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Zandunga sabor istmeño, Oaxaca de Juárez, OAX

Zandunga sabor istmeño

4.2
4.2
133 Reviews
MXN310 to MXN500
Traditional Mexican
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Traditional Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Regional Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    951 516 2265
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Aurora Toledo
  • Catering
    Menus completos, rompehielos, bocadillos, barra libre
  • Private party facilities
    ¡Imagina tu momento especial en nuestro hermoso patio !
  • Neighborhood
    Oaxaca
  • Cross street
    por las calles Jesus Carranza y Allende Cerca de la Iglesia de Sto Domingo
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Porfirio Diaz esquina Jesus Carranza
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 133 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Oaxaca

    Best Overall

  • Oaxaca

    Best Food

  • Oaxaca

    Best Service

  • Oaxaca

    Best Ambiance

  • Oaxaca

    Best Value

  • Oaxaca

    Romantic

  • Oaxaca

    Good for special occasions

  • Oaxaca

    Most Booked

  • Oaxaca

    Most Booked

133 Reviews
  1. Draitz

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Riquisimo sin duda volveris y 100% lo recomendaria, muy buena comida

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excelentes alimentos , excelente servicio, la coctelería muy buena

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Comida rica, atención del personal dispersa - el platillo con variedad de botana es lo recomendado para probar un poco de todo

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  4. MaribelS

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    This placed lacked all of the important essentials we were looking for.. service, flavor and ambiance. The place was rather slow and there was plenty of wait staff around but it took forever to get drinks and food. The food was not good at all and we would have been better off dining on the street with fast food vendors.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience5
    El servicio bueno, los alimentos no estaban ricos

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  6. ArturoAA

    Oaxaca

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hay una buena variedad de opciones para todos los gustos, muy buen sabor, sin duda regresaremos.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely restaurant, great food with modern twists and good service

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great flavor, great experience if you want to taste something different than “mole” , this is your place.

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  9. rorrazo

    Puerto Vallarta

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Alan nos atendió súper bien pero no se daba abasto con tantas actividades y mesas a su cargo

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  10. MarioV

    Cancun

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Es un lindo lugar con buenos alimentos pero nunca tuvimos mesero, todos y nadie nos atendía.

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  11. DANIELC

    Mexico City

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    La tlayuda esta muy rica pero al ponerle col. o repollo se remoja demasiado y se le quita la crujiente o crocante que debe estar una tortilla, por lo que recomiendo no ponerle col, eso la hubiera hecho perfecta. y les falta una salsa de habanero mas picante, todo muy bien gracias

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  12. FrancoisL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very nice location, open roof, nice welcome, dedicated service. Food is well presented and very tasty. The only regrets are 2 things: their beers are not chilled and we suffered a complete lack of Spanish versus their complete lack of English which made it tough to order, question and navigate their menu choices. We need to know more restaurant Spanish, our bad. Very nice evening overall.

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  13. LenFer

    Monterrey

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Las tlayudas son deliciosas, la cocteleria hace la diferencia

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  14. Allegra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Interesting flavours and presented beautifully! The tamales were really excellent. Very atmospheric in the courtyard whilst there was a wild rain storm outside.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Oaxacan cooking varies by region of the state. This restaurant specializes in the Istmo de Tehuantepec style. Absolutely delicious dishes.

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  16. Anags

    Monterrey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Muy buen sabor, atención, servicio. Definitivamente vuelvo

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  17. dvcb230592

    Oaxaca

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excelente como siempre, siempre es un placer ir a comer a Zandunga

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    We dined at many restaurants in Oaxaca and loved them all. First time leaving a bad review. The service was terrible even though only a few other diners were there. After waiting for over 25 minutes for someone to take our order I finally went to find someone. When the food arrived the chicken in the enchiladas and in the mole was inedible, hard as leather and stringy. We could not eat it. The tortillas and mole were fine so we ate that.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excelente lugar! La lengua y el cerdo, deliciosos! Muy recomendable y el servicio excelente

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  20. DanielS

    Las Vegas

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Imperdible en Oaxaca, mejor que muchos de los restaurantes “sobrevalorados” de Oaxaca.

