About this spot
El Balcón de la Lechuza is one of the best spots in Mercado 20 de Noviembre, Oaxaca. Mexican food is infinitely more complex than what you get abroad — each region has its own cuisine, and this place represents the local tradition.
💡 Tips before you go
- Taquerías with crowds at 10pm are the best ones
- Salsa bars are self-serve — taste before you pour, some are extremely hot
- Mezcal is Oaxaca's spirit — sip it, don't shoot it
- The best food is at street stands and markets, not restaurants
Common Questions
Where is El Balcón de la Lechuza?
It's in Mercado 20 de Noviembre, Oaxaca. Address: Emilio Carranza, 203-A
Do I need reservations?
Street food: never. Trendy restaurants in CDMX: book weekends. Most places: just walk in.
About this page
Restaurant: El Balcón de la Lechuza
Cuisine: mexican
Location: Mercado 20 de Noviembre, Oaxaca, Mexico
Source: Curated from local review platforms