I am astounded by why this place only has 3.5 stars. This was better than Pujol which has 2 Michelin stars... and this one has none. We sat at the chefs table and the kitchen was beautiful. Such a lovely experience to watch the sous chefs at work. The service was great, and we left full!! Some standouts for us were a wagyu dish, their house salsa, and their soft shell crab taco. But of course, just enjoy the tasting menu how they make it... these people are artists! read more

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We got here about 11:45... thought we could have lunch but they still served breakfast. I had the beef tacos & my husband had the breakfast sandwich and both were very delicious. Service was excellent. Highly recommended read more

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Excellent spot for lunch. Highly recommend the breakfast torta, it far exceeded expectations. They were able to do chilaquiles with both red and green sauces. Very pretty courtyard / ambiance and great service. I also ate at other popular spots like levadura, los danzantes and casa Oaxaca, including Pujol in CDMX. I've heard it's better for brunch than dinner. read more

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Magical. What a treat of a restaurant in Oaxaca. This tasting menu venue has unbelievable service, a gorgeous venue with an open sky in center, unbelievable service, and wow the food was incredible. I don't know how this place is not Michelin. And we did a tasting menu with alcohol pairing and the total was under $150/person, to me that's less than half the price of a similar tasting menu without the alcohol! The food was truly incredible, the dinner lasted 2.5 hours, the beverage liquor pairing wasn't just wine, it was beer cocktails truly a fun dinner. I couldn't recommend Criollo enough. If you come to Oaxaca this is the most visit restaurant. read more

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We spent 4500 for a tasting menu and left feeling scammed and ripped off. The food was bland, portions small and they constantly tried to upsell us. Every other restaurant I went to has better food for less money. This place is a disgrace to Oaxaca. read more

I was really looking forward to this meal, but it was a huge let down. To put it into perspective, I also ate at Casa Oaxaca (excellent), Levadura de Olla (decent), and Los Danzantes. This was by far the most expensive and the least worth it. (3,200 pesos for 2 people on a prix -fixe menu, including the added IVA tax--tip was extra). The main issue was that the flavor profiles did not go well together. The first dish was a squash blossom with a fishy stuffing over a bland corn purée. Why was it so fishy? Like, not umami fishy. Fishy fishy. The second app was a croquette also on top of a poorly seasoned "bean purée." A LOT of the food was poorly seasoned purées. To the point where I was like, why am I eating all this baby food? The best course was a "salad," which was also a green veggie purée with cubed chilacayote squash and Lima beans and peas. That was the best tasting thing I had, but it's not a "salad." Also, salad should never be the star of the show. After, we were served a red snapper ceviche tostada with a type of curtido on top. It was also way too fishy and would have been better with just canned tuna even. Again, this dish needed acid and did not come with lemon/lime or enough heat. It was topped with a spicy mayo that was too sweet/creamy and didn't work. Next dish was a soft shelled crab taco with a tamarind purée and a bechemel sauce with tobiko. From the pictures online I was really looking forward to this plate. But why was it so sweet and creamy? Flavors that do not go with crab or seafood. It needed acid on the plate. It was topped with julienned "pickled" jalapeño (flavorless) and fried capers (not enough salt to complement dish). How can you mess up soft shelled crab? Fry it in some seasoned flour and drench with lemon. But this crab was oily, the flavor was off-putting, and the sauces did not complement the plate. The rib eye (3 small bite-sized slices of it) was cooked nice and rare (if you like it rare--they do not ask your preference btw), but the mole sauce under it was overpowered by an overpowering smokey mezcal taste. The Demi glace was ok, but the sesame and the mole took away from it. The desert was interesting: A corn cake with vanilla cream and a weird lemongrass pineapple compote, served with ice cream, but again the fruit compote had a weird aftertaste. I don't mind lemongrass where it belongs, but it didn't belong here. My wife couldn't go past the first fishy dish of squash blossoms and still tried to get a taste of the tostada, but that bite did her in and activated her nausea. Thank goodness the bathrooms were super clean. The ambiance was on point. The garden seemed beautiful, but it was dark and had no lighting. So we just stared into the abyss. The music was good and the service was EXCELLENT. No hate to the servers. Our waiter brought my wife a blanket (it was cold) and he offered her a mint tea for her queasy stomach. But I go to restaurants for the food, not the service or the ambiance. Those two are luxuries, but the driving force should be flavor. There were too many ingredients on each plate that were mismatched, and dishes that were way too ambitious and missed the mark. Presentation and plating was awesome, but everything tasted weird. BTW everyone there is a foreigner (cuz it's freaking overpriced) and although I am American, I was put off by how loud and obnoxious the vibe was. Not the restaurant's fault, but you guys are attracting the wrong crowd. TL:DR, cooking technique was executed perfectly --but flavors were just off. Way too many purées. I get it, you went to French culinary school, probably. But if it wasn't bland, or fishy, it was weird tasting and off putting. I had such a great trip and thought I would come back to Oaxaca, but this meal tainted the overall experience. read more

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Criollo is more than just fancy dining but rather an experience - from the roosters walking around to the beer made in-house and only served here! This review is also special (#50) because I was excited for this place given the personal recommendation but also it being a review that achieved a personal goal! The location is off a main road in Oaxaca and is in an unassuming building with a beautiful courtyard! Once inside you see the freshly made tostadas and tortillas they serve you! It's a seasonal (and ever changing) preset menu based on the crops of the season! You can choose to have an experience served with alcohol or not (the only options). They do ask about any allergies or dietary restrictions, and serve 6 dishes for each course. They explain everything to you once served. My favorites were this soup like dish with an avocado base, a crunch pork skin over risotto, and this mango over passion fruit sorbet! I loved my experience and would definitely come again! read more

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I can't express my gastronomic appreciation for this place adequately. This restaurant is nestled into an intimate space where exceptional food and service are delivered. Each dish better than the next, while still longing for the last. As you walk in you can feel the love and passion that goes into the preparation for the night's 6-course meal. This is a price fixed menu with three options: the six courses with libation pairing, six courses without alcohol pairing, or a clever 3rd option where you can share the six courses, the first 4 being served to both individuals and the last 2 courses are shared. You can purchase the wine/cocktail pairing with this option or just order as you wish. The food is ample so it is very satisfying for option 3, but I wore stretchy pants so I was all in, i want it all! It will not do the plates justice for me to describe each dish, as my focus was on tasting and not listening and remembering the fine descriptions of each magical plate. From the starter plate to the palate cleanser followed by dessert, it was simply incredible. The pairings of cocktails, wine, and beer were on point and made the flavors of each dish pop. This meal is well worth the money spent, leaving a never-to-be forgotten memory etched in your heart and soul. For giggles, there is a hefty rooster roaming around who is very comfortable around fine diners. Get your cocktails and your cock-a-doodle-doos all in one place. Garcias Criollo, this was epic. read more

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Had a wonderful experience celebrating three friends' birthday in this beautiful Michelin rated restaurant located on the outskirts Oaxaca. Restaurant is located in a beautiful courtyard with light tones and touches in their design motif. Dining in a dimly lit restaurant with beautiful trees around us was just beautiful. The service was attentive and organized. The staff has friendly and engaged. The food was spectacular! They offer a tasting menu and everything was elevated and Michelin Star worthy. I'm not giving a five start because they did not have any suitable or appropriate substitutes for some of their tasting menu items, especially since they don't publish the menu in advance. It is essentially a blind tasting menu. Too many vegetables items and not enough protein (80% vege and 20% protein). No bag for your buck here as it is a very expensive restaurant. read more

