Very nice people at the counter and a very good selection. Cute little store....................... read more

Argh! I was so excited to go back here after I learned that it reopened. This used to be my favorite Mexican restaurant. Unfortunately, things have gone downhill in a major way. The food was below average at best. The chips were soggy that came with the salsa. The tortillas were as thick as a pancake, which over-powered the taste of everything that was within. Of the 4 of us that were there, only one somewhat enjoyed their meal. On top of the below quality food, the service was even worse. We were the only ones in the restaurant for lunch and our waitress never once came to check in with us after we received our food. She stood at the register the entire time on her phone. We sat the entire service without drink refills or other items that we needed. On top of that, the waitress accidentally knocked over my daughter's drink when we first got it. She cleaned it up but didn't bother asking to get her another. What a shame. Hopefully they can turn things around quickly! read more

We came here for lunch, an unplanned stop during our drive home from church. The prices are very reasonable and good portions. The restaurant is in the back of the Mexican store, it is a good size restaurant..guessing can fit 30-40 people in there. We ordered the chicken dish, shrimp dish and sweet plantains... The sweet plantains was yummy and other dishes were good as well. read more

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Decent and hidden Mexican spot in Souderton. Recently moved to area and was in the mood for tacos. Through the storefront window, all you see is a Mexican grocer. You have to walk straight to the back to get to restaurant. The hubs had 3 pollo tacos. I had 1 pollo, 1 chorizo and 1 al pastor. I liked the pollo y chorizo. I've tasted better al pastor tacos elsewhere. I was also in the mood for platanos fritos. These came out nice and hot served with beans and crema. The salsa was fresh and slightly spicy, a good combo for me. read more

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Haven't been in a bit. It was my favorite spot through middle school and highschool! Place changed and grew because it was so good. I miss the small hidden shop they use to be but it's still amazing and I'm glad they got to expand! read more

The shrimp tacos are to live for at this place. I have had other things on the menu was well and it is all very tasty. Love that they have reopened and I really need to get some tacos. Of course it is Taco Tuesday so maybe tonight read more

I just ordered from here for the first time after reading all the good reviews. After picking up the food and getting really excited with the aroma in the car, I was so disappointed when I opened up my Tacos Gobernador (shrimp tacos). It's to come with avocados. You would think that they would offer nice looking avocados but they had black spots all over it!!! It looked diseased. Very disgusting! I called them and asked them why they have black spots all over it. I have never seen it served in a restaurant like this. He puts me on hold; gets back on and tells me it's stain from Pico de Gallo sauce! What a load of crap! I googled to see if it's ok to eat and it said not if they have black spots and streaks all over it. I threw it out. My daughter also had these rotten avocados in her chicken platter! This was a very disappointing dinner! I will never go back! read more

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I like this tienda. I was confused how to say the name until I asked, now I have a better idea. The restaurant in the back has great food. I recommend the cuban torta. The shop in front has some fresh produce and ingredients for Central American cooking. I love their selection of dried chilies as well as heavy creams in the refrigerated section. There is also a small medicine wall with Advil other types of medicines for coughs and colds, although they did not have benedril when I stopped on for some, or any other antihistamine. I shop here often because it's down the street from me, in additional the people here are very friendly. read more

Xinantecatl - Pastelitos - Mexican Near Me - Souderton, Pennsylvania

Absolutely amazing food! Super authentic and flavorful, I got the chileaquiles (spelling??) and was beyond satisfied!

Wonderful authentic Mexican food! A big thanks to Yelpers for helping me find this hidden gem as most of the "Mexican" places around Philly are not truly Mexican, but chains or Americanized "Mexican" food. First off, go here for the food! As others stated, it's in the back of a Mexican grocer with only a few tables and chairs next to the kitchen (picture included). It's more of a takeout place than a sit down and eat place, although you can certainly do so, but it's not a full-size restaurant. Second, the menu is huge with entree names in Spanish, so make sure to read the ingredients, which are in English, to ensure you get what you want. I wanted chicken fajitas, but had to order them individually versus other places where you order skillet fajitas and receive several tortillas on the side. Each fajita is $3.50. At first I was not thrilled about this idea as I like to put together my own fajitas, but they couldn't have been more perfect! I ordered three chicken fajitas and each one was prepared with layers of refried beans, made-to-order grilled chicken, lettuce, real Mexican cheese, avocados, sour cream, and tons of flavor...better than I could have prepared and quite large (photo included). They have a mixed fajita entree with chicken, shrimp, and beef that comes as one large order versus individually, but if you want all chicken (or all beef) like I did, you must order the individual ones. You will NOT be disappointed. I found it easier to order our to-go meal in person and wait 15-20 minutes for it versus over the phone as language barriers do exist. They make everything fresh as you order it, and it's worth the wait. I also ordered chips and a large guacamole to go, which was delicious. The guac was a bit spicy, but not too much and had no strong lime flavor, which means it was made fresh. Limey guac is never good unless you like the taste of it, but no thanks. :) Their prices are reasonable and even better than the non-authentic Mexican places around Philly, you can't beat it for the taste. I highly recommend if you are craving REAL Mexican food!! read more

