Oaxaca Food & Drink
Oaxaca is Mexico’s food capital.
From mole negro that takes three days to make to memelas eaten standing on a street corner at 7am — Oaxacan food is one of the great cuisines of the world. These posts cover all of it.
Markets & Where to Eat
Oaxaca’s markets are where the city’s food culture lives. These posts show you exactly where to go and what to order.
A Beginner’s Guide to Mezcal: Everything You Need to Know About Oaxaca’s Smoky Spirit
Everything from how it’s made and what it tastes like to where to drink it and how to not offend anyone while doing so.
Oaxacan Chocolate
Coming soon — the complete guide to Oaxaca’s extraordinary cacao heritage.
Also read: Oaxacan Mole Explained →
All Food Guides
- Oaxaca Cheese (Quesillo) – How It’s MadeThe stretchy ribbon cheese that goes in everything
- Oaxaca City Cooking Classes – The best hands-on experiences in the city
- Oaxaca City Street Food Map – 20+ stalls I actually eat at — instant Google Maps download
- Haggling in Oaxaca – How to negotiate at market stalls without being that tourist
🌮 Oaxaca City Street Food Map – Eat Like a Local
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