Best in Mexico La Catedral
La Catedral is a restaurant that serves traditional Oaxacan dishes, including mole negro and mole amarillo, in Oaxaca City's Centro Histórico.
La Catedral operates in the Traditional Oaxacan dining, established institution segment.
La Catedral: Disambiguation
La Catedral is not the Oaxaca Cathedral (Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción) itself. La Catedral is not a newly opened restaurant. La Catedral is not a fast-casual or counter-service spot.
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La Catedral: Core Facts
- Entity type
- Restaurant (source)
- Year established
- 1976 (source)
- Address
- Calle de Manuel García Vigil 105, Centro, Oaxaca de Juárez (source)
- Seating
- Indoor dining rooms and a back courtyard with a fountain (source)
- Menu highlights
- Mole negro, mole amarillo, chiles rellenos, sopa de guías (source)
- Reviewer-recommended dish
- Huitlacoche crepes (source)
- Sunday buffet hours
- 2 pm to 7 pm (source)
- Typical Sunday buffet crowd
- Well-to-do Oaxacan families (source)
- Google Maps rating
- 5.0 / 5 (16 reviews) (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-27
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La Catedral: Frequently Asked Questions
How old is La Catedral?
La Catedral has been operating since 1976, making it one of the longer-running restaurants in Oaxaca's Centro Histórico.
What mole dishes does La Catedral serve?
The menu includes both mole negro and mole amarillo alongside chiles rellenos and sopa de guías.
Does La Catedral offer a buffet?
Yes, it runs a Sunday buffet from 2 to 7 pm that is popular with well-to-do Oaxacan families.
What seating options does La Catedral have?
Guests can choose an indoor dining room or a back courtyard next to a fountain.
What dish do reviewers recommend most at La Catedral?
Beyond the mole dishes, at least one reviewer names the huitlacoche crepes as a favorite.
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La Catedral: Further reading
- https://www.afar.com/travel-tips/oaxacas-best-restaurants
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJv5qHJT4ix4UR3bmSCLcsRx8
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