Xinantecatl - This is the entire seating area for eating. It's best as a take-out place, not restaurant style. Get it to go for the yummy food!! - Mexican Near Me - Souderton, Pennsylvania

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THE BEST MEXICAN PLACE AROUND! Love the chicken enchiladas. Great prices too! The store that is attached is very helpful when you're in a bind. read more

What can be said about this place that is negative, aside from having to wait for perfect Mexican food coming from a tiny kitchen while you're starving? Guacamole is out of this world. The special burritos are unreal. The chicken enchiladas are out of this world. Everything I have ordered off this menu has blown me away. Fantastically authentic, and fantastically cheap. This will be the Mex destination for as long as I live in Telford. read more

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This place feels like you've discovered a jackpot at the end of a rainbow. Love how it's hidden away. Food and service were both excellent. read more

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I can't express my disappointment enough after trying this place for the first time. I had a chicken burrito and it was terrible. I can't even consider it a burrito, it was a tortilla filled with rice and that's about it ..... really bad.I didn't even encounter a piece of chicken until I was 80 percent finished . It was a quarter inch piece of chicken, so small I thought it could be a bean. The green salsa was really very good and I also tried the taquito and it was also pretty good but certainly not deserving of 4.5 stars on yelp. I think there were a few things that magnified my negative experience. For one this place has 4.5 stars and the second is that I was Really hungry and really expecting a delicious burrito! I have many friends in Souderton and the people are very nice . I think that there are two reasons this place had 4.5 stars : Souderton has the worst restaurant scene of any town I know, there just aren't any good bars or restaurants in Souderton ( Northbound just opened and it is decent but tries too hard to impress) . This is the only Mexican restaurant within many miles so I don't think most of these reviews came from people that know quality Mexican food, Chipotle's burrito blows the one I had away. I wonder if the 5 star reviewers have even been to a Chipotle? Also , it seems like this place does a nice business so lease one of the vacant storefronts and open a bodega, then make a real restaurant out of this place . I have never been to a bodega with a restaurant in it , or is it a restaurant with a bodega? Either way it's a weird set up.. I honestly will try this place again and will try the fajitas, this way I can verify it has chicken! If you are a try foodie and looking to move in the area , drive right past Souderton. read more

Thank you Yelp Community for another solid recommendation. The Reverend Dr. Steak and I headed over to Xinantecatl for dinner while the NMT was at practice in nearby Harleysville. As others have described, the Taqueria is located in the rear of the storefront Bodega. It is tiny, maybe 12 feet wide by 20 feet long, with maybe 5 utilitarian tables set up. You order at the grill. While we were waiting, other customers, some from SoCal, raved about the food. They were not wrong. Everything here is cooked fresh, to oder, and it is so wonderfully noticeable. We ordered chips & salsa. 15 minutes before the chips were served they were normal tortillas. They were crisp, slightly salty, and quite good. Salsa was tomatillo, nice medium heat. Both of us got our bellwether dish, the Chimichanga. I ordered it as described, with the unusual addition of broccoli to the mix. The Rev. got his without broccoli. Both were excellent, again fresh, not over fried, the broccoli I thought added a nice tang to the meal. Service was friendly and reasonably efficient. We got our own drinks from the nearby cooler - everything from US drinks to Fanta to Mexican Coca Cola (yum!). On our way out we picked up some chili chips for the NMT which he happily ate after practice. This is a no-frills, authentic Mexican Taquiera, and one worth visiting again. read more

I've known this place existed, but then was always so skeptical about going in. It's tiny-- is a grocery store? Restaurant? Are you sure? Ahh-- forget it-- let's just go someplace else. Today, after speaking with yet another friend that told me I just have to try it, we did! After her coaching of how it does feel a little weird walking through a grocery store to the back where the restaurant is, I finally said ok- we are going! Wow wow wow- delicious! We started out with chip and guacamole. A little on the pricier side of $9.50, but chips were delish. I'm a little used to a chunkier guacamole, but the flavor was on point. I got 3 chicken tacos and they were so good! My friends and kids got the burritos and they were humongous AND delish! Move over El Limon-- step aside El Cactus-- this place xiancantcal (ahh, forget it-- I cant spell it!!) is our new go to Mexican eatery!! read more

Xinantecatl - Sorry-- started eating it was so good!!! - Mexican Near Me - Souderton, Pennsylvania

