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Xochitl

Cuisine: Latin, Mexican

Price: $$

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Named after the legendary Mexican princess who is credited with using the juice of the agave plant to create a forerunner of tequila, this trendy lounge specializes in snazzy cocktails and haute morsels. Table side preparation of guacamole, anyone? House-made tamales, as well as meat, poultry and seafood prepared to your liking round out the offerings at this Society Hill hotspot. It's unpretentious, yet a bit upscale, and serves as a great date-night spot or place to celebrate a special occasion. The place is cozy, with a welcoming appearance and attractive decor that's just bright enough to be pleasing to the eye.

Address:

408 S 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-238-7280

Hours:

Kitchen: Sun-Wed 5pm-Midnight; Thu-Sat 5pm-1am
Bar: Daily 5pm-2am

EXPERT TIPS BY: Sharon Rigney
Philadelphia Local Expert

Mexican: "Regulars rave about the guacamole, so make that a must-try item when you're here."

Best for Mexican Because: Happy hour here is well-received, and the food is consistently appealing, making this a wonderful option for tackling Mexican cravings.

Dinner Menu
- Para La Mesa
  Ensalada Xochitl
  
  Mix Greens, Tomatoes, Radish, Spiced Pumpkin Seeds, Cotija Cheese, Honey Jalapeno Sherry Vinaigrette ($7.00)
  
  Queso Fundido
  Queso Mixto Cheese, Served in a Cast Iron Skillet w/ Flour Tortilla
  
  Rajas: $11.00
  
  Chorizo: $12.00
  Guacamole
  
  Use Your Card To Customize ($10.00)
  
  Signature Guacamole
  
  (People's Choice Winner).Grilled Habanero, Pineapple & Jicama Salsa, Pomagranate, Cilantro, Cotija Cheese, Topped with Strawberries ($12.00)
- Huarache
  
  Spanish Chorizo
  
  Salsa Roja, Cilantro ($12.00)
  
  Camarones
  
  Chipotle Crema, Truffle Oil ($14.00)
  
  Veggie
  
  Salsa Verde, Mixed Vegetables ($12.00)
- Ceviches
  
  Ahi Tuna
  
  Cantaloupe, Red Onion, Cucumber, Cilantro, Citrus Guajillo Chile Marinade, Yucca Chips ($12.00)
  
  Salmon
  
  Jicama, Cucumber, Avocado, Mango Habanero Marinade, Tostada ($13.00)
  
  Campechana
  
  Shrimp, Pescado, Serrano Peppers, Lime Marinade, Red Onion, Avocado, Cilantro, Tortilla Chips ($14.00)
  
  Crab
  
  Serrano Peppers, Red Onion, Orange Segments, Avocado, Tostada ($14.00)
- Platos
  
  Tequila BBQ Pork
  
  Seared Marinated Pork Tenderloin, Tequila Chipotle BBQ Sauce, Sesame Seed, Pineapple Rice Salad ($21.00)
  
  Pasilla Short Rib
  
  Slow Braised Short Rib, Seasonal Vegetables, Pasilla Chile Gravy, Crema, Cilantro, Arroz Rojo ($22.00)
  
  Veggie Enchiladas
  
  Roasted Seasonal Vegetables, Tomatillo Salsa, Cotija Cheese, Pickled Onion, Arroz Rojo ($18.00)
  
  Seafood Enchiladas
  
  Shrimp, Pescado, Sauteed Spinach & Red Onions, Flour Tortillas, Tomatillo Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce, Cotija Cheese, Avocado Salad ($24.00)
  
  Seafood Ajillo
  
  Mussels, Clams, Shrimp, Pescado, White Wine Garlic Ajillo Sauce, Spanish Chorizo, Shallots, Corn ($26.00)
  
  Steak Azteca
  
  Blackened Flat Iron, Xochitl Potatoes, Cucumber Radish Cilantro Salad ($27.00)
  
  Pollo Frito
  
  Brined, Steamed & Fried Half Chicken, Mexican Potato Salad, Cornbread, Sweet Chile Sauce ($23.00)
  
  Chicken Enchilada
  
  Chicken Tinga, Guajillo Chipotle Sauce, Cotija Cheese, Crema, Arroz Rojo ($19.00)
  
  Salmon del Tropico
  
  Seared Chilean Salmon, Grilled Pineapple, Balsamic Habanero Glaze Tomatillo Arugula Salad ($25.00)
  
  Brisket Enchiladas
  
  Slow Braised Brisket, Chipotle Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce, Cotija Cheese, Charro Beans ($21.00)
- Tacos & Tamales
  
  Mushroom Tamal
  
  Masa Tamal, Wild Mushrooms, Red Onions, Poblanos, Cilantro, Salsa Verde, Cotija Cheese & Crema ($12.00)
  
