mole they've tried on this whole trip and some of their proteins were tough and chewy. None of the moles really stood out and were on the bland side. Also the desserts we ordered felt very basic and unremarkable. I did like the Chile de agua a la vinegreta, a cold, refreshing small dish with a good balance of acidity, spice, and savoryness. The Octopus I tried was decent as well. Hopefully it was just an off night for the kitchen staff, but I wouldn't recommend this place based on the food.

Wow! On my first night visiting Oaxaca, I was meandering and just was looking at my maps to see some restaurants— to be quite honest I missed the one I was looking for but happy to report I stumbled upon this restaurant instead. Please forgive me, I cannot remember his full name, but my waiter, whose name started with an E, was absolutely amazing. He encouraged me and helped me with my Spanish, but quickly stepped in with English if I was struggling. He was kind and attentive, and made many wonderful suggestions! Also— i was very chilly and he offered me a shawl. My meal was absolutely fantastic. I cannot remember the name of the soup— but it was brothy, full Of cilantro, corn, onion and tortilla. Absolutely amazing, I could eat this every day forever. The guacamole that was served with my entree was some of the best I’ve ever tasted! My cocktail was delicious, and entertaining— cinnamon was burnt tableside for some aromatics. I really enjoyed this meal, and the service was outstanding. Gracias!

I went at a slightly off hour so the restaurant was only 40% full. Originally they let me choose my table in the pretty courtyard area but shortly after I sat they asked me to move tables because they wanted to sweep that area. Uggggh, ok... I moved but then realized they'd shoved me in a dark corner by a very busy service door. After they were done sweeping I insisted on moving back to my original table. Awkward and annoying but let's move on to the food. I ordered the trio of moles and each came with a different protein. The pork (mole coloradito) and chicken (mole negro) were horribly dry and tough. Just because your covering something in sauce doesn't mean it's ok to cook proteins that badly. Even the flavor of those 2 moles was pretty lackluster compared to the others I've tried during my month-long stay in Oaxaca. When I mentioned the dry meat to the waiter he tried to mansplain to me that that's just how it is when cooking pure proteins. Nope. The 3rd mole, almenda with beef was pretty good though and the meat was tender. Especially at this price, I would not recommend this restaurant.

The trio mole was spectacular! Do reserve a table beforehand or else be prepared to wait a few hours to get a table. Service is slow - roughly 40 minutes after being seated until the dishes arrive. Yet, worth the wait!

Very nice atmosphere and well kept and clean place . The staff were friendly and polite. I loved the grasshopper wrapped in cheese as an appetizer. The main plates however were all disappointing. The dark mole was extremely thick and rich. Too much to enjoy that. The other two mole plates were ok. My grilled fish had very nice tomato sauce, the banana as part of the plate surprised me positively. However the actual fish didn't taste much and it was a bit too grilled for me. The beef and pork mixed plate had extremely juicy and tender carne de res, but the rest was average. The tongue plate in caper sauce was good. It was a nice dinner, however to have been awarded by Michelin team (NOT STARRED) I was expecting more. Prices were 500 each.

Very good restaurant. To try food from Oaxaca. Moles are the speciality. Coloradirto and almendrado were superb. As well as the flan de queso.

AMAZING food. Would recommend. The hot cocoa here is very well done with such a rich flavor. The eggs here are PERFECTLY done and they are not too hard and not undercooked so that it identifies as a piece of slime as I've found in some other places... this place makes you feel right at home but with better food.

This is the place, best C A P P U C C I N O in town, no doubt! If you want to take a break from the tortillas, frijoles, mole etc, you need to come to this restaurant Bodega Español style, great food, drinks and attention, been stopping there almost every day.

Amazing burgers, very tasty. They are quite small, but for a fair price. You can try different variations to make you full. I especially loved the blue cheese option, but the bacon in the bacon burger was excellent. I also tried the craft beer and it was delicious as well. A little pricey, but worth it. The staff was friendly and the service was fast, even though the place was full. The interior is interesting, not exactly my cup of tea though. We had a table right next to an open window and the traffic outside was a little distracting.

Really good IPA, stumbled into this place as it’s a little out of the tourist beat. Ordered the Reuben/Corned beef $175.00 pesos & as an expat was really surprised how good it was! Also a pickle I’m guessing home made in slices, low salt & garlic, excelente! Proceded to have their 2 other IPA’s. Also very good. Own production, (I’m guessing).

Really excellent spot. Came here twice: once for lunch and once for breakfast. Cool atmosphere with great music and delicious food.

Love the food here - quite unique flavours and was a nice break after going too heavy on tacos for a few days… their sandwiches are great and loads of great flavour options including vegan and veggie.

Every time I come here I think of Anthony Bourdain and how much he would have loved this place. Siempre rica!

Very nice restaurant for vegetarians! Several options both for veg and non-veg. The food was really good! We also had very good drinks. The price and service were good as well. The ambient was very nice and beautiful, you have a terrace to stay as well. The only downside is that when our food came, there were too many flies around us. But I’d definitely come back to try more plates.

This place is amazing from the moment you step in! service, timing, presentation, all great! Speechless. we looked this place up on different platforms and was well recommended....I will visit again.

My husband and I were craving a delicious salad and were recommended this place. We ordered the ensalada de garbanzo con pollo and the ensalada de salmón. Both were absolutely fantastic!

I am staying in sick and thought I’d order a bunch of stuff to feel good.. I’m from New York City and this place in some items are more expensive for size/quality, which is insane given they’re not paying close to the amount of rent as they do. The croissant w ham and cheese was old… the ginger shots had basically no ginger and just expensive shots of OJ…. the mix fruit w yogurt although having a good variety of fruit came with about 1.5 oz of yogurt and 5 chia seeds, no kidding. The only thing that was comparable to NYC priced and not more expensive… was the OJ and açai(which is about 13 usd$ as well).. coffee too if it wasn’t half split out… I can’t believe I spent 900mx for what I got. I get trying to make a few extra on tourists, but this felt like total robbery. The only place I felt this way in my 11 days here.

The best cocoa I ever had! But the ferrero cake, even though, very tasty, had nothing to do with ferrero, they should work on the name. I expected something crunchy with soft filling but this one is like a mix of a brownie and mousse.

There are a lot of things on the menu that should be gluten free, but they aren't and I don't know why. Why do the salads contain gluten? Why does literally everything contain gluten even though it looks safe? We were only able to choose from 3 or so of the menu items and none of them sounded good to us. I got the pizza verde and it was not good, although my mom thought her meal was fine. We also tried to get one of the gluten free desserts and they were out of it. Overall very disappointing and wouldn't come back.

visiting from NYC so you automatically have to trust my review lol. All of the workers are so kind and welcoming ( think: chic fil a ) lol Yara our server was helpful and very sweet. 10/10 would recommend. Esp if you need to give your tummy a break from the meats and cheeses

Amazing food and the staff is super friendly and welcoming. The waffles and smoothies were great

Very friendly owner! The food is delicious, and the atmosphere very relaxed. I would definitely return!

Had amazing food, very quick and good service from the nicest people. The head chef/owner came out to have a chat with us and was very welcoming and polite. We will definitively visit again!

The food and drinks are really good, there‘s a big variety of breakfast, brunch and lunch options at reasonable prices. But most of all: the family that runs it is so heartwarming, helping and friendly that you wanna get adopted right away!

My family and I went here twice for breakfast during our stay in Oaxaca and it was amazing! The food was delicious, presentation was gorgeous (see pictures), and the staff was helpful and patient with our slow Spanish. The coffee, tea, and chocolate drinks were great as well. Prices were extremely reasonable, especially compared to what we're used to in the United States, and there was a nice variety of foods, from more traditional Mexican to breakfast foods that you could find anywhere. This was such a cute place to have a meal or even just some drinks, and was a nice way to support the local economy. I would definitely recommend it - no complaints!

One of my favorite places I tried in Oaxaca. The menu is really varied, which sometimes makes me wary but everything my wife and I tried during our three breakfast visits were perfect and made with so much care and pride. The owner is very welcoming and talented.

This cafe is amazing, I ate here every day I was in Oaxaca. The food was delicious, and plated beautifully. They have lots of options for typical Oaxacan food, I especially enjoyed the cricket salsa and the salsa macha. Great coffee and pastries too! The warmth and friendliness of the staff and owner made me feel at home. Do yourself a favor and eat here when you are in Oaxaca, especially for breakfast!

Amazing service! Staff are super friendly and helpful (especially with my broken Spanish)! We’ve been in Oaxaca for 4 days and have been here every morning! Food and drinks are consistently a 10/10 for us and we recommend for anyone visiting Oaxaca to come here! Amazing outdoor seating

SO CUTE! This café is definitely on the trendy (and yes, slightly gentrified) side, but it’s such a lovely spot to relax. There’s a small boutique at the entrance with beautifully curated items — the prices are definitely high, but it’s still fun to browse while waiting for your coffee. I ordered a flat white and it was perfect! Smooth, strong, and beautifully balanced. I really appreciated that they offered soy milk, which can be hard to find in Oaxaca — more cafés need to take note! The backyard area is an absolute gem — peaceful, lush, and full of natural light. It feels like a little oasis tucked away from the busy streets. I also tried the cookie, which was the perfect texture: soft in the center with a slight crisp on the edges. If you’re looking for a calm, stylish café in Oaxaca with great coffee and good vibes, this place is a must-visit! Tip: grab a copy of the map they have in the store - it highlights some great local businesses.

Very much a vibe! Outstanding pastries, friendly service and awesome cold brew. The chilaquiles were 10/10. There is plenty of seating if you need to get some work done or just catch up with a friend. I picked up a bag of coffee beans to take home with me, which tasted great. The courtyard is really pretty, but the water fountain attracts a lot of mosquitoes.

This place is awesome. Seriously. We went to many cafes in Oaxaca and this was a true standout. The staff were kind and passionate, and the food was unbelievable. Don't get me started about how good their coffee was. Step away from the main streets in Oaxaca and come here.

This place is very beautiful and a little off the beaten path. It’s great to take a break or study (which I saw some patrons doing). Great trinkets to take home or even clothing. I ordered a golden milk latte and didn’t love it. Turmeric is tough to break down so it doesn’t clump and stick to the throat but I wanted to try it because this was the drink that wasn’t offered in other cafes I had visited during my time there. Glad I visited and ordered something but I wouldn’t return if in the area.

