Diners' Choice: Most Booked restaurants in Oaxaca

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Criollo

4.6

4.6 (2026)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Oaxaca

About the restaurant

Criollo is located in a neighborhood adjacent to the center of the city of Oaxaca.
Chef Luis Arellano is a cook with a spirit that is both attached to his roots and creative and evolutionary.
He builds the menu adapting to the local products available and the seasons, inspired by the different techniques of Oaxacan cuisine, making nods to the coast, the valleys, the mountains and the Istmo of the state of Oaxaca.

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SarinaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

One of the best meals we have ever had. We experienced the chef's table. Highly recommend it.

Casa Oaxaca El Restaurante

4.6

4.6 (1424)

MXN500 and over

Regional Mexican

Oaxaca

About the restaurant

Aquí, un ritmo animado acompaña la transparencia de luz que hace vibrar los colores. La sutileza de lo esencial subraya el poder evocador de los olores y sabores que surgen de la cocina de Alejandro Ruiz.

Se mezclan los aromas y los sabores de hierbas mediterráneas con las oaxaqueñas. Así, la albahaca y el romero comparten sus tintes con la hoja santa, la pitiona y el shorobobo. Asimismo, granada, pescados y mariscos, venado y cordero alternan con chapulines, huitlacoche y quesillo.

Cinco sentidos influenciados por una extraordinaria vivencia gastronómica.

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Rodolfo

Dined 5 days ago

Great food. Excellent experience. Great place to enjoy local food

Tierra del sol

4.5

4.5 (399)

MXN310 to MXN500

Traditional Mexican

Oaxaca

About the restaurant

Tierra del Sol is a restaurant that takes its name from the Mixtec song, a melody that has become an Oaxacan hymn.
Just like that nostalgic song, this place celebrates in its own way the culture of an exceptional people: the Mixtec or ñuu savi; the first does it with her poetry and the second with her food.
Our chef: Olga Cabrera, cook, is the architect of such gastronomic praise, and she achieves it from the knowledge and respect for an ancient cuisine that she inherited from the women of her family and her community, Huajuapan – in the heart of the Mixteca region of Oaxaca -, a knowledge that seasons with his special passion for traditional dishes.

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Erica

Dined 4 days ago

The food was nothing short of excellent — every dish was thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and bursting with flavor. The overall service was prompt and well-organized, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. However, one unfortunate moment stood out: our main server appeared to disregard our table after the initial order was placed, showing noticeably more attention and courtesy to other patrons. Whether intentional or not, it was hard not to feel that we were being overlooked — and sadly, it seemed based more on appearance than anything else. While the rest of the staff more than made up for it, and the server who brought our food even went back to get props to explain everything that went into our meal. we left happy with the meal, however the experience was a reminder of how important it is for hospitality to feel inclusive for all guests.

Sommo

4.4

4.4 (47)

MXN500 and over

Japanese

Puerto Escondido

About the restaurant

Sommo is traditional Japanese cuisine... but with a twist. We embrace our local resources and blend Japanese heritage with Mexico's tropical ingredients to offer a culinary experience of the highest quality. Our focus is on creating human experiences—where you feel our home as your own.

Two of the most recommended experiences are the seatings at the Chef's counter and the Bar, perfect for groups of 2 or 3 people max. In either setting, you'll get up close and personal: see our gestures, and take in our aromas.

For groups larger than 3, we kindly ask that you contact us directly at +52 33 1904 8158.

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Alain

Dined on Jun 10, 2025

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Still the Best in Puerto – 3 Years In I’ve been coming to Sommo regularly for the past three years, and it remains my top pick in Puerto Escondido. The sushi is always fresh and perfectly crafted, and their warm dishes like Miso or Udon are exceptional. The cocktails are creative, and the service is consistently warm, attentive, and knowledgeable. The ambiance blends upscale design with laid-back beach town charm — ideal for a post sunset dinner or late-night DJ set upstairs on Saturdays. Whether you’re new in town or a local, Sommo offers a dining experience that feels special every time. Highly recommend booking ahead and asking for seasonal or off-menu specials — they never disappoint.

Pitiona Cocina de Autor

4.4

4.4 (1229)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Oaxaca

About the restaurant

PITIONA COCINA DE AUTOR - RESCUE THE TRADITIONAL OAXACAN CUISINE, USING VANGUARD THECNICS. IT IS A RESTAURANT WHERE THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS TO CREATE MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES TO OUR CUSTOMERS.

THE QUIET AND HARMONY THAT INVOLVES PITIONA IS ONE OF THE MOST DELIGHTFUL PLEASURES THAT WE CAN OFFER TO OUR VISITORS.

RESTRICTIONS: WE DO NOT ALLOW ACCESS KIDS UNDER 12 YEARS OLD.

