The best bars and cafés Mexico

The Lotus Rouge is a timeless place with an eclectic decoration. As far as the bar is concerned, the food is quite good and the cocktails are successful, but the Lotus Rouge is above all an atypical place, full of creativity and dedicated to the promotion of art in the broadest sense of the word with numerous cultural events: exhibitions, concerts, theater, conferences, etc. The setting is unique, with trampolines, swings, musical instruments, carnival masks... and a thousand small objects designed to awaken the senses and promote exchanges. A must-see in Playa.

We really like this traditional Cantina, which also offers good food. The atmosphere is always relaxed and warm. Locals gather here for a friendly family time, helped by the great drinks menu. Concerts are often organised, and the place even has its own mariachi trio! Authentic atmosphere guaranteed in this Cantina just a stone's throw from the Plaza Hidalgo. Another asset of the place: it has a pleasant open-air garden at the back of the bar.

We love this small cultural café with its intimate atmosphere, where jazz, son jarocho and trova concerts are held almost daily. There are several small rooms with a subdued atmosphere, as well as a small inner courtyard ideal for smoking while drinking a good draught. The establishment serves food from breakfast until late at night (the tlayudas are particularly good). It is the most bohemian and relaxed bar in the center of Oaxaca. Here you can meet hippies and travelers from Mexico and beyond.

Opened in the 1930s, it is the oldest cantina in the city. Contrary to the custom that still prevails in some remote areas of Mexico, women are admitted here, as the place is relatively quiet. People don't necessarily come here to get drunk, but rather to play dice or dominoes with friends, with an occasional tequila. La Antigua Paz welcomes a rather diverse clientele made up of students and cowboys alike. On the walls are exhibited vestiges of the revolution. Authentic.

We love this restaurant-bar that has kept its late 19th century decor and is full of history. At the time, this place was frequented by various personalities, including the president Porfirio Díaz. For the little story, Pancho Villa, wanting to make feel the power of "those from below", entered La Opera on horseback and shot a bullet in the ceiling! During the revolution, Zapata also passed through here with his soldiers. It is advisable to have a glass of tequila (the specialty of the house), in the evening, but peacefully... Beautiful.

Good atmosphere in this bar, tables with candles and cocktails. Concerts in the evening, Latin music or jazz. You can eat it as well.

Cosy bar-restaurant where small concerts animate the debates very regularly.

Bar entirely open on the outside. A fresh and youthful atmosphere. With its appearance of local Régine, Aurora knows how to retain its clientele with attention and smiles. Very nice.

Great cafeteria and sandwiches.

Disco-bar and bar free of charge some evenings with a reasonable entrance.

Renowned for its wide selection of beers.

Very nice glass bar with view of the cathedral. Very chic and pleasant. You will discover the flows of the city, without the noise.

Bar lounge but the Low Tech High Resolution concept. In short, a room held by an English. See…

If you don't have the hand, why not get distracted in a billiard room?

Small bar with draught beer, which is quite rare as well as good dishes to accompany his baron…

Reasonably crowded bar, which is very successful. It should be said that every Monday, Bosa Nova and Danses dances are on the program starting at 20 pm.

Irish pub without… Pressure guinness: it costs too much! But relax with good beer… anyway!

Small coffee where you can use chopsticks and salads. Music of Trova (Cuban protest music), Saturday starting at 19 pm.

A very nice and friendly place. Concerts on Fridays at 20 pm (pay fee for music).

We eat simple things like chopsticks or salads for less than 50 pesos.

Café practising fair trade.