10 Delicious Choices for What To Eat in Oaxaca (With Photos)

Most foodies know that Oaxaca is an amazing culinary destination and I’m going to share what to eat in Oaxaca. The cultural traditions are strong in this part of Mexico that still has a large population of indigenous peoples. Food is sacred here – everything is made from scratch and it’s not unusual to take a couple of days to make a complex mole sauce.

What to Eat in Oaxaca

There are plenty of things to do when you visit Oaxaca, but make sure you budget a large amount of your time for simply eating.

I’ve now spent more than two months in this amazing city and am headed back for more. After trying so many restaurants, street food stands, and mezcalerias, I’ve narrowed down my favorite options of what to eat in Oaxaca and where you should taste them!

1) Mole

Mole is the most famous Oaxacan dish. There are 7 types, all a different mix of spices, herbs, tomatillos, chiles, nuts, dried fruit and often cacao. These are very complex and rich sauces that often have as…