This café offers cozy and trendy vibes. The food is okay. The coffee MANZANITO BREW with a smooth cream on the top is quite nice. Some pastries also look good and attractive.

Very cute, trendy café with a relaxing atmosphere — a great place to take a break while exploring the city. The coffee is decent, not exceptional, but the cozy interior and the convenience (including free restrooms) make it a solid stop during your walk around Oaxaca.

Had the best mole there in our week in Oaxaca. Recommend mole negro with all our hearts. Loved everything about this place, food was incredible, the owners incredibly friendly and warm and the cozy atmosphere - they only have 3 tables. Make sure you support this amazing local business

Very nice place!! My wife is vegetarian and even though they were out of the vegetarian options, the cook talked to her and made her a special dish. The food was great, the place looks beautiful, and the atmosphere is very welcoming!! We definitely recommended.

We had some of the best meals at this restaurant that we ate in all of Oaxaca. Staff were friendly and welcoming. The quesadilla’s are amazing! It’s a gem, and I would recommend anyone to eat here!

Coquina Hua Xha was truly a highlight of my time in Oaxaca. Incredible mole amarillo, plus a cozy friendly atmosphere that made it feel like I was eating with family. And I was also able to sign up for a cooking class that was a wonderful experience. Highly highly recommended :)

Very cozy and authentic place! The black mole and iced chocolate are must-try’s. Highly recommend this little family-owned restaurant.

It is a small family-run restaurant. I visited here twice during my stay in Oaxaca and had Tlayuda, Mole and Tostada. It took a little to serve after the order. However, if you taste Tlayuda and Tostada which are crisp and good smell tortilla, and the complex aroma of Mole, you will know that it was a necessary time Overall, the food is both simple and complex, and I feel the taste of the chef. It is probably supported by careful preparation. Payment is in cash only, menu is in Spanish but the staff support your order. The staff has a soft and gentle atmosphere, so please enjoy the wonderful food.

In a small unassuming three table, family run restaurant is some of the best mole negro over chicken I've ever had in Oaxaca. It's subtle spicy warm heat that builds as you eat it. It's rich and complex, savory with sweet notes of chocolate, the sesame seeds add a little pops of nuttiness. It was served with a warm tortilla and a side of soft fluffy rice that soaked up the mole. We had the memela with champiñones and the empanada amarilla for appetizers, both great starters. Then ordered the tlayuda with beef and chapulines. It was warm and crispy, with thin sliced tomato, quesillo,and avocado. The chapulines, for me, were reminiscent of dried scallops with briny umami. The tepache rimmed with chili/salt was delicious! Lightly fermented and available in 4 flavors - we tried the tuna(cactus pear) and Pineapple. I highly recommend eating here if you find yourself in Oaxaca!!

I ordered 4 mango smoothies over a course of a 10 day trip and the first smoothie I had was delicious, thick, icy frozen. After that first one they were all like mango milk, not icy or frozen. So for that the consistency was not good. The cafe has a great atmosphere and the staff are quite friendly.

Edit - adding the 5th star because the barista was nice and courteous. Great great coffee. They actually have a fantastic espresso machine - Victoria Arduino - hand pull. And what an espresso! The pastries are also muy delicioso. They have handmade chocolate, cookies, and carrot cake that flew off the shelves. My only gripe would be that the employees were not really cool. I mean, they were helpful and it’s not their job to spread kindness, but in all my travels I love the cafes where the people will chat. But no real big deal. The drinks and pastries were divine. And the location is perfect.

The cafe is opposite the church, a very beautiful location, the space is spacious and the drinks are delicious. There are many options for you both in terms of drinks and cakes.

Great little spot with a laid-back vibe and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. I’ve enjoyed my coffee both in-house and to-go—definitely satisfying. The staff has always been friendly in my experience, despite a few salty reviews claiming otherwise. One reviewer was apparently shocked that you have to order at the counter—hilarious. Either they’ve never been to a café before or were expecting table service at a coffee shop. Wild times.

A year later and this place is still engraved in my memory. Right across from Santo Domingo you can grab some refreshing and delicious coffee as you stroll El Centro. Go here, and be happy.

Laptop friendly cafe right in the center. Good for digital nomads

Second time at this location. The coffee is excellent and today we has muffins which are also excellent. Today the service was very good. Theresa’s English is bueno and she was so pleasant and helpful. Gracias.

We were pleased to find ourselves downtown, enjoying the ambiance. The service provided was truly excellent, and we appreciated the attentive staff. Upon entering, we were greeted by the sound of live music and the sight of lush plants. It's certainly an enjoyable experience, especially since the staff is fluent in English. I would recommend making a reservation for convenience.

