Food is (and should be) central to any trip to Oaxaca, and the options can be overwhelming without a bit of guidance. After nearly a full year of calling Oaxaca home, here are my picks for the 13 best Oaxacan cuisine-focused restaurants in Oaxaca.

There’s plenty to do in Oaxaca City, but there’s also a world of ancient ruins, artisan towns, and even the world’s widest tree just beyond the city limits. Get out of town for a day on these day trips from Oaxaca City.

Mezcal is never far from reach in Oaxaca. Here’s everything you need to know about this beloved smoky spirit from what it is and how it’s produced to where to drink it and how best to experience mezcal while in Oaxaca.

Street food is one of the best ways in to understanding and mingling with the local culture. I've sniffed out the best street food stalls in Oaxaca, including where to indulge in late night tlayudas to where to find the best esquites in town.

The options are plenty when it comes to places to grab breakfast in Oaxaca. Here's a list of Oaxaca's best breakfast and brunch restaurants to get you and your day started right.

When that eventual craving hits for something other than tacos, tlayudas, and mole, this list of ten non-mexican food restaurants in Oaxaca will come in handy.

While insects aren’t a common menu item in the US or Canada, they are a no-fat source of protein served around the world. If you’re visiting Oaxaca, then insects belong on the short list of must-try foods to sample.

Oaxaca has coffee shops hiding in every corner and calle. Here’s a coffee shop guide to Oaxaca to help you sift through the copious cafe options.