Ocote cocina
Savor authentic Oaxacan flavors at this highly-rated ($$) restaurant. Enjoy elevated cuisine with a relaxed vibe. Discover your next favorite dish.
Easygoing restaurant with an understated ambiance offering a creative twist on traditional dishes.
About Ocote cocina
This charming Oaxaca eatery offers an elevated culinary experience within a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, making it a perfect stop for travelers seeking delicious food without pretension. With an impressive 4.6-star rating from nearly a thousand reviews, diners consistently praise the thoughtful presentation and the quality of dishes. While some find the cocktails and certain sweet elements a touch rich, the savory options like the slow-cooked beef ribs and cochinita tacos are a resounding success. The menu features creative takes on traditional flavors, with highlights including stuffed squash blossoms and snapper with passion fruit. Service is noted as excellent, contributing to an overall highly recommended dining experience in the heart of Oaxaca.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Casual)
Relaxed and laid-back atmosphere
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Dog Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love Ocote cocina
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
We are on the hunt for elevated food with a relaxed atmosphere while we are traveling with young restless kids. This was perfect for that. Presentation was great. Enmoladas were a little too sweet for me, Costilla de Res was perfect, tacos de Cochinita were a huge hit with the kids. Enjoyed a few single tacos/tostadas (stuffed squash flower and snapper with passion fruit). We ordered a few cocktails as well which were all too sweet in my opinion. Service was great. Ultimately would recommend. We stumbled upon Ocote, a charming and unassuming little spot in Oaxaca, and absolutely loved the experience. From the warm interaction with the bartender Jairo—who guided us through excellent local gin and mezcal recommendations—to the flavorful dishes, everything was outstanding. The staff made us feel so welcome. Daniella suggested we finish with the mango mousse, and it was the perfect sweet -but not overly sweet- ending to the meal. We can’t wait to come back! We love this place. Both of the pork taco dishes are delicious. I also loved the marinated fish which is so yummy. The price is cheaper than those restaurants at the plaza and is a short walk from the plaza.
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Where to Find Them
5 de Mayo 107, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
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Recent Reviews
Zoe
October 9, 2025
We are on the hunt for elevated food with a relaxed atmosphere while we are traveling with young restless kids. This was perfect for that. Presentation was great. Enmoladas were a little too sweet for me, Costilla de Res was perfect, tacos de Cochinita were a huge hit with the kids. Enjoyed a few single tacos/tostadas (stuffed squash flower and snapper with passion fruit). We ordered a few cocktails as well which were all too sweet in my opinion. Service was great. Ultimately would recommend.
Julissa D.
September 8, 2025
We stumbled upon Ocote, a charming and unassuming little spot in Oaxaca, and absolutely loved the experience. From the warm interaction with the bartender Jairo—who guided us through excellent local gin and mezcal recommendations—to the flavorful dishes, everything was outstanding. The staff made us feel so welcome. Daniella suggested we finish with the mango mousse, and it was the perfect sweet -but not overly sweet- ending to the meal. We can’t wait to come back!
vivian V.
May 17, 2025
We love this place. Both of the pork taco dishes are delicious. I also loved the marinated fish which is so yummy. The price is cheaper than those restaurants at the plaza and is a short walk from the plaza.
Adventuring S.
April 6, 2025
Nice place for unique tacos. We ordered the octopus and shrimp with pineapple tacos. The octopus was a little chewy for my tasting. I think it’s a unique idea but didn’t really go with the taco. The shrimp and pineapple one was really nice with a burst of fresh.
James S.
July 18, 2025
One of the best places to eat in Oaxaca! A little hole in the wall but wow, the flavors are amazing. The tostadas and rib eye tacos are killer!!! One of our favorite spots!
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Ocote cocina special
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Dog Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
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