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Housemade mezcales, cocktails & seasonal Oaxacan dishes in a leafy indoor/outdoor setting.
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Address: C. Macedonio Alcalá 403-interior 4, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
Phone: +52 951 501 1184
Website: http://losdanzantesoaxaca.com.mx/
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Hughes Mina
My husband is a chef and chose this restaurant to visit for our first night in Oaxaca. We were excited imagining how great our dinner would be at this Michelin starred restaurant. Unfortunately, it became a very bitter night.
We received warm welcome by FOH staff. We had a reservation and were assigned to the one of those tables facing to the stylish square pond. There were 4-5 tables. Each table was square and had 4 chairs. On our table, the 2 serviette and 2 sets of cutlaries were placed on 2 seats next each other over the corner of the table.
When I was about to sit down, my husband left for the lavatory, so I became alone. I noticed my chair rocked like a rocking chair and I looked for any staff to ask for a help. I was standing and looking around very vigorously to catch the attention for nearly 2 minutes but nobody came. Everybody was walking so fast minding his/her own business. I had to call one waiter with a rather loud voice and a tall guy with glasses came. I explained the problem and asked him to exchange it with other excessive 2 chairs at our table. He tried them but both rocked badly like the first one. He said,
“See? This is not caused by chairs. This is caused by the floor.”
(The restaurant floor surface was not smooth and paved with natural rocks.)
I looked around but there was no other available table to move to.
He then walked away simply leaving me there without any solution and even the word “sorry”. I could not believe him. He didn’t even try to talk to senior staff to consult what he can do for me. I was dumbfounded. So, I decided to sit opposite of my husband instead of next which must have been looked very very odd. Nobody came to move my serviette and cutleries accordingly. My husband came back and found out what happened. He immediately tried to complain about this to any staff but again, nobody is paying attention to us. All staff looked like robots focusing on only their responsibility without any feeing. Yes, they were without hearts. How could they miss us? We were getting really angry but finally a senior staff came to our table to take orders and moved the serviette and cutleries to then current seat of mine. He was nice and apparently experienced in service. We felt like he saved our night but soon, we got to know it was not true.
The food served was not great enough for us to recover our bad feeling towards poor service. It was just okay and very boring. We could not sense the difference in 3 coloured and flavoured tortillas. They tasted same. Mogo Mogo and Beef Tongue were good but other dishes were not exciting at all. The chocolate cake was so heavy and not appropriate as dessert.
This is why I don’t believe “Michelin star”. (My husband does unluckily) How come such a restaurant could get a star? Definitely the worst service I’d ever got. There are some more pleasant and great restaurants in Oaxaca. So, research more and go to one of those. I absolutely NOT recommend this restaurant.
… moreWe received warm welcome by FOH staff. We had a reservation and were assigned to the one of those tables facing to the stylish square pond. There were 4-5 tables. Each table was square and had 4 chairs. On our table, the 2 serviette and 2 sets of cutlaries were placed on 2 seats next each other over the corner of the table.
When I was about to sit down, my husband left for the lavatory, so I became alone. I noticed my chair rocked like a rocking chair and I looked for any staff to ask for a help. I was standing and looking around very vigorously to catch the attention for nearly 2 minutes but nobody came. Everybody was walking so fast minding his/her own business. I had to call one waiter with a rather loud voice and a tall guy with glasses came. I explained the problem and asked him to exchange it with other excessive 2 chairs at our table. He tried them but both rocked badly like the first one. He said,
“See? This is not caused by chairs. This is caused by the floor.”
(The restaurant floor surface was not smooth and paved with natural rocks.)
I looked around but there was no other available table to move to.
He then walked away simply leaving me there without any solution and even the word “sorry”. I could not believe him. He didn’t even try to talk to senior staff to consult what he can do for me. I was dumbfounded. So, I decided to sit opposite of my husband instead of next which must have been looked very very odd. Nobody came to move my serviette and cutleries accordingly. My husband came back and found out what happened. He immediately tried to complain about this to any staff but again, nobody is paying attention to us. All staff looked like robots focusing on only their responsibility without any feeing. Yes, they were without hearts. How could they miss us? We were getting really angry but finally a senior staff came to our table to take orders and moved the serviette and cutleries to then current seat of mine. He was nice and apparently experienced in service. We felt like he saved our night but soon, we got to know it was not true.
The food served was not great enough for us to recover our bad feeling towards poor service. It was just okay and very boring. We could not sense the difference in 3 coloured and flavoured tortillas. They tasted same. Mogo Mogo and Beef Tongue were good but other dishes were not exciting at all. The chocolate cake was so heavy and not appropriate as dessert.
This is why I don’t believe “Michelin star”. (My husband does unluckily) How come such a restaurant could get a star? Definitely the worst service I’d ever got. There are some more pleasant and great restaurants in Oaxaca. So, research more and go to one of those. I absolutely NOT recommend this restaurant.
Debbie Claus
We ordered the following dishes:
Ceviche 5* (order this each time we visit)
“Dry noodles” 3*- nicely plated but rather bland
Stuffed chicken breast 3* w/ mole Chicken was prepared ahead and dry.
