Los Danzantes

"This Oaxaca favorite can count more than 20 years of history to its name, but that’s not stopping them from forging ahead with their own ideas and sense of refinement. Set in a dazzling, open-air courtyard, the memorable space buzzes as personable servers guide locals and visitors alike. Start with hoja santa filled with local goat cheese and served in a warm tomatillo sauce before moving to the mole sampler, which is a masterclass in sauce work. Salsa borracha is another can’t-miss sauce that shines with tender pork ribs. Getting full? There is always room for the guava cheesecake, which is lighter than expected and crowned with mamey cream. The restaurant even makes its own mezcal, which is used in their finely made cocktails." - Michelin Inspector

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"The food truck Los Danzantes in the backyard of Armadillo Den in South Austin has a short, focused menu, and it includes an absolutely excellent beef quesabirria plate that comes with three tacos and a cup of rich and spicy consomé. The slow-cooked birria is tender and juicy, with the edges of the cheese expertly caramelized and super-crispy." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion

All The Stars From The MICHELIN Guide Mexico 2024

"This Oaxaca favorite can count more than 20 years of history to its name, but that’s not stopping them from forging ahead with their own ideas and sense of refinement. Set in a dazzling, open-air courtyard, the memorable space buzzes as personable servers guide locals and visitors alike. Start with hoja santa filled with local goat cheese and served in a warm tomatillo sauce before moving to the mole sampler, which is a masterclass in sauce work. Salsa borracha is another can’t-miss sauce that shines with tender pork ribs. Getting full? There is always room for the guava cheesecake, which is lighter than expected and crowned with mamey cream. The restaurant even makes its own mezcal, which is used in their finely made cocktails. We have our own organic garden and use seasonal products. We responsibly manage organic waste and follow a Zero Waste policy. We have alliances with small producers, social organizations and artisans. We donate our glass bottles and cooking oil to a glassblowing workshop that uses oil as an alternative fuel. We reuse coffee remains to roast our beets, and organic waste for compost. We collect rainwater to irrigate crops." - The MICHELIN Guide US Editorial Team

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"Set on the ground floor of the same building as Selva, this transporting restaurant sets the mood for romance with its spectacular open-air courtyard and charming staff that seems to be pulled off the stages of Broadway. Going on 20 years, Los Danzantes (Spanish for “the dancers”) recently earned a Michelin Green star. The chef uses seasonal Oaxacan ingredients sourced from the restaurant’s organic garden or small growers, following a zero-waste policy, and the restaurant produces its own mezcal. The signature dish, a deceptively simple hoja santa filled with goat cheese and smothered in warm tomatillo sauce, pairs well with a sample flight of single-species mezcals." - Lauren Mowery

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"Honored with both a one-Michelin-star listing and a Michelin Green Star, this Oaxaca restaurant was singled out in the inaugural guide both as a top culinary selection and as a leader in sustainable gastronomy." - Katherine Alex Beaven