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Chris

Dined on May 7, 2025

Restaurant was very good—excellent food and presentation. Lovely views from the top deck. Staff very attentive and helpful. Service was prompt and polite. Only drawback was being seated next to a large and loud mezcal tasting party, but the staff did give us a different table on request. One note: many steep flights of stairs(like all over Oaxaca), a challenge for older or less agile customers.

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Experience

Menú degustación “Viaje por Oaxaca”

Ancestral Cocina Tradicional

4.7

4.7 (213)

MXN310 to MXN500

Mexican

Oaxaca

About the restaurant

ANCESTRAL fundado en 2017 a cargo del Chef Miguel Mijangos, se encuentra ubicado en el emblemático Barrio de Xochimilco en la Ciudad de Oaxaca.
Nuestra pasión es resaltar las tradiciones y costumbres de Oaxaca a través de su gastronomía, la mezcla de ingredientes locales en nuestra cocina de humo genera aromas y sabores excepcionales que son el pretexto perfecto para estimular los sentidos.
El acueducto construido a mediados del siglo XVIII, las construcciones en adobe y nuestro verde jardín al aire libre forman parte de una increíble experiencia.

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Tom

Dined on May 28, 2025

This was so fantastic. The insect tostadas were so delicious. Sounds scary but it must be done. The presentation makes you instantly comfortable…you can’t see a thing😁

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Experience

Menú degustación

Glou Glou

4.7

4.7 (87)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Latin

Puerto Escondido

About the restaurant

An exceptional culinary experience by a Chef-Sommelier couple, Luis Pabón & Gaby Moreno featuring seasonal dishes and natural wine.
The seven-courses tasting menu emphasizes local, seasonal ingredients and a masterful natural wine pairing (with local beer and mezcal thrown in).
Prepare for a memorable meal in a beautiful space that is open to the surrounding tropical forest and sky.

4-courses tasting menu and A la carte is also available.

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Paulina

Dined on Jun 16, 2025

The food and the service were impecable. We felt comfortable and were given descriptions of what we were eating. It is also possible to see the chefs working. Highly recommend

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Experience

Menu degustacion GlouGlou // 7 tiempos

Experience

Menu de 4 tiempos

Almoraduz Cocina de Autor

4.7

4.7 (459)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Puerto Escondido

About the restaurant

Almoraduz is a culinary concept created by chefs Shalxaly Macías and Quetzalcóatl Zurita, who have transformed their restaurant into a space of constant evolution, creativity, and love for Oaxacan culture. With its tasting menu as a reflection of their vision, Almoraduz stands out for its unique flavors and commitment to local ingredients. This approach has earned it recognition from the Michelin Guide, positioning Puerto Escondido as a renowned gastronomic destination.

Upon entering Almoraduz, guests are welcomed by an ambiance that invites them to disconnect and immerse themselves in the authenticity of Oaxaca. The restaurant’s design, with its cozy interior courtyard, creates an atmosphere of intimacy and reflection, perfect for enjoying an experience that goes beyond food. Here, each dish is a work of art that tells a story of love for the land, culture, and the act of sharing.

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Cody

Dined on Apr 23, 2025

Unbelievable meal. Fine dining in flip flops (in a good way). Amazing service, exceptional food and very reasonably priced. Our favorite restaurant of the trip.

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Experience

Degustación 10 tiempos / Tasting 10 courses

Zandunga sabor istmeño

4.4

4.4 (260)

MXN310 to MXN500

Traditional Mexican

Oaxaca

About the restaurant

Zandunga comenzó en la barra de la cocina, en la sala, el comedor o en el patio, donde la gente llegaba a disfrutar los fines de semana de garnachas y platillos elaborados por Aurora Toledo. En 2002 abrió formalmente sus puertas como restaurante. Hoy en día cuanta con dos restaurantes Zandunga Sabor Istmeño y La Zandunguera donde su compromiso es otorgar a la gastronomía istmeña el lugar que se merece; una de las mejores cocinas del estado de Oaxaca. El patio principal es acogedor, los salones son especiales para momentos inolvidables y la Mezcaleria es una de las mejores selecciones de mezcales de la ciudad

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Lana

Dined on Apr 23, 2025

We celebrated my husband’s birthday here and while we felt somewhat rushed at the beginning of the evening (meal was served within 15 minutes of sitting down and dessert came out immediately following the plate clearing), the restaurant and serving staff were lovely. A beautiful, quiet setting and the fantastic flavours in the entrees were enjoyed. Complimentary appetizers and birthday cake to share were a very nice touch as well.

Origen

4.2

4.2 (133)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Oaxaca

About the restaurant

La creación es una constante que se basa en la tradición. Origen es una gran familia que conoce el significado de hospitalidad.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on May 20, 2025

Wonderful dinner in a beautiful setting. We ordered the ceviche and the special fish. The sauce on the fish was wonderful and the fish was perfectly cooked.

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