Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Oaxaca

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Updated May 05, 2026

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Oaxaca? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

CASA OAXACA Reforma

4.9

4.9 (123)

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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JacobGold

Dined on Apr 2, 2026

Absolutely wonderful experience, full of delicious food, excellent service, and amazing surprises The fresh salsa made tableside was truly exceptional and memorable

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🍕🍝🍷¨Miercoles de pizzas, pastas ¨ 🍕🍝🍷

CRUDO

4.8

4.8 (139)

MXN500 and over

Mexican

Oaxaca

About the restaurant

Crudo: Where the boldness of Oaxacan fusion and Japanese mastery come to life. Immerse yourself in exclusive omakase experiences: our Private Room offers personal attention from Chef Ricardo in an intimate setting (only 6 seats), while at La Casa you can enjoy a creative menu crafted by our talented chefs (12 seats). Discover the transformation of authentic Oaxacan flavors with the delicacy of Japanese technique.

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Ryad

Dined on Apr 14, 2026

Wonderful experience. Creative food, lovely setting… definitely worth the visit!

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CRUDO OMAKASE | CUARTO PRIVADO

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CRUDO OMAKASE | LA CASA

Glou Glou

4.8

4.8 (165)

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.

A la carte is also available.

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SatchelGold

Dined on Apr 24, 2026

Simply the greatest culinary experience I have had in years

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Menu degustacion GlouGlou // 7 tiempos

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Platillos para compartir // Sharing plates menu

Brio Cocina Local

4.7

4.7 (80)

MXN310 to MXN500

Contemporary Mexican

Oaxaca

About the restaurant

Brío Cocina Local is nestled in the heart of Oaxaca, just one block from the Zócalo, and features a terrace with a direct view of the majestic Templo de San Agustín. We offer a Contemporary Oaxacan Cuisine experience, featuring signature dishes by our chef, Oscar García Bretón. At Brío, our mission is to honor the richness of Oaxacan local ingredients. We also offer a variety of vegetarian and vegan options. To complete your dining experience, enjoy our house-crafted cocktails and curated wine list.

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Allison

Dined on Apr 9, 2026

Had a lovely bday dinner here. Great view from the terrace and the staff is great. My short rib was a little on the dry side but aside from that it was delicious

La Boveda by Casona Sforza

4.7

4.7 (101)

MXN500 and over

Bistro

Puerto Escondido

About the restaurant

Restaurante Casona Sforza abraza un concepto de hospitalidad donde el confort y la elegancia se conjugan en un entorno donde la naturaleza y el diseño estimulan los sentidos.
A cargo de los chefs Andrés Trujillo y Vanessa Franco.
Este nuevo capítulo gastronómico se ha concebido a partir de un auténtico compromiso con la sustentabilidad y el empleo de las más depuradas técnicas de preparación para rendir un homenaje a las bondades del mar y la tierra, al tiempo que se resalta una cocina sincera con la premisa de comer rico y con el producto de la mejor calidad.
La pesca del día, mejillones, pastas frescas y ensaladas son algunas de las opciones del menú principal.
La panadería y la repostería, que se suman a la propuesta culinaria, aportan un toque inédito, pues en la mañana se puede disfrutar de bizcochos que salen de su propio horno, mientras que por la tarde se dispone de postres que cuentan con técnicas refinadas y en los que incorporan mango, mamey y chocol

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JanaGold

Dined on Dec 9, 2025

Excellent food. One of the best dining experiences we had in Puerto Escondido. We came with a big party and ordered almost everything on the menu and everything was absolutely delicious. The Spaghetti Carbonara, Risotto and Ribeye were the stars of the show. Would highly recommend for an elevated date night.

Humar

4.7

4.7 (34)

MXN310 to MXN500

Seafood

Oaxaca

About the restaurant

We are a casual restaurant that aims to bring fresh, high-quality seafood to your table. We focus on Mexican seafood with a few unique touches, creating a distinctive experience for our guests. We have two distinct areas: our dining room, located on the ground floor with a view of our kitchen, and our terrace, a favorite among our patrons, as it is completely open and close to our bar.

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T JamesGold

Dined on Mar 27, 2026

Great food, service and ambience. Best meal we’ve had in our two weeks in Mexico.

Tierra del sol

4.6

4.6 (554)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary 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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Dined 6 days ago

Such an amazing experience the food, service and overall ambience were breath taking definitely recommend their breakfast. Will be returning for dinner.

COPAL

4.6

4.6 (110)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Oaxaca

About the restaurant

De la costa a la sierra. Un viaje por las 8 regiones del estado de Oaxaca. Cocina de fuego, bar y wine bar.

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Tiffany

Dined on Apr 12, 2026

What an incredible experience at Copal! The food was epic and the ambiance was absolute perfection. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience honestly. An absolute pleasure and gift!

Almoraduz Cocina de Autor

4.4

4.4 (541)

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 turned their restaurant into a space of constant evolution, creativity, and love for Oaxacan culture.

Their proposal offers three experiences that connect with each other: the carta, which celebrates the everyday with dishes that change according to the season and local market; the Menú Maíz, a 5-course journey that honors our roots and reinterprets Mexican street food through the eyes of cooks who work with memory and sensitivity; and the Menú Sin Fronteras, a 10-course experience that condenses years of travel, techniques, cultures, and ingredients into a manifesto of freedom and evolution.

This vision has earned them recognition from the Michelin Guide, positioning Puerto Escondido as a renowned gastronomic destination.

At Almoraduz, guests find an intimate and welcoming atmosphere, where every dish tells a story of love for the land, the culture, and the act of sharing.

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MeaghanGold

Dined on Apr 17, 2026

Absolutely incredible experience here. Everything down to the pottery was incredible. A very special restaurant.

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Sin Maíz no Hay País, Menu degustación 5 tiempos

Origen

4.3

4.3 (193)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican