Criollo

4.6

1791 Reviews

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

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2 people

Nov 30, 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.

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 1,791 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
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
Oaxaca
Healthy
Oaxaca
Good for special occasions
Oaxaca
Most Booked
Oaxaca
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Criollo offers a "magical" dining experience in a stunning setting, featuring a "very delicious" six-course meal. The "amazing authentic Oaxacan" flavors and attentive service stand out, making it a must-visit. While some find it pricey, the unique ambience and delightful brunch options make it memorable.

1,791 Reviews

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Paloma
Houston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
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 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience! World class, food, service and ambience!
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Olivia
San Antonio
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the thought put into the house water to the service to the quality of ingredients, this is one of the top meals of my life.
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Megha
Salt Lake City
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great vibe and fantastic food. Their bar is Beautiful as well. It’s chefs menu so no ala carte but we loved every dish. Unique, local ingredients and just phenomenal.
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veronica
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nosotros tuvimos la oportunidad de sentarnos en la mesa del chef en lo cual nos atendieron de lo más bien. La experiencia de ver al equipo y al chef hacer su magia en la cocina estuvo phenomenal. El chef nos explicó cada terminó y el amor a cada uno de su plato elevó nuestra experiencia. Gracias que para mi y mi hermano fue maravilloso.
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Mariana
Oaxaca
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
El lugar muy bien ambientado, la comida muy rica y excelente servicio.
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Eduardo
Mexico City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
El pan delicioso, la comida muy buena. Servicio maravilloso.
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Juliana
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Criollo fue una experiencia increible. La comida, la servicia, las bebidas, todo fue fantastico. Vamos a regresar cada vez que estamos en Oaxaca. Criollo was an INCREDIBLE experience. The food, service, and drink pairings were all fantastic. We will be going back every time we're in Oaxaca!
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Quentin
Palm Springs
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Given the hype I was expecting more from this restaurant. They offer a 6-course tasting menu which was good but only two of the courses were really special. We chose the drink pairings which were ok but we did not find any particular relation to the food and they were not explained. The service was a bit patchy; our waiter forgot which course we were on so tried to bring us the same one twice, and the drinks were not coordinated with the food. The ambiance is delightful. Overall I would not rush back as there are far better options in the center of the city; this one is peripheral and you need to take a taxi to/from.
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Alex
Milwaukee
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Okay first let me tell you this is the biggest tourist trap on the planet. They served us tostadas, tacos, and ESQUITE. Those are extremely simple basic Mexican food that is extremely low cost to make. The price for the dinner was absurd and obviously only there to take advantage of the tourist willing to pay that. I was disappointed too because I am Mexican but it was pitched as a tasting menu for comida Oaxaqueña. I had to complain to get a cocktail with MEZCAL, which is the most famous liquor of the region. How is the dinner supposed to be a taste of Oaxaca and you serve us one little thing with mole and none with mezcal.
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Criollo is rated 4.6 stars by 1791 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 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

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

MESA DEL CHEF

Menu

A la carta

Sábados y domingos

Lunes a viernes

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