The food here was SO good! We stopped in a little after 5:30pm after an afternoon of wandering the beautiful Jalalatco neighborhood, absolutely famished. People kept stopping in front of the restaurant and taking photos, and we walked up and saw that it was because of the absolutely gorgeous Día de Muertos ofrenda. The interior of the restaurant was just lovely. We ordered our food immediately -- water, because it was a pretty warm day and we were getting dehydrated, as well as the 32 Ingredients Black Mole and the Almendrado Mole. Some bread was brought out for us. The little rolls with a creamy buttery soft cheese baked onto the top under the thin crust were my favorite. So good. The moles were lovely! My almond mole with roasted chicken had a mild, nearly imperceptible spice-- perfect for me. I wished the chicken had been boneless because it was hard to find all the little bones in there while it was swimming in mole. My partner's black mole was outstanding! I wished that was what I ordered, even though I enjoyed my meal too! It was a lovely meal, though service was a little spotty. They were running around and very busy. For the price, I had hoped for a tiny bit more attention, but it was within an acceptable limit. Definitely try this place, just be ready to wait a long while. :)

I had my first taste of Oaxaca’s iconic black mole, mole negro, at Catedral, and it was nothing short of extraordinary. As a solo traveler, I was welcomed with warmth and genuine hospitality by my server, Johnny, whose enthusiasm for sharing his favorite recommendations and the rich history of Oaxaca made me feel not just like a guest, but like a friend. The atmosphere is enchanting—romantic yet intimate—where even dining alone felt like a deliberate act of self-love. The rooftop opens up into a breathtaking atrium, the deep red walls radiating emotion, and the scents and flavors lingering in every bite. Each dish was a sensory journey, and the mole was a revelation—rich, complex, and deeply memorable. A surprising highlight? How they elevated a simple Topo Chico—served with fresh lemon and a salted rim, turning it into a refreshingly decadent treat. It’s the little touches that made this experience feel so special, like a gift from the city itself. I’d return in a heartbeat, and I’m forever grateful that a local pointed me in this direction. If you’re in Oaxaca, Catedral is a must—come hungry, leave with a full heart.

The restaurant had a nice atmosphere and the food was great. I tried the chile en nogada, which was delicious. I also tried "nido de chapulines" which wasn't my thing, not because the they were grasshoppers, but because the sour seasoning made them kinda overwhelming, but as I later found out that's kind of how season them over there. The prices were reasonable, but my only complaint is that the brazilian lemonade was too expensive for what it was, especially for a mocktail. 190 pesos was too much for a relatively small lemonade frappe. There was a guy with a guitar playing some classic hits, which really added to the atmosphere. Overall, it was a pleasant experience.

I loved the ambiance of the restaurant. A beautiful red painted courtyard with a cute fountain. I had cheese omlette and a croissant. Both were ok. Hot chocolate was top.

Excellent food and service! Highly recommended and very convenient to the Zocalo!

Absolutely fantastic! The service was so superb. We loved our experience here. The food was extremely good, flavorful, balanced and creative. Presentation was perfect. Ambiance could not be better. We sat outside. Perfect weather and they was a live guitar player. We loved every single minute we had there.

Great coffee and great deserts! It is a tiny and cozy ambient with a very great service! I would definitely go back. We ordered coffee and a waffle. They were amazing!

My favorite place to get coffee in Oaxaca! The coffee tastes amazing every time. The staff is always very nice. I like to have them grind a bag of the local beans to brew at home when I can't make it over to Centro. The staff really takes pride in their work and I think that's part of what makes it so good!

A tiny and quiet cafe with only 3 tables under a ceiling fan that serves delicious espresso (35 pesos). This cafe doesn’t really have an atmosphere so if you want somewhere quiet, here’s great. Wifi is available as well as a book library for you to read whilst enjoying the cafe (you can’t swap or buy the books! 🙂).

Best coffee we had in Oaxaca. Did not disappoint, as good as any cafes we have in Australia. Cute little place and lovely, lovely 🥰 staff. Food was pretty good, light menu, had nice waffles one day. We went twice, more for the coffee.

Perfecto. Lovely little shop with all the various implements to make your favorite style, including Aeropress, Chemex and more. There only a few places to sit, so it would be hard to justify taking their limited space for more than half an hour or so, but in the meantime they hustle for anything you might want. My Mediterranean sandwich hit the spot and the bread was fresh and delicious. They also take plastic.

Lovely little find. Great coffee, ambience and perfect music for enjoying slowly waking up. Had a little muffin, very good and my friend had the ham and cheese baguette, which was amazing. Coffee con leche so good we took another to go!

Wonderful, cozy place. Could spend hours in here. Delicious pastry and good coffee. Not great, but it’s a personal preference. (They roast the beans a bit too much.)

Went here to try manchamental and chichilo (both very hard to find), and it was incredible! The chichilo was duely somber, hearty, and mostly simple in flavor, with only very subtle complexity, and the vegitables and dough pieces complimented the tone of the dish brilliantly - enjoyable but not so pleasurable as to be inappropriate for a mourning family. The manchamantel was very lively, fruity, rich, bright, fun, and fairly spicy for a mole. And again, the other items in the dish complimented the mole brilliantly. The manchamantel is now my favorite of the 8 moles of Oaxaca, and the Chichilo is my significant other's favorite. The food was absolutely amazing, but do bear in mind, you will likely be waiting a while for your food. In my opinion though, it is well worth the wait! The decor is also fairly plain.

Absolutely loved our meal here! One of the best in Oaxaca and that's even comparing it to much fancier places with more accolades. Food tasted home made and the ambiance is casual, so the food took a while to come out, but worth it if you have time! Loved the Sopa de Conde and Mole Negro!

