Finca de Vaqueros

Oaxaca Coast


This ranch-style restaurant with long tables in a large, open-sided barn is worth an expedition from anywhere on the coast for its superb grilled meats. It's 2km south of Pochutla on the Puerto Ángel road (M$60 by taxi). Order some frijoles charros (bean soup with bacon bits) and queso fundido (melted cheese) to start, followed by some tender arrachera (skirt steak).

There’s excellent mezcal and draft Dos Equis beer too, and the costillas ahumadas (smoked pork ribs) are another great option. When the moustachioed host Pedro is in the mood, he'll sing some sentimental ranchera (Mexico’s urban ‘country music’) songs.