Diners' Choice: Healthy restaurants in Oaxaca

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Almoraduz Cocina de Autor

4.7

4.7 (455)

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.

Top review

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

Casa Oaxaca El Restaurante

4.6

4.6 (1392)

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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Kevin

Dined 2 days ago

Marvelous place in city centro. Roof terrazza is wonderful with a view of the church. Food was outstanding. It rained but the covered portion was completely dry. Highly recommended! A place not to be missed.

Tierra del sol

4.5

4.5 (382)

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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Kevin

Dined today

I cannot recommend Tierra Del Sol enough. Especially if you get a seat on the roof deck. Great food, impeccable service, perfect drinks, and great view. Make reservations and go!

Zandunga sabor istmeño

4.5

4.5 (258)

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.

Los Pacos

4.5

4.5 (36)

MXN500 and over

Mexican

Oaxaca

About the restaurant

Nuestros moles son sinónimo de fiesta y alta cocina oaxaqueña.

Los Pacos te garantiza una experiencia culinaria única. Ubicados en la vibrante Colonia Reforma, te invitamos a saborear nuestros platillos en una palapa fresca y espaciosa, perfecta para eventos y noches agradables.
En Los Pacos, la frescura y autenticidad se unen para brindarte una experiencia única.
¡Descubre Todo el Sabor de Oaxaca!

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Lakshman

Dined 3 days ago

The mole was amazing. They give you a tasting of all 7. Also the mescalitos are fantastic.

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Experience

Degustación gratuita de moles.

Experience

Free seven Mole Tasting

CASA OAXACA Reforma

4.5

4.5 (105)

MXN310 to MXN500

Traditional Mexican

Oaxaca

About the restaurant

Nos encontramos a 15 minutos del centro histórico.

Un lugar para abandonarse en los sencillos y cotidianos placeres de la buena mesa. Los diferentes espacios juegan con la luz al tono que tu ánimo elige: un soleado jardín, un cobertizo acogedor, una sombreada pérgola.

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ScottVIP

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Fantastic. Same chef as the one in El Centro but much easier to get last minute reservation. Menu is slightly different than the other one, but everything was five stars all the way. Amazing service and food. I must try if you can’t get into the other one.

Brio Cocina Local

4.4

4.4 (20)

MXN310 to MXN500

Contemporary Mexican

Oaxaca

About the restaurant

Brío Cocina Local se ubica en el corazón de Oaxaca a una cuadra del zócalo y cuenta con una terraza con vista directa al majestuoso Templo de San Agustín, ofrece una propuesta de Cocina Oaxaqueña Contemporánea y platillos de la autoría de nuestro Chef Oscar García Bretón, encomienda de Brío es hacer tributo al ingrediente local oaxaqueño. Si buscas opciones vegetarianas y veganas podrás encontrar opciones. El complemento a nuestro menú es la propuesta de coctelería de la casa y su menú de vinos.

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Isaac

Dined 6 days ago

It was a great experience, great views from the terrace. Will definitely come back.

METXCALLI

4.3

4.3 (31)

MXN500 and over

Mexican

Puerto Escondido

About the restaurant

En Metxcalli nuestra inspiración es Oaxaca, multifacética y vibrante, que nos transporta a un viaje de infinitos aromas y sabores que activa nuestros cinco sentidos y evoca la grandeza de los mercados, la complejidad de sus mezcales y pluralismo de la cultura e identidad.
Nacido en costas oaxaqueñas, el Chef Gerson Madrid experimenta y plasma los colores de los sabores tradicionales, cual pintor a su lienzo y los caracteriza por trazos gruesos de contemporaneidad, llevándonos a través de una aventura de sabores que cuentan con personalidad propia, que nos evocan a nuestra tierra, a nuestra cocina al sur de Oaxaca y a nuestro propio hogar.
A lo largo de su trayectoria, el Chef ha recorrido la republica en busca de sazones y vivencias que complementan la experiencia Metxcalli.

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StephenVIP

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

The food was so good, very strong and distinctive flavors. I’d prefer the portions to be smaller so I could have tried more dishes (solo diner).

ENNA Restaurant

4.3

4.3 (9)

MXN310 to MXN500

International

Puerto Escondido

About the restaurant

Discover how our chef Rodolfo Castellanos fuses tradition with innovation in each of our dishes offered at ENNA RESTAURANT, to surprise you with stories from our beautiful and colorful Oaxacan land and sea. In our restaurant you can find a variety of breakfasts, we stand out for our avocado toast with sourdough, homemade French bread and many other dishes. To enjoy your lunch or dinner we always offer our guests homemade and fresh pasta, catch of the day, hamburger made with 100% Silver beef, these are some of the dishes that have been planned and prepared with great effort and dedication by our kitchen team. At ENNA RESTAURANT, we will not only delight you with our gastronomy and great flavors, we also have excellent architecture and environment to make sure your stay is unique and unrepeatable experience, here at Punta Zicatela.

Restaurante La Olla

4.3

4.3 (19)

MXN310 to MXN500

Mexican

Oaxaca

About the restaurant

Discover the essence of Oaxaca in every bite. Our restaurant, founded by Chef Pilar Cabrera, celebrates the culinary traditions of the Central Valleys, reinterpreting them with a contemporary twist. Our chef, has dedicated more than 30 years to perfecting traditional recipes, always using the best local and seasonal ingredients. Enjoy a unique gastronomic experience awarded with the Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide and recognized as one of the best 250 restaurants in Mexico by Culinaria Mexicana, La olla is an experience not to be missed.

Top review

Beth

Dined 1 day ago

We had a lovely lunch. I made a reservation but it wasn’t needed. Delicious food and lovely waitstaff.

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