Jimmy’s margaritas 5*
Salad w/cauliflower and figs 3*- too little dressing, some of the greens were tough.
Mushroom lasagna 5*
Moles with plantain fritters 5*
This is the third time we have visited this restaurant. Food didn’t impress us this time except 5* items above. Our dining experience went downhill early on when a woman/mngr? and another server came and hurriedly cleared our plates before we were finished with the complimentary breads and spreads. My husband actually asked what is the rush as they pulled his plate away. There was no comment to this. Appetizers were ready too soon and brought to us in a big rush and flurry of clearing. This is so out of character with what we’ve grown to appreciate in Mexico, that it is worth mentioning. Our waiter, noting what had taken place earlier, was generous with timing for us so that we didn’t feel rushed for the remainder of the meal.
Oaxaca has many outstanding restaurants and until this winter, I would have said this was our favorite. Doubt we will be back.
… moreCeviche 5* (order this each time we visit)
“Dry noodles” 3*- nicely plated but rather bland
Stuffed chicken breast 3* w/ mole Chicken was prepared ahead and dry.
Jimmy’s margaritas 5*
Salad w/cauliflower and figs 3*- too little dressing, some of the greens were tough.
Mushroom lasagna 5*
Moles with plantain fritters 5*
This is the third time we have visited this restaurant. Food didn’t impress us this time except 5* items above. Our dining experience went downhill early on when a woman/mngr? and another server came and hurriedly cleared our plates before we were finished with the complimentary breads and spreads. My husband actually asked what is the rush as they pulled his plate away. There was no comment to this. Appetizers were ready too soon and brought to us in a big rush and flurry of clearing. This is so out of character with what we’ve grown to appreciate in Mexico, that it is worth mentioning. Our waiter, noting what had taken place earlier, was generous with timing for us so that we didn’t feel rushed for the remainder of the meal.
Oaxaca has many outstanding restaurants and until this winter, I would have said this was our favorite. Doubt we will be back.
Matt Cupp
Our #1 Meal in Oaxaca: The Best Bite of Our Trip
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Los Danzantes was arguably our best overall meal in Oaxaca. It was a close call, but the sheer quality of the dishes tipped the scale to make it our absolute favorite. As with many things we ate in Oaxaca, nearly every course was the best version of that dish we’ve ever had.
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The Highlights:
* The Best Bite: The absolute standout was the beef tongue tacos with crisped Oaxacan cheese. It was quite possibly the single best bite of food of our entire trip.
* The Entrees & Apps: I had the mushroom lasagna in a tomato sauce—easily the best pasta meal I’ve ever eaten—and my wife had a perfectly cooked mackerel in a delicious butter and herb sauce. We also shared the roasted carrot appetizer with pink mole, which was incredible.
* The Birthday Surprise: We came here to celebrate my wife’s birthday, and the restaurant went out of its way to make it special. They surprised her with a complimentary dessert, a sparkler candle, and quietly played a happy birthday song over the speakers. It was a wonderful touch.
* The Drinks & Atmosphere: We each tried at least two drinks, and they were all very good. The open-air dining room itself is absolutely stunning and made for a beautiful evening.
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Things to Keep in Mind:
* The Service: The service was very good and attentive, though if we had to compare, it was just slightly edged out by the service we had at Levadura de Olla.
* The Value: For a Michelin-star experience, this was remarkably affordable. After a 20% tip, our total was $191 (USD). This included two appetizers, two entrees, four or more drinks, and the birthday dessert. You simply cannot beat that price for this caliber of food.
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Overall, an unforgettable meal in a gorgeous setting. We cannot recommend it highly enough.
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Los Danzantes was arguably our best overall meal in Oaxaca. It was a close call, but the sheer quality of the dishes tipped the scale to make it our absolute favorite. As with many things we ate in Oaxaca, nearly every course was the best version of that dish we’ve ever had.
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The Highlights:
* The Best Bite: The absolute standout was the beef tongue tacos with crisped Oaxacan cheese. It was quite possibly the single best bite of food of our entire trip.
* The Entrees & Apps: I had the mushroom lasagna in a tomato sauce—easily the best pasta meal I’ve ever eaten—and my wife had a perfectly cooked mackerel in a delicious butter and herb sauce. We also shared the roasted carrot appetizer with pink mole, which was incredible.
* The Birthday Surprise: We came here to celebrate my wife’s birthday, and the restaurant went out of its way to make it special. They surprised her with a complimentary dessert, a sparkler candle, and quietly played a happy birthday song over the speakers. It was a wonderful touch.
* The Drinks & Atmosphere: We each tried at least two drinks, and they were all very good. The open-air dining room itself is absolutely stunning and made for a beautiful evening.
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Things to Keep in Mind:
* The Service: The service was very good and attentive, though if we had to compare, it was just slightly edged out by the service we had at Levadura de Olla.
* The Value: For a Michelin-star experience, this was remarkably affordable. After a 20% tip, our total was $191 (USD). This included two appetizers, two entrees, four or more drinks, and the birthday dessert. You simply cannot beat that price for this caliber of food.