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  21. AE10

    Mexico City

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Excelente comida, la tlayuda buenísima y muy buena carta de mezcales

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  22. Adriana

    Mexico City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    El personal súper atento! Pedimos los especiales de cuaresma y todo súper rico

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  23. LeslieGF

    Mexico City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Todo delicioso!! El mole en particular buenisimo! Agradable lugar. Siempre que visitamos Oaxaca es un MUST!!!

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  24. Valr

    Mexico City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    La comida rica, el lugar muy bonita y buen servicio

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  25. IgnacioC

    Querétaro

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Sobre valorado, no comí nada rico y el servicio dejo mucho que desear, no regreso

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  26. Smiley

    Oaxaca

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Un lugar de comida Itsmeña exquisito, el ambiente muy agradable y muy representativo de Oaxaca, recomiendo la botana Itsmeña para compartir o como aperitivo si van con un gran apetito.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A pesar de que había visto algunos malos comentarios sobre el servicio, me quise aventurar porque siempre decían que la comida era muy buena. Nosotros asistimos a las 9:30 de la noche y tanto el servicio como la comida fueron excelentes

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  28. EstebanB

    Mexico City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    El lugar está muy bonito. La comida está muy rica y las porciones abundantes. A pesar de ser un día tranquilo y con poca gente el servicio dejaba mucho que desear.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience2
    Food had no flavor or bad flavor. We sent back our appetizers and canceled our main dishes

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  30. JeanneD

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were starved for fresh greens we could trust eating in Oaxaca. They have the best salads and roasted vegetables. The tamales were heavenly. Everything was perfect. We ended our meal with homemade ice cream. It was the best!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Guadalajara

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Comida muy rica, lugar bonito, ambiente agradable, un poco tardados para tomar la orden y atender a los comensales.

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  32. LaurieP

    Central Coast

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    We were the only people in the restaurant. We were seated and waited for 15 min to have someone take our order. Servers saw us waiting but continued talking to each other. After not even having our drink order taken, we walked out.

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  33. CherylE

    Toronto

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Great ambience, lovely food, we really enjoyed our experience. We gave only three stars for the staff because they weren’t very friendly and brought absolutely everything all at once, Giving us some time to enjoy the delicious food would be much better! Thanks !

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  34. MorienW

    Austin

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience5
    Beautiful location. The service was awful. Server brought all courses at the same time and then ignored us until we needed the check. The food was absolutely reheated in a microwave. The portions were tiny. Not a good experience at all.

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  35. DavisH

    Mexico City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife had a delicious chicken soup, like a consommé, which came with a number of add ons. She also had fish of the day, which was nicely seasoned -- came with sweet potato, pickled vegetables -- some of which were too hot for her -- and a mild tomato sauce. I had pico de gallo, which was quite good and filling with small scrimp added. I also ordered the house chicken which was nicely served, and almost enough to share. In fact, I couldn't quite finish my meal although I did enjoy it. The service was excellent.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Esperaba más. Muy mal servicio y la comida no me pareció de lo mejor.

    1 person found this helpful

  37. Isabel

    Tabasco

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Fui porque hace 5 años había ido al restaurante y tuve una muy buena experiencia, sin embargo para la cena de año nuevo, la sopa fría, el conejo en barbacoa soso y lo único bueno el postre.

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  38. falanis

    Mexico City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nos encantó la cocina, el servicio y el ambiente.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Baja California

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    Sabores poco convencionales

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  40. ZachR

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    great Mezcal cocktails. Appetizers were hit and miss, some better than others. Roast chicken was excellent. Wonderful ambiance

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

FAQs

Zandunga sabor istmeño offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 951 516 2265.

Zandunga sabor istmeño is rated 4.2 stars by 133 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Zandunga sabor istmeño

C. de Manuel García Vigil 512, Oaxaca de Juárez, OAX 68000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    por las calles Jesus Carranza y Allende Cerca de la Iglesia de Sto Domingo
  • Neighborhood
    Oaxaca
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Traditional Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Regional Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Porfirio Diaz esquina Jesus Carranza
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Aurora Toledo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    951 516 2265
  • Catering
    Menus completos, rompehielos, bocadillos, barra libre
  • Private party facilities
    ¡Imagina tu momento especial en nuestro hermoso patio !
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