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Ancestral Cocina Tradicional
Ancestral Cocina Tradicional holds two consecutive Michelin Plates (2024–2025) and a 4.5-star rating across more than…
Asador Bacanora Oaxaca
A two-time Michelin Plate recipient (2024 and 2025) in Oaxaca's charming Jalatlaco neighbourhood, Asador Bacanora…
Barbacoa Obispo Cocina Rural
Barbacoa Obispo Cocina Rural is worth booking for a casual, low-cost Mexican meal in Oaxaca, especially if rural…
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- Casa Oaxaca
- Criollo
- Crudo
- El Lechoncito de Oro
- Itanoní
- Labo Fermento
- Las Quince Letras
- Lechoncito de Oro
- Levadura de Olla Restaurante
- Los Danzantes Oaxaca
- Nois
- Pitiona
- Tacos Del Carmen
- Teocintle-Tika'aya
- Tierra del Sol
- Xaok
- Zandunga
- Aguacate Oaxaca
- Aguamarga
- Bar Jardin Zocalo
- Cafe Los Cuiles
- Casa Crespo
- Casa Mook
- Catedral Restaurant
- Comedor María Teresa
- Empanadas del Carmen Alto
- Fonda Rosita
- La Cocina de Humo
- La Flor de Huayapam
- La Teca
- Los Cipreses
- Los Pacos -Alta Cocina Oaxaqueña-
- Memelas Dona Vale
- Mercado 20 de Noviembre
- Muss Cafe
- Origen
- Otro Oaxaca Restaurant
- Portal del Palacio
- Red Indian Chilli
- Restaurante La Distral
- Señor Naan
- Taquería Chefinita
- The Overlook
- Tlayudas Libres Doña Martha
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Dining in Oaxaca
Oaxaca restaurants include traditional Oaxacan, modern Oaxacan and traditional Sierra Sur Oaxacan cuisine. Many of the restaurants are in Centro. Pearl lists Michelin, Opinionated About Dining and La Liste recognition. Levadura de Olla Restaurante and Los Danzantes Oaxaca each hold 1 Michelin star for 2025. Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurants include Alfonsina, Labo Fermento, Las Quince Letras, Tierra del Sol and Xaok. Tasting menus are available at Alfonsina, Ancestral Cocina Tradicional, Criollo, Crudo, Labo Fermento, Los Danzantes Oaxaca, Los Pacos -Alta Cocina Oaxaqueña-, Pitiona and Teocintle-Tika'aya. Counter dining is available at Crudo, La Flor de Huayapam, Lechoncito de Oro, Memelas Dona Vale and Mercado 20 de Noviembre. Traditional Oaxacan restaurants include Ancestral Cocina Tradicional, Comedor María Teresa and Levadura de Olla Restaurante. Small plates are available at Adamá, Aguamarga, Almú, Barbacoa Obispo Cocina Rural, Boulenc, Casa Oaxaca, El Lechoncito de Oro, Itanoní, Los Danzantes Oaxaca, Tierra del Sol and Zandunga.
Restaurants with tasting menus
Alfonsina, Ancestral Cocina Tradicional, Criollo, Crudo, Labo Fermento, Los Danzantes Oaxaca, Los Pacos -Alta Cocina Oaxaqueña-, Pitiona and Teocintle-Tika'aya offer tasting menus.
Criollo
Criollo serves modern Oaxacan tasting-menu cuisine under chef Luis Arellano. It holds a Michelin Plate for 2025 and appears in the 2026 La Liste Top Restaurants and 2026 OAD Casual in North America Ranked awards.
Crudo
Crudo serves Mexican-Japanese omakase and offers omakase, tasting-menu and counter-dining formats. It holds a Michelin Plate for 2025 and appears in the Michelin Guide Mexico 2026.
Pitiona
Pitiona is in Centro and serves modern Oaxacan cocina de autor. It offers tasting-menu and a la carte formats, and appears in the 2026 La Liste Top Restaurants award.
Bib Gourmand restaurants
Alfonsina, Labo Fermento, Las Quince Letras, Tierra del Sol and Xaok have Bib Gourmand distinctions.
Alfonsina
Alfonsina serves Oaxacan tasting-menu cuisine under chef Jorge León. It holds a Bib Gourmand distinction for 2025 and appears in the 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked award.
Labo Fermento
Labo Fermento serves modern Asian fermentation fusion and offers a la carte and tasting-menu formats. It holds a Bib Gourmand distinction for 2025 and appears in the Michelin Guide Mexico 2026.
Xaok
Xaok serves contemporary Oaxacan cuisine in an a la carte format. It holds a Bib Gourmand distinction for 2025 and appears in the Michelin Guide Mexico 2026.
Traditional Oaxacan restaurants
Ancestral Cocina Tradicional, Comedor María Teresa and Levadura de Olla Restaurante serve traditional Oaxacan cuisine.
Ancestral Cocina Tradicional
Ancestral Cocina Tradicional serves traditional Oaxacan cuisine and offers a la carte and tasting-menu formats. It holds a Michelin Plate for 2025 and appears in the Michelin Guide Mexico 2026.
Comedor María Teresa
Comedor María Teresa serves traditional Oaxacan cuisine in an a la carte format. It has traditional comedor dining at communal tables, with visible cooking.
Levadura de Olla Restaurante
Levadura de Olla Restaurante serves traditional Oaxacan cuisine under chef Thalía Barrios García. It holds 1 Michelin star for 2025 and appears in the 2026 OAD Casual in North America Ranked award.
Frequently asked questions
- Which area has many restaurants in Oaxaca?
- Many restaurants are in Centro. Restaurants in Centro include Empanadas del Carmen Alto, La Cocina de Humo, Mercado 20 de Noviembre, Origen, Pitiona and Taquería Chefinita. Pitiona serves modern Oaxacan cocina de autor and offers tasting-menu and a la carte formats.
- Which Oaxaca restaurants have Michelin stars?
- Levadura de Olla Restaurante and Los Danzantes Oaxaca each hold 1 Michelin star for 2025. Levadura de Olla Restaurante serves traditional Oaxacan cuisine, while Los Danzantes Oaxaca serves traditional Oaxacan cuisine with modern refinement.
- Where can I find Bib Gourmand restaurants in Oaxaca?
- Alfonsina, Labo Fermento, Las Quince Letras, Tierra del Sol and Xaok have Bib Gourmand distinctions. Alfonsina offers a tasting menu and holds a Bib Gourmand distinction for 2025. Labo Fermento serves modern Asian fermentation fusion and offers tasting menus.
- Where can I find tasting menus in Oaxaca?
- Tasting menus are available at Alfonsina, Ancestral Cocina Tradicional, Criollo, Crudo, Labo Fermento, Los Danzantes Oaxaca, Los Pacos -Alta Cocina Oaxaqueña-, Pitiona and Teocintle-Tika'aya. Crudo also offers omakase and counter dining.