Oaxaca might be Mexico’s most exciting food city, and much of the magic happens on the street and in the markets.
Dishes to try
- Tlayuda — a giant crisp tortilla with beans, cheese and meat
- Memelas — thick tortillas with asiento and salsa
- Tlacoyos — stuffed masa cakes
- Chapulines — toasted grasshoppers with lime and chile
- Tejate — a frothy maize-and-cacao drink
Where to eat
Head to Mercado 20 de Noviembre and the smoke-filled Pasillo de Humo for grilled meats, or Mercado Benito Juárez for snacks and quesillo.
Eat with a guide
A local guide knows the best stalls — add a tasting to a city tour.
