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Oaxaca: Where to Eat and Drink

A short list of great restaurants, street food, markets, mezcal bars, and cooking classes to experience in this gastronomic city.

Nicholas Gill
Dec 15, 2022
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Elvia León Hernández roasts chiles on an outdoor comal (Photo: Nicholas Gill)

Oaxaca de Juárez, the capital of the Mexican state of Oaxaca, is one of those places where it’s difficult to eat poorly, as the range of food at every level is so rich and varied. From the classic moles of the Oaxaca Valley (negro, rojo, coloradito, amarillo, verde, chichilo an…

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