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Criollo, Oaxaca, OAX

Criollo

4.6
4.6
1825 Reviews
Mex$500 and over
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 74 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Luis Arellano
  • 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

What 1,825 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Oaxaca

    Best Overall

  • Oaxaca

    Best Food

  • Oaxaca

    Best Service

  • Oaxaca

    Best Ambience

  • Oaxaca

    Innovative

  • Oaxaca

    Healthy

  • Oaxaca

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Oaxaca

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Oaxaca

    Romantic

  • Oaxaca

    Good for special occasions

  • Oaxaca

    Lively

  • 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."

1,825 Reviews
  1. jose

    VIP

    Mexico City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Muy buena experiencia excepto que te cobran el agua Se me Hizo de mal Gusto

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  2. Tara

    VIP

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting with excellent food. Bonus-cute chickens everywhere!

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  3. Eva

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible restaurant in beautiful setting worthy of at least one Michelin star ⭐️

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  4. Robert

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food - don’t recommend the alcohol pairing as you don’t get much each course - very family style ambience for dinner - lunch setting is better but still well worth the price of 105 per person for 7 courses plus pairing

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  5. David

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overpriced and relatively average food Mariachi band was a nice touch Overall nor worth the money

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  6. Chris

    VIP

    New York City

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here for the tasting menu with drinks. Beautiful space and great service.

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  7. Helen

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La comida es una excelente experiencia. Llegamos tarde por el tráfico y el personal muy amable nos respeto la reservación. Es nuestra segunda vez en Criollo y siguen teniendo alta calidad en sus alimentos y servicio.

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  8. Sandra

    Oaxaca

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La atención y servicio de los meseros es excelente. El menú de degustación muy muy rico.

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  9. ryan

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire experience was amazing!! The staff was extremely knowledgeable and lead us through all the courses to perfection. Would come again!

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  10. Milton

    Mexico City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Un lugar bonito, con buena comida, y excelente servicio!

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FAQs

Criollo is rated 4.6 stars by 1825 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 74 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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