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Overall, an unforgettable meal in a gorgeous setting. We cannot recommend it highly enough.
SA P
We dined at Los Danzantes with high expectations. The service was excellent and attentive throughout the evening, and the dishes were beautifully presented.
However, while the food looked impressive, the flavors were only average. We felt the dishes lacked finesse and depth, though this may also reflect the naturally heavy style of Oaxacan cuisine. Portions were quite small for the price, which made the overall value feel disappointing.
It was an interesting experience to try once, but not a place we would rave about. Worth visiting for the ambiance and service, but the food did not fully justify the cost.
… moreHowever, while the food looked impressive, the flavors were only average. We felt the dishes lacked finesse and depth, though this may also reflect the naturally heavy style of Oaxacan cuisine. Portions were quite small for the price, which made the overall value feel disappointing.
It was an interesting experience to try once, but not a place we would rave about. Worth visiting for the ambiance and service, but the food did not fully justify the cost.
Kevin Hayes
Our experience for two was extremely good and delicious. We were greeted warmly by the hostess, Giuliana, and service from Luis and Jonathan was terrific. The care by the chefs in creating and presenting each of the five courses we shared was appreciated. All of the courses creatively mixed ingredients for wonderful results. The house specialties of the Hoja Santa starter and main course five moles with chicken are highly recommended, as is the molten chocolate cake for dessert.
Perhaps my best recommendation is to say we look forward very much to a return visit in the future!
… morePerhaps my best recommendation is to say we look forward very much to a return visit in the future!
Lana Rivera
This restaurant is a must! I highly recommend reservations its hard to get into this restaurant. However, we call no reservations were available. We visited earlier in the afternoon to see if we could sit at the bar but there are no seats at the bar. To our surprise they were able to fit us in that evening!
The setting of the restaurant was prefect, service left nothing to ask for, great conversation with the waiter and the history of the mezcal they served. Food was incredible full of flavor pork ribs so tender pulled apart with a fork. I dont like traditional mole but this mole over chicken was sweet but not to much and full of flavor. The puree sweet potatoes are
We also tried the started tacos with octopus and pork. Wasn’t sure how we were gonna like it but loved it. Salsa went well with everything!
Definitely recommend splurging when you visit. You wont regret it!
… moreThe setting of the restaurant was prefect, service left nothing to ask for, great conversation with the waiter and the history of the mezcal they served. Food was incredible full of flavor pork ribs so tender pulled apart with a fork. I dont like traditional mole but this mole over chicken was sweet but not to much and full of flavor. The puree sweet potatoes are
We also tried the started tacos with octopus and pork. Wasn’t sure how we were gonna like it but loved it. Salsa went well with everything!
Definitely recommend splurging when you visit. You wont regret it!
Andrew Smith
This place was STELLAR. Absolutely worth the Michelin star. My partner said it was her “top 10 dining experiences of her life.” I’d easily agree. The wait staff were kind and welcoming. We went to celebrate my partner’s birthday and the staff brought out a specially decorated dessert and played a subtle version of happy birthday over the speakers that was *so* smooth. I’m so, so happy we could go. Drinks were fantastic, food was perfect. We bought 1 salad, 2 starters, and 1 main and that was more than enough food.
… moreBetsy Fox
Dinner at Los Danzantes is set in an open-air setting with an atmosphere that is elegant while casual. The menu mixes creativity to Oaxacan culinary traditions. Our meals were inventive and visually appealing. Our tuna appetizer was amazing. The roasted carrot salad was one of the best dishes we’ve ever seen and eaten. Our entrees of mushrooms lasagna and stuffed chicken with red mole were outstanding. Unfortunately, we were too full to enjoy the fantastic looking desserts.
Service strikes that perfect note—attentive yet relaxed—allowing the evening to unfold at an unhurried pace. It’s a restaurant that feels special without being formal.
A memorable place to savor the depth and beauty of Oaxacan cuisine.
… moreService strikes that perfect note—attentive yet relaxed—allowing the evening to unfold at an unhurried pace. It’s a restaurant that feels special without being formal.
A memorable place to savor the depth and beauty of Oaxacan cuisine.
N K
We ordered 6 dishes for two of us, so I think we got a good sense of the taste that this restaurant has to offer. Some were fantastic and some were mediocre and disappointing. I tried mole for the first time here and l didn’t like any of them even though there were 5 kinds. But no I tried a MUCH better mole at other places. The atmosphere is good and yes it’s Michelin so it‘s worth trying but better go without expectation and remember there are other very good restaurants in the city.
… moreOliver McGinley
Los danzantes is excellent. The food is very good, the restaurant is beautiful, and the staff are professional and keen to be helpful. We followed the waiter’s recommendations and enjoyed everything including watching the sail close over the restaurant to create a roof. But we did not need to be asked to provide our feedback on a tablet at the end of our meal. Given the beauty of the restaurant and the quality of the experience, whomever decided that staff should do so, is in the wrong business. It’s the only reason they deserve a 4 star review instead of 5. And it begs to question how the restaurant could possibly have earned a Michelin star.
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