Las Quince Letras Restaurante

One of my favorite dinners during my visit to Oaxaca! The meals are beautifully plated and reasonably priced. The restaurant decor was also gorgeous.

Las Quince Letras is a must-visit spot in Oaxaca, and it absolutely lives up to its reputation. The mole trio was the highlight of my meal—black mole, coloradito, and the beef stew mole. The beef stew mole, in particular, was incredible and might just be my new favorite mole. For the quality of food and the fame this restaurant has, it’s a fantastic value. If you’re in Oaxaca and want to experience some of the best moles the city has to offer, this is the place to go.

Disclaimer: I’m not a culinary professional or expert—just someone who loves exploring incredible dining experiences. Las Quince Letras, a 2024 Michelin-star recipient, truly lived up to its reputation. The lunch was fantastic, with a warm and inviting environment and stunning decor that added to the overall experience. I tried: Molote de Plátano Macho: Stuffed with picadillo and served with mole coloradito—a creative and well-balanced dish. Here’s the revised version: Mole Verde and Chichilo: Although not part of the entrée menu, I specifically requested to try both, and the staff kindly accommodated my request with generous samples. It was a thoughtful gesture that allowed me to further appreciate their mastery of moles. Trilogía de Moles: Featuring Mole Negro with chicken, Mole Coloradito with pork, and Almond Stew Mole with pressed beef rib, accompanied by perfectly cooked rice. Huauzontle con Quesillo: Served in mole negro—a rich and satisfying dish. I paired the meal with Tobalá Mezcal, which complemented the flavours beautifully. My favourite dish was the pressed beef rib in the almond mole—absolutely outstanding. The Huauzontle was also delicious, with a wonderful texture and depth of flavour. A reservation is highly encouraged, as this restaurant’s well-deserved Michelin recognition makes it a popular spot. If you're looking to explore the heights of Oaxacan cuisine, Las Quince Letras is a must-visit. Highly recommended!

Great food! I would highly recommend this place for breakfast or dinner. Great drinks menu and the food is outstanding. Very well made traditional Oaxacan cuisine made with love by a very lovely woman on the comal.

Best mole ever! I also had the pepsin blanco con setas. Una delicia! The chocolate moose was to die for! Please try this restaurant, it is a culinary experience !!

Spectacular flavors..! Out of this world dishes with an exqusity balance of Oaxacan ingredients. Thank you Jonathan for the great customer service and recommendations!

I really liked the service. Even though there was a table of like 15 people that came before us. Our waiter was very attentive. Now for the food ... I had read good reviews and noticed they had vegetarian options so I was excited to try it. We wanted to order the pipian con verdolagas. But they didn't have it that day. That was the main dishes we wanted to try. They recommended the mushrooms pipian. However, that was more like a mushroom cream soup with cauliflower. Very disappointed. Nothing like I was expecting from trying pipian dishes before. Then our other dish was the milpa soup with queso. It sounded good from the description but it was so salty. I've had better soups from mercados at a fraction of the price. Then we tried the flan and it was meh. The only dish that was ok was the plátano with mole. But even then. We had better at other restaurants. I was really disappointed with the food and I wouldn't go back. Nothing stood out. If you're looking for vegetarian dishes, you'd be better off at another restaurant.

This place has great food, great service and a good atmosphere. You would never tell from the exterior but once you enter it’s amazing. Highly recommend for gourmet Oaxacan food.