Extremely good moles! Ordered the 5 sampler. Look at other reviews for types. Best traditional mole I’ve had yet! Big recommendation to come here. The combo also comes with drinks which is nice. It’s quite pricy though - see my menu photo. The 5 mole combo with rice and 2 beverages is 650MX. Worth it though!

A quiet and sweet restaurant with some of the best moles I’ve ever had. The mole testing menu is a must try! My favorites were Coloradito, negro and rojo. The crema de chipolines is amazing. I loved the champurrado, the drink that I got which is a mix of corn and chocolate.

Tried to go for dinner. They told us they were full. They told us to come back the next day around 2pm as a table wouldn't be a problem at that time.. We arrived shortly after 2pm the next day and they said come back in an hour. Then they never opened for lunch. Had to find another that offered the 7 mole sampler. Thankfully we found one.

Excellent moles. The moles tasting is absolutely worth getting. The other standout is the crema chapulines. The chocolate drinks are also wonderful.

Amazing little gem in Oaxaca, diverse selection of moles. Location is also perfect, super central. Will come back here for sure!

Came here for breakfast on a Monday morning. The restaurant has a great atmosphere for breakfast especially. The staff was friendly, however they didn’t speak any English so it was a little bit challenging. I had the “huevos a la oaxaqueña” for the sake of trying something Oaxacan. It was tasty and the portion size was large! Everything tasted fresh.

Came here for their chocolate and it’s simply delicious. I had chocolate in water (not milk) and it surprised me on how good it taste. I want to come back to try it again. I just didn’t like the service as no one came to us when we arrived, we found a table for ourselves and had to call them to have their service even though the place was pretty empty

Pretty decent local food with reasonable price

This is a great place for breakfast in Oaxaca Centro. Service is fast, efficient and personal. We came once and when we went back a few days later, the waiter not only recognized us and greeted us but he also remember details about our food options. So, service is exceptional. I had "huevos al gusto" which were pretty great. They came with a black bean refrito and a tortilla with red sauce. The red sauce was not great. The rest was pretty good. We didn't order chocolate but watched the waiter preparing it for the table next to ours. Next time we go (before leaving Oaxaca), we'll have that chocolate. Noise level is discreet and prices are very affordable.

The meal came so fast I didn't even have a chance to fart. There is no way in the world that two orders of chicken cordon blue could be made from scratch that fast. Frozen then deep fried. Small portions no flavor, would not go back.

This place was not too bad. Slightly over priced and the food was alright. Open a Lil later than most restaurants however

The greatest chocolate de agua!!! The restaurant is beautiful and inviting. The staff is nice and the food is solid. Took 1 star off because the food wasn't hot enough (temperature wise). I would go back.

Omar was our delightful and extremely professional server. He knows the menu and did not miss a thing providing above and beyond excellent service. We dined at 915am for breakfast each ordering vegetarian omelets, he orderAmericano coffee and I ordered a cappuccino. The omelet was extremely healthy with a nicely diced mix of Mexican summer squash, potatoes, & carrots that lacked seasoning! Plated beautifully and when adding salsa, which was pretty salty, helped the omelets! It is a pricier place. My only complaint is that the coffees should not be half the price of the meal. No included refills on the Americano (a black cup of coffee) was a bummer for him.

Nice ambiance with live music. Our waitress didn’t speak a word of English which is ox but she didn’t try to help us understand repeating the same words over and over very quickly. Even with our broken Spanish we usually are able to make it works. Not with Nactali. She was board and pushy when we didn’t go fast enough to order drinks or food. It was really too bad. The food was just ok but the red house wine was good. I would not recommend this restaurant as it is kind a pricy to have an ok food and a bad service.

The food was delicious! Our Caesar salad was made for us at the table. Our food was very well seasoned and fresh. We finished the night off with an orange coffee that was also made at the table for us.

This is one of the best restaurants in Mexico that I visited during my trip to this country. Wonderful service, excellent cuisine.

Everything I've eaten was very tasty and had an original presentation. The service is careful. Highly recommended. Also this in a super easy place to find for tourists!

Great meal, fine service, nice place. Recommend the taco crocante de res oaxaquena!

Everything was excellent 👌 The food compliments the service. The kids had a great experience as well.

Good place to chill with English menus and friendly staff. Unfortunately my eggs were rather overcooked but my friends enjoyed their eggs with tiny grasshoppers! They have a good selection of fruity teas which I enjoyed.

Stopped by this place at the recommendation of my airbnb host- very happy we did. The food was absolutely delicious! The venue is hidden amongst a row of colorful buildings and is very inviting- the only downside is the inside is sort of small/cozy & there's no terrace seating. It's very clean inside, and the servers were very attentive- everything we ordered came quickly and was very delicious. They have wifi on site too, so you can sit and work if you need to. Definitely make this a stop on your food tour, you won't be disappointed.

They are just across from our apartment. What a fortune! Their coffee (espresso and cappuccino) is excellent, as well as their empenadas de mole, and cornices. We loved the huevos Zapotecos and the huevos Motuleños. Highly recommend!

