Oaxaca Travel Guide | Everything you need to know about the Food Capital of Mexico

Notable moments

1. 04:08 Walking along Calle Macedonio Alcalá

   The video showcases Calle Macedonio Alcalá, a vibrant cobblestone pedestrian street lined with colorful colonial architecture, artisan galleries, and charming cafes in Oaxaca's historic center. Bright Papel Picado banners hang strung overhead between balconies as visitors stroll along the avenue.

   Calle Macedonio Alcalá, Oaxaca, Mexico
2. 04:27 Fine dining at Los Danzantes

   The video highlights Los Danzantes restaurant, featuring an open-air courtyard shaded by hanging vines, bamboo walls, and illuminated woven lanterns. Plated dishes including poultry in rich sauces and fresh garden salads are served alongside artisanal mezcal cocktails.

   Los Danzantes, Oaxaca, Mexico
3. 05:46 Oaxacan breakfast at Catedral

   The presenter dines at Catedral Restaurante Bar, enjoying traditional Oaxacan hot chocolate prepared with water (Chocolate de Agua) served in a painted clay bowl with a wooden molinillo. His breakfast spread includes a basket of Mexican sweet breads (pan dulce) and a banana leaf-wrapped tamal de mole.

   Catedral Restaurante Bar, Oaxaca, Mexico
4. 06:31 Iced chocolate at Chocolate Mayordomo

   The host stops by Chocolate Mayordomo to order their chilled chocolate milk beverage, watching staff blend the frothy chocolate milk mixture behind the counter. He enjoys the cold drink while walking past the historic stone buildings of central Oaxaca.

   Chocolate Mayordomo, Oaxaca, Mexico
5. 07:51 Templo de Santo Domingo interior tour

   The camera pans across the golden interior of Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, highlighting its elaborate gilded altarpieces, ornate stucco wall carvings, and intricate painted ceiling vaults. This 16th-century church is one of Oaxaca's most iconic landmark structures and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

   Templo de Santo Domingo, Oaxaca, Mexico
6. 08:26 Mole tasting at Casa Oaxaca

   Casa Oaxaca El Restaurante is highlighted for its gourmet Oaxacan cuisine, presenting sliced chicken breast topped with deep dark mole negro and toasted sesame seeds. Additional dishes shown include tortilla soup poured tableside and fresh salads garnishing an outdoor terrace table.

   Casa Oaxaca El Restaurante, Oaxaca, Mexico
7. 09:57 Shopping at Mercado Benito Juárez

   Stalls filled with colorful hand-woven embroidered cushions, traditional Oaxacan pottery, dried chiles, and artisanal crafts are displayed inside Mercado Benito Juárez. Vendors present a wide variety of regional products under vibrant Papel Picado ceilings in the lively marketplace.

   Mercado Benito Juárez, Oaxaca, Mexico
8. 10:35 Eating a giant Oaxacan Tlayuda

   Seated inside Mercado 20 de Noviembre, the presenter shows off a giant crispy Tlayuda loaded with refried black beans, shredded quesillo, sliced tomatoes, avocado, grilled beef tasajo, and chorizo. He folds the massive crispy tortilla in half to eat it by hand.

   Mercado 20 de Noviembre, Oaxaca, Mexico
9. 11:32 Exploring Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca

   The video tours Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca, taking viewers down narrow gravel paths framed by towering organ pipe cacti, massive agaves, and native botanical species. The presenter explains daily visitor limits while walking through the lush plant collection adjacent to the Santo Domingo complex.

   Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico
10. 12:11 Pastry tasting at Masea Bakery

    The host visits Masea Trigo y Maíz bakery, showing wooden displays stocked with guava-filled Nido de Guayaba pastries topped with almonds, twisted chocolate loaves, and flaky Chocolatins. He tries both pastries in a nearby park, raving about the texture and rich flavors.

    Masea Trigo y Maíz, Oaxaca, Mexico
11. 13:28 Open-top city bus tour

    The presenter boards an open-top double-decker bus operated by El Andador Travel & Tours for a guided tour through Oaxaca's historic center. The route passes grand stone facades, colorful colonial houses, and city plazas while passengers dodge low tree branches above.

12. 14:38 Enchiladas de Mole at La Olla

    At restaurant La Olla, the host sits down on a sunny terrace to taste rich Enchiladas de Mole garnished with crumbling queso fresco, cilantro, and raw onion rings. He also tries a corn Tetela folded around black beans and topped with radishes and wild greens.

    La Olla, Oaxaca, Mexico
13. 16:21 Catedral Metropolitana de Oaxaca

    The video highlights the green stone facade and stone arches of the Catedral Metropolitana de Oaxaca on the edge of the Zócalo. Shots move inside to reveal vaulted ceilings, hanging brass chandeliers, and wooden pews facing the main altar.

    Catedral Metropolitana de Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico
14. 18:01 Sampling spicy chapulines and mezcal

    Back in his apartment, the presenter eats a spicy toasted grasshopper (chapulín) bought at the local market, describing its crunchy texture and seasoned flavor. He pairs the Oaxacan insect snack with a small pour of artisanal mezcal and spicy chile-roasted peanuts.