Cafe Lavoe — Restaurant in Oaxaca

Nice quaint place. It's not a mezcal bar per se but that's what I came for on my way home. I started with the Coyote (didn't love, it lacked any nuance or character. I'm not sure how to describe other than meh. Maybe someone else will like it, I dunno), then I had the Jabali which I really like (of course it's the most expensive on the menu, but it's just $9 American dollars and had good balance of smokiness. Not too strong not too weak). I ordered french fries on the side but mezcals come with orange slices and peanuts. Get a seat...

I read the reviews and yes, the service was a little slow but the drinks were made to perfection. We were not in a rush and wanted a nite-cap! Prices were reasonable and the place is pretty cool. The Hector Lavoe’s lighted pictures are WHATS UP. We had boneless and their take of Buffalo Sauce was very good. Also, the house Hot Dog... Excellent. It’s packed with some heat! I think it should be renamed to a sausage sandwich because the sausage it’s self it chopped. The melted cheese...

Great spot for drinks with a fun vibe. We loved the rooftop patio with great music and great deals! We got a the deal for a caguama de cerveza + dos mezcales de la casa for 199 pesos, plus the nachos clásicos and they were loaded with pickled chiles and carrots - delicious. Service is definitely slow but nonetheless we would love to come back for...