Need Chow-hound tips for 2nd trip to Oaxaca (depart 3/14). Speak Spanish & live in SF so am looking for tips re: places/foods beyond the average Mexican fare. Info on everything from street stalls to up-scale places welcome.... (0 replies, last updated by Ellen&Nicole February 25, 2002)

Just back from Oaxaca. Did not get many good food tips from CH before going (we didn’t leave much lead-time) so thought we’d offer up ours (brief, write for more info). In Oaxaca city: El Topil was excellent, though... (0 replies, last updated by Ellen & Nicole April 3, 2002)

Need Chow-hound tips for 2nd trip to Oaxaca (depart 3/14). Speak Spanish & live in SF so am looking for tips re: places/foods beyond the average Mexican fare. Info on everything from street stalls to up-scale places welcome.... (1 reply, last updated by verbena March 8, 2002)

Hello, Chowhounds! I’m off to Oaxaca for Thanksgiving this year and need instructions on the best of everything food in the town! Love offbeat, or established places—Tell me what you know? (4 replies, last updated by Roberto October 23, 2003)

It seems that things have calmed down, so we’ve changed are plans and the girlfriend and I will be going to Oaxaca in mid-January. There’s a lot of overwhelming information about eating in Oaxaca out there, so can... (55 replies, last updated by rcashdan March 29, 2009)

I’m heading to Oaxaca next week – this time a very happy occasion – my wedding. Traveling with our two families will be interesting. I have a six year old nephew who is a picky eater. (Any tips on how to say... (7 replies, last updated by newwo October 4, 2008)

I will be in Oaxaca City in July and hope to become familiar with traditional Oaxacan food. I hope you CHs will give me your recommendations for places to go. Looking at the archives, I have seen several mentions of La Biznaga,... (14 replies, last updated by menuinprogress July 11, 2008)

Looking for advice on Oaxaca city restaurants not to miss. Any suggestions greatly appreciated! (1 reply, last updated by Mark November 29, 2003)

I finally got around to posting my journal of 3 weeks in Oaxaca last summer as a blog. The text is overly detailed and a bit tedious for anyone who isn’t me, I imagine, but the photos might be of interest. Link:... (0 replies, last updated by snackish June 14, 2005)

Can anyone recommend somewhere good to eat in Oaxaca for Christmas? I’ve read lots of recommendations but am wondering what is open or closed over the holidays. many thanks (2 replies, last updated by pitu November 30, 2005)

Will be spending ten days in Oaxaca and Puerto Escondido at the end of October. I know there is incredible food there, and I know about the grasshoppers and iguanas (which I must try) but does anyone have any specific place... (1 reply, last updated by John Z October 8, 2000)

Leaving in two weeks and would love some recommendations for restaurants in Oaxaca. Also, has anyone eaten at the food stalls? What has your experience been? thanks (11 replies, last updated by Maya April 7, 2006)

Does anyone know where you can buy this? Maybe Kitchen Market? Thanks- (1 reply, last updated by JH Jill July 28, 2003)

Hi There We have just come back from Oaxaca and the cheese [queso] i think its called is a fresh cheese and i don’t think you can find it here but if you do let me know cause i want some too. [i have checked out to farmers... (3 replies, last updated by m jones March 26, 2004)

Its a bit early to be posting, but my family and I are going to Oaxaca during the Christmas holidays. I am looking for suggestions in Oaxaca city. We intend to eat as much as possible — everything from street food to... (7 replies, last updated by Pam December 4, 2002)