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Patio principal - Criollo, Oaxaca, OAX

Criollo

4.6
4.6
1989 Reviews
MXN500 and over
Contemporary Mexican
Calzada Madero 129, Centro, Oaxaca, OAX 68000

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • MESA DEL CHEF

    MX$2,400.00 - MX$2,900.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    La Mesa del Chef es una de las experiencias más exclusivas dentro de nuestra cocina. Este espacio íntimo permite a los comensales sumergirse en el arte culinario, observando de cerca la preparación de cada platillo mientras el chef comparte su proceso creativo, inspiración y técnicas utilizadas. El menú está diseñado como un recorrido de siete tiempos, cada uno cuidadosamente elaborado con ingredientes frescos y de temporada, resaltando los sabores auténticos de la gastronomía oaxaqueña con un enfoque contemporáneo. Además, cada platillo es acompañado de un maridaje excepcional, que incluye una selección de vinos, cócteles, destilados y fermentos artesanales, elegidos para resaltar cada sabor y textura.
    MESA DEL CHEF Photo

  • Barra de Tacos

    MX$2,415.00 - MX$2,990.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Un homenaje al maíz en todas sus formas, con el taco como símbolo de tradición y creatividad. Fusionamos el concepto de un omakase con los sabores de México en un menú degustación de 10 tiempos que incluye postre, todo en un espacio privado. Nuestro servicio es completamente personalizado, con un enfoque en productos del mar, aunque nos adaptamos a cualquier restricción alimenticia para que disfrutes plenamente de la experiencia. Para complementar, contamos con una selección especial de bebidas como mezcales, sakes, kombucha, cerveza, tequilas y tepaches. Nuestro espacio íntimo está diseñado para grupos de entre 2 a máximo 16 personas.
    Barra de Tacos Photo

Menu

Criollo's menu was last updated on 2/24/2025.

Menú degustación

  • Degustación

    Nuestro menú degustación ofrece un exquisito recorrido culinario de seis tiempos, cuidadosamente diseñado para deleitar los sentidos. Nos adaptamos a restricciones alimentarias para garantizar una experiencia personalizada y placentera. Para complementar esta propuesta, ofrecemos una selecta opción de maridaje que varía entre cócteles, destilados, vinos y fermentos, todos cuidadosamente seleccionados para resaltar los sabores de cada platillo. Importante: No contamos con menú a la carta.

    Last updated: February 24, 2025

    What 1,989 people are saying

    Criollo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

    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
    • 4.3Value

    Noise • Moderate

    Loved For

    • Oaxaca

      Best Overall

    • Oaxaca

      Best Food

    • Oaxaca

      Best Service

    • Oaxaca

      Best Ambiance

    • Oaxaca

      Innovative

    • Oaxaca

      Good for groups

    • Oaxaca

      Hot spot

    • Oaxaca

      Great for outdoor dining

    • Oaxaca

      Most Booked

    • Oaxaca

      Best Overall

    • Oaxaca

      Best Food

    • Oaxaca

      Best Service

    • Oaxaca

      Best Ambiance

    • Oaxaca

      Best Value

    • Oaxaca

      Innovative

    • Oaxaca

      Good for groups

    • Oaxaca

      Healthy

    • Oaxaca

      Great for fine wines

    • Oaxaca

      Great for outdoor dining

    • Oaxaca

      Romantic

    • Oaxaca

      Good for special occasions

    • Oaxaca

      Vegetarian-friendly

    • Oaxaca

      Lively

    • Oaxaca

      Most Booked

    Review summary

    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
    Criollo offers a unique Oaxacan dining experience with a "beautiful setting" and "amazing food." Guests enjoy a "creative and delicious" tasting menu that showcases local ingredients. While some found the service and pace of courses needing refinement, the ambiance and innovative dishes make it "worth the visit."
    1,989 Reviews

    1. Ari

      Mexico City3 reviews

      5.0

      Dined today

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Excelente lugar, comida increíble. Servicio de excelencia que te puede brindar la mejor atención y las recomendaciones adecuadas a tus gustos.

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    2. Léa

      Oaxaca1 review

      5.0

      Dined 5 days ago

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Una de las mejores experiencias culinarias que tuve un mi vida <3

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    3. Claudia G.

      Las Vegas7 reviews

      5.0

      Dined on April 22, 2025

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Los platillos de desayuno y el pan dulce exquisitos. Hermoso lugar!

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    4. Luis VIP

      Mexico City17 reviews

      4.0

      Dined on April 21, 2025

      1. Overall 4
      2. Food 4
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      La verdad es que esta rico y todo, pero le falta proteina por ese precio. Se siente vegetariano.

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    5. Salvador Alejandro

      Mexico City14 reviews

      5.0

      Dined on April 20, 2025

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Excelente opción para quien busca una propuesta gastronómica original con sabores locales en Oaxaca

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    6. Jorge VIP

      Mexico City9 reviews

      5.0

      Dined on April 20, 2025

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      We just loved it and would go back again. Great pairing experience.

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    7. Joan

      Mexico City1 review

      5.0

      Dined on April 20, 2025

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 3
      4. Ambience 5
      Excelente comida solo el servicio no fue tan bueno desde al inicio cuando te reciben

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    8. Berenice

      Madrid2 reviews

      5.0

      Dined on April 20, 2025

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 4
      Gran lugar para un brunch en domingo. La panadería es excelente.

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    9. Montserrat

      Unspecified2 reviews

      3.0

      Dined on April 20, 2025

      1. Overall 3
      2. Food 1
      3. Service 3
      4. Ambience 4
      El lugar es muy bonito la comida no es tan buena, el servicio X.

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    10. Mariana

      Ecuador1 review

      4.0

      Dined on April 19, 2025

      1. Overall 4
      2. Food 4
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 4
      Muy rico, solo hay muchas moscas a un nivel que no puedes comer

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    FAQs

    Criollo is rated 4.6 stars by 1989 OpenTable diners.

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

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    Make a reservation

    2 people
    SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
    7:00 PM
    Booked 40 times today
    Experiences are available.
    Google Map for Criollo

    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, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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