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    Xolos

    4.5 (53 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    The food is excellent and service is wonderful! Everyone is so friendly. We've been here a few times and every time is consistently great!

    Lynn R.

    I was excited to try Xolos as it's been doing a solid business since opening. I ordered the chicken crunch wrap. This was crispy on the outside and on one side there was cheese that was nice and crisp. This was flavorful and the queso mixed with the chicken was delish. I had a side of black beans and Spanish rice which had a kick but I liked it. The guacamole with chips was very good. Enjoyed the meal and will be back to try other items. The place is really nicely decorated and it's easy to find and there's plenty of parking in the area. They have outdoor seating as well which many people were enjoying.

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    Susan C.

    Cinco de Mayo. What a joy to taste that margarita made with care and such luscious quacamole. Had char-grilled chicken tacos with refried beans. Flavors on point. Such freshness and great service. Dined outside, music live.

    Street tacos
    Kristin U.

    There's a dearth of really good Mexican food here. Finally tried Xolos and wasn't disappointed. Quite a choice of tacos, so stuck with the basic street tacos and they nailed it; carne asada, onion and cilantro, husband had the chile relleno with chicken and refried black beans, a little different than he's had before. Menu features Oaxacan dishes, plus interesting cocktails. Not sure what's going on with the murals, but slightly funky interior and bar make it a winner.

    Camaron Adobo Taco with rice and beans! Loved the addition of the avocado salsa, a light and fresh taco.
    Violet T.

    Very tasty meal at Xolos. Service was attentive and efficient, and the complimentary chips and salsa were tasty! Enjoyed my shrimp tacos and thought they were fresh and light, good for the summer. The churros were hefty and tasty and I enjoyed the cold chocolate Oaxaqueno with it (first time!)

    The saddest, most anemic pair of shrimp tacos I have ever seen. And they tasted about as weak as they look. The beans weren't bad.
    Smythe R.

    I came to a meetup and the host was at the bar. We chatted for a while, and the bartender brought him chips & salsa, but never brought any for me. I asked if he could bring some salsa for me and he kinda liked at me funny. It never arrived. (I was sharing the chips (post covid, no one wants to share dipping bowls, and I don't really want to either, but they never brought any extra, even after I asked) We decided to eat there and ordered. A few minutes later, another person showed up, but since we were already there and had ordered (plus it was raining so the patio was closed) we decided not to move to a table. After the orders had been in for 15-20 minutes or so, the bartender told my friend that their food had run out. They made a different choice, and we continued to talk. The other person ordered food. Soon, my friends replacement meal came. I still didn't have anything but water and the drink I had ordered. Then a runner brought out food, and he looked at me and said "your tacos were all the way, right? These are plain, but I'll bring you come pico. He sat down the most pitiful plate of food I have ever been served in my entire life. A bowl of beans (which was the side I ordered) and two pink soft corn tortillas with two shrimp each and four little dabs of a guacamole reduction sauce piped on. It was ridiculous. Everyone I have shown the picture to gawks at it and says "You're kidding, right?" They did bring a small dish of pico de gallo, but there was no lettuce, slaw, tomatoes, cheese - nothing but these dry tortillas and those poor lonely shrimp. Meanwhile, my friend's replacement meal was a bowl of Arroz con polo that he couldn't finish, and the guy on the other side of my other friend had a burrito the size of my forearm. Neither of my friends could finish their food. I had to stop on the way home for food. Each time a runner came out, it seemed no one knew where to take orders, so I'm sure some poor diner was expecting this plate of nothing, but were served my tacos full of the things promised on the menu. Me, I'd have been embarrassed to hand this plate to a guest, even if they ordered it this way. Had I not been with a group that I didn't know well, and it not been a Friday night with crowds coming in to dodge the rain, I'd have asked the manager if this is the kind of meal they want to be known for. It's a new place, in Southern Village, and every time I go to places here, I keep telling myself it's all show and no substance. This place finally proved it in spades.

    Cole M.

    I hate to do it, but I can't give a better rating to Xolos. The atmosphere and service were good; no complaints there. The food and drink left so much to be desired I just can't give a better rating. We got a couple drinks; cheap prices, but that was matched with the flavor of them unfortunately. For food, we got the Tlayuda. I'm pretty sure it actually had no seasoning on it at all. The meat, cheese, sauce, and veggies actually had no flavor, we were a bit confused. The chips also had no salt and the salsa was not very good. We did enjoy the queso. I'm a bit surprised by the good reviews, maybe we just had a bad experience.

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    Jbear F.

    It's always very clean and authentic ambience. Very friendly staff and the food. Problem with paper underneath the crispy tortilla on the Tlayudita Xolos. I wonder if it was supposed to be there?

    Cheese dip
    Sid M.

    Really delicious Oaxaca style cuisine and the waiter was even from Oaxaca so I enjoyed discussing my trip to Oaxaca with him and all the variety of dishes that originate there in Oaxaca, Mexico. Definitely coming back!

    Sunny Day Lunch
    Ray V.

    This brand new Tex-MEX is a WELCOME addition to the Market Street Circle of Southern Village restaurants ! Food is tasty, fresh, well prepared, served promptly, attentive smiling servers. A BONUS ? VERY KID FRIENDLY ! Sidewalk tables are nice, especially on a sunny day.

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    1 year ago

    Not usually a big fan of Mexican food, but the food here changed my mind. Amazing! The best Churros and carne asada ever!

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    Had the quesadilla, loved it. Salsa and guacamole were fantastic. Family all had a fantastic time. Great service. Cool vibe.

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    Food was good. But there was a hair in my food. The staff didn't speak English well but were understanding

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    Fresh good food. We sat out since it was a great day. Didn't see the inside. Service was great.

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    Authentic Mexican. Delicious. Feels a little like a cafeteria, though. Took awhile to get a drink ordered.

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