Los Danzantes, Mexican restaurant in historic center, Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico.
Los Danzantes is a Mexican restaurant in the historic center of Oaxaca de Juárez that spreads across multiple levels with stone walls and wooden tables. An interior courtyard overlooking the downtown area creates an appealing setting for dining.
The restaurant opened in 2001 and received a Michelin star in 2024 during the first Mexican edition of the guide. This recognition marks the restaurant's place among notable dining establishments in the country.
The menu showcases regional Oaxacan cooking with local ingredients and different varieties of mole sauces that reflect the area's culinary traditions. Diners can experience these flavor traditions directly through what they eat during their visit.
The restaurant sits in the busy historic district, so booking ahead ensures you get a table. Arriving a few minutes early helps the service run smoothly.
The restaurant operates its own mezcal distillery in Santiago Matatlán, where the spirits served here are produced. This connection to local spirits production gives the drink selection a distinctive character.
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