La Mezcalerita

We went early on a Sunday before the terrace opened, so we sat at a table downstairs in front of a fan. The house mezcales were all great; we tried 6 of them.

I came here for quick bite and a beer while roaming the streets sightseeing. I tried their torta which was mediocre and an IPA to wash it down. The IPA was delicious! It looks like it was from a local brewer, the beer had a hint of lavender. One of the better IPAs I’ve had in a while, my even be better than some local brews back home.

One of the best bars in Oaxaca in terms of drinks and service. Their menu is HUGE, and the drinks are delicious. Staff is also very friendly and helpful, and gives good context behind each drink. The drinks themselves especially the cocktails seemed very unique and uniquely presented.

I've been coming back to this place as long as I've been living in Oaxaca (almost two years!) and it never disappoints. I always run into someone I know here!! A great place to have a beer with friends and catch up. It is perfect for any occasion or celebration and has a great selection of drinks.

When greeted, the first thing they said was "well before you order... You absolutely must have some Rosca", which shows you the kind of place this is. Super friendly, really nice bar. Besides the free three kings cake, the quality of the tlayudas and the papas here was terrific, far more than we expected when just popping in for a drink. Really tasty snacks! Drinks selection is also HUGE but everything was really good. Recommend the beer flight in particular! Great roof bar!

A hidden gem. One of the best mezcal selections. A very nice rooftop. And good service

A beautiful local place in Oaxaca Centre to come for a beer or a quick bite! We took the Tlayudas with cecina (which is beef) inside it has bean sauce, cheese, lettuce, tomato and salsa verde. We also took the Memelas with cecina (the mini tacos and also the “chapulines” which are the crickets. You need to like the chilli flavour.

Google maps makes a lot of ‘craft beer’ promises in Oaxaca and doesn’t necessarily deliver on them. Luckily, La Mezcalerita is holding up their end of the bargain for the whole city. They have an extensive list of local bottled craft beers and enjoying one while watching the sunset from their rooftop balcony is one of the best experiences I’ve had since we arrived here. The food looked good too, although we were already on a ‘taco promise’ elsewhere. I had a First Ascent Double IPA by Ammon and it was VERY good.

This centrally located bar has become the meeting place for most of my friends. Minutes from the Zocalo, minutes from Barrio Xochimilco, it's quickly becoming my local place. I started with a tasting of 5 mezcals. Verde by far is my favorite. I also asked the waiter to surprise me with a cocktail with Mezcal Verde. It came with a popsicle. Mission accomplished! On my most recent visit we all had the Mezcal Margarita which may have spoiled me for all other margaritas in the future. There is something about the smokiness that meshes with the sweet tart of the margarita mix that just sings. Check out the rooftop bar to pass the time in style with good friends.

Excellent mezcal tasting at a reasonable price. They also have cocktails and other spirits. The covered rooftop terrace is nice and still accessible while it rains. Service was efficient and friendly. This a good option for drinks after dinner.

Mezcal and Munchies This is, kinda, your prototypical Oaxacan mezcaleria. They have an impressive selection of mezcal, including a healthy selection of their own product all of it very very good. You've got folks who are happy to either leave you to your own devices, help you just enough for you to hurt yourself, or spend hours chatting with you about the specifics of the mezcal you're drinking, their own favorites, and whatnot. There's also mezcal-appropriate food, i.e., nothing fancy, but all of it designed to help cut the alcohol (oh those fries!). There's also a roof-top which can get crowded, and the small high-top tables indoors perfect to just spend a few hours of the crazy afternoon heat. In short, well worth going to!

Really good margaritas! Highly recommend. Can't wait to visit again. Was a fun place for a drink with friends.

Stopped here the night we arrived in town. A nice small place. Maybe four or five high tops and a few seats at the bar. Tried a mezcal flight and server was knowledgeable about the flight. Live music. Very loud and difficult to hear the server. Glad we stopped.

Came here with my 2 travel companions prior to heading back to our hotel room as we were feeling a wee bit peckish and figured we could also use a nightcap or two. We sat on the roof, which had a great assortment of mismatched tables, benches, couches, and chairs to sit at. (Note: we had to go up a couple of flights of narrow rickety stairs, so those with a fear of heights may have to be cautious as to not look down when climbing up these stairs). We opted for a tiny oil-cloth covered table with stools. Our server was very friendly and we were surprised to see their list of craft beers and local mezcals/tequilas and even pulques. I opted for a cocktail made out of macerated berries, seltzer, and vodka, which regrettably sounded better than it tasted. Think of cold syrup and imagine that mixed in with seltzer. So, why the 5 star rating? The atmosphere was great and was pretty much what I was hoping to find in Oaxaca. Also, my tlayuda and the dips that 1 of my friends had gotten to try out were amazing. Just a great experience, overall. Would absolutely come back, if I ever find myself in Oaxaca again.

