El Destilado ★ 4.5
El Destilado on Cinco de Mayo is Julio Aguilera's tasting-menu room, with a nine-course menu and a mezcal and Mexican sake pairing programme since 2016.
Signature: Tasting menu, Mezcal pairing, Mexican sake pairing
What to order at El Asador Vasco
- Signature dishes
- Chuleton, Bacalao al pil-pil, Paella
CuisineSpanish-Basque grill
Price$$$
Neighborhoodcentro-historico
Signature dishes: Chuleton, Bacalao al pil-pil, Paella
Location
Address: Portal de Flores 10 A, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juarez, Oaxaca
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El Destilado ★ 4.5
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Signature: Tasting menu, Mezcal pairing, Mexican sake pairing
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