Mexican Restaurant & Restaurant & Food restaurant in Oaxaca

Zandunga Sabor Istmeño

Discover authentic Isthmian cuisine in Oaxaca at Zandunga Sabor Istmeño. Enjoy a 4.4-star dining experience with delicious flavors and a beautiful courtyard.

4.4(2,741 reviews)
$$
Mexican Restaurant · Restaurant · Food
Zandunga Sabor Istmeño in oaxaca

Hip venue serving local classics made with area-sourced ingredients, plus creative mezcal cocktails.

About Zandunga Sabor Istmeño

This charming Oaxaca eatery, with a solid 4.4/5 rating from over 2,700 reviews, offers a delightful exploration of Isthmian flavors. Diners consistently praise the amazing food, describing it as Mexican cuisine elevated, with dishes packed full of flavor. The beautiful courtyard setting provides a lovely atmosphere, complemented by friendly staff. While some guests have navigated gluten-free options, the majority of the menu is accommodating. The cocktail program is also a standout, with one reviewer calling their mezcal drink the best they had in Oaxaca. With a $$ price range, it's considered reasonably priced for the quality experienced. It's a well-loved spot, perfect for groups and offering reservations.

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Restaurant Characteristics

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💰Price Range
Moderate
🕐Meal Time
dinner
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
🎭Atmosphere
Outdoor
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Features & Amenities
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
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Why Travelers Love Zandunga Sabor

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4.4 / 5.0(2,741 reviews)

Really enjoyed this restaurant. Struggled to find gluten free items, but the majority of the menu was gluten free here! We got 3 dishes to share, and they were all delicious. Courtyard where we ate was beautiful. The mezcal drink we had was also phenomenal. The best drink we had in Oaxaca! Would recommend! Amazing food! Mexican food a level up. Everything was full of flavour and it’s a lovely environment with nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Reasonably priced for the quality. Definitely recommend What an amazing restaurant. This place is a wonderful example of something that I love to experienc in different places. They take Oaxacan food, a cuisine that is rich with flavor, texture and aroma but born of humble origins, and they elevate it in the context of fine dining. The result is a spectacular experience that presents all the best aspects of traditional dishes with care and respect. The embellishments are minimal and only serve to frame the food of Oaxaca and lavish upon it the same love and attention that any good food deserves. Don't miss a chance to eat here.

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Where to Find Them

C. de Manuel García Vigil 512-E, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico

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Opening Hours

Open Now
Monday8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Recent Reviews

Kay W.

October 26, 2025

Really enjoyed this restaurant. Struggled to find gluten free items, but the majority of the menu was gluten free here! We got 3 dishes to share, and they were all delicious. Courtyard where we ate was beautiful. The mezcal drink we had was also phenomenal. The best drink we had in Oaxaca! Would recommend!

Anna C.

November 16, 2025

Amazing food! Mexican food a level up. Everything was full of flavour and it’s a lovely environment with nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Reasonably priced for the quality. Definitely recommend

R. V.

August 29, 2025

What an amazing restaurant. This place is a wonderful example of something that I love to experienc in different places. They take Oaxacan food, a cuisine that is rich with flavor, texture and aroma but born of humble origins, and they elevate it in the context of fine dining. The result is a spectacular experience that presents all the best aspects of traditional dishes with care and respect. The embellishments are minimal and only serve to frame the food of Oaxaca and lavish upon it the same love and attention that any good food deserves. Don't miss a chance to eat here.

Lara S.

September 26, 2025

My wife and I went here on our honeymoon. The food was delicious and I especially recommend the sweet elote tamale! We did however have a horrible service experience. Our server was very sweet and “recommended” a glass of the house wine since it was our honeymoon. We had already ordered cocktails but she insisted on having us try the wine and when we said it was nice poured us glasses. Given the context it seemed the house wine was a gift from the restaurant for our honeymoon. Although we honestly didn’t want wine, we forced ourselves to finish it to show gratitude for the kind gesture. When the bill came we were shocked to see the wine on it for 390 pesos! I alerted the restaurant of the error but they said we had accepted the wine and refused to take it off. So basically we were forced to pay for wine we didn’t even want on our honeymoon! This is not the type of service you expect at a fine dining experience. It was obviously a communication error, but seeing as both my wife and I had the impression that the wine was complimentary they should have taken at least one glass off the bill. It really tainted the entire experience of dining here.

Itzjak R.

August 4, 2025

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.

What to Expect

Features and amenities that make Zandunga Sabor special

Outdoor Seating

Cocktails

Beer

Wine

Coffee

Family Friendly

Dog Friendly

Groups Welcome

Reservations

Practical Information

Everything you need to know before you visit

Payment Options

Credit Cards
Debit Cards
NFC/Contactless

Parking

Free Street Parking
Paid Street Parking

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Wheelchair Accessible Seating

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