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Criollo, Oaxaca, OAX

Criollo

4.6
4.6
1832 Reviews
MXN500 and over
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 56 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 09:00–13:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–13:00 Lunch Daily 13:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 18:00–21:00 Sun 18:00–19:00
  • Phone number
    951 320 0709
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Luis Arellano
  • Area
    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.
    MESA DEL CHEF photo

What 1,832 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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."

1,832 Reviews
  1. Miguel

    Panama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nada especial el menú degustación. Overpriced for what really is.

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  2. Oliver

    Baja California

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    El lugar es muy agradable, la comida es muy buena, no manejan una carta como tal sino manejan menús por tiempos. Yo pedí menú maridaje. Las bebidas buenas pero me hizo falta un mezcal en el maridaje.

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  3. Jorge

    Mexico City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente lugar, muy original y servicio excepcional, el ambiente es muy familiar y divertido (fui a desayunar), había un grupo oaxaqueño tocando música regional. Recomiendo el sope de costilla. El pan dulce magnífico.

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  4. Michelle

    Oaxaca

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicioso y no tan caro para desayunos, pidan los chilaquiles con tasajo

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  5. gerardo

    VIP

    Nashville

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a cool place, the ambience was incredible and the restaurant is really pretty. The food was amazing loved it !!

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  6. Laurent

    VIP

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful atmosphere and exceptional service and lots of great surprises with the menu!

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  7. jose

    VIP

    Mexico City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Muy buena experiencia excepto que te cobran el agua Se me Hizo de mal Gusto

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  8. Jacqueline

    Oaxaca

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Criollo, Excells in Oaxacan cuisine with complex mix of flavors and ingredients. Wow, is no wonder it has been awarded a Michellen star. From the beginning you are transported to a world where time stops and you experience a journey to the different regions of Oaxaca through each dish that is complimented further with a savory drink of Oaxaca's sake, vino tinto and a refreshing polish in flavor tequila. A must for anyone that loves food and appreciates artesanal ingredients with a modern approach that focuses on sustainability.

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  9. Tara

    VIP

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting with excellent food. Bonus-cute chickens everywhere!

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  10. Eva

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible restaurant in beautiful setting worthy of at least one Michelin star ⭐️

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FAQs

Criollo is rated 4.6 stars by 1832 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
19:00
Booked 56 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 09:00–13:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–13:00 Lunch Daily 13:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 18:00–21:00 Sun 18:00–19:00
  • 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
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