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Oaxaca en Cancún

Name: Oaxaca en Cancún
Address: Villas de Amantla 1064, 520, Cancun Quintana Roo 77536 Mexico, AW
Price range: Cheap Eats
Rating: 5

★★★★★5.0 out of 5 · 1 reviews

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Oaxaca en Cancún is a $ mexican & oaxacan local restaurant in Downtown Cancún rated 5.0/5 by 1 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

Oaxaca en Cancún operates out of Villas de Amantla in the residential west of Cancún, far from the hotel strip. It's a single-review perfect score on a cheap-eats budget, which means either someone's aunt left a five-star or the place genuinely nails what it does. Given the name, expect Oaxacan staples—tlayudas, mole, maybe mezcal if you ask—but the limited data makes it impossible to confirm specifics. The price level puts it in taco-stand territory, and the address suggests a neighborhood spot rather than a tourist venue. If you're hunting regional Mexican cooking and don't mind a trek into the suburbs, it's worth a look, but manage expectations: one review doesn't establish a track record. Bring cash and patience. If it's good, you'll have the place mostly to yourself.

At a glance

Area: Downtown Cancún
Vibe: local
Price: ●○○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: mexican
oaxacan
Dietary options: —

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Oaxaca en Cancún