Criollo

4.6

1777 Reviews

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

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2 people

Nov 22, 2024

9:30 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 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
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 1,777 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 Ambiance
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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 22, 2024

9:30 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 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

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

What 1,777 people are saying

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