Editorial

The 10 Best Bars in Oaxaca 2026

Oaxaca is the heart of mezcal country — the 10 below show why.

The 10 best bars in Oaxaca

  1. 01

    Sabina Sabe

  2. 02

    Selva

  3. 03

    In Situ

  4. 04

    El Mezcalogo

  5. 05

    Casa Mezcalillera

  6. 06

    Mezcaloteca

  7. 07

    Don Juanito

  8. 08

    La Mezcalería Tehuana

  9. 09

    Casa Fortuna

  10. 10

    Casa Oaxaca

How Oaxaca drinks

The 10 above are where Oaxaca actually drinks — mezcal temples, Pisco Sour institutions, cachaça cellars, and modern cocktail rooms.

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