Criollo

4.6

1801 Reviews

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Criollo

4.6

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Oaxaca

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 24 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
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 1,801 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
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Oaxaca
Best Overall
Oaxaca
Best Food
Oaxaca
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."

1,801 Reviews

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Christoffer
Oaxaca
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Una experiencia fenomenal, la comida fue espectacular con un mole impresionante. La cena fue elevada con el atento servicio de Jesús.
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Karen
Los Angeles
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This location is beautiful the service is amazing but the prices are outrage’s for what you get. They have a set menu of 6 small dishes for about $75-$80 no drink included and then the dishes are extremely small and they weren’t that good if I’m being honest. The main dish was a chicken leg which is insane for what you’re paying. You’re really just paying to sit in a nice place with a nice vibe with very basic over priced food. I wouldn’t come back.
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Alicia
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous meal. Beautiful space. So many delicious dishes. Attentive wait staff. Favorite meal experience in Oaxaca.
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Miina
New York City
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely a must in Oaxaca, every dish was so delicious and memorable. great ambiance, great service, and there are live chickens running around. What more can you ask for?
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Ivars
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Although pricy, worth every penny. It is worth also getting the beverage assortment.
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Ana
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing dinner. Can’t wait to go back. They adapted the experience menu as I don’t eat red meat. They also made special meals for the kids.
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Allison
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was amazing. Sitting at the community table is a bit dark, but it’s fun to meet new people. The night we were there, it seemed a bit busy and service did suffer. They missed a plate for us and did correct it, but only at the end. I’m assuming it’s just gotten so popular because it’s so good. Would try to get a table for a calmer experience. But don’t get me wrong, we had a fun time!
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Alina
New York City
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing but the drinks pairing didn’t make sense to us and majority of the drinks was not very good. We would recommend picking drinks separately. Also it’s outdoor seating so dress accordingly. Finally watch out for candles. The look beautiful on the table but the leak down through and candle wax was all over my boyfriend’s pants. The restaurant just shrugged
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Paloma
Houston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
La música muy lenta, volumen bajo. La comida no me sorprendió. Regular-buena.
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Bemnet
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience! World class, food, service and ambience!
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Criollo is rated 4.6 stars by 1801 OpenTable diners.

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Criollo

4.6

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Oaxaca

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 24 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

Criollo

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

MESA DEL CHEF

Menu

A la carta

Sábados y domingos

Lunes a viernes

What 1,801 people are saying

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