Chiles de agua stuffed at Mercado 20 de Noviembre is a street-food stop in Centro Historico, Oaxaca.
Editorially verified June 1, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Guided tour · 2 hours
Discover the basics of mezcal with a tasting experience in Oaxaca City. Learn about the history and production of mezcal, and taste 6 different mezcals with a local expert.
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Experience the real Oaxaca on this evening food tour through lively street stalls and neighbourhood kitchens. With 14+ tastings, discover the bold flavours beloved by locals.
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Discover the street art with an artist! We will visit some of the most remarkable street art spots in Oaxaca and I will explain some of the most popular techniques of ...
Address: Calle 20 de Noviembre S/N, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juarez, Oaxaca
The empanada-de-amarillo vendors at Plaza Llano fold thin masa around mole amarillo with quesillo and hierba santa, the late-afternoon Oaxacan classic.
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Tlayudas Libres on Calle de Los Libres is Oaxaca's canonical late-night tlayuda stand, with cooking fires on the street and tasajo, chorizo and quesillo.
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Tlayudas Las Animas on Mariano Matamoros is the Thursday-to-Saturday-only tlayuda stand near Carmen Alto, a quieter neighbour to the Libres counter nearby.
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Lechoncito de Oro on Calle de Los Libres is Oaxaca's most famous lechon stand, with suckling-pig tacos, tostadas and tortas with pierna or chicharron.
TryTacos de lechon (suckling pig)
Pasillo de Humo inside Mercado 20 de Noviembre is the smoke-alley grill where vendors over wood coals char tasajo, cecina enchilada and chorizo to order.
TryTasajo, cecina enchilada, chorizo
The chapulines row outside Mercado Benito Juarez on Miguel Cabrera lines a dozen vendors selling grasshoppers fried with garlic, salt and chile to take home.
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The empanada-de-amarillo vendors at Plaza Llano fold thin masa around mole amarillo with quesillo and hierba santa, the late-afternoon Oaxacan classic.
TryEmpanada de mole amarillo
Tlayudas Libres on Calle de Los Libres is Oaxaca's canonical late-night tlayuda stand, with cooking fires on the street and tasajo, chorizo and quesillo.
TryTlayuda
Tlayudas Las Animas on Mariano Matamoros is the Thursday-to-Saturday-only tlayuda stand near Carmen Alto, a quieter neighbour to the Libres counter nearby.
TryTlayuda
Lechoncito de Oro on Calle de Los Libres is Oaxaca's most famous lechon stand, with suckling-pig tacos, tostadas and tortas with pierna or chicharron.
TryTacos de lechon (suckling pig)
Pasillo de Humo inside Mercado 20 de Noviembre is the smoke-alley grill where vendors over wood coals char tasajo, cecina enchilada and chorizo to order.
TryTasajo, cecina enchilada, chorizo
The chapulines row outside Mercado Benito Juarez on Miguel Cabrera lines a dozen vendors selling grasshoppers fried with garlic, salt and chile to take home.
TryChapulines
