Headed to Oaxaca for the first time! Any must do things or must eat-at restaurants? I also love shopping so any recs much appreciated!

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Cate Pileggi · Answer

Mezcal tour with Tomás: Trip highlight (even for my friend who doesn’t like mezcal). Tomás picked us up at our hotel in a suburban and took four of us to three truly independent and artisanal palenques. We must’ve tasted 40+ different mezcals, saw the distillation process, and were able to purchase bottles to take home that were poured straight from the jugs. Tomás was informative and lovely. He also guides other tours or will drive you to the beach. WhatsApp him at +52 951 507 2383

faustyna · Answer

criollo: run don’t walk! beautiful indoor/outdoor space — beautiful hospitality. not sure if they’ll have it but their turkey tlayuda (with the lord’s mole) lives rent free in my head

Zashary Caro · Answer

Boulenc: For breakfast!