Antique Café — Restaurant in Oaxaca

I'm giving 5 stars for the whole experience. Even the walk there is a pleasure! Walk up Rufino Tamayo along the aqueduct, cross busy Niños Heroes into the tranquil barrio of Xochimilco. The murals lining the street are stunning. The entrance to Antique is hidden off a gated pedestrian street (there's a small sign) that curves around to Ancestral, which is right next door. The 4 course comida is a great value and, while not always stellar, is fresh and healthy. The petite dining area in a small shaded garden is absolutely tranquil, as is the classical music played at a reasonable volume. The owner and the chef can't do enough to assure your comfort- they're very charming and attentive. Arrive around 2:00 as the daily comida, listed on their Facebook page, may run out....

Had the weirdest experience there. The place looked very pleasant and had a nice menu, but the staff just made me feel very unwelcomed. It started with the fact that I got minuscule servings. I thought that’s their style… but then a 5 years old came and got normal portions. Then I wasn’t offered tortillas or water while other tables were. In the end they charged me 65 for a cappuccino when the whole meal was 159 but did not tell me that when I ordered. I left a tip but did not get a simple thank you. Really weird vibe. Unfortunately, I can’t recommend this place even though I really...

I live in Xochimilco around the corner and have wanted to try this place for a long time. Yikes - absolute horror of an experience! Place was swamped with only one waiter, food took forever to come and when it did arrive they brought it staggered - my dish first, then about 20 more min for my friend's dish, then another 10 min for the last plate. So awkward. Food was mediocre and expensive, coffee tasted like instant coffee. My waffles came drenched in basic Aunt Jemima syrup - diabetes express....