This little cafe serves a hearty breakfast at a good price. The coffee was very good and so was the chocolate. The servers are very nice and helpful. We sat and hung out after our meal because I work remotely and had to get some things done prior to exploring the town and they were very nice about it. I would recommend this cafe to anyone looking for both a traditional American eggs, bacon, and toast as well as Mexican breakfast items. We are heading back tomorrow for round two.

I ordered the burrito breakfast and tejate. Both were good - I was a little surprised with the taste of tejate as I didn't really know what it was and what to expect but for me it was one of those drinks you appreciate more the more you drink it. I was pleased with the experience in general, the place was clean and had good service + wifi. The only thing is the setup is a little weird in my opinion and so it's not the best atmosphere.

Recommended to me by a few locals and it was truly good. Service was a tad slow as so many guests but was worth the wait. Also nice location - 5 minutes to zocalo and 2 minutes to museums.

Clean, very attentive good service. However that’s kind of where it stops being above average. Ordered the Jamón Serrano baguette, limonada natural and a brownie to go. While the read was fresh it was chewy which while not great for the Serrano it was everything else that buried any hint of the barely there in quantity Jamón Serrano. The Tomato was oversized but again fresh, same for the red onion and lettuce. There also was simply a lopsided portion of cheese to Jamón Serrano ratio that caused this to fail. The chopped fried potatoes were heavy on the salt as well. Then come the brownie- it’s a cake like brownie which we’ve all had at some point but it was very dry and only came with a white dusting on top which made things worse. Something moist to top would be a much better choice for this block of cake. It’s too bad I seem to remote this place in a better light two years ago.

Have been here a few times. Really good option for sea food. The specials are delicious as well as the cocteles. Prices are in line with other similar restaurants. The inside is a big patio with a cover for the sun. Rain may be uncomfortable as we have to move to another table while we were dining. Our waiter was resourceful. We may be go back again.

Nice place to eat some seafood, has a natural decor, relatively chill, and seafood was good. Internet speed is a surprising 34.4 Mbps download and 6.38 Mbps upload.

Only went for margaritas but this place specializes in fresh seafood (which I love but it was too early for dinner) and has a large chimea-shaped clay oven with fire where they bake/cook alot of the seafood. Magical tranquil & relaxed atmosphere. Servers said it gets busy at night.

Quality food, good service and a comfortable outdoor atmosphere. A little pricey, but worth it. Photos: shrimp tacos and shrimp and apple salad (although I think it's listed under entrées).

Exceptional. Sunday lunch. Not crowded at all. Cool tree canopy while 89F outside. Excellent personalized service (Tomas). The food is eclectic with no fuss (I tried the cockroaches of the sea) Not cheap but worth it. Only negative is that it is far from the center (a blessing?)

I got very sick from the seafood. I went back to tell them and they took no responsibility and showed no empathy.

It is a seafood restaurant where they never mention what kind of fish they will serve you!! It just says fish filet in all dishes. It didn’t taste fresh at all and was pretty disappointed since it had so many great reviews. The atmosphere and staff were great though.

Not rooftop. It’s call terrace ahh. So annoying. Good food. Good service and an unforgettable view. I want to come back. It’s not crowded for 4pm ish but crowds are coming in. Food is amazing. My friend ordered some decent dishes for snack and I had a coffee.

Great place to eat Oaxacan food, authentic and otherwise contemporary cuisine. The service is very professional and attentive. They have an extensive alcoholic beverages menu. Enjoy it my dear friends

Loved the experience of this beautiful restaurant! Most importantly the service! David was our server, he was very nice and friendly! Drinks and vibes were immaculate 😁

Stopped here for a quick late dinner on a Sunday night. The restaurant has a great rooftop with nice views. The beef tacos were delicious, and the waiter was friendly and helpful. They also had nice live music which was a nice touch!

Great place. Great view. Great food. This place has great views all around. Lots of activity down below on the streets, Mountain Views all around. Great cocktails. The only thing I didn’t like was an “old fashion” drink I ordered. Maybe just not their strength but other than that, plenty of seating with a view.

Excellent experience—excellent meal and fantastic rooftop view. The mezcalines (mezcal cocktails) are creative and tasty, the salad with shrimp and coconut dressing and the arrachera (skirt steak) with hoja santa (herbal leaf) pesto were outstanding. Live music, as well, on the weekend night we were there. Highly recommended!

The patio is nice and spacious with plenty and a full bar on the terrace. The food was good as well, the pork ribs were nice and tender and the spaghetti wasn't bad even though I think it needed a real sauce. All in all a chill place to soak up the view

Had the vegan tacos, which had lots of fresh veggies along with black beans. Sitting in the courtyard space was very pleasant!

Love this little café with everything from little tables in the window alcove to watch the street to a beautiful courtyard with a fountain. Very good breakfast menu. Also great place to take a little break from a busy day and have a cool drink and a snack. Very sweet service and reasonable prices.

We always have excellent service and delicious food, I especially like the enchiladas verdes and the tostadas de maiz. Vegetarians have many choices, and the beer is always cold. One of our favorite lunch spots.

Absolutely delightful. Delicious homely food. I sat in the courtyard and it was a tranquil atmosphere with the trickle of the water fountain juts a stones throw from the hustle and bustle of outside. The food was delicious and service was warm friendly and just lovely. A real little find.

