Criollo

4.6

1845 Reviews

Mex$500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

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2 people

2 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 64 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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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
Area
Oaxaca
Cross Street
Guadalupe Victoria
Parking details
None
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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 1,845 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

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Diners' Choice Awards

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."

1,846 Reviews

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Gerardo
VIP
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicioso y el servicio es muy bueno! No tiene estacionamiento
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Stephanie
VIP
Central Coast
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The waiter was extremely rude. We only know a little Spanish and the waiter was impatient with that. In fact, he never returned after the first visit to the table and sent the water person to take care of us - who by the way was very nice. The waiter also refused to bring us the printed menu so that we could review descriptions of the meal. I had to go to the front and ask the hostess to help us get a copy of the menu. For the type of restaurant that Criollo hopes to become - it is necessary to have a wait staff that is patient with international clientele. The experience was so bad it ruined the meal.
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Ashleigh
Oklahoma City
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
¡NO COMAN AQUÍ! Sobre valorado, nos es auténtico DO NOT EAT HERE! Overrated, not traditional food.
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Rodrigo
VIP
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excelente comida, servicio y experiencia. Un lugar poco pretencioso enfocado en la excelencia en la comida.
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Pablo
VIP
Mexico City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Demasiado pretensioso y caro para lo que es. Platos simples e insulsos a precios que no corresponden con el sabor y presentación de los alimentos. Decepcionante.
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Ali
Oaxaca
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
My favorite meal in Oaxaca. The cafe de olla tastes like Christmas, the emoladas con queso y plátano son exquisitos, y los tacos de barbacoa también. Recomendadísimo!
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Martha
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for New Year's Eve. They know how to throw a party. It was magical--the food, the atmosphere, the drinks, the music, the pinatas, the burning man and most of all the chickens wandering all around, perching beneath the tables. I was mesmerized and enchanted. The tasting menu was sublime. Not to be missed.
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Stephanie
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I had an overall good experience here and would recommend it if you’re looking for a unique dining spot in Oaxaca. One of the highlights is their menu changes every day, they don’t provide a printed menu. Charming farmhouse vibes with chickens wandering around, which adds to the ambiance. I deducted stars because the atmosphere was disrupted by children running around and screaming, and unfortunately, the staff didn’t address it. While the food and setting are lovely, the lack of attention to maintaining a peaceful environment was disappointing.
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Paulina
Oaxaca
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super top la comida! Si es necesario considerar que solo esta el menú degustación de 7 platos pero es una experiencia super rica✨
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Lionel
VIP
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A superb culinary experience, the space is meticulously designed to make you feel like you’re in a huerto
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Criollo is rated 4.6 stars by 1845 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

2 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 64 times today

Experiences are available.

Calzada Madero 129, Centro, Oaxaca, OAX 68000

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Guadalupe Victoria
Area
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
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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

Criollo

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Dining areas

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Experiences

MESA DEL CHEF

Menu

A la carta

Sábados y domingos

Lunes a viernes

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Diners' Choice Awards

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