What & Where to Drink in Oaxaca

What to Drink in Oaxaca

Tejate

Tejate

This Oaxacan beverage of toasted maize and fermented cacao beans dates back to the pre-colonial days.

Mezcal

Mezcal

Oaxaca is the capital of mezcal. The best way to enjoy it is at a palenque (mezcal farm). In town, it’s often served with a side of orange wedges and worm salt.

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Champurrado

This hot chocolate-like beverage is prepared with cacao and corn flour and is popular during Dìa de los Muertos or daily alongside a Oaxacan tamale for breakfast.

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Tepache

Tepache is a local pre-hispanic drink made from fermented pineapple peels. It’s traditionally served with a dusting cinnamon and chili powder.

Chocolate de Agua o Leche

You can’t leave Oaxaca without trying a fresh cup of Oaxacan hot chocolate. It’s not uncommon to enjoy find versions with hints of almond, cardamom, or hazelnut too.

Where to Drink in Oaxaca

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A Mezcal Guide to Oaxaca
A Mezcal Guide to Oaxaca

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.

Caffeinate at Oaxaca’s Best Coffee Shops
Caffeinate at Oaxaca’s Best Coffee Shops

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.

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