Oaxacan Restaurants in the USA

Our guide to Oaxacan restaurants

Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.

The core of most menus is corn and flour tortillas used in many forms: tacos, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, tostadas and tamales. Salsas and moles are where kitchens show their personality, so it is worth trying the house salsas even if you order something simple.

Opening hours

Based on 6 Oaxacan restaurants across the US with published hours, the typical weekday schedule runs from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. 83% are open on Sundays, 17% are open seven days a week and 17% stay open until 10 PM or later.

Prices

Across 7 menus from Oaxacan restaurants across the US, the median item costs $9.00; half of all priced items fall between $5.00 and $14.99.

Services

Of 7 Oaxacan restaurants with detailed profiles in our guide: 100% list “dine-in”, 100% list “good for kids”, 71% list “takeaway”, 71% list “wheelchair-accessible entrance”, and 71% list “wheelchair-accessible seating”.