  Carnitas Tacos
  
  Confit Pork, Tomatillo Salsa Verde Pickled Red Onion Fresh Cilantro ($14.00)
  
  Spicy Brisket Tacos
  
  Shredded Brisket, Refritos, Cotjia Cheese, Esquites, Cilantro ($16.00)
  
  Short Rib Tamal
  
  Masa Tamal, Short Rib, Pasilla Chili Gravy, Pickled Red Onion, Crema ($13.00)
  
  Shrimp Tacos
  
  Citrus Marinated Shrimp, Sauteed in a Roja Suace, Topped with Avocado Apple Chipotle Slaw ($16.00)
  
  Chicken Tacos
  
  Ancho Braised Chicken, Crema, Avocado, Cotija Cheese, Pickled Onion ($13.00)
- Sides
  
  Platanos Fritos
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Pineapple Rice
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Mexican Potato Salad
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Esquites
  
  (Mexican Street Corn) ($5.00)
  
  Rice & Black Beans
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Refritos
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Yucca Fries
  
  Truffle Oil, Cotija, Cilantro ($6.00)
  
  Salsa Roja or Verde
  
  ($2.00)
Cocktail Menu
- Margaritas
  
  Perfect Margarita
  
  Hornitos Reposado Tequila, Grand Marnier, Patrón Citronge, Squeezed Lime, Simple Syrup ($13.00)
  
  Water Melon Margarita
  
  House Infused Jalapeno Cucumber Tequila, Watermelon, Simple Syrup, Squeezed Lime ($13.00)
  
  Agave Margarita
  
  Hornitos Plata Tequila, Agave Nectar, Squeezed Lime ($11.00)
  
  Guava Margarita
  
  Casamigos Reposado Tequila, Guava Nectar, Simple Syrup, Fresh Squeezed Lime ($14.00)
  
  Xochitl Margarita
  
  Blanco Tequila, Simple Syrup, Fresh Squeezed Lime ($9.00)
  
  Ultimate Margarita
  
  Roca Patrón Blanco, Grand Marnier, Patron Citronge, Agave Nectar Fresh Squeezed Orange & Lime ($19.00)
  
  Blood Orange Margarita
  
  Blanco Tequila, Patrón Citronge, Simple Syrup, Blood Orange Puree, Fresh Squeezed Lime ($13.00)
  
  Mezcal Margarita
  
  Ilegal Joven Blanco, Lime, Agave Nectar ($14.00)
- Cocktails
  
  Amarillo
  
  Pineapple Infused Tequila, Fresh Squeezed Lemon & Mint ($12.00)
  
  Ensenada
  
  Blanco Tequila, Mango, Habanero Simple Syrup, Lime ($11.00)
  
  Mexican Mojito
  
  Patrón Silver Tequila, Muddled Cilantro, Simple Syrup, Club Soda, Fresh Squeezed Lime ($12.00)
  
  El Pepino
  
  Jalapeño Infused Tequila, Basil~Cucumber Puree, Simple Syrup, Fresh Lime ($11.00)
  
  Mexican Old Fashioned
  
  Hornitos Anejo, Agave, Angosturra Bitters, Orange ($13.00)
  
  Tequila Negroni
  
  Hornitos Reposado, Campari, Sweet Vermouth ($12.00)
  
  Tequila Manhattan
  
  Hornitos Añejo Tequila, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters, Aged in a White Oak Barrel ($14.00)
  
  Ximena
  
  House Infused Cucumber Tequila, Mint, Simple Syrup, Lime ($10.00)
  
  Arnaldo Palmer
  
  Sauza Reposado, Lemon, Lime, Agave Nectar ($12.00)
- Red Wine
  Terrazas Cabernet Sauvignon, Argentina
  $11.00
  
  $36.00
  Rios De Tinta, Tempranillo, Spain
  $12.00
  
  $44.00
  Bodini Malbec, Argentina
  $10.00
  
  $34.00
- White Wine
  Gryghus, Sauvignon Blanc, Chile
  $10.00
  
  $36.00
  Broadbent Vinho Verde, Portugal
  $9.00
  
  $32.00
  Condes De Albarei, Albarino, Spain
  $11.00
  
  $42.00
  Pulenta Chardonnay, Argentina
  $12.00
  
  $44.00
- Sparkling & Rose Wine
  
  Domaine Chandon Brut
  
  187ml Bottle ($14.00)
- Bottled Beer
  
  Corona
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Pacifico
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Tecate Can
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Dogfish 60 min IPA
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Modelo Especial
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Dogfish Flesh and Blood IPA
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Allagash White
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Dogfish SeaQuencher Ale
  
  