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The most romantic restaurants in Oaxaca
Start with Criollo in Centro (Marquesado) for chilaquiles with tasajo, enmoladas, concha at brunch, Levadura de Olla in Centro for barbacollita tamal, guava mole with shrimp, pork ribs and Casa Oaxaca El Restaurante in Centro for mole negro and caldo de grana. Here are all 6, with what to get at each.
- CriolloCentro (Marquesado) · Oaxacan
Get: Chilaquiles with tasajo, enmoladas, concha at brunch; dinner tasting menu
- Los DanzantesCentro, Macedonio Alcalá · Romantic dinner
Get: Mole negro and a mezcal from their own distillery
A beautiful open-air courtyard with Oaxacan cooking and its own mezcal.
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What are the romantic restaurants in Oaxaca?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Criollo (Centro (Marquesado)), Levadura de Olla (Centro) and Casa Oaxaca El Restaurante (Centro). All 6 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Criollo, get chilaquiles with tasajo, enmoladas, concha at brunch; dinner tasting menu. At Levadura de Olla, get barbacollita tamal, guava mole with shrimp, pork ribs; mezcal list. At Casa Oaxaca El Restaurante, get mole negro and caldo de grana. At Los Danzantes, get mole negro and a mezcal from their own distillery.
Which neighborhood is best for romantic restaurants in Oaxaca?
Most of these are in Centro. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Oaxaca: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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