If I were a native Oaxacan, I am guessing this would be my permanent hangout with friends. That said, during my one week stay in Oaxaca, I came here twice, once with traveling friends from Canada and New Zealand and once on my own. Whether you're a solo traveler getting an afternoon drink while journaling or if you're visiting La Mezcalerita for a nightcap with friends, it is definitely a place to visit. La Mezcalerita was the best place I found in Oaxaca City to try a variety of local craft beers. Of course, if you're hoping to enjoy more "authentic" Oaxaca culture, you can definitely sip on a shot glass of Mezcal instead. If you're lucky, local musicians will play on the rooftop during opening hours. Please tip. Whether it's 5, 10, or more pesos, let the musician know how much you appreciate the artistry she brings to the place. Enjoy! And make sure to try the samples of Mezcal on your way in and out! ;)

Pretty good bar: snacks, tons of different mexican beers, and lots of different kinds of mezcal. Good service also.

Wandered here when the mezcaleria we were planning on going to wasn't yet open. We were hoping for a flight/mezcal tasting so we decided that we'd all order a different type and pass to the right. Turns out really only 1 of the gang even liked mezcal and it wasn't me so I can't comment on the quality of the mezcal. What I can say is that the food my peeps ordered looked amazing and the food I ordered was great. And best of all they had pulque! I got the curado with mango and I really really liked it. This will probably become my regular hangout in Oaxaca.

Highly recommend this spot if you're looking into a chill vibe, it's it located on a big street so it is easy to find. We really enjoyed their upstairs patio, our server had great mezcal knowledge. I'm not much of a mezcal drinker but she recommended something smooth and not too smoky which I really enjoyed. There was a musician as well which added onto the relaxing vibe. Don't hesitate to drop by if you're ever in Oaxaca, it truly doesn't dissapoint!

This should really be called beer artesnal, given variety of mexican craft beer they carry, 3 imperial stouts, a dubbel. Taste the free pulque at door, not my thing, too hoochy. Ok, back to mezcal, all of upscale real.minero mezcal line is carried by them, come here if you want to try those. They will if asked, do a taste of 1-2. Tasting mezcal, a general guide. I could not find bars with varied branded collection for tasting. So two options, goto a mezcal shop and if will allow you to get a taste and more if you are buying or goto a local mezcaleria that mezcal makers have a connection to carry their line.

They have an amazing mezcal selection and a cool atmosphere. We sat at the bar top on stools both times, but it looked like there was more seating inside. Most of the mezcal is 45-50 pesos for an ounce. However, there are some that are 150. If you want something smoother, I recommend the mezcal con nispero. I liked the pulque too. It was somewhat sour. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of mezcal, but this is a great place to try some. They are very different, so try a few. Also, remember to sip the mezcal. Don't take it like a shot. The big negative is the service. The servers and bartenders disappear for long periods of time, which is weird when you are trying to spend more money by ordering more.

Had great drinks and appetizers up on the terrace. Fun place in the evening, nice atmosphere!

A lot of Mezcal & Ceveza! La Mezcalerita is a tiny little bar with a cozy rooftop. The prices are fair and the service is friendly and helpful. If you like to drink different kind of beers - La Mezcalerita is the right place for you! Just one Tipp: Try to drink the local beers! There are a many of them.

We were drawn in by the gratis pulque but stayed for the mescal cocktails and selection. My husband and I both tried a different cocktail - Mescalini Maracuya and the Pinotepa. They were both tasty. The bartender was charming, helpful and attentive. We returned later for their Christmas dinner and sat on the roof. We ordered the Mescalini Maracuya and a shot each of the Nizabisahio Espadin and Madrecuixe. They were quality mescals. They didn't have heaters (that I saw) and we didn't dress for the chilly evening so we left soon after finishing our meal.

I came here twice on my last trip to Oaxaca mostly to meet up with friends for drinks. Mezcalerita has a great selection of craft beers from Oaxaca and other areas of mexico. One of the best I've found in Mexico. Naturally, it also has a great selection of mezcales and knowledgeable staff who can find something aligned with your tastes. It has a spacious first floor with several small rooms branching off from a large, high cieling room with several tables. It also has a great open air rooftop with its own bar and servers. A great stop to escape from the bustle of the streets and meet friends. While it doesn't pass itself off as a restaurant, I must say the food options are very limited: nachos, garnachas, a few tacos. I think it varies based on the day, but the quality is subpar compared to other places in the area.

Seemed a bit touristy (maybe because The Killers were blasting through the stereo when we walked in?). Wonderful mezcal selection (somewhat pricy though considering you can get free shots at many of the mezcal vendors) and a good beer selection, but the pulque was underwhelming and tasted more like a sweetened agua fresca than a fermented agave drink. Not to mention that the amount of pulque received was 1/2 the amount at places like La Biznaga or Capuche. Food menu is fairly limited, but if it's late and you have a belly that needs feeding there are worse places to get overpriced nachos.

Excellent craft beer selection and great ambiance--indoor bar and outdoor patio. Loved their in-house craft beer: Ingrata. Great malty flavor and it comes wrapped in paper printed with their logo. Very unique and cool.

Entering the place as the only tourists that managed to jump the fence closing off the pedestrian area of alcala street, we were faced with a huge dilemma: artisanal mezcal or artesanal beer. We came for the first, but the second is so rare in Mexico it's hard to resist. Deciding to stick with the mezcal we sat ourselves at the bar and asked the girl behind it for guidance. Long story short, we had some great mezcals for much more favorable prices than in restaurants. Coming back tomorrow for the beers.