Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Oaxaca

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Updated May 05, 2026

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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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Chichilo Oaxaca

4.7

4.7 (80)

MXN500 and over

Mexican

Oaxaca

About the restaurant

In 1985, we founded this establishment with the primary goal of preserving the ancient and exquisite Oaxacan cuisine of the Central Valleys, where the seven moles are the stars of our menu. Each dish is prepared with dedication, following traditional recipes to offer you an authentic culinary experience.

In addition to our culinary offerings, we boast a varied selection of beverages that will delight even the most discerning palates. We pride ourselves on providing personalized and warm service through our owners, ensuring that every guest feels at home in a pleasant and family-friendly atmosphere. We love animals and are pet-friendly, so your four-legged friend is always welcome. We look forward to welcoming you with open arms!

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Carolina

Dined on Mar 15, 2026

Very quiet place, servers are friendly upon arrival. They answer every question I had and knowledgeable regarding the origins of certain dishes. The mole tasting is a must, sample all 7 and then choose the one you prefer to order a dish.

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7x7: Una experiencia de mole y mezcal

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.

Ancestral Cocina Tradicional

4.7

4.7 (260)

MXN310 to MXN500

Mexican

Oaxaca

About the restaurant

ANCESTRAL fundado en 2017 a cargo del Chef Miguel Mijangos, se encuentra ubicado en el emblemático Barrio de Xochimilco en la Ciudad de Oaxaca.
Nuestra pasión es resaltar las tradiciones y costumbres de Oaxaca a través de su gastronomía, la mezcla de ingredientes locales en nuestra cocina de humo genera aromas y sabores excepcionales que son el pretexto perfecto para estimular los sentidos.
El acueducto construido a mediados del siglo XVIII, las construcciones en adobe y nuestro verde jardín al aire libre forman parte de una increíble experiencia.

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Marjorie

Dined on Apr 30, 2026

Outstanding service in a tranquil, beautiful open air restaurant.

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Restaurante Catedral

4.6

4.6 (576)

MXN310 to MXN500

Mexican / Southwestern

Oaxaca

About the restaurant

Restaurante Catedral brings local, regional and international dishes together to offer a truly unique menu. Start your day off with a breakfast of Teotitlan Del Valle Style eggs or the Socorrido, which is a pork rind casserole with sausage, egg and cheese served in a red sauce with Water Chiles stripes. Restaurante Catedral is the perfect place for a date night. Come enjoy the house specialty of homemade ravioli with Hierba santa that is filled with suckling pork and topped with grated cheese. Restaurante Catedral also serves meat and seafood dishes, like the roasted beef tenderloin, grilled octopus and fried mullet.

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Teresa

Dined on Apr 23, 2026

Breakfast is always amazing! Our favorite Delicious food and many options...

Criollo

4.6

4.6 (2239)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Oaxaca

About the restaurant

Criollo is located in a neighborhood adjacent to the center of the city of Oaxaca.
Chef Luis Arellano is a cook with a spirit that is both attached to his roots and creative and evolutionary.
He builds the menu adapting to the local products available and the seasons, inspired by the different techniques of Oaxacan cuisine, making nods to the coast, the valleys, the mountains and the Istmo of the state of Oaxaca.

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ToddGold

Dined 6 days ago

The food was incredible as well as the ambiance. Definitely the best meal, out of many excellent meals, we had during our stay in Oaxaca!

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Casa Oaxaca El Restaurante

4.6

4.6 (1620)

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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Lisa

Dined 1 day ago

Spectacular in all ways! Beautiful and delicious! We loved our meals!

Kakurega Omakase

4.6

4.6 (197)

MXN500 and over

Japanese

Puerto Escondido

About the restaurant

Kakurega Omakase is an intimate dining experience on the coast of Oaxaca, where Japanese haute cuisine meets the richness of the Pacific. This omakase features a daily-changing 8-course menu, based on fresh, sustainable seafood sourced from local fishermen and divers.

Led by Japanese chef Keisuke Harada, each dinner becomes a ritual of trust, creativity, and respect for the ingredients. There is no à la carte menu—only what the sea provides and the chef imagines.

Designed by TAX Arquitectura (Alberto Kalach), the space blends brick, concrete, charred wood, and a traditional Oaxacan palapa, creating an open, wall-free environment where nature is part of the experience. Ideal for those seeking Japanese restaurants in Oaxaca, chef-driven cuisine, and fresh ingredients from the Mexican Pacific. Kakurega Omakase is more than a meal—it’s a culinary destination where Japan and Oaxaca meet in every bite.

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andrea

Dined on Mar 19, 2026

Set in a locale hard beat, with the sounds of birds and the ocean waves crashing in the distance, eating at Kakurega so close to our stay at Casa Tiny down the road, was lovely and memorable. Having eaten a lot of Omakase in many places I'd say this stacks up at 4 stars for the area and expectations: the offerings were unique to the area (sailfish, some traditional Oaxaxan touches) and the knowledge of their materials was evident. The lighting was SO low at the point of viewing the plated food you cannot quite see your meals and how pretty they likely are. So if you're a foodie with the desire to document, good luck to you. Otherwise, if you're lucky enough to stay or encounter this private strip of land off the ocean and score a seating, Kakurega must be a stop on your path.

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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!

Blu - Huatulco

4.5

4.5 (101)

MXN310 to MXN500

Global, International

La Crucecita

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Kelly

Dined on Apr 10, 2026

Great birthday dinner celebration! Watermelon salad and catch of the day was amazing. Live music, wine, ambience and food was 10/10

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