Black Armadillo House

Antonio was a treated us with great service.... and drinks were really good!

Walked by this place and decided to give it a try. So glad we did. Nice court yard setting. The cocktails were very good! We ordered the botana and the shrimp was very good. Only complaint is that they are cash only.. However, willdefinitely return.

Stayed in Oaxaca for 4 nights and ended up coming here 3 of those nights. The place is in a courtyard which had a nice ambiance and setting. There was a live performance on Saturday night and it was perfect. Service was really welcoming and friendly but most importantly the food and drinks were excellent. It's a nice and quiet place just outside the downtown area that is great for a relaxed evening with some company.

Amazing place to chill for hours! Guacamole was out of this world and the papas bravas were also delicious! Drinks were some of the best we’ve ever had and prices were super reasonable. Service is attentive and the space is beautiful! We are really disappointed to have found this place on our last day in Oaxaca… Don’t hesitate to drop by!

We walked by and heard live music. Came in for one and stayed for 5. The music and atmosphere was great. Good place to stop for a drink.

We literally stumbled across this place and it was one of our best dining experiences in Oaxaca and that is saying a lot. I’m saying that not from a “Mexican food “ perspective but more from we needed a meal and were far from disappointed. The space is really welcoming and charming and I was first concerned because it was pretty empty (maybe more of a late night spot). We came twice and had the nicest server we had anywhere in Oaxaca. The place deserves 5 stars just for her, but the second time we came we had dinner instead of just drinks and it was pretty impressive. The menu is simple, so don’t expect much that way. We started with the best guacamole we had on our whole trip, and I ordered the hamburger (needed a change from mole) which was very good and my wife had shrimp tacos which were delicious. The place is mostly “a bar with food” and the cocktails were excellent. They had a limited mezcal selection but if I understood correctly what they offered were “house” brands, so you may not be able to taste them elsewhere. Anyway, the two I tried were quite good. If you get a chance check out this literally hidden gem. It’s tucked away on a side street away from the crowds which is another plus.

The food here is absolutely is incredible. Everything is perfectly seasoned and balanced. Drinks are great too. I would recommend the Anti-Covid drink (yes, it's called that) with ginger. Ambience and music are great too. There is a lot of open space and tons of art on the walls. It may take a while for your food to come but it's worth the wait.

Our server was very polite and attentive. Good drinks and great food. Some of the best shrimp I’ve ever had.