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.

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.