Teocintle-Tika'aya - 69600 Oaxaca de Juárez

Wonderful restaurant! Tiny so make a reservation via their Instagram ☝? Each dish was unique and beautifully presented. We had 7 dishes total, 5 savory + 2 desserts and the menu is priced at 750 pesos. Definitely the level of a Michelin star restaurant ⭐️

Delicious, thoughtful, best price point and great customer service and atmosphere. Went there a week ago to celebrate my birthday and it was just marvelous. Food on point ??will definitely go back to try another 7 course meal. The tasting menu cost 800 per person but it is worth it. A must try.

Absolutely amazing restaurant. Definitely Michelin star quality food from presentation, inventiveness, all the way to the story that it told. Brightest star for me was definitely the beef and seaweed dish - i hope this never goes away. Start to finish however it was really really great and I cannot recommend this place enough. Also feels like this place is flying a bit under the radar vs the recognition it deserves so definitely get in while you can. Finally, for some nitpicky aspects. The only two areas that fell a little flat were the pork belly, which generally I would expect to be a bit fattier, was a bit drier in some parts, perhaps an addition of more of the fat would help (or a different cut such as the cheeks). The final dessert dish I think could do without the icecream as it didn’t exude much flavor and if anything masked the wonderful taste of the cake crumble below (the panna cotta, sauce and cake were stellar however)

Traveling around the area, we have enjoyed these local ingredients in their more traditional renditions, so it was delightful to see them reimagined and paired in unexpected ways (espazote risotto!). Speaking Spanish, I enjoyed the thorough descriptions of each dish provided by the server. We did not have a reservation and were the only people in the restaurant at 5:30pm (admittedly an early dinner) on a Wednesday. The quiet location and earthy interior design enhances our focus on the flavors and colors of each dish. Do note that they are CASH ONLY. I do wish they would disclose this, as well as the price of the meal. On this particular night it was 950pp, so we had to scramble to combine all our bills when the check came, though I had hoped to treat for my mother’s birthday. They were kind enough to offer to accompany me to an ATM, however. At this price I would also love if they could provide a menu. They recite 5-10 ingredients and it’s a little difficult to remember as you are experiencing of the seven dishes. Overall a cozy, and unique experience outside of the main zocolo area.

Can honestly say this was one of the best meals of my life. The food was unexpected, subversive, innovate, and of course, delicious. The tasting menu is constantly changing so don't expect to find the same dishes even within the same week. I can tell this restaurant is going to win some serious accolades.

The food here was delicious, creative, and beautifully presented, but the experience fell short of excellent because the portion sizes were so small. (Yes - I understand it’s a menu degustación with many small tasting plates, we’ve had these many times at other places.) But here we walked out of our dinner literally still hungry, and had to have a second dinner at a taco restaurant nearby. So this was more like an appetizer experience, and a very good one. But for 1,000 pesos (around US$50) we should really feel like we’ve had a proper meal. I hope the restaurant will consider adding something like a substantial rice dish that might make the otherwise wonderful experience feel more like a meal.

Personalized happiness - that's what this is! The place is small, just a handful of tables, with an equally small staff (affect, it's two peoples in the kitchen, and one serving). But boy howdy, is the food ever good! It's a fixed menu (adjusted for allergies), with a bunch of small portions. I hesitate to call it a "tasting menu", as it's basically small portions of excellence based on what they've managed to get at the market. You're never stressed out at the prospect of having to force Yet Another Course down your gullet, and you'll leave feeling happy! The staff is kind, friendly, and basically, make you feel like you're at home. This is, easily, the best dining I've had in Oaxaca City...

What an uniquely incredible experience. Everything about this restaurant was thought out impeccably, down to the water. We were served two fermented drinks which were absolutely delicious and paired between certain courses in addition to a flavoured water that complemented the entire meal. We were surprised that it just kept going, but always happy! The food was interesting, surprising, and perfectly balanced. The flavours of the food were perfect in small portions and I can honestly say I haven’t tasted anything like it, even if I wouldn’t necessarily want a larger plate. The ambiance was stunning and service was friendly and prompt. While it was an expensive meal in comparison to other places in Oaxaca, something this thought out and well-executed is assuredly worth the money. It’s also worth noting that they were able to adjust the food to no fish due to a personal preference on the fly and still create a meal that progressed like a song! Left full, happy, and reeling from the beauty of the experience! CASH ONLY