Oaxaca is known for its delicious and unique mezcal, a distilled alcoholic beverage made from the agave plant. The best mezcal experience in Oaxaca is at the Mercado de la Mezcaleria in the city center, where you can sample a variety of mezcal flavors from different regions of the state. Another good option is a day tour to nearby mezcal-producing villages such as Matatlán and San Dionisio Ocotepec, where you can sample traditional mezcal and learn firsthand about the production process.