MEZCALTURISMO
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
Los Amantes, Allende #107. Desgustación
y arte. Website
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.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR - Oaxaca
City hosts an annual Mezcal Festival during the Guelaguetza
celebration in July.
RESTAURANTS
La Biznaga
Garcia Vigil #512, 516-1800
- Cocina mestiza and open daily 1-11pm.
Comala
Allende #109
- Try the Cometa brand
BUY A BOTTLE
La Cava
Gómez Farías #212-B, website
Embajador
Murguia #102, website
Los Amantes
Allende #107, website
Nicalaya
F.J. Mina #213
Qüish
Diaz Ordaz #712 (between Arista and Zaragoza), Flickr
Union de Palenqueros de Oaxaca
Abasolo #510
Del Maguey
Alcalá #403, websit
MARKETS
You can find quality mezcals Fridays and Saturdays at the
Pochote Market. Brands include Real Minero, Sinai and Matateco.
Less expensive mezcal is available in bulk from a number of puestos
near the Centro
de Abastos.
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