Ah Que Nanishe

Ah Que Nanishe is a long-running Oaxacan-Mexican restaurant on Degollado street near the zócalo in Colima City, Mexico, in operation since 1987 and considered a Colima institution rather than a recent import. The kitchen focuses on Oaxacan cooking transplanted to Colima, with mole negro oaxaqueño as its centerpiece — a slow-built, many-ingredient black mole served over chicken or pork — alongside tlayudas and chiles rellenos that round out the menu. There is no formal tasting-menu structure; dishes are ordered à la carte in the traditional Oaxacan style. The dining room has a warm, established character: tiled floors, colonial-style architecture typical of Centro Colima, and a moderate noise level that picks up during dinner service, with a smart-casual dress code that suits both locals and visiting travelers. The beverage list leans toward mezcal, in keeping with the Oaxacan theme, though it is not an extensive by-the-glass wine program. Given its long history and reputation, dinner reservations are recommended, particularly on weekends, and it is worth booking a day or two ahead during peak tourist season.