Best Mole Negro in Oaxaca, MX

A complex, dark sauce made from charred chiles, chocolate, and spices, considered the king of moles.

Las Quince Letras

Centro Histórico
4.6 / 5

Black as night, smoky, and tantalizingly charred, it needs nothing more except for a tortilla or a bit of rice.

Local LegendAuthenticMichelin Bib Gourmand
9.8Flavor
9.2Value
8.5Vibe

Levadura de Olla

Centro Histórico
4.7 / 5

The mole con pollo is one of the most popular ceremonial dishes and it's easy to see why. Dip your tortillas in there and let sparks fly.

Foodie FavoriteHeirloomMichelin Star
9.7Flavor
8.8Value
9.3Vibe

Casa Oaxaca El Restaurante

Centro Histórico
4.5 / 5

Decadent, slightly spicy, slightly sweet, with traces of nuts and raisins overloading your palate until it zonks out in ecstasy.

ClassicRooftop ViewMust Visit
9.5Flavor
7.9Value
9.8Vibe

Los Danzantes

Centro Histórico
4.4 / 5

The flavor creates an exquisite balance between sweet and spicy, with notes of ginger and cinnamon; it is the most spiced of all moles.

InstagrammableArchitectural GemUpscale
9.2Flavor
7.5Value
10Vibe
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