Criollo

November 15, 2025

10/10 - this place is great! on the pricier side but in my opinion totally worth it if you’re looking for a delicious oaxacan upscale meal! we went to pujol a week prior and almost thought this was better. each course was a delight, perfectly timed and they were very accommodating of dietary restrictions.

October 19, 2025

The food is a mix of creativity, native flavours and innovation. You are in for a treat when it comes to the drinks and food. The 6 course meal begins very strong with some of the most amazing apatizers I've ever had. Everything is thoughtfully put together and arrives fresh and warm. The only disappointment of this meal was the workers serving it. They aren't excited about the ingredients, they seem rehersed when talking about the complexity of each dish. It's a shame to have a kitchen work so hard on this incredible meal, and have very dry personalities precenting it. The staff was just not friendly at all. You feel like you are intruding by being there. At one point we poked our heads to check out the amazing bar. We were given uncomfortable looks. This would have been a good opportunity for someone to invite us over to the bar on a different occasion or explained more of the concept. We went when the restaurant was quiet and had only a few other tables. They had a lot of staff standing around. I think that with an incredible menu you need to have people who are also passionate about precenting it to you.

August 30, 2025

We enjoyed dining here very much! We first came here on a tour with Omar and then came back for lunch. The setting is gorgeous in the middle of a garden. You have chickens running around under your feet and it’s quite endearing while we were here. One of the staff lit up some leaves and walked the smoking leaves all through the restaurant in a ceremonial manner. We only had a couple of dishes for lunch but they were delicious and had great portions.

November 14, 2025

Beautiful Interiors, HORRIFIC HYGIENE The biggest disappointment of our Oaxaca trip. We booked brunch, but on arrival were told only expensive set menus were available. After showing our booking, they reluctantly provided the regular menu. I ordered a local slow-cooked meat dish that took ages to arrive, and when I made a first bite, I ended up with a long thick black hair in my mouth. I am blonde with short hair so there was no doubt about the nature of that hair. The waiters were in a bit of a shock and dish was replaced, but there was no apology or acknowledgment from management for such a serious hygiene issue. Beautiful interiors, but overall unacceptable service and standards. I do not recommend this place.

July 28, 2025

Fantastic tasting menu with unique and local flavors and large portions. I was very pleased with this restaurant - the courtyard is cute and cozy and the server was helpful and friendly. My favorites were the soft shell crab taco, sea bass, and salad with salmon roe. I was also able to easily modify the tasting menu to be pescetarian friendly.