An authentic Mexican restaurant tucked behind a Mexican grocery store with a variety of ingredients for the culinary adventurous. You won't find your American-style, gringo tacos here and that's okay. I recommend the Tacos al Pastor and all their fresh salsas. A "must stop" for me whenever I'm in town. read more

Le-git! Got the Special Burrito. "Best in town" as they say. Very good. Totally fresh and delicious. Plenty of free parking on Main Street. There's a credit card fee for orders under $10 - found that out the hard way, but would return when in town. read more

We haven't been in a while, but the tacos Al pastor were always really good. We love the shrimp tacos. All in all amazing food and nice people! read more

Food: 3.5 Decor: 3.5 Ambiance: 3.5 Service: 4 Value: 5 Both the restaurant and grocery are fantastic. And of all places.... Souderton? Great service, and very affordable prices. Will definitely come back if in the area. read more

This place is a hidden gem! You have to walk through a little convenience store in the front to get to the back. The food is exceptional!!! Love going to this place! Once we tried it we've been back a bunch of times. My go to spot for Mexican/South American food in Souderton. Recommend! read more

Loved it. Totally authentic, new foods I've never seen before, good and fast service. Priced right... $4.50 for 3 tacos, and it was more than enough food for lunch. Salsa Verde was amazing and had a good heat to it. Legit, fresh, soft corn tortillas. Very casual atmosphere and tiny dining area, made it feel almost homey. I highly recommend this place. Thanks fellow Yelpers, you rarely lead to disappointment... read more

They updated the restaurant and it looks beautiful, don't let the front of the store fool you. It looks like a grocery store but if you continue to walk to the back you will see the restaurant. The waitress was super friendly and the food was perfectly seasoned. I ordered chips and guacamole and an entree of Mexican style steak.... Can't forget the banana soda. Enjoy my pictures OMG just went here for dinner three times in one month! Love their food and hospitality read more

Xinantecatl - Chicken fajita - Mexican Near Me - Souderton, Pennsylvania

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I've been searching for a taqueria for a while near Lansdale. So this past Saturday, my dad suggested we get Mexican food and we drove to Souderton where there was a promising restaurant named Xinantecatl. In my experience, mexican restaurants in the US that are named in mesoamerican languages tend to be good. This one was a small mexican grocery store with a room/open kitchen in the back and 4 tables. One of the tables was occupied with a Mexican woman chatting up the chef in spanish and her Indian date. The chef, Juan, was a pretty cool guy and apparently worked with a lot of Indians, who he labeled hard workers (bonus points in his book). He also seemed to like the indian food his co-workers brought to lunch. Juan hooked us up with a couple great tortas, tacos and a shrimp and potato soup that has the house special. The tortas were excellent and I'll go back for those. I've recently been transitioning away from tacos to the torta as my go-to carb accompaniment to the meat...and this place re-inforced that. Juan was the man and mentioned that the owner and his son (Juan's brother and father in law) are renowned for his whole goat barbacoa...hopefully they start cooking that up in the summer. Pros: The tortas....don't be an idiot and get something else because you are trying to be different...just get it, enjoy and then order something else. For extra special, ask Juan to soften up a Jalepano on the grill for you. Cons: Barbacoa isn't on the menu....c'mon fellas...please make that happen. read more

I read the prior reviews, tried to get here last month with some friends, and then finally came by tonight with my family. The server was lovely and helped us pronounce menu items in a kind way. The fresh menu items were delicious! A real treat! We all raved about the food on the way home and have plans to return again and again. By the way...nice decor. Comfy, simple, and quiet. read more

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GO HERE!! The only people who give this place a bad review are not very cultured people. Very authentic and freshly made ingredients. I used to live the street over and was a regular for sometime! Its a shame that its only open on weekends or else I'd be obese eating here every single day. Love this place. read more

I only live a few blocks away but always seem to go here during the chaos of Souderton's Third Friday's. You have to wait awhile but the food is always spot on. We usually get our food to go since the seats are always taken. Last time I got the shrimp burrito with chips and guacamole. Really excellent. Will def go back and this time not during Third Friday!! read more

Surprise, surprise! First of all, this is in the back of a small store. Secondly, there are only about 4 tables. And lastly, yes I would go back. I crave Mexican food on a monthly basis (yup) and I was born and raised in southern California where great Mexican food is on every corner. I've moved around a bit and it has always been a challenge to find any and all good food places that I'm used to. So, I seek them out. Following other yelpers, I came here. I was a little skeptical on the food because the restaurant is tiny. But I gotta tell you, the food I ordered was pleasantly surprising. And very nice and friendly. Be forewarned though, READ THE MENU! It describes the food well. Don't be surprised to find tomato sauce on your chimichanga because it is right there in the description! I got tacos and I loved 'em. Would I return for them? Si. read more

