Oaxaca, Mexico Food Guide: 8 Mediterranean food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Oaxaca

February 5, 2020 Jana Sager

Discover Restaurants offering the best Mediterranean food in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico. Easygoing and vibrant, Oaxaca offers the best of southern Mexican charm, pairing lively festivals and entertainment with fantastic cuisine and unique cultural attractions. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Oaxaca is home to the spectacular Macedonio Alcala Theater and a short drive from the inspiring rock formations at Hierve el Aqua.
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8. La Toscana de Oaxaca

Calle 5 de Mayo 5 5 de mayo 614, 68080, Oaxaca , México, Oaxaca 68080 Mexico International, Mediterranean, Mexican, Argentinean, South American Dinner, Lunch Television, Seating, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service [email protected] +52 951 165 3025
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4 based on 45 reviews

La Toscana de Oaxaca

In La Toscana we have 15 years of experience, and we are constantly innovating our menu, we now have a fixed menu and additionally use a specialty menu of the month depending on season. We handle the highest quality in our ingredients to make delicious di

Reviewed By Barbara M

We crossed La Toscana, a lovely restaurant with excellent service, located in Jalatlaco just a few blocks east of El Llano Park, off our list last year after management installed several, perpetually-on, flat screen TVs, and started playing an annoying mix of mostly American top 40. We returned to see if there had been any changes and, alas, the TVs are still on (no sound at least) and the waiter turned down the music when we requested it, in the nearly empty restaurant. The restaurant itself is so lovely and elegant that the TVs and music are very discordant. Classical, or Oaxacan music, would be much more fitting. Sit at a table on the right side, away from the speakers and TVs to lessen the impact.That said, we tried the pizza for the first time and enjoyed it. The pizza caprese was large enough for two people to share, and had a very nice sauce, slices of mozzarela, pepperoni, halved grape tomatoes, fresh basil, and olive oil. The crust was very thin and crispy after baking in a wood fired oven. La Toscana provides a large bread basket of interesting artesanal rolls and bread sticks, with herbed butter and two salsas. The waiter brought us a bowl of freshly grated parmesan cheese when we requested it (no charge). Last year, there was a charge (unstated on the menu) for the bread basket. There wasn't yesterday, and the breads really are lovely. Service is very attentive.We always used to get the steaks but decided on the pizza yesterday afternoon. The menu selections have changed so I can't report on any other current choices. Prices are high, equal to or higher than Casa Oaxaca and Los Danzantes, but, in the past, food quality and presentation very quite good. Pizzas are a good value: the Caprese was 117 pesos.On Sundays, the restaurant is open until 7:00 Pm, so it's an option on a day when many other restaurants are closed.

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7. Maiz Pilao

Av. Morelos 1400 colonia centro Esquina av. Martires de Tacubaya, Oaxaca 68000 Mexico Mexican, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Fusion, Venezuelan, South American Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Reservations, Seating, Table Service [email protected] +52 951 446 2431 http://www.facebook.com/maizpilaooaxaca/
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4 based on 23 reviews

Maiz Pilao

Maíz Pilao is a gastronomic promise, that will encounter in your senses the pleasure of an exquisite and distinctive dinning. It symbolizes the cultural fusion by combining the use of local ingredients with avant-garde culinary recipes.

Reviewed By Ronald W

'm a long-time resident of Oaxaca, and for me this venue, with its Venezuelan touch, is a very welcome addition to the already bountiful inventory of excellent restaurants in the city. I had the Triada de Arepas (MX$189), one of my companions had the Risotto de epazote y camarones al azafrán (169), and my other table mate had the Asado negro del chef (169). They were all delicious and nicely presented. The ambience is plain, but pleasantly decorated with nice artwork on the walls. The space is smallish, but the six bare tables are reasonably well spaced. The chairs, however, we found uncomfortable. (One of my personal pet peeves.) The biggest—and only serious negative is the noise. The sounds inside the restaurant bounce off the hard walls. But what is worse is the location right on the corner of two heavily-trafficked streets, including buses and, of course, the frequent cars and motorcycles with loud or no mufflers. Our conversations were often drowned out. However, the positives of the superb food far outweigh the annoying noise. We will certain go back and recommend this eatery to our friends.

