Casa Oaxaca

Top choice in Oaxaca City


It’s not easy living up to the mantle of Oaxaca's best restaurant, but this place consistently achieves. A glamorous rooftop terrace, theatrical tableside preparation, a posh cocktail scene, and an array of ravishing dishes – seared tuna, heirloom pepper stuffed with ceviche, duck in black-mole sauce, and grilled octopus among them. Iron your shirt and make a reservation.


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