Menu to Taste

Selva

Modern Mexican, Bar Bites · Oaxaca

Ranked among North America's 50 Best Bars, beverage director Alexandra Purcaru leads Selva in Oaxaca. The cocktail lounge pairs regional spirits and seasonal botanicals with bar bites like tuna tostadas. Mid-century interior design and indigenous art complete the setting.

C. Macedonio Alcalá #403-int. 6 . RUTA INDEPENDENCIA . Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez . MÉXICO, Oaxaca

  • #43 North America's 50 Best Bars 2026

Menu

Cocktails

  • Passion & Pollen (230) — Delicate and magnetic, designed to attract. Beefeater Gin, passion fruit, honey, beer, pollen. Vibrant / Golden / Unexpected.
  • Jamaica & Pasilla (230) — Dark and dry at first glance, but wild at heart. Alipús St. Andrés Mezcal, Campari, Carpano Rosso Vermouth, Punt-e-Mes, hibiscus & pasilla mixe chamoy. Charming / Bitter / Deep.
  • Vetiver & Ginger (250) — Warm and long-lasting, "these roots are made for walking". Michter's Bourbon Whiskey, Wild Turkey Bourbon, Sake Nami, mead, banana, ginger, Santabianca vetiver. Fragrant / Extravagant / Peculiar.
  • Miso & Honey (230) — "I am not here to impress, I am here to stay." Paranubes Añejo Rhum, Havana 7 Rhum, passion berry, lemon, honey, yellow corn miso labo fermento. Semitropical / Cloudy / Eccentric.
  • Carrot & Sugarcane (230) — A sucrose affair between a tall blond and a shy ginger. Paranubes Rhum, carrot cordial, ginger, lemon, Santabianca wild carrot. Healthy / Bittersweet / Textured.
  • Vanilla & Maiz (250) — The kind of elegance that comes with age. Valdeflores Rhum 3 years, Maiz Nation Añejo Whiskey, Chinantla Vanilla, Pedro Ximenez, corn. Aromatic / Silky / Complex.
  • Guava Spritz (230) — Herbal / Zesty / Refreshing. Altos Tequila, Aperol, guava leaf, citruses juice, grapefruit soda, Chepiche, Santabianca grapefruit.
  • Elote Highball (230) — Earthy / Herbal / Elegant. Tequila Ocho, corn soda, Epazote bitters.
  • Oliva Martini (230) — Silky / Delicate / Extravagant. Del Maguey Chichicapa Mezcal, olive oil, Lillet, plantain, rhubarb.
  • Guava Martini (230) — Exotic / Velvety / Energetic. Siete Misterios Doba-Yej Mezcal, homemade guava jam, Alma Finca orange liqueur, lime.

Dishes

  • Poseidon (230) — Resinous / Mystical / Dangerous. Condesa Gin, Palo Santo soda, Skinos Mastiha liqueur, Santabianca Terebinto.
  • Oaxaca Gibson (210) — Umami / Mineral / Sapid. Beefeater Gin, Vermouth Carpano Bianco, Pitiona, Sake Nami, pickled onion, olive brine.
  • Selva (220) — Green / Energetic / All Day. Alipús Sta Ana Mezcal, hoja santa, lemon, agave syrup, Ancho Reyes Verde, juniper bitters, Oaxacan cheese & basil.
  • Virgen de Guadalupe (Alcohol Free) (120) — "Like a virgin... touched for the very first time..." "Selva" tomato juice, celery cordial, lemon juice, chilli tincture, Garum from Labo Fermento. Savoury / Briny / Umami. (Alcohol Free option).
  • Naked & Famous (250) — Mezcal Alipús Santa Ana del Río, Aperol, Yellow Chartreuse, lemon.
  • Junglebird (230) — Campari, Carpano Vermouth, Alambique Serrano Rhum, pineapple, lemon.
  • Americano (230) — Campari, Vermouth, Elote Soda.
  • Manhattan (350) — Carpanano Antica Formula. Whisky Maiz Nation Selección Barbieri OR Whisky Michter's Rye.
  • Virgen Virgen (120)
  • Olives (90) — Cerignola and Kalamata olives, Mediterranean herbs, extra virgin olive oil.

Wines

  • Wine Selection (1200) — Glass: 250. We work with small producers, our selection changes constantly. Please ask us.

The Experience

An intimate room in a historic setting and with garden or terrace dining. A good fit for group dining.

  • Occasion: Group
  • Atmosphere: Intimate
  • Setting: Historic, Garden / terrace

Phone: +52 951 394 4396

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