Criollo

4.6

1812 Reviews

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
MXN500 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
Neighborhood
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.

What 1,812 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

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Oaxaca
Best Overall
Oaxaca
Best Food
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Best Service
Oaxaca
Best Ambiance
Oaxaca
Innovative
Oaxaca
Healthy
Oaxaca
Neighborhood 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."

1,812 Reviews

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ana
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
Stunning place, awwwmazing food and experience tasting new flavors but traditional take !!!!! Great service !!!
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Ann
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Does not live up to reputation or reviews. Pork tacos were very dry and all dishes were average
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Tom
Orange County
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is excellent and very well presented. The wait staff is very attentive. However, the only choice is the fixed-price menu, which is around $80pp w/o drinks and around $100 with. If you are a couple, it is best to get one order with and the other without drinks, as the quantities are ample. Great food, but definitely a splurge and not for everyday dining.
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Ari
Mexico City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excelente lugar para comer una nueva versión de la comida mexicana, altamente recomendado.
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Tim
San Antonio
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
While all dishes were pleasing visually, I felt that there were just so many and perhaps too many flavors on one plate ? After a bite or two , it was just too many flavors and made me want something more simple somewhere during the dinner ! Must every dish be a showcase for how many ingredients one can put in a dish ? The desserts were repetitous - the gelled raspberry jam in both was off putting , let alone the room temp soupy one .. I was so excited to eat here but left me less so . It seems to be the new thought that every dish is a featured dish but with so many flavors it left me wanting for food that celebrated the the main ingredient instead of covering it up with too many ingredients that stole the show ! Such as the beef was beyond beautiful but was covered up in a myriad ways as if one were hiding an ill prepared meat ! Showboating it seems to me !
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Rebecca
VIP
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Interesting, creative, delicious dishes, well balanced in size and variety. Very much enjoyed the experience, though a bit chilly given the cool evening. Highly recommend.
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Katherine
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing. If you want to experience an incredible culinary taste of Mexico, this is the place. We walked through a crazy festival market to arrive at this tranquil restaurant. We took our older children who loved the food too. One of the best restaurant experiences I’ve ever had. Will be back.
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Cecilia
Mexico City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excelente lugar, me encantan las gallinas, la comida deliciosa.
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Tran
Dallas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was good. Pricy for Oaxaca . Tasting menu only. We didn’t know before we came so we was prepared an empty stomach. Dishes that stood out for me was the fish and chicken. Very well seasoned. Pairing drinks were overall : good.
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Antonio
VIP
Las Vegas
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was amazing however the drinks and cocktails weren’t on par with the experience
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Criollo is rated 4.6 stars by 1812 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

Calzada Madero 129, Centro, Oaxaca, OAX 68000

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Guadalupe Victoria
Neighborhood
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
MXN500 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

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

Criollo

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Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

MESA DEL CHEF

Menu

A la carta

Sábados y domingos

Lunes a viernes

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