Istmo Oaxacan Cuisine

The food here was perfect! The flavors were rich (but not too rich) and blended well with each other. The portion sizes were great. The service was friendly and attentive. The piña tatemada was beautiful and delicious.

- Vali Dugan -

We came here for both a private dining event and a brunch and we were blown away both times. Great flavors and a wonderful staff. The chef made an effort to speak with us on both occasions and really puts a lot of effort and thought into his dishes. A new favorite and would highly recommend to anyone considering coming.

- Marco Lopez -

Everything tasted great! The presentation was wonderful as well. The scallops did have an odd texture, maybe not the freshest. Although the pork shank has the coolest presentation, the outer layer had nice flavor but the inside meat flavor was just ok, kinda expected with pork. Not pictured but very delicious was the short rib. Room decor is very nice, it's just a small space. Service was excellent

- Rodrigo Velarde -

Went here for the first time with friends for brunch and we were all really impressed. The flavors a freshness of everything were outstanding! They had mocktail options, which I really appreciated. I started off with the Piña Tatemada, which was lovely and delicious. We shared the Tlayuda (fun fact: it’s gluten free, which our GF friend appreciated). The flavors in this dish were incredible and the tomatoes were so fresh. For my entree, I had Huevos Divorciados, which was also excellent. Our server was very attentive and knowledgeable. Can’t wait to come back!

- Ash C -

Took a group of 6 here for dinner and had a great time. We got a bunch of dishes to share with the highlight being the Shrimp entree for all of us. I also quite enjoyed the corn cake dessert. The cocktails were a surprising delight and a star of the night.

- Greg P. -

Food was great. This is upscale Oaxacan food. With that being said, yes the dishes are smaller and more artistic. But the quality is there. The drinks are very good as well. The chef is doing great at sticking to the roots and hitting the authentic taste of Mexican food with all the spices. We went for brunch and at the beginning it was not busy, but as it got busier our waiter was not checking in on us. BUT the busers did a great job of coming and filling water as well as getting things for us. Truly enjoyed it and hope to be back soon.

- Penelope Gutiérrez -

Istmo has a modern Mexican vibe with a unique menu, friendly service, and great cocktails. I really enjoyed everything I ate (scallops with mole, cod with cabbage, and patatas bravas). My favorite cocktail was a riff on a New York Sour, made with tequila and mezcal - strong, a little sweet, and eye-catching.

- Chris Bonnett -