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Criollo, Oaxaca, OAX

Criollo

4.6
4.6
1875 Reviews
Mex$500 and over
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 41 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 1,875 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 "spectacular meal and setting" with a "charming farmhouse vibe." Diners rave about its "amazing food" and "exceptional service." The ever-changing menu features a "unique dining experience" with "traditional Oaxacan flavors." The ambiance includes "cute chickens everywhere," and its "world-class" offerings make it a "must-visit" in Oaxaca.

      1,875 Reviews

      1. OpenTable Diner

        Central Coast

        1 review

        4.0

        1 review

        Dined 1 day ago

        1. Overall 4
        2. Food 4
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Bueno, rico, no extraordinario para mi, sabores muy sutiles, si eres de paladar muy soft esta perfecto, yo necesito sabores más intensos

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      2. Glenn

        VIP

        Philadelphia

        299 reviews

        4.0

        299 reviews

        Dined 3 days ago

        1. Overall 4
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 4
        4. Ambience 4
        The food was just as we anticipated — creative and maxed in flavor!

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      3. monica

        VIP

        New York City

        5 reviews

        5.0

        5 reviews

        Dined 4 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Delicioso, orgullosa de nuestros chefs mexicanos y de la altura de este restaurante. Muy rico todo, el servicio muy bueno, todo super bien. Vale mucho la pena ir y regresar siempre, el menu cambia y es sorpresa, pero es muy agradable sorpresa. Felicidades

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      4. Zaira

        Cancun

        1 review

        4.0

        1 review

        Dined 4 days ago

        1. Overall 4
        2. Food 3
        3. Service 4
        4. Ambience 4
        Esperaba mucho más, con ingredientes locales y platillos más originales. No fue malo, pero tenía más expectativa

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      5. Justen

        VIP

        Chicago

        6 reviews

        5.0

        6 reviews

        Dined 4 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        The food was amazing! I highly recommend this place when in Oaxaca! The service was excellent!

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      6. Jill

        New York City

        6 reviews

        5.0

        6 reviews

        Dined 4 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Loved the restaurant ambiance. Food was beautifully presented and delicious. Every course came with an explanation of what we were going to eat. The service was excellent. Would recommend this restaurant wholeheartedly.

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      7. Luis Alfredo

        Monterrey

        1 review

        5.0

        1 review

        Dined 5 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Muy buen lugar, comida y bebida destacables, excelente servicio

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      8. Cris

        Mexico City

        2 reviews

        5.0

        2 reviews

        Dined 7 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Extraordinario lugar para ir a desayunar! Todo estuvo increíble!

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      9. Eric

        VIP

        San Francisco

        6 reviews

        4.0

        6 reviews

        Dined on January 15, 2025

        1. Overall 4
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 4
        4. Ambience 4
        Amazing food but the bar area is too dark and so the staff is not attentive enough. Worse still you can’t see your food

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      10. Daniel

        Mexico City

        2 reviews

        5.0

        2 reviews

        Dined on January 14, 2025

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Good omg good bsbshahhahahhavHhhsbshhushavsvshHhhzhzhdn

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      FAQs

      Criollo is rated 4.6 stars by 1875 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 41 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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