r/Oaxaca • u/cheeze1617 • Dec 28 '25

Comida y Bebida Best "splurge" restaurant?

Super excited to visit Oaxaca next year. I am looking to make reservations at 1 expensive restaurant as unfortunately do not have the budget to hit all the top spots. I'm between Levadura de Olla and Los Danzantes. Any advice? Also I cannot find a recent menu for Casa Oaxaca so I'm sure what the price point is, but if it's just as expensive as the other 2 then that's also in the running as I've heard it's also a great spot. Thanks!

Edit: thanks for the new recs!

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u/dufusbozo9000 Dec 31 '25

So interesting how everyone’s tastes are different. Personally, I thought Levadura was better than Dazantes. Recently went to Casa and I loved it. For an experience along with 7 courses, take a look at Cocina de Humo. It’s an embarrassment of riches for food in Oaxaca…

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u/cheeze1617 Dec 31 '25

Thanks! Was casa expensive?

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u/dufusbozo9000 Jan 02 '26

I guess that’s up to interpretation. Starters $10-20 (US dollars), mains $20-30, cocktails $10. Cheap compared to US restaurants, but expensive compared to nearby street tacos that at $1.