Buen provecho · Eat well

Restaurants we love

Oaxaca is one of the great food capitals of the world. These are the tables we recommend — from celebrated dining rooms to the street stands the locals swear by.

La guía

Ten tables worth the trip

Reservations are recommended for dinner, especially on the weekend of the wedding.

No. 05

Pitiona · Cocina de Autor

  • Hours: Daily · 8:30 AM–12:00 PM & 1:00–10:00 PM
  • Ignacio Allende 114, Centro, Oaxaca de Juárez
  • +52 951 514 0690
No. 07

Criollo

  • Hours: Mon–Fri · 7:00 AM–10:00 PM
  • Sat · 9:00 AM–10:00 PM · Sun · 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
  • Francisco I. Madero 129, Sta. María del Marquesado
  • +52 951 320 0709
No. 08

Origen

  • Hours: Mon–Sat · 1:00–11:00 PM
  • Sun · 1:30–10:30 PM
  • Miguel Hidalgo 820, Centro, Oaxaca de Juárez
  • +52 951 471 3432
Antojitos · Locals’ favorite quick bites
  • Memelas Doña Vale
  • Tacos del Carmen
  • Tacos Roy

Cheap, fast, unforgettable — ask any local to point the way.