I moved to Souderton recently and had heard some great things about this place, so I decided to try it. In the 4 months I have been living here I don't think my fiance and I have gone more than a week without takeout from here. The food is delicious and fresh, and the workers are always really friendly. To top it off the prices are really reasonable as well. It's a bit of a hidden gem since its behind a small grocery store, so it is definitely worth a try if you're in the area and want Mexican cuisine! read more

This is such a hidden gem tucked in behind a Mexican market. Visited one weekend for brunch with the family and everyone left full and happy. We all need more plantains for breakfast! Can't wait to return again for brunch to try their heuvos rancheros! read more

Ordered takeout from here tonight. Had the special shrimp tacos, which were probably the best tacos I've had outside of Mexico, including living 7 years in Phoenix. My kids had the chicken and steak tacos and both were very good. Portions are plenty big. Wife ordered a steak enchilada which she really enjoyed. Overall very fresh and great tasting. Nice, small storefront with Mexican groceries and restaurant towards the back. Will definitely be back again. read more

Absolutely the best authentic Mexican food around. Last night we fed 8 adults for $70.00. The enchiladas are amazing. Our friend had the tongue sandwich, which he loved. Can't wait to come back and eat inside! read more

Tried the chorizo quesadilla sincronizada today. It was so good and packed with flavor. Not just your average quesadilla.

This is by far the best Mexican in the area. Enchiladas are fantastic. Chicken tacos also really good. My kids live the shrimp lime burrito.

It's a hole in the wall shop with very confusing decor and vibes, but very friendly staff. The service is slightly slow and it's hard to discern the freshness of the ingredients at times, but all-in-all, it's great. The prices are cheap, portions are fair, and flavoring is on point. Would definitely recommend for lunch or family takeout. read more

This place is real Mexican food that isn't Americanized!! Everything has a lot of flavor and it's not that expensive! It's nice to get a taste of Mexico in our town! read more

I felt compelled to write a review about Xinantecatl for two reasons: 1.) The food 2) The service First and foremost, what this place has to offer is absolutely spectacular. An adobada special burrito and three different tacos (biztec, adobada, and chorizo)-- the meat was tender and flavorful and the spices/seasoning was spot on. I'm already thinking about what to order the next time I go visit. Second, when we first walked into the restaurant, we were greeted with smiles and the service was excellent. I had a few questions about the menu (i.e. difference between al pastor and adobada) and the lady answered everything very kindly. It's always a plus to feel welcomed and comfortable (especially when you want to get the order right). Overall, five stars is what this place deserves. I can't wait to go back next week. read more

My husband and I are new to the area - we're moving from Philly to the burbs and one of the things he'll miss the most is the philly food scene. We decided to venture out and try some of the local food to get a feel for the town and we were not disappointed with Xinantecatl! We started with an order of chips and guacamole. The tortilla chips were fried fresh and delivered HOT! The cool guacamole (which, btw, was phenomenal) paired with the steamy chips was a perfect combo! For entrees I got the cheese enchiladas, which were pretty good. I prefer red enchilada sauce and a little more kick, but the green sauce wasn't too bad! The tortillas were def prepped fresh in the kitchen and the cheesy goodness inside the enchilada was a hit! My husband got the chicken fajitas which were DELICIOUS. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and they def don't skimp on the grilled veggies. My husband and I prefer a little more spice and will probably be asking for jalapeños/hot sauce the next time we come, but that's a quick fix! The decor/ambiance is pretty simple but I'm okay with that as long as the food is good :) don't let the look of the place fool you - we def didn't miss the glitz and glam of Phillys Mexican restaurants while eating here! read more

What the two of us first thought might be a gem hidden away through a doorway in the back of a small Mexican grocery didn't turn out that way for us. That we were there with only one other couple in the restaurant on a Friday evening did give us pause. Our server was most pleasant and helpful to us first timers. The complimentary guacamole with chips was very good and seemed to be freshly made. Maybe we should have inquired more about the menu items. We each ordered differently. What we received was a tortilla filled with, we were not sure, ingredients. While not unpleasant, the flavors were not at all distinctive. Other than a side of green salsa, there was nothing else to accompany our choices. We had hoped for some side refried beans and mabe some sour cream and guac. This was a bit of a let-down experience for us. read more

Yes, you're in the right place. You have to walk through the Mexican grocery store to get to the Taqueria in the back. Small. Quaint. 3 tables but definitely authentic Mexican food- it was delicious! Asked the waitress what she would suggest- the steak chilequiles platter was amazing. My husband got the chicken enchiladas. They were also really good. Definitely going back. read more