2 Best Nightlife in Oaxaca, Mexico

It's about as big as a bread box, but somehow this bar manages to accommodate performers—from lone poets or guitarists to jazz trios or multigenerational son jarocho groups. The crowd, a mix of locals and tourists, is attentive and enthusiastic.

Lokal is a trendy bar on a side street in the city center offering an open bar area where customers can try a variety of artisanal beers and engage in lively conversation with the barmen and the owner, Ruben. Upstairs is a large terrace where you can sip a cocktail as the sun goes down. Good-quality food and mezcal are also available to whet your appetite. The regular live-music sets at Lokal make it a lively and popular nightspot.