Wonderful lunch at Cafe Los Cuiles today. Reasonably priced and one of our best meals in Oaxaca so far! Check out this salad. It tasted as good as it looks.

Great place! Good food and many options (also yogurt and oat)

If you looking for tasty breakfast with NO QUEUE this is your place. Quiet, lovely terrace, surrounded by artisan pottery shops. They accept cards. There is a choice of eggs, oaxacan traditional breakfasts and few more continental options. The truth is I have never had better molletes than here. They serve real, good quality coffee too. Place is inexpensive and very tasty. They are open till 10pm so its worth to come back for michelada and evening snack/desert. Truly underrated spot!

4.7 for food 4.9 for service and atmosphere. The food was delicious and high quality, the service always excellent and the prices are reasonable. They have a lunch special for $145 pesos that includes a drink, first course and main course. I had the chicken soup that was incredibly flavorful and full of chicken and vegetables. The main courses are chicken or pork mole, or grilled skirt steak. The juice was papaya and lemon. We were very happy with our experience. There is a nice terrace on the roof and opens in the afternoon.

Wow! Super cute artsy place with comprehensive breakfast menu. The tacos dorados with mushrooms and pumpkin flower topped with guac were beyond delicious and my husband's huevos rancheros were solid! The beans are vegetarian here which always makes us happy. Luis, our server, was attentive and friendly. We will definitely return.

This place was quite lovely. I really appreciated all the artesanal decorations and furniture they had in here, it was entertaining to look at the masks on the wall and guess the prices of them. Only downside was that there's only one restroom, and almost everyone from our group needed to go at the end so it just became a line, hehe. The service was very easy to work with and one of the waiters remembered exactly what I ordered, despite the fact that he was serving a group of 13! So I thought that was very impressive. I ordered huevos rancheros with verde sauce and a horchata--I really liked the horchata! The huevos rancheros was pretty decent, I just sometimes forget that I'm not a fan of drenched eggs and tortilla, but otherwise it was good.

Very good chile nogada and tlayucas. Also hot choco con leche is very good. Good place to enjoy breakfast and lunch.

I had a chile enogado here about 9 years ago and it was excellent-- I rated it 5. I have used it as a measure for years. Not so for my visit a few days ago. The chile enogado wasn't terrible. It was big, but the quality was mediocre. The enogado sauce was silky and good, but the pork relleno was lack lustre and low on flavor. The ingredients (fruit, nut, etc.) that I loved last time were sadly missing. It came with rice or plain spaghetti. Meh. The salad was huge and fresh, but not especially tasty. A few months ago, I came for a menu of the day. Plenty of food and it was attractive, but it lacked quality/flavor. Sadly, I rank el Tío Güero mediocre (not bad, just not good) and I won't be returning even though I live within walking distance and love the name...

Very good food. I had the mole manchamantelas, and it was quite flavorful. At one point, a kitchen staff was walking by and noticed me wiping my shirt, and he quoted the name of the mole which made me laugh. Service was really good. It has a very relaxed atmosphere. Tortillas seemed like they had been made in-house.

I cannot figure out something wrong to say about this place. The quality of the food is incredible, 100% local and tasty. The prices are more than reasonable. This place offers one of the best value for money. Service is excellent, decoration is lovely and artsy. I highly recommend it.

We have stayed for several days and Cafe Alex has been the most delicious, the most efficient and the most pleasant atmosphere. Their staff are attentive, the food delicious and prices are unbelievable. Gracias to all.

Delicious and a lot of food for such a fair price! I tried the omelet and the Mexican style eggs, everything so good. Loved the orange juice and the free coffee refills. Great service, too - very friendly and attentive. Went every morning on my trip to Oaxaca.

My partner and l went to Cafe Alex today for brunch/ lunch. Most menu items were 130-140 pesos. Coffee was offered, and a basket of rolls (assorted) were brought to the table. Once we ordered, juice was brought. The food was alright, but not fantastic. The potatoes that came on my partners plate were particularly awful (tasted like they were leftover from the night before, hard and lukewarm at best.) We probably won’t return. It seemed a bit pricey, but the breads, juice and coffee included in the price was a real bonus, making it feel worth the cost.

Good food for good price. Meal cost includes fresh orange juice and coffee. Lots of complimentary pastries. Great service!

Great breakfast if you're in Oaxaca. Coffee is great too!

One of our favourite breakfasts of the trip here! For 100 pesos we got Molletes, coffee, juice and a pastry. Great value, yum food and attentive service.

Excellent breakfast menu for very cheap up until half 12, we were late but they still let us get the breakfast. Super nice staff and great food :) Fruit or juice Tea or coffee Options with all the choices Between 65 and 80 ish pasos :)

It was overall a good experience. The service was great. It seems to be a thing to ask if we want drinks, coffee etc right when they seat you. It seems common around town not specifically this establishment. The food was very fresh and hot.

Very tasty pizza, good price for the biggest size one if eaten by two people. The staff is very friendly, they even sang a happy birthday to one of the guests. The place seems really big, but only a couple of tables were occupied, but maybe it fills up in the evening.

