La Biznaga had a amazing food, not known for being fast. But, my oh my, such an incredible food experience. There was no “ traditional” Oaxacan food, but several entrees started with a Mexican flavor and took off from there! I had 1/2 of a...More

I had lunch here several times on my last visit. (Lunch because I had rented an apartment in streetlight-challenged La Nória, and didn't like venturing out. The food and service were very good. I had read, however, that this was an Isthmeño restaurant, but the...More

I had lunch at this nice restaurant with some local friends. The menu was quite big and varied. I had chicken with goyave mole and some plantain. It was delicious. That day I was in no mood for more spicy food, what a relief to...More

Excellent, knowledgeable service. Fine food at a reasonable price. I ordered baked chicken which was served with a little ground meat patty and a scoop of mashed potatoes with ground bits of carrot. The waiter brought a sampling of mezcales along with different colored salts...More

I really liked cerro viejo, a mix of a fried corn wonton-type of cone stuffed with jamaica (hibiscus) paste, drizzled with chapulin salsa (cricket sauce). Thehoja santa stuffed with quesillo was really a tasty savory treat as well! The service could be better, I think...More

This is a place here you go to have good and not too expensive food and have a lovey time. I went with a friend and we chat for hours. The waiters were coming and going, providing excellent service without us having to ever call...More

I'm with those who had a mediocre experience with the food and service. There are so many other restaurants bringing their A game to the table in Oaxaca...Why go here?

This restaurant is truly great and affordable. We were in Oaxaca 7 nights and spent 3 of them eating here. Try the el cerro viejo and chicken de guayaba. The prices are extremely reasonable also.

I go here every time I visit Oaxaca. It has very good Tortilla soup, and I love the fresh Jicama with lime and chile spices. It is very comfortable and is a good place for people traveling solo.

My second last attempt to eat here, I was told that since their computer was out of order, we could not come into the restaurant. The last time, I brought out-of-town guests, they didn't have ingredients for several things on their menu, and there was...More