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Criollo, Oaxaca, OAX

Criollo

4.6
4.6
1777 Reviews
MXN500 and over
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 41 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 7:00 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
    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

    MXN 2,100.00 - MXN 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

Menu

A la carta

  • Sábados y domingos

    https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE4MTkxNjYzNDE2MjQ2MDk1?igsh=MTk3NHlxbzlyam95dQ==

    • Lunes a viernes

      https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3OTU5MDI2ODc1NDg1ODA4?igsh=MWNzNjV1eWh6Z2RnMQ==

      Last updated: 16 July 2024

      What 1,777 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

      Noise • Moderate

      Loved For

      • Oaxaca

        Best Overall

      • Oaxaca

        Best Food

      • Oaxaca

        Best Service

      • Oaxaca

        Best Ambience

      • Oaxaca

        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.

      1,777 Reviews

      1. Alfonso

        Mexico City

        7 reviews

        4.0

        7 reviews

        Dined 1 day ago

        1. Overall 4
        2. Food 3
        3. Service 4
        4. Ambience 4
        Es bueno, no memorable, la propuesta del menú es buena

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      2. Leah

        Central Coast

        3 reviews

        5.0

        3 reviews

        Dined 3 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        We loved our dinner and the beautiful ambiance. Dinner is a set menu of 6 courses. The staff was great they called a taxi to take us back to the centro.

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      3. Jesus

        San Francisco

        1 review

        5.0

        1 review

        Dined 4 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        The six-course dinner was absolutely excellent, with each dish thoughtfully prepared and bursting with flavor. The presentation was impeccable, and the pacing between courses allowed us to savor each one without feeling rushed. Equally impressive was the customer service—attentive, professional, and warm. The staff anticipated our needs effortlessly, adding to the overall exceptional dining experience. Highly recommended!

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      4. student

        Greater Boston

        1 review

        5.0

        1 review

        Dined 4 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Beautiful dining patio with lovely service (both in English and Spanish). The drink pairing was interesting with different types of alcohol such as Cava, Mexican sake, beer, tequila and a gin & ginger cocktail. Original choices and all went well with the delicious food. At one point the courses came a little bit too quickly after one another but after we asked to slow down a bit they were flexible and immediately slowed down. The umami soft shell crab with mole taco was our favorite as well as the tamales filled with guava with herbal yoghurt ice cream. We also tasted a bunch of new regional fruits and vegetables - all in all a great experience and well worth the money!

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      5. Emilio

        Oaxaca

        1 review

        5.0

        1 review

        Dined 6 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Finest mexican food. Gonna come back soon for more

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      6. Hector

        Austin

        31 reviews

        vip
        2.0

        31 reviews

        Dined 6 days ago

        1. Overall 2
        2. Food 2
        3. Service 3
        4. Ambience 3
        The expectation to having authentic Oaxaca flavors and food is far away from this restaurant. While they experience new trends it losses the essence of local flavors Restaurant is interesting and it has romantic look

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      7. barbara

        Minneapolis

        4 reviews

        5.0

        4 reviews

        Dined 6 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Great food, amazing flavors, incredible service! The place us very nice, but we recommend to drive there, do not walk to the restaurant

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      8. Suchita

        Chicago

        11 reviews

        vip
        5.0

        11 reviews

        Dined 7 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Had an incredible Chef’s table dinner watching from behind the scenes . Martín and his team provided delicious food, impeccable service, and a truly magical experience.

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      9. Michael

        Indiana

        4 reviews

        5.0

        4 reviews

        Dined 7 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Relaxed, polite and patient. Full explanation of each course. Delicious cuisine and beautiful presentation. Delightful ambience.

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      10. OpenTable Diner

        Washington DC

        1 review

        5.0

        1 review

        Dined on 12 November 2024

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Beautiful experience! Would love to return I. The future!!

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      FAQs

      Criollo is rated 4.6 stars by 1777 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
      7:00 pm
      Booked 41 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 7:00 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
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