Criollo

4.6

1962 Reviews

Mex$500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Calzada Madero 129, Centro, Oaxaca, OAX 68000

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2 people

Apr 10, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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.

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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, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

Barra de Tacos
MX$2,415.00 - MX$2,990.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Un homenaje al maíz en todas sus formas, con el taco como símbolo de tradición y creatividad. Fusionamos el concepto de un omakase con los sabores de México en un menú degustación de 10 tiempos que incluye postre, todo en un espacio privado. Nuestro servicio es completamente personalizado, con un enfoque en productos del mar, aunque nos adaptamos a cualquier restricción alimenticia para que disfrutes plenamente de la experiencia. Para complementar, contamos con una selección especial de bebidas como mezcales, sakes, kombucha, cerveza, tequilas y tepaches. Nuestro espacio íntimo está diseñado para grupos de entre 2 a máximo 16 personas.
MESA DEL CHEF
MX$2,400.00 - MX$2,900.00 per person
Multiple dates available
La Mesa del Chef es una de las experiencias más exclusivas dentro de nuestra cocina. Este espacio íntimo permite a los comensales sumergirse en el arte culinario, observando de cerca la preparación de cada platillo mientras el chef comparte su proceso creativo, inspiración y técnicas utilizadas. El menú está diseñado como un recorrido de siete tiempos, cada uno cuidadosamente elaborado con ingredientes frescos y de temporada, resaltando los sabores auténticos de la gastronomía oaxaqueña con un enfoque contemporáneo. Además, cada platillo es acompañado de un maridaje excepcional, que incluye una selección de vinos, cócteles, destilados y fermentos artesanales, elegidos para resaltar cada sabor y textura.

Degustación
Nuestro menú degustación ofrece un exquisito recorrido culinario de seis tiempos, cuidadosamente diseñado para deleitar los sentidos. Nos adaptamos a restricciones alimentarias para garantizar una experiencia personalizada y placentera. Para complementar esta propuesta, ofrecemos una selecta opción de maridaje que varía entre cócteles, destilados, vinos y fermentos, todos cuidadosamente seleccionados para resaltar los sabores de cada platillo. Importante: No contamos con menú a la carta.

What 1,962 people are saying

Criollo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Best Ambience
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Innovative
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Good for groups
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Hot spot
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Great for outdoor dining
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Most Booked
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Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambience
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Best Value
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Innovative
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Good for groups
Oaxaca
Healthy
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Great for fine wines
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Great for outdoor dining
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Romantic
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Good for special occasions
Oaxaca
Vegetarian-friendly
Oaxaca
Lively
Oaxaca
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Criollo offers a "beautiful atmosphere" with "exceptional service" and "amazing food." The tasting menu is highly praised for its "creative and delicious" offerings, showcasing traditional Oaxacan flavors. Guests enjoy the "lovely courtyard" setting and attentive staff. While some find it "pricey," many feel it's "worth every penny" for the unique dining experience.

1,962 Reviews

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Cristina
Guanajuato1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Una delicia. Podrías ir cada vez que cambian el menú y nunca aburrirte de la oferta. Una experiencia muy satisfactoria ~ platillos bien desarrollados, cócteles innovadores pero no extraños, servicio muy bueno. Felicidades
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Kenneth
Toronto3 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
In all honesty, it is a creative menu truly rooted in Oaxaca cooking. However, the price and the tasting menu, do not live up to the standard. Service is somewhat cold, albeit professional, but rather cold. Being one of the most expensive restaurants in the city, there is much more room for improvement. Especially the flavour of the dishes, one of my main courses was overly salted. The fish was somewhat overcooked and the flavour was too sour dominating the night we went. Is it a great space and creative, but for the price? Not worth it until they find a better balance.
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Cristina
Mexico City3 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Comida exquisita, instalaciones súper bonitas, aunque un poco retirado del centro.
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Enrique
Mexico City1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
La experiencia del restaurante es degustación de 6 platillos, por lo que es una experiencia diferente, única y agradable, no me agradó que los meseros te interrumpen indiscretamente la plática para presentar los platillos y el costo es algo excesivo
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Christian VIP
Hesse7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Mesa del Chef was a great experience and we had a wonderful evening! Food was great and creative and delicious.
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Pilar VIP
New York City14 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Fuimos a comer el lugar era muy bonito, el menú de degustación muy normal y lo peor éramos la única mesa del lugar
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Alexandre
Mexico City1 review
3.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The service was horrible. Been treated like a number...
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Andres VIP
Mexico City229 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Excelente la comida y gran servicio de Jesús y gran conocimiento de Jesús y muy bonito lugar .
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erin VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfecta! Gracias por una gran experiencia! Muy rico y hermosa
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Aaron VIP
Denver4 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant and ambience were amazing. We were not overly happy with the set menu and limited options, even more so with the cost of over $100 per person.
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Criollo is rated 4.6 stars by 1962 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 10, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

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, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://criollo.mx/
Phone number
951 320 0709

Criollo

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Barra de Tacos

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Menu

Menú degustación

Degustación

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