Zandunga Sabor Istmeño

Loved the vibe at Zandunga, relaxed, welcoming, and full of Oaxacan charm. I had the ceviche and the corn tamal, and both were incredible. The ceviche was super fresh and well-balanced, and the tamal was soft, slightly sweet, and full of flavor. Definitely a place I’d come back to.

We had lovely dinner in Zanduga. We tried for entradas 5 tacos with 16 different taste, definitely the best tacos we tried in Mexico so far in 7 days. We give 10/10 for this very rich with meat tacos. For main meal we ordered pork ribs marinated in chilli with ananas and mashed potato. There is no words i can describe how this pork ribs were tender, real delicacy. I am giving 100/100 for this meal. Another meal was tongue in mole sauce. Tongue was tender and great, mole is something you need to try while in Oaxaca but for our european (croatian taste) it was too much. But everyhing was good, we are just not used to this type of taste. We know about goulash and this looked like it. Craft beer is fantastic, very drinkable. If you ask me would I return here my answer is definitely YES!

The food itself was enjoyable, no complaints there. However, the service was disappointing. The waiter with glasses didn’t seem to care much about cleanliness or customer service. My table was visibly dusty, and when I pointed out that the plate was also dusty and asked for a new one, there was no apology—just indifference. I ended up wiping the table down myself with a napkin. What really sealed it was being asked for a tip after all that. Sorry, but good service earns gratitude, not demands. Not impressed.

This restaurant has a top tier vibe, menu options, and flavors. The menu is a true blend of traditional food and deluxe dining. The mezcalita was wonderful, and the mojito with mezcal was memorable - one of the best drinks I had in Oaxaca with plenty of mint to complement the mezcal. I ordered Veggie Alambres and a Soup. The Alambres is hearty, and I kept some for leftovers with my own tortillas at home since there was more filling than the tortillas provided. The soup was healing, and I squeezed some limes into it to enhance the flavor. It wasn’t necessarily strong flavored, but it was healthy and simple. It was the type of thing that makes your body feel very cared for. I appreciated that there are chips and three types of salsa provided when you order, which allowed my friends and I to have something to hold us over until the meal came. I will say, I have eaten at many restaurants in Mexico, and this was some of the oddest service I’ve had. The server took everyone’s drink order but mine and two others (we were a party of 13) and I ended up asking her to put in my drink and food order because my friends had all already received their food and drink. This set off the timing of the meal, and we were at the location for a good three hours total. In Mexico, always allocate 30-40 minutes for the bill. I don’t expect fast service, but being skipped and unable to get the server’s attention until everyone else had been served was beyond a unique experience. Overall, it was a good experience - but one of my pricier meals in Oaxaca and for the food and experience provided, I wouldn’t say it’s a “must visit” but does have some unique options worth trying.

Delicious food, excellent service and very nice environment. The mole negro is exceptional, really tasty and we had the Botana Zandunga which was super tasty.

My wife and I stopped by for lunch for some drinks and shared appetizers. The tacos were delicious and the ceviche with shrimp fresh! Mezcal drinks were also flavorful. Would recommend.

absolute best fine dining experience in Oaxaca City. tacos de tasajo were absolutely amazing. i don’t like mole, but, nonetheless, this one tasted amazing. the place is great.

My favorite finer dining experience in Oaxaca Centro. I've been here 6+ times in the last year and I come here for the best craft cocktails and calming atmosphere when I'm in town. The staff is the sweetest and extremely knowledgeable on the local ingredients. Very chic decor, a must visit!