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Criollo, Oaxaca, OAX

Criollo

4.6
4.6
1795 Reviews
Mex$500 and over
Contemporary Mexican
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Criollo

4.6
Mex$500 and over
Contemporary Mexican
Oaxaca

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
Criollo is located in a neighborhood adjacent to the center of the city of Oaxaca.
Chef Luis Arellano is a cook with a spirit that is both attached to his roots and creative and evolutionary.
He builds the menu adapting to the local products available and the seasons, inspired by the different techniques of Oaxacan cuisine, making nods to the coast, the valleys, the mountains and the Istmo of the state of Oaxaca.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    Mex$500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 9:00 am–1:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:00 pm Lunch Daily 1:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    951 320 0709
  • Website
    https://criollo.mx/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Luis Arellano
  • Location
    Calzada Madero 129, Centro, Oaxaca, OAX 68000
  • Neighbourhood
    Oaxaca
  • Cross Street
    Guadalupe Victoria
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • MESA DEL CHEF

    MX$2,100.00 - MX$2,600.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    La mesa del chef es un lugar especial al interior de nuestra cocina, la cual puede albergar hasta 4 comensales. Consiste en un menú de 7 tiempos con maridaje, preparado y relatado al momento por el chef.
    MESA DEL CHEF photo

Menu

A la carta

  • Sábados y domingos

    https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE4MTkxNjYzNDE2MjQ2MDk1?igsh=MTk3NHlxbzlyam95dQ==

    • Lunes a viernes

      https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3OTU5MDI2ODc1NDg1ODA4?igsh=MWNzNjV1eWh6Z2RnMQ==

      Last updated: July 16, 2024

      What 1,795 people are saying

      Overall ratings and reviews

      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

      4.6
      4.6 based on recent ratings
      • 4.5Food
      • 4.6Service
      • 4.7Ambience
      • 4.2Value

      Noise • Moderate

      Loved For

      • Oaxaca

        Best Overall

      • Oaxaca

        Best Food

      • Oaxaca

        Best Service

      • Oaxaca

        Best Ambience

      • Oaxaca

        Best Value

      • Oaxaca

        Healthy

      • Oaxaca

        Good for special occasions

      • Oaxaca

        Most Booked

      • Oaxaca

        Most Booked

      Review summary

      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
      Criollo offers a "very delicious 6 course meal in a charming courtyard" with an "exquisite" culinary experience. Known for its "amazing flavors" and "fantastic" food, the restaurant provides a unique taste of Oaxaca with a magical ambiance. While some find it pricey, many agree it's "worth every penny."

      1,795 Reviews

      1. Miina

        New York City

        19 reviews

        5.0

        19 reviews

        Dined 3 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Definitely a must in Oaxaca, every dish was so delicious and memorable. great ambiance, great service, and there are live chickens running around. What more can you ask for?

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      2. Ivars

        Tampa

        1 review

        5.0

        1 review

        Dined 5 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 4
        4. Ambience 5
        Although pricy, worth every penny. It is worth also getting the beverage assortment.

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      3. Alina

        New York City

        9 reviews

        4.0

        9 reviews

        Dined 6 days ago

        1. Overall 4
        2. Food 4
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Food was amazing but the drinks pairing didn’t make sense to us and majority of the drinks was not very good. We would recommend picking drinks separately. Also it’s outdoor seating so dress accordingly. Finally watch out for candles. The look beautiful on the table but the leak down through and candle wax was all over my boyfriend’s pants. The restaurant just shrugged

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      4. Paloma

        Houston

        1 review

        3.0

        1 review

        Dined 6 days ago

        1. Overall 3
        2. Food 3
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 2
        La música muy lenta, volumen bajo. La comida no me sorprendió. Regular-buena.

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      5. Bemnet

        Los Angeles

        3 reviews

        5.0

        3 reviews

        Dined 6 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Amazing experience! World class, food, service and ambience!

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      6. Olivia

        San Antonio

        1 review

        vip
        5.0

        1 review

        Dined on November 27, 2024

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        From the thought put into the house water to the service to the quality of ingredients, this is one of the top meals of my life.

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      7. Megha

        Salt Lake City

        9 reviews

        vip
        5.0

        9 reviews

        Dined on November 26, 2024

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 4
        4. Ambience 5
        Great vibe and fantastic food. Their bar is Beautiful as well. It’s chefs menu so no ala carte but we loved every dish. Unique, local ingredients and just phenomenal.

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      8. veronica

        Tampa

        4 reviews

        5.0

        4 reviews

        Dined on November 26, 2024

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Nosotros tuvimos la oportunidad de sentarnos en la mesa del chef en lo cual nos atendieron de lo más bien. La experiencia de ver al equipo y al chef hacer su magia en la cocina estuvo phenomenal. El chef nos explicó cada terminó y el amor a cada uno de su plato elevó nuestra experiencia. Gracias que para mi y mi hermano fue maravilloso.

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      9. Mariana

        Oaxaca

        1 review

        5.0

        1 review

        Dined on November 24, 2024

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        El lugar muy bien ambientado, la comida muy rica y excelente servicio.

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      10. Eduardo

        Mexico City

        1 review

        5.0

        1 review

        Dined on November 24, 2024

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 4
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        El pan delicioso, la comida muy buena. Servicio maravilloso.

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      FAQs

      Criollo is rated 4.6 stars by 1795 OpenTable diners.

      Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

      A photo of Criollo restaurant

      Criollo

      4.6
      Mex$500 and over
      Contemporary Mexican
      Oaxaca

      Make a reservation

      2 people
      9:30 p.m.
      Booked 27 times today
      Experiences are available.
      Google Map for Criollo

      Calzada Madero 129, Centro, Oaxaca, OAX 68000

      Dining areas

      Additional information

      • Cross Street
        Guadalupe Victoria
      • Neighbourhood
        Oaxaca
      • Hours of Operation
        Breakfast Mon–Fri 9:00 am–1:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:00 pm Lunch Daily 1:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
      • Price
        Mex$500 and over
      • Cuisines
        Contemporary Mexican
      • Dining style
        Casual Elegant
      • Dress code
        Smart Casual
      • Parking details
        None
      • Payment Options
        AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
      • Executive Chef
        Luis Arellano
      • Additional
        Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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