Criollo is a space away from the busy center of Oaxaca, housed inside a colonial-style mansion, Criollo celebrates the cuisines of the different regions of the state. It has an intimate and elegant interior patio that connects to the restaurant’s garden through a cactus garden. In the garden, long tables invite the diner to a more casual experience, but as authentic as the first section of the restaurant. Tucked away in the back of the restaurant is Casa Criollo, the restaurant’s guesthouse. It is a space adorned with Mexican art and furnishings that offers travelers a space for disconnection and enjoyment.