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A guide to oaxacan restaurants worth a trip, by city. We list operators, signature dishes, and the rooms locals book first.

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The best-scored oaxacan place in each of 3 cities.

Cultura Comida y Bebida ★ 4.6

$$$ Carmel-by-the-SeaOaxacanDolores Street

Cultura Comida y Bebida cooks Oaxacan food in Carmel's Su Vecino Courtyard, backed by a mezcal library and a kitchen that sources from Oaxaca itself.

OrderSmoky mushroom pozole, then plantain tacos with cashew crema.

TipThe mezcal library is the deepest pour in the village; ask the bar to build you a short flight before committing to a bottle page.

Casa Bacuuza ★ 4.5

$$$ PueblaOaxacanCentro Historico

Casa Bacuuza brings Oaxaca to Puebla on 3 Poniente: tasajo from Zaachila, quesillo from Reyes Etla and tlayudas brought in from San Antonio de la Cal.

OrderTlayuda from San Antonio de la Cal, built on quesillo from Reyes Etla.

TipThe produce list is Oaxacan rather than Pueblan by design, sourced from the central valleys and named by village on the menu.

Comala ★ 4.1

$$ OaxacaOaxacanCentro Historico

Comala on Pino Suarez is a Centro restaurant-bar with a leafy courtyard, serving Oaxacan plates from morning to 1am, with a mezcal and craft cocktail program.

SignatureTetelas, Memelas, Mezcal cocktails

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Cultura Comida y Bebida ★ 4.6

$$$ Carmel-by-the-SeaOaxacanDolores Street

Cultura Comida y Bebida cooks Oaxacan food in Carmel's Su Vecino Courtyard, backed by a mezcal library and a kitchen that sources from Oaxaca itself.

OrderSmoky mushroom pozole, then plantain tacos with cashew crema.

TipThe mezcal library is the deepest pour in the village; ask the bar to build you a short flight before committing to a bottle page.

Casa Bacuuza ★ 4.5

$$$ PueblaOaxacanCentro Historico

Casa Bacuuza brings Oaxaca to Puebla on 3 Poniente: tasajo from Zaachila, quesillo from Reyes Etla and tlayudas brought in from San Antonio de la Cal.

OrderTlayuda from San Antonio de la Cal, built on quesillo from Reyes Etla.

TipThe produce list is Oaxacan rather than Pueblan by design, sourced from the central valleys and named by village on the menu.

Comala ★ 4.1

$$ OaxacaOaxacanCentro Historico

Comala on Pino Suarez is a Centro restaurant-bar with a leafy courtyard, serving Oaxacan plates from morning to 1am, with a mezcal and craft cocktail program.

SignatureTetelas, Memelas, Mezcal cocktails

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