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6. El Olivo Gastrobar

Calle La Constitucion 207 Centro, Oaxaca 68000 Mexico Mediterranean, Gastropub, Spanish, Bar Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Seating, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +52 951 501 0333 http://www.facebook.com/El-Olivo-114646676301/
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4 based on 88 reviews

El Olivo Gastrobar

Reviewed By jaskapt

Nice spanish restaurant with all the trimmings (chorizo, fabada, jabugo, cheese), good beers and mezcal. Was pleasantly surprised with their Thanksgiving dinner. Very succulent turkey, etc. The terrace is great, good music, young crowd. Service is slow but so it is almost everywhere in Oaxaca

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5. Ciao Italia Cafe

Calle Amapolas 1201 segunda privada de Emilio Carranza, Oaxaca 68050 Mexico Italian, Mediterranean, European, Diner Lunch, Dinner [email protected] +52 951 446 0116 http://www.facebook.com/Trattor%C3%ADa-y-Pizzer%C3%ADa-Ciao-Italia-802432669772275
Ciao Italia Cafe

Restaurant specializing in paninis, salads and sodas prepared with the best authentic ingredients of Italian food.

Reviewed By MaritoDeLaVega

Es pequeño pero tiene buena comida y servicio, les recomiendo probar el panini Ciao Italia es bueno y la ensalad de papás también no está nada mal.

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4. Trattoria y Pizzeria Ciao Italia "panuelito"

Calle 5 de Mayo # 411 Colonia Centro, Oaxaca 68000 Mexico Italian, Pizza, Fast Food, Mediterranean, European Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Takeout, Seating, Table Service, Delivery, Reservations, Private Dining, Accepts Credit Cards +52 951 502 6486
Trattoria y Pizzeria Ciao Italia "panuelito"

Reviewed By Chris L

After a couple of weeks on the road we wanted an Italian salad with chicken. This restaurant did a nice goats cheese salad and also did a main chicken dish. When we asked for the salad to be done with strips of chicken they made no problem and produced just what we wanted. Life saving!

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3. El Morocco Restaurante-Lounge-Cafe

Calle Reforma 905-D, Oaxaca 68000 Mexico Moroccan, Middle Eastern, Lebanese, Mediterranean, Healthy Lunch, Dinner Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Reservations [email protected] +52 951 513 6804 http://www.elmoroccocafe.com
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4 based on 98 reviews

El Morocco Restaurante-Lounge-Cafe

Reviewed By liza_acuna

This tiny restaurant located near "Parque el Llano" offers a break from Mexican cuisine. After trying different delicacies offered in Oaxaca, we decided to eat something different. We found this restaurant on TripAdvisor and the reviews given were quite convincing. I agree with many of them, "Musaka" dish is awesome and the mint tea is quite perfect after a long walking day. You'll sleep like a baby! Prices are reasonable and service is great.

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2. Mexita

Calle Federico Ortiz Armegol # 105 Colonia Reforma Sobre Calzada Porfirio Diaz, Oaxaca 68050 Mexico Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Free Wifi [email protected] 5202180 https://www.facebook.com/restaurantmexita.mx
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4 based on 269 reviews

Mexita

Mexita es un restaurante de cocina SurItaliana, de antiguas origines Napolitanas.

Reviewed By gwilliams

Our group dropped in here, and was seated promptly with no issues, although there was no table large enough in the outdoor section of the restaurant. We ordered wine, and two pizzas, which were ample for a group of five. The house special was a mushroom and jamon pizza which was a garlic lovers' delight. We also had a three cheese pizza, which was excellent. Great place to eat.

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1. Cafe Bistrot Epicuro

Calle Vicente Guerrero 319, Oaxaca 68000 Mexico Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, European Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +52 951 514 9750 http://www.facebook.com/epicuro.bistrot/
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4 based on 483 reviews

Cafe Bistrot Epicuro

Reviewed By 29bluesman

We ate dinner here on the spur of the moment. Service was very friendly. Our waiter was practicing his English and it was very good and he was very pleasant and helpful. appetizers/salads were good and nicely presented. We ordered the Osso Bucco which was good but a little dry. They had a wood fired pizza oven and I might try that the next time.

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