Old-school favorites in Oaxaca

Family places, counters and bakeries that have fed the neighborhood for years, with what to order at each.

8 places in Oaxaca · by Chef Amazing · updated October 20, 2026
Photo: https://criollo.mx/

1. 1

   Criollo

   Oaxacan · Centro (Marquesado)

   Order: Chilaquiles with tasajo, enmoladas, concha at brunch; dinner tasting menu

   Also on the list: Romantic dinners in Oaxaca.

   Calzada Madero 129, Oaxaca 68000 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
2. 2

   La Teca

   Reforma

   Order: Garnachas, molotes de plátano, asado de boda

   Violetas 200, Oaxaca · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
3. 3

   Tacos del Carmen

   Centro

   Order: Chorizo tacos, stuffed chile tacos, amarillo empanadas

   Jesús Carranza 110, Oaxaca 68000 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
4. 4

   Memelas Doña Vale

   Cosijoeza

   Order: Memelas with tasajo or egg and chile morita salsa; chocolate de agua to drink

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5. 5

   El Lechoncito de Oro

   Centro

   Order: Suckling-pig torta with chicharrón and green salsa

   C. de Los Libres s/n, Oaxaca 71244 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
6. 6

   Tlayudas Doña Flavia

   Reforma

   Order: Tasajo tlayuda or the chapulín (grasshopper) tlayuda, with horchata

   Calle Pensamientos 418, Oaxaca 68050 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
7. 7

   Casa Oaxaca El Restaurante

   Centro

   Order: Mole negro and caldo de grana

   Also on the list: Romantic dinners in Oaxaca.

   Constitución 104-A, Oaxaca · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
8. 8

   Pasillo de Humo (Mercado 20 de Noviembre)

   Centro

   Get: Pick your meat, have it grilled, and eat it with tortillas and salsa

   Order: Tasajo, cecina or chorizo grilled to order by weight, with quesillo and black beans from nearby stalls

   Also on the list: Long lines in Oaxaca.

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