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This place must be a scam. It's rather unfortunate we fell for it. Hopefully this review spares others the same experience. My friend and I went and were looking forward to it, given its Michelin status and overall reputation and we were very disappointed. We were not aware that you had to commit to a 6-course meal and there was no ability to order off a menu, which was our error. We should have done more research. But we were already seated and decided to go for the 6 courses with the alcohol option added to each course. The only pro I can think of is that the building itself was gorgeous and some of the booze was decent. We were seated on a lovely patio. But each of the courses was lacking in complex flavor and was instead dull, overly sweet, lacking in acid or sufficient salt, and had the consistency of baby food. Additionally, the service was rushed and incommunicative, with courses coming too quickly and insufficient descriptions provided. I'll break down the courses: 1st Course: eggplant balls with giant grasshoppers in them and mashed sweet potato with mole on a stick with almonds; both were unappealing and lacking in flavor. Came with a basic, boring beer. 2nd Course: pumpkin soup puree with what appeared to be hominy; so sweet and baby-food like. Decent cocktail with hibiscus and mezcal. 3rd Course: extremely mushy and sweet tamale that was tasteless and almost seemed uncooked and had an okay tasting shredded meat on top with a tasteless mole. Came with a lovely sparkling wine (probably the highlight of the meal). 4th Course: tostada with avocado puree (again, baby food), overly fishy sea bass, and seaweed on top. Came with an okay cocktail that was again on the sweet side. 5th Course: ribeye that was decent but forgettable and bizarrely sweet mole sauce and vegetables on a tasteless mole; the only flavor experienced was sweetness. Came with a very creamy and decently tasty cheesy rice that was okay but did not compliment anything and sweet bread, which was also okay but just added to the sweetness. Served with a decent rose. 6th Course: an overly sweet melon sorbet followed by a hot mess concoction of passionfruit syrup, chocolate ice cream, brownies with walnuts, and an orange cream. The ingredients on their own were all fine, but in no way did they compliment one another. It was served with an anise liquor that was very, very sweet and forgettable. Basically, we left rather grossed out from the bombardment of sweet, unbalanced, mushy foods. We have spent the rest of our time in Oaxaca enjoying incredible meals at more low-key restaurants and markets and have absolutely loved a lot of what we have tried. This restaurant charging just under $140/person for borderline inedible fare makes me think the entire Michelin system is a farce. Do yourself a favor; save the money and enjoy other restaurants in Oaxaca. The markets have delivered more flavorful dishes for closer to $5-10. read more

Criollo is by far the number one fine dining restaurant in the whole of Oaxaca De Juarez. They do Chef's Table every seating and from start to finish it was incredible showcasing what Oaxaca has to offer on a fine dining level. For the wine pairings it was a mix of beers, wines and spirits which was new to us. It worked very well with the dishes. The server Laura was outstanding in her attention to detail, explanation of the dishes and her ability to communicate in English considering our diabolical attempts at Spanish. The decor & ambience at Criollo is definitely Mid Century Modern with elements of California style for sure. It really was beautiful. The place was full of diners with good reason. If you are in Oaxaca and you want to try Criollo you can book on OpenTable. It's located just outside El Zocalo and I advise getting a cab. Cheap. We had an epic time here. read more

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Great ambiance, cute casual or dressy attire. The vibe is cozy. Excellent customer service and the food is to die for. We had the 7 course meal. You get 7 different dishes paired with a cocktail. Go hungry because you will be loving every part of the meal and you don't want to be too full for dessert. The dessert is out of this world! You will not be disappointed and reservations are a must. read more

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Criollo is an entire vibe! I'd considered not going to my rezzie when my stomach was a bit upset from eating and drinking throughout town during the day but I'm so glad I talked myself out of that idea. This place is a must. The setting is so perfect! I'll be honest in saying I wasn't able to eat everything, but I tried everything. I did the dinner tasting menu, without the drink pairing because I knew my stomach couldn't tolerate too much. I ordered one ginger mezcal cocktail that was very yummy! I made my way through my first few dishes, but I was only able to take a few bites of both of my main dishes with red snapper and shrimp. Everything was lovely but my stomach forever acts up. I came prepared with a bag full of papaya enzymes but even these couldn't help me by my second day in Mexico. Regardless of not eating all or even more than a bite or two of some dishes I'd without any doubt recommend Criollo. This is probably one of my most fun dining experiences. I'd love to host a large dinner party here, there's something really magical about the outdoor space and you without a doubt do not want to miss it. Book a rezzie here if you're looking for a special evening. I was on a solo trip and deeply appreciated the company of the bunnies. They came and sat with me for most all of my dinner ;) most all animals gravitate towards me, my son calls me snow white and I loved the chickens and bunnies made my heart so happy through dinner. They called me a taxi and got me back to my hotel safely after dinner. I'd say this is a perfect place for business dinners, couples, birthdays, anniversaries or like me when you're just looking for a fun experience. I did not leave disappointed in any way whatsoever. read more

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This restaurant was very nice and the food is a contemporary Mexican cuisine. The restaurant has an outdoor and indoor section. It's great for groups or as a date night. We had to take a taxi from the city center where we were staying but it was not expensive!! After dinner the chef brought us all dessert that he made that day-- it was great. I would highly recommend this place if you are ever in Oaxaca. read more

Criollo - Mexican Near Me - Oaxaca, OAX

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Took a taxi here for lunch on a Tuesday in early July 2023. We made a reservation an hour beforehand on their website. It was a prefixed menu and we had no idea what we were going to be served next. It was recommended to us by my fiance's brother-in-law. They have both Spanish and English speaking servers to introduce each of the six courses. Their dishes were very beautiful and some were very tasty. Some could have used a little more acid. All in all it was a wonderful meal. They had a beautiful garden with a bird cage and a free roaming rooster and rabbit. The chamomile infused water was a nice touch. They were very careful about food allergies and even came out to reclaim a dish when they realized the sauce had mole in it (I hadn't started on the dish yet). They substituted each dish based on our individual dietary restrictions. They even checked in to ask if we needed a break before the next course when they noticed we were getting too full. We spent three hours and MX$3,190 there for two people and we each ordered a beverage. Great meal, great ambiance, and definitely worth the visit if you're in Oaxaca. read more

I can see why some really like Criollo but unfortunately it wasn't for me. We got the tasting menu because we unknowingly had no other choice. We didn't do the drink pairing version because we wanted to chose our own mezcal and sip with orange or lime. We asked for oranges/limes 4 times before they brought it and when they finally brought it was had basically finished our mezcal. The tasting menu left more to be desired -- I felt they were trying a little too hard and it just wasn't worth the price. The ambiance outside is beautiful and the people were kind, I was just hoping for more. read more

More like 3.5 in reality but as I wrote this review I rounded down. I had extremely high hopes for Criollo but overall, the food just wasn't up to the hype. It's supposed to be in the top 3 of Oaxaca fine dining and the food was good but nothing spectacular or anything I would go back for in the future. The price was reasonable at approx $100 american but I would've not felt it was worth it had it been more than that. The menu changes (even between diners on the same evening apparently) so just be aware. Also, make sure you don' t go on a night they are having a wedding or party in their event space cuz it is out door and the whole restaurant has to listen to the pounding music. This took away a lot from the dining ambiance. IMHO there are other amazing restaurants in Oaxaca to spend your time and $ at that I would dine at before going back to CRiollo. read more

Amazing food and service! We highly recommend this experience! It was a 6 course meal with a different drink with each course. Drinks were optional, the price is lowered if you choose not to go that route. Every single course was sight fully appealing, delightful and delicious! Even though the courses were small, there was so much food, we could hardly finish the last course. The ambiance, combined with the respectful & caring service made the experience very special. read more

Criollo - 5th course! - Mexican Near Me - Oaxaca, OAX

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I was truly looking forward to this restaurant being a relation to Pujol in Mexico City. The drinks were very flavorful, and some were ingenious. All the ingredients mixed together so well when they looked so out of place on the menu. Unfortunately, the food was a letdown. The flavor profile did not go well together. I was surprised and happy to see a while softshell crab on my plate. However, the accompanying sauce was too sour, and it was smothered in guacamole. The crab was too oily. It was sad to see the natural sweetness of this good-sized soft shell crab ruined by the cooking and accompanying sauces. The appetizers, entrees, and desserts were repetitive. My sentiments are similar to the previous reviewers, I would recommend other local restaurants like Levadura de Olla and Teocintle Tika'aya over this restaurant. read more

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We had our the best dish of our culinary and cooking tour of Oaxaca here. Our service was service was excellent when we arrived early in the evening. As things become busier it was less attentive. I'm definitely glad we visited and I'd suggest an early dinner reservation. read more

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First of all let me say that I enjoyed dining at Criollo. Ate there on 21 Feb in the courtyard. There were 4 people in our party. Like many Oaxacan restaurants Criollo features al fresco dining in an interior courtyard. Also Criollo utilizes a tasting/pairing approach: a prix fix menu, 6 or 7 courses with prix fix drink pairing. Our friends opted for the pairings. It cost them @ $150 per person. We opted for two wines, a chardonnay and a meritage tempranillo and paid about the same. The service is very good. Like most Oaxacan restaurants little English is spoken. The good: fantastic drinks. One of the pairings is with a wine, another with beer, the rest were house mixed drinks. And the food is good. Two of the courses, a tamal and the main (braised rib). Less good: it was so dark at the tables that the food appeared as a dark mass on each plate. We had to use our phone flashlights to see it. Some of the presentations were nice, but there was an overall redundancy to them that had us underawed. The 1st four offerings were on some form of corn disc: uninspired. The restaurant is located well west of Oaxaca Centro. Beyond walking distance and in an unappealing area at night. The temperanillo had undergone secondary fermentation in the bottle and was efferevescing, I told our waiter, he didn't know what that meant, whether it was intentional or what to do. The restaurant does not have a sommelier. The wine wasn't unpleasant, but the lack of sophistication at this, the most expensive restaurant in town was telling. The overall experience is akin to a cocktail party with heavy appetizers. There was nothing in the various plates that stood out as Oaxacan. The experience could have been had anywhere in Mexico. I have been to Oaxaca @ 20 times. This was my only dining experience at Criollo. I could not recommend it. The chef does not understand the food culture here. More like a cut and paste Mexico City novella cuisine. If you are looking for the real thing, try any of the other local greats: Los Danzantes, Origen, Llevadura de Olla or even Catedral. All of them offer equal service, better more evocative and creative food, and superior ambiance at half the price. read more

Very DISAPPOINTING EXPERIENCE!!! Terrible service !!! They got our drinks and food order but never came back to ask how was it or to ask if we wanted more drinks or something else. Server disappeared completely and it was impossible to get our check , No one was able to help us (even though the chef and other personal was sitting right next to us!) French toast was extra sweet so we only had one bite :( I was so excited about this place , but the experience was terrible , super disappointed . read more

Very disappointing meal and not worth it at all There are tons of better restaurants around that are not half as expensive The good 1. Space was beautiful 2. Staff was super friendly and helpful What we got - 5 courses + dessert 1. A fish taco (not very flavorful), a small fried quesillo with green sauce (we all loved this!), a sweet potato with mole (this was fine) 2. A salad - refreshing, but nothing to write home about 3. Tamale with mole negro - we all loved this. very very good 4. Pork taco - nowhere near any of the best tacos we've had 5. For the main - One piece of octopus, one piece of shrimp and black rice - It was just so incredibly underwhelming (although we liked the black rice!) 6. We got 3 slices of pear, these 3 cookie-like fruit things, a fruit drink (which was nice), and panna cotta (which was nice.) All of this for $70? I could get a better meal for $70 in the US. Our friend didn't eat octopus and got a ribeye with mole instead. Now THAT was delicious. My other friend and I were super bummed and wished we said we didn't eat octopus so we could have gotten the steak too. Skip this, what a scam and waste of money read more

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Some of the food was inedible, some was good. Some of the wine was undrinkable (the main course - tuna - was inedibly fishy), some was good. Service was friendly but was unable to guide us away from the undrinkable wine (I assume the couldn't have warned us about the inedible food) read more

Criollo is one of the top restaurants in Oaxaca City. I would definitely put it in the top 5. If you're in Oaxaca, you owe it to yourself to check this place out. I had a really fun experience here. On a liesurely Saturday morning, my Scottsdale travel buddy, casually mentioned that it was his birthday. I said - that's great, because I happen to have a tasting menu lunch reservation for this afternoon! We got to the restaurant and got seated in the beautiful courtyard area. The atmosphere is very nice and relaxed. The service great and the food is very, very good. We had such a great time over our 3 hour lunch. We ordered the cocktail pairing course to accompany our meal and we also were drinking Victoria beer and sipping on super strong, super great mezcal for the whole meal. By the time we left, we were ripped - blasted! It was so great. We stumbled back to the Zocalo area and stopped in at another cantina and the gorgeous church, where we stopped to thank the Lord for our blessings.... It was really a wonderful birthday. I have a lot of pictures of the food, bu what I'll remember most is the great mezcal, the atmosphere and the wonderful service. This is a great spot for a long, liesurely, mezcal-fueled exceptional meal. read more

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The food was very underwhelming and the service was flat out dry. The esthetics of the place are very nice but the food was just mediocre at best. I usually finish my whole meal but this time I barely even touched the plate. read more

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Rod Stewart said "the first cut is the deepest" but I beg to differ, the second time was a through and through causing my spirit to bleed out on the floor next to the house rabbit. In Oaxaca for the second time and the first time at Criollo was good enough for us to return. Instead of a royal parade it turned into a repeat of the Emperor's new clothes. It was all pompass and uncircumstance! Criollo has reached a point where it has to rely on pretentiousness and being stuck in a culinary paradigm. You can serve 6 courses or 50 courses but if they are all flat and pointless then you are better off sticking to basics and return back to just three or just hunt down a wild pig and make some chicharrones. At this point I'm exhausted with the experience this evening but I feel obligated to warn unsuspecting victims of culinary chaos! At this level of culinary expertise there is very little wiggle room, just like wearing new spandex while being a bit over weight. There were some highlights in the evenings offerings, the oysters, the watermelon salad and the "infused" water. The planned out alcohol left me in a desert of dry spells flopping in the wind wishing I was a camel instead of a customer at this place! The lowlights of this place was a mediocre service that focused more on explaining what I was eating than providing me with a constant refill of alcoholic delights! The tamale was a dead knockoff found only in back alleys of LA and Sunday swap meet! The meat dish had an alarming fat content that made me want to start exercising at my dinner table. I had to do the dinner sin spitting out a few lbs of fat and nerves from the not so quality beef! The pre-dessert and dessert was about as interesting as expired ice cream only found at a market chain! I was able to swap out my meatless meat for a salad but what I was brought was a slimey mess that could only be used in an episode of Nickelodeon. Criollo needs to shut its doors and start a shuttle business taking customers to more exciting destinations that are more exiting, less expensive and that won't leave you in an ollo (a rut) after paying for a $300 dollar dinner swindle. Move on please this is not the restaurant you are looking for! read more

We had a 8 person dinner reservation and sat in the outdoor dining in the back area. Very spacious and efficient service all around. They don't have a set menu and the items change on the daily I believe. We went with the pre-fixe + cocktail pairing. I'm quite impressed by the sheer number of entrees and drinks they were able to serve to us. Fantastic cocktails with equally delicious food. When it got cold at night, they also lit some wood fires around us to keep us warm which was a nice touch. Reminds me of a campfire. read more

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A beautiful restaurant in Oaxaca with a casual tasting menu. The staff is very attentive and the food is quite good. Not everything was a hit but I enjoyed what they were trying to do. My favorite dish was the pork but that is completely dependent on the piece you received. My girlfriend got a drier and less fatty piece. If you're in Oaxaca, you pretty much have to come here. It's not a choice, just do it. read more

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This was my favorite restaurant from my recent trip to Oaxaca. We got the tasting menu which we all really enjoyed. The drink pairings were great (except one wine which was pretty rough). The anise-flavored digestive at the end was very nice - we went home with a bottle of that. Nice building - open courtyard layout - close to downtown. A 10-15 minute walk from the Zocalo, depending on how long your legs are. read more

I was feeling uncertain about coming based on mixed reviews but enjoyed the food a lot. Came for breakfast/lunch. The mushroom soup was my favorite with a light but flavorful beef (?) broth. The taco campechano was delicious as well. They also had smoothies, fresh tortillas which you can see being made in the garden, fresh baked breads, thick mole on the sweeter side. Would definitely come back to try dinner. read more

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Great kitchen with a local and cultural background. But there is space for improvement to bring it to the highest end level. Tostada-2 dish in the course had to much fragrant sunflower oil that killed the taste palette of the dish. Mahi mahi soup was amazing and flavorful!!!! read more

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After our experience in El Destilado, our dinner here was very disappointing. The menu changes daily and we went on a Monday, so perhaps you may have a better experience on a Thursday/Friday/Saturday. But our dishes were either on the bland side or had too many flavors that competed with each other rather than complemented each other. On top of that, this was by far the most expensive meal we had in Oaxaca. read more

The food is delicious! Ok. You need to be patient with Criollo. They don't always get the service right. But they hope to! They kinda sorta forgot that we ordered the drinks pairing with the tasting menu. But honestly we thought the food was so good, the atmosphere so nice, and the servers sooo kind, we didn't care and let them bring out several drinks at once. They are very thoughtful and ensured you had a pleasant time. For example, they brought us blankets since we didn't have coats. They were totally mindful of COVID precautions and have plenty of space to keep you apart from other guests. My friend is vegetarian and they had no problem giving her a vegetarian tasting menu. It is "toda una experiencia"- we were there 2.5 hours. But we honestly didn't feel like we were waiting for anything. It felt a natural and comfortable pace. Finally, if not most importantly- BUNNY! They have a resident pet Flemish Giant rabbit. Also a couple of ducks and hens! read more

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We had the tasting menu which turned out to be a disappointment. Nothing subtle with the flavors and the courses didn't seem to meld into a coherent dinner. it was not at all the extraordinary meal we had expected given the rave reviews I read about Criolla. read more

Criollo is absolutely wonderful. If you have a chance visit Oaxaca. We did the chef's pairings about six dishes. Did not disappoint. We had read more

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By far the biggest scam in Oaxaca. don't trust my review ask the locals who know what's what. we went there for the chef's reputation and was beyond disappointed. the was bad the pairing was a disaster and the service so poor. how can this famous chef allow this to happen looks for the bad review don't be fooled by the fake ones read more

This dining experience was probably in the top five experiences of my whole life. First of all the space is gorgeous. Minimalistic, sexy, and so Mexican, or should I say Oaxacan? Yes, beautifully Oaxacan. Our server was engaging, and warm, and knowledgeable. She guided us through this amazing array of dishes that were both inventive and traditional. She encouraged us to do the wine and cocktail pairing which we thought would be through the roof, but we figured it would be worth it. In the end an eight course tasting menu with wine, cocktails, and beer, was about $80 per person before tip. I am not exaggerating when I say that every single thing we ate was mind blowingly delicious. Even the beer, and I hate beer. If you are in Oaxaca, you have to make your way here some how. Book early, and relay any allergies. I typically stay away from crustaceans, but somehow thoroughly enjoyed a soft shell crab taco without incident. I still think about that taco. Enjoy! read more

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The food was delicious. Service was amazing. Beautiful modern restaurant. Definitely recommend.

Very expensive, overrated and over all very disappointing! The food was mediocre to say the least. They charge $1900 pesos per person. Save your money and try a different more authentic restaurant. read more