MEZCALTURISMO
Mezcal is plural. The drink can be distilled from more than a dozen
agave plants, each with their distinct qualities. Individual producers
(maestros mezcaleros) add their impint as well. As mezcal becomes
more famous, visitors want to see where it is produced. If you care
to see where mezcal is produced, it's easy to visit the mezcal factories
near Mitla,
Ocotlán
de Morelos, San Dionisio and Santiago Matatlán.
OAXACA CITY CANTINAS
La Farola, 20 de Noviembre #3, corner of Las Casas. This
classic cantina was founded in 1916 and features the smooth, sweet
taste of Rey Zapoteco.
La Casa del Mezcal, Flores Magon #209. Classic
cantina.
La Alianza, Victoria #222. Good selection of curados.
Caminito al Cielo, Prolongación del Panteón
#117. Quiet place on the east side of town.
MEZCALERIAS
Mezcaleria Cuish, Diaz Ordaz #712 (between Arista
and Zaragoza), Flickr
Wiki
Mezcaleria Los Amantes, Allende #107. Desgustación
y arte. Wiki
Mezcaloteca, Reforma #506 Wiki
RESTAURANTS
La Biznaga
Garcia Vigil #512, 516-1800
- Cocina mestiza and open daily 1-11pm.
Los Danzantes (Photo)
Macedonio Alcalá #403, 501-1184
- Contemporary Mexican cuisine in a beautiful enclosed patio. Website
Comala
Allende #109
BUY A BOTTLE
La Cava
Gómez Farías #212-B
Union de Palenqueros de Oaxaca
Abasolo #510
Embajador
Murguia #102, website
Nicalaya
F.J. Mina #213
Del Maguey
Alcalá #403, website
MARKETS
Inexpensive mezcal is available in bulk from a number of puestos
near the Centro
de Abastos. Copas made from carrizo are sold at Jarcieria
El Arte Oaxaqueño.
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