El Chapulín Restaurant Oax

We were a little unsure about this spot despite the good reviews mainly because the climb to the restaurant feels like you might be in the wrong place. But walk up all the steps, past some guest rooms, around a defunct hot tub, up another short flight of steps, and you will find a charming roof-top spot with authentic foods, great drinks, and a friendly and attentive staff. Our waiter was hustling to keep the food moving and to keep the guests happy. We went mainly for the grasshopper tlayuda (though we had other things) and it did not disappoint. It was a quintessential part of our Oaxaca experience, and watching them cook it over the coals was a fun bonus too.

We stopped into for a late lunch and ended up having the entire place to ourselves. A quiet treat in the middle of a busy day. The servers were incredibly attentive and kind, acting as wonderful ambassadors for Oaxacan cuisine. The tlayuda was smoky, flavorful and perfectly prepared, and the drinks were just as impressive. The restaurant sits in the charming historic neighborhood, but slightly less trafficked than other popular spots, which adds to its relaxed, welcoming vibe.

Intimate restaurant with a friendly staff and delicious food. This was my favorite Molé in Oaxaca. The stone soup was also delicious. They have a full bar with a large drink menu. Located on the rooftop terrace. Go thru the front entrance and up the metal staircase to the rooftop. Take a left turn and up a few more stairs and you are there!

The food was so good! Glad we saw this place on google because it was a hidden gem! The street entrance is a little hard to find and when we ate there it was empty (6pm on a Thursday) which had us totally surprised because the food and service was so good. Our group got the guac with chapulines, the aguachiles de maracuyá, enmoladas, sopa de piedra, and the molcajete and every single thing was delicious! Definitely give this place a chance

Great restaurant that served a lot of vegetarian/vegan options. We got the empanada, tacos, and enchilada de moles negro. The mole was the highlight for sure, I recommend it. We were a little unsure of the location but it’s down a little passage and up the stairs you can see from the road.

Tucked away from the what can be a very busy city on the weekends is this little oasis. After climbing the stairs to this beautiful terrace your taste buds will be thankful that you came here. I was greeted warmly by the staff and as I gazed around from the rooftop I hope that I would be as delighted with the food as I was with the setting. My delight was surpassed. The service I received was better than most restaurants I have visited. Friendly, helpful and happy to answer any questions. Being in Oaxaca I had to try Chipulines which turn out to be the best snack to have with a cold beer. I also ordered the quesadillas with pumpkin blossom, the taco with mushrooms and of course, mole. This time packed full of oaxacan cheese. I am so very happy that I visited this wonderful spot and I’ll definitely come back before I leave Oaxaca. Do yourself a huge favor and come here for five star food and service.

A hidden little place in a crowded area, located in the terrace. Food was delicious, great flavor and the waiter and chef were were very attentive and friendly.

Yes, the food is outstanding! The service is friendly. The guacamole is made to order, by hand, not in a blender and not spicy. They have flavorful salsas to accompany and spice it up if you like. The shrimp "aguachile" is authentic, with plenty of fresh shrimp. We also had an empanada of mole amarillo, which was excellent. The menu is fairly diverse, and this restaurant is definitely worth a visit. Their chapulines are quite good, too. We're coming back again to try the "Caldo de Piedra" and will update the review.