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Criollo, Oaxaca, OAX

Criollo

4.6
4.6
1807 Reviews
Mex$500 and over
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 57 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

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 1,807 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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."

1,807 Reviews
  1. Rebecca

    VIP

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  2. Katherine

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 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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  3. Cecilia

    Mexico City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  4. Tran

    Dallas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 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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  5. Antonio

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 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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  6. Christoffer

    Oaxaca

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    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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  7. Karen

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    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.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Alicia

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    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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  9. Miina

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 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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  10. Ivars

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 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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FAQs

Criollo is rated 4.6 stars by 1807 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 57 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Criollo

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
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