Tlayudas Libres Doña Martha
Mexican restaurant · Oaxaca City ·

Tlayudas Libres Doña Martha

Mexican restaurant · Oaxaca City ·

Oaxacan tlayudas grilled over charcoal with quesillo

tlayudas
oaxacan specialty
late-night stop
quesillo
street food
slow service
local cuisine
family owned
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Tlayudas Libres Doña Martha by Photo by Suzanne Barbezat
Tlayudas Libres Doña Martha by Photo by Suzanne Barbezat
Tlayudas Libres Doña Martha by null
Tlayudas Libres Doña Martha by null
Tlayudas Libres Doña Martha by null
Tlayudas Libres Doña Martha by null
Tlayudas Libres Doña Martha by null
Tlayudas Libres Doña Martha by null
Tlayudas Libres Doña Martha by null
Tlayudas Libres Doña Martha by null
Tlayudas Libres Doña Martha by null
Tlayudas Libres Doña Martha by null
Tlayudas Libres Doña Martha by null
Tlayudas Libres Doña Martha by null
Tlayudas Libres Doña Martha by null
Tlayudas Libres Doña Martha by null
Tlayudas Libres Doña Martha by null
Tlayudas Libres Doña Martha by null
Tlayudas Libres Doña Martha by null
Tlayudas Libres Doña Martha by null
Tlayudas Libres Doña Martha by null

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C. de Los Libres 212, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico Get directions

MX$100–200

Cash only
Restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for dinner
Cozy

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C. de Los Libres 212, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico Get directions

@tlayudaslibres_donamartha

MX$100–200

Features

•Cash only
•Restroom
•Accepts reservations
•Popular for dinner
•Cozy
•Trendy
•Family friendly
•Good for groups

Last updated

Jan 19, 2026

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"Must-Eat in Oaxaca: Tlayudas These large, thick tortillas are called "tlayudas" and they're a Oaxaca specialty that you're unlikely to find elsewhere in the country. They're prepared by spreading pork fat and bean paste on the tortilla, then the Oaxaca string cheese called quesillo is added in, plus some shredded lettuce or cabbage to add a little crunch. It's folded over and toasted on a grill until it's crispy and the cheese inside melts, and served with your choice of meat. If you want yours without the pork fat, just ask for it "sin aciento." Tlayudas are served in many places in Oaxaca. In restaurants they're usually served open-faced, which is perhaps more attractive, but when you have it folded over like this, the cheese melts more and combined with the crisp tortilla, it's really delicious. Tlayudas Libres opens at 9 pm nightly and closes at 3 or 4 am. They have grills set up on the street so you can watch how they're prepared. This is a popular late-night stop after an evening of partying."

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"Must-Eat in Oaxaca: Tlayudas These large, thick tortillas are called "tlayudas" and they're a Oaxaca specialty that you're unlikely to find elsewhere in the country. They're prepared by spreading pork fat and bean paste on the tortilla, then the Oaxaca string cheese called quesillo is added in, plus some shredded lettuce or cabbage to add a little crunch. It's folded over and toasted on a grill until it's crispy and the cheese inside melts, and served with your choice of meat. If you want yours without the pork fat, just ask for it "sin aciento." Tlayudas are served in many places in Oaxaca. In restaurants they're usually served open-faced, which is perhaps more attractive, but when you have it folded over like this, the cheese melts more and combined with the crisp tortilla, it's really delicious. Tlayudas Libres opens at 9 pm nightly and closes at 3 or 4 am. They have grills set up on the street so you can watch how they're prepared. This is a popular late-night stop after an evening of partying."

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Tlayudas Libres Doña Martha

Monica M.

Google
These Tlayudas are out of this world! It's such an experience! We are not locals and we did not have to wait for a table and our food was prepared and served quickly. A gentleman at a nearby table welcomed us to Oaxaca and made us feel welcomed and also recommend some other dishes that we plan on trying next time.

N K

Google
I went in because the grilling smoke and smell were so appetizing. Guacamole tostada was meh, didn’t taste like guacamole and it was watery. Mixed meat tlayudas were better but chorizo was too salty and undercooked inside for me. Pork was nice.

Alicia A.

Google
I was super excited to try tlayudas as I knew they were a staple of Oaxaca and when in Rome… when this GIGANTIC one came in front of me, I knew I was in for a treat! It was extremely messy to eat, but oh so worth it! I chose the one with tasajo and it was simply delicious. Service was slow but you can tell it’s local and probably family owned so I really didn’t mind and just chilled waiting for my meal.

amanda M.

Google
be prepared to wait 50-60 mins for a Tlayuda because other people will be prioritised if you‘re not a local, which is okay but if you‘re looking for a quick streetfood, it would’ve been nice to be given a heads up and then I wouldn’t have waited. after that long time, the food also couldn’t make up for the terrible mood I was in, it was nothing special after all. there are other places in Oaxaca that are a lot better, quicker, and friendlier

Laurencio R.

Google
A no frills amazing place. Local cuisine focused on tlayudas, the main street dish in Oaxaca. Service was quick friendly and perfect. Food was amazing. Huge value and delicious in a great ambiance place.

Yumi R.

Google
Customer service and cleanliness is not their forte. These can be fixed easily but I guess they don’t find it important…. That toilet was gross and where can I wash my hands with soap and dry them?! I can’t even comment on the food because I was so shocked and repulsed by the other factors above.

Anjali V.

Google
Doña Martha was so sweet. She wouldn’t let me pay until I finished eating and made sure I was happy. One of my best meals in Oaxaca.

Juan C.

Google
Found this place online as we wanted to try authentic Oaxacan tlayudas! The tlayudas were really tasty but arriving there was awkward. Took about 5 minutes of constant walking by us to notice us and ask us if we wanted to order food. Didn’t expect 5 star service from a local eatery but wasn’t very welcoming, regardless food was good 👍🏽