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Criollo, Oaxaca, OAX

Criollo

4.6
4.6
1858 Reviews
Mex$500 and over
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 38 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 1,858 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

        Good for business meals

      • Oaxaca

        Innovative

      • Oaxaca

        Great for creative cocktails

      • Oaxaca

        Healthy

      • Oaxaca

        Hot spot

      • Oaxaca

        Great for outdoor dining

      • Oaxaca

        Good for special occasions

      • Oaxaca

        Vegetarian-friendly

      • Oaxaca

        Most Booked

      • Oaxaca

        Best Overall

      • Oaxaca

        Best Food

      • Oaxaca

        Best Service

      • Oaxaca

        Best Ambience

      • Oaxaca

        Best Value

      • Oaxaca

        Great for creative cocktails

      • Oaxaca

        Healthy

      • Oaxaca

        Great for outdoor dining

      • Oaxaca

        Romantic

      • Oaxaca

        Good for special occasions

      • Oaxaca

        Lively

      • Oaxaca

        Most Booked

      Review summary

      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
      Criollo offers a "stunning place" with "spectacular meals" and a "beautiful atmosphere." Known for using "unique, local ingredients," it provides an "amazing experience" with a "world-class" tasting menu. While some found it "overpriced," others appreciated the "exceptional service" and "innovative dishes." A must-visit in Oaxaca.

      1,858 Reviews

      1. Amanda

        Edinburgh

        1 review

        5.0

        1 review

        Dined today

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        The tasting menu with the pairing was absolutely amazing.

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      2. Janie

        Mexico City

        1 review

        2.0

        1 review

        Dined 1 day ago

        1. Overall 2
        2. Food 2
        3. Service 4
        4. Ambience 2
        Feels very 2017, too many purees. The paring was average. Maybe a place that was goof a few years back/

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      3. Jessi

        Los Angeles

        1 review

        4.0

        1 review

        Dined 1 day ago

        1. Overall 4
        2. Food 4
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        The pre-dessert was el fuego, as well as the cauliflower. Excellent service and ambience

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      4. ERICA

        New York City

        1 review

        2.0

        1 review

        Dined 2 days ago

        1. Overall 2
        2. Food 2
        3. Service 2
        4. Ambience 4
        Una experiencia bastante decepcionante. Me interesaba ir a Criollo para probar una propuesta gastronómica interesante y única, desafortunadamente no fue así. Hay una posibilidad que por la temporada, están atascados y esto está afectando su servicio y oferta, pero no es aceptable seguir aceptando tantas mesas si no pueden cumplir con la demanda. Comí una degustación vegetariana, y faltaba en varios aspectos que esperas de un restaurante de este calibre y con este costo: poca complejidad de sabores y técnicas de cocina bastante básicas (la mayoría de las verduras fueron cocidas sin sal ni marinadas ni preparadas de otra forma para resaltar su sabor y textura). Adicionalmente, los emplatados y experiencia estética dejaron mucho para desear. La mayoría de los platillos venían medio fríos, el servicio super lento, al final ni pedí una bebida porque llegaron a tomar nuestra orden ya cuando había empezado la degustación. La degustación tardó 2 horas, con esperas de 20 minutos entre platillos. Entiendo que puede pasar en temporadas altas, pero cuando estás pagando este precio, esperas más. Después de varios tiempos poco interesantes, llegó el postre. Lo cual fue un bizcocho de chocolate que sabía como un pastel del super o una pastelería muy genérica, con un frosting sabor chai bastante básico, helado de vainilla que ni sabía a la vaina, y una mermelada de higo. Siempre terminamos nuestra comida, pero dejamos el postre, porque realmente no valió la pena.

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      5. Jesus

        Oaxaca

        1 review

        5.0

        1 review

        Dined 3 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Todo excelente, felicitaciones máximas. La comida estuvo increíble, la atención y el lugar fantásticos. Gracias a todo el staff por ser tan amables, recomendarnos y considerarnos a quedarnos cerca de la cocina ya que éramos nuevos.

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      6. Ellen

        VIP

        Washington DC

        14 reviews

        5.0

        14 reviews

        Dined 3 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        The food and drink were excellent. So delicious. Next level. Service outstanding as well. Every need was anticipated. The staff’s English was excellent as well. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself!

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      7. Maren

        Mexico City

        1 review

        5.0

        1 review

        Dined 3 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Very nice ambiente and very good food. The service was great

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      8. David

        Mexico City

        1 review

        3.0

        1 review

        Dined 4 days ago

        1. Overall 3
        2. Food 4
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 3
        No me hicieron caso en mi petición de mi aniversario Al parecer no leen los comentarios Y tampoco les intereso en la retroalimentación

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      9. alice

        VIP

        San Francisco

        1 review

        5.0

        1 review

        Dined 4 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Brunch is amazing! We loved all the dishes, and the fresh bakery

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      10. Gerardo

        VIP

        Dallas

        4 reviews

        5.0

        4 reviews

        Dined 6 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Delicioso y el servicio es muy bueno! No tiene estacionamiento

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      FAQs

      Criollo is rated 4.6 stars by 1858 OpenTable diners.

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

      Make a reservation

      2 people
      7:00 p.m.
      Booked 38 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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