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Where to Eat in Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax.: Chorizo Taco
This guide turns Top 20 BEST & STRANGEST Mexican STREET FOODS in Oaxaca Mexico from Mike Chen Clips & BEST Eats into a practical food map with 4 saved spots around Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico City, and San Pedro Ixtlahuaca. The mapped places include a market, a casino, and a restaurant stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Mike Chen Clips & BEST Eats was deeply impressed by the historical depth of Oaxaca's food scene, noting that many vendors have perfected their recipes over several decades. His standout moments included eating a massive, multi-meat 'super torta' and tasting a chicken mole tamale so tender it could be cut with a plastic fork. He concluded that the combination of fresh local ingredients and generational passion makes Oaxaca one of the world's greatest food cities.
What this map is good for
- Planning a market stop or short itinerary in Oaxaca de Juárez.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 4 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Súper Tortas
Restaurant in Francisco I. Madero 1138B, Santa María del Marquesado, Ex-Marquezado, 68030 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico, Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
Price level: Cheap - Mercado Benito Juárez
Market in Las Casas S/N, OAX_RE_BENITO JUAREZ, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico, Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico - Zona Arqueológica de Monte Albán
Casino in Ignacio Bernal S/N, 71233 San Pedro Ixtlahuaca, Oax., Mexico, San Pedro Ixtlahuaca, Oax., Mexico - Central de Abasto
Market in Central de Abasto, CEDA, Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Food notes from the video
- chorizo taco
- chili relleno taco
- zucchini flower and cheese taco
- tlayuda with chorizo and beans
- super torta
- chicken mole tamale
- chepil tamale
- black bean tamale
- 1 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- explored street food stalls in Oaxaca
- visited a family-run taco stand
- ate a two-pound giant torta
- toured Mercado Central de Abastos with a guide
- met a tamale vendor with 40 years experience
- sampled traditional indigenous Oaxacan recipes
- navigated local market alleyways
Planning notes for Mexico City
Mexico City, situated in the high-altitude Valley of Mexico, occupies the historical site of Tenochtitlán, founded by the Mexica in 1325. Following the 16th-century Spanish arrival, the city was redesigned as the capital of the Viceroyalty of New Spain. This historical sequence resulted in a built environment where colonial structures.
Must-try foods nearby
- Tuna Tostadas
Iconic to the CDMX seafood scene, specifically popularized by Contramar. These feature fresh, raw tuna slices atop a crispy tortilla with chipotle mayo, avocado, and crispy leeks. - Mole Madre, Mole Sofisticado
A hallmark of the city's fine-dining evolution, particularly at Pujol. This dish features a circle of 'Mole Madre' (aged for thousands of days) surrounding a center of fresh. - Chilaquiles Rellenos
A trending 2026 evolution of the classic breakfast, where the tortilla chips themselves are stuffed with ingredients like beans, cheese, or meat before being bathed in salsa. - Tacos de Canasta
Known as 'basket tacos,' these are pre-made, steamed tacos often sold from the back of a bicycle. - Rol de Guayaba
The most famous pastry in the city from Panadería Rosetta. This guava and cheese roll has achieved legendary status among locals and tourists alike.
When to go: The best time to visit Mexico City is between March and May, when the weather is pleasantly warm and the city’s jacarandas are in full bloom. While the winter months (December–February) offer dry skies and peak cultural events like Dia de los Muertos in late.
Local tips
- Always carry small denominations of Mexican Pesos as many local markets and street food stalls do not accept credit cards.
- Use app-based transportation like Uber or Didi instead of hailing street taxis to ensure fixed pricing and GPS tracking.
- Add a tip of 10% to 15% at restaurants, as it is the standard social expectation for service staff.
- Stay alert in crowded areas to prevent pickpocketing and stick to well-lit, populated neighborhoods after dark.
What travelers are noticing
- FIFA Fan Festival at the Zócalo: A massive public viewing and cultural hub for the 2026 World Cup featuring a 510-square-meter screen and local gastronomy.
- Lotti: A viral new opening in Roma Norte by Swiss chef Luc Liebster, blending European technique with Mexican ingredients in a restored 1915 mansion.
- El Mekong: A trending Southeast Asian-inspired cantina in Juárez from the creators of the Tacos Saigon pop-ups, known for its bold spices and complimentary small plates.
Official tourism resource
The official tourism website for the state and city of Oaxaca, managed by the Secretaría de Turismo del Gobierno del Estado de Oaxaca.
Planning questions
Where did Mike Chen Clips & BEST Eats eat in Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax.?
This guide maps all 4 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax..
What are the must-try foods in Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax.?
Creator picks from the video include chorizo taco, chili relleno taco, zucchini flower and cheese taco, tlayuda with chorizo and beans. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this food map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.