La Mezcalerita

Oaxaca City


Like most of Oaxaca's mezcalerías, this place is small, dark and rustically trendy with an atmosphere that gets friskier as the evening wears on. The mostly 20s and 30s clientele can be seen propping up the bar downstairs or chilling on a simple roof terrace over a great selection of smoky mezcals (from M$50) and craft beers. Small snack plates also available.


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