El Quinque — Restaurant in Oaxaca

IMO This was the best restaurant in Oaxaca on its prior location on Alcala. It’s moved to a block south of Solidad and the menu has changed. Their excellent fish are no longer on the menu nor are their old house specialties. They now feature Hamburgers, Salads, several Chicken Breast choices, 3 shrimp choices, and one Arrachera choice. Beer is available. I had the hamburger which is large and good (but not wonderfully juicy like it used to be) and served with sautéed potatoes and salad. I don’t have information on the rest of the menu. Their clientele in the prior location consisted largely of expats and travelers living north of the zocalo. I think it unlikely that their old clientele will find the new location and menu convenient or to...

My friends and I have been searching for the best burger in Oaxaca and I refuse to believe there's one better than the Quinque (a bacon cheeseburger). Has the best bun; great fries; I asked for medium and that's how it came which is amazing for Oaxaca. I need to go back and try other menu items.

Second visit. The arecherra steak is divine. Cooked exactly as asked for. Roasted zucchini and asparagus complemented it perfectly.

Although it's not on the menu they have a pescado del día. You have to ask what it is. Today it was sole.

Quinque is my new favorite...

Had a marvelous Thanksgiving dinner here last week. The restaurant is very low-key but the food was very tasty. I wasn't sure what to expect as turkey isn't a common meal in Mexico, but the turkey was very tasty and tender. It was accompanied with masked potatoes, cranberry sauce, green beans, and stuffing, all very good. The meal itself came in different courses, with a chowder, rolls, and apple pie for dessert. It wasn't busy at all either. I'm very glad I chose this restaurant to spent my Thanksgiving, and would definitely return in the future to try their...