240Sip artisanal mezcal slowly with orange slices and sal de gusano—never take shotsAs the Oaxacan saying goes: "Para todo mal, mezcal; para todo bien, también." Traditional 100% agave mezcal should be "k…Things to knowFoodCulture
195Drink hot chocolate "con agua" at Chocolate Mayordomo for authentic Aztec tasteWhile tourists order hot chocolate made with milk, Oaxacans traditionally brew cacao ground with almonds, cinnamon, and…FoodCulture
265Mercado 20 de Noviembre "Pasillo de Humo": pick raw meats first, then sitWalk into the smoke-filled "Meat Aisle". Point to strips of tasajo (thin beef), cecina (spiced pork), and chorizo at the…Local tipsFoodMarket