Every place is Oaxaca was good besides this one. My boyfriend and I were very hungry and this place had many open tables, so we decided to try. The service was very good, the waiter was nice and polite. But the food was horrible. Any street food is so much better. We got this pizza and soup. The soup was okay, but barely had any flavor. But this pizza has to be one of the worst pizzas we have ever had. The dough wasn’t thoroughly cooked, the cheese was very cheap and I don’t think we have to say anything about the sausages, you can see in the photo how they look… Maybe they have other dishes that are better but you should get pizza somewhere else

Wow! Other the fact the food was amazing (try the pizza), the staff was so nice and welcoming! The price was cheap for all we got, Ate there three times already and will come back for more

Great food and great service

Nice environment and quick service. Definitely would recommend the traditional burger!

Wasn't expecting good pizza but this was really bad. No crisp even though I asked for well done. The dough wasn't regular pizza dough. Very cheesy and pepperoni were regular. At least it was hot fresh out of the oven

$1,100 pesos for possibly the biggest let down for a meal we had in our 10 days in Mexico. Ordered the chicken milanesa which is chicken and rice. The quantity of rice I received is an absolute joke. This is literally what I had under the piece of chicken. The fajitas were fine. Food lacked salt overall. Not worth the price we paid and would never order for delivery again.

Delicious!!! The flap meat was to die for. Our waiter Luis was of great help and really kind. The appetizer bread platter with butter was really good!

Food is average to good. I was surprised a Parrillada wasn't on the menu ( plate to share with different meats) We ordered the rib eye and the chicken Ceasar Salad. Good flavors and portions size.

Fancy place where they bring your food out under the silver cover! The food is tasty and has plenty of space. Katie and I like going here and chilling out and working for a few hours.

Service and atmosphere were great. Very fancy looking and clean. The foods were not good. I ordered the coconut fish and it was very dried. The pasta was very salty. We didn’t finish the foods.

Great place to eat Argentinian style food when in Oaxaca de Juárez. Food is just excellent! The quality and prices are well balanced. I would say it is a must when you visit this city.

It surpassed our expectations. Chavales Salad (we requested olive oil instead of the balsamic dressing),rib eye(perfectly grilled medium rare),creamed spinach, baked potatoe,corn empanadas and finally a margarita pizza….outstanding aromas and flavor of every dish. Especial thanks to our waiter Jose Luis. Extremely professional and attentive. Highly recommend to try this place when you want to have a great meal,service and affordable prices.

Lovely restaurant experience with great rooftop views! Had a steak but was a bit tough. The sides were very tasty. The cheese fondue is better for at least four people as it was a bit much . Overall we enjoyed ourselves.

Great place for a drink, nibble or full meal. Margaritas are very strong and very effective. Great view of the cathedral lit up at night and with chill tunes it’s a great place! Rooftop is excellent and the waiters are very friendly and English speaking

The rooftop ambiance was really nice. Service was great as well. Sadly the food, was a little basic. For instance the parrilla had sausage with nice flavor. The chapulín was tasty as well. However my parties other meals, three cheese pasta, and steak were very much lacking. The pasta had no flavor, and the steak was raw and had to be sent back. Could be a great place just not quite there, wouldn’t recommend.

The food, rooftop, drinks, and service was great! Juan de Dios was very attentive and knowledgeable with the menu plus offered great recommendations to my family and I. Thank you!

Exceptional service, delicious food, and beautiful rooftop views! Our server Juan and chef Fatima were excellent and we will be back again!

We were really impressed with this place! I had made reservations at a different restaurant also in Centro for my fiance's birthday. We get to th restaurant to find out not only did they not have our reservation, but the kitchen was closed that night. Sooo... I see the reviews for La Azotea and we chose to have dinner there. We were quickly sat by the edge of the patio and had a wonderful view of the church. We ordered drinks: a mojito and a pasíon mezcalera. The mojito was okay, but the passion fruit drink was really good. I ordered the pulpo y risotto al funghi. Ohmigosh it was absolutely delicious! And a huge portion!! Definitely recommend. My fiance ordered the filet mignon. It was two good sized portions of a filet wrapped in some sort of pork (almost like bacon wrapped, but it wasn't bacon) on a bed of mashed potatoes. This was also a huge portion and the meat was cooked to perfection (between rare and medium rare). It was so good that he wanted to have it again the next night. It was my fiance's birthday and they brought him a nice dessert and the saxophone player from the band played for him. They made it so special! We also witnessed fireworks and a parade right from the terrace. Between the food, the excellent service, and the view, It was such a perfect evening!

This was our fourth or fifth time to visit the restaurant over the last couple of years. My partner always comes for the ribeye (thank you Fatima) and I always enjoy a simple pasta dish. Tonight’s visit was made altogether more special by the charming Juan de Dios. We’ll be back on our next trip through Oaxaca. We especially enjoy being able to bring our four-legged family member Graciela for dinner on the terrace. Just lovely.

Clean and easy to find. Has good drink selections, bit pricey but exactly what you would expect. Clean bathrooms. Has an upstairs area that is a good place to do work

The drinks were good. They ran put of ice so no cold drinks. Was clean and had balcony window seating on 2nd floor

So good I ordered two mochas

Nice spot for a coffee. Order downstairs then find a nice seat upstairs. Very friendly staff and owner.

Good croissants, nice views from the second floor. It only has limited teas and bakery items.

Very good

Average cafe.