About
El Bronco occupies a timeless corner in Oaxaca City, serving the same essential Oaxacan street food that has defined the culture for generations. The tlayudas here — enormous crispy-chewy tortillas topped with black bean paste, Oaxacan string cheese, tasajo, and salsa — have been praised by food writers, chefs, and locals with equal fervor.
Meet the Chef
María Elena Ríos
Third-generation cook who learned her craft from her grandmother in the Sierra Juárez mountains. She uses only indigenous Oaxacan corn varieties for her tortillas and sources all chiles directly from village producers.
Awards & Recognition
Dining Experience
Ambiance
Worn wooden tables, mismatched plastic chairs, the smoke of comals in the air. Families celebrating next to solo travelers. A mariachi band passes through. This is the soul of Oaxaca.
Dress Code
Casual — come as you are
Seating Capacity
60 guests
Outdoor Seating
Available
Drinks Program
Wine List
Mezcal only — extensive selection from small producers
Cocktail Menu
Mezcal cocktails and agua fresca
Happy Hour
Daily 5-7pm: half-price mezcal shots
Menu Highlights
Practical Info
Parking
Street parking around the Zocalo
Payment Methods
Special Dietary Options
Location
Address
García Vigil 313, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez
Oaxaca, Mexico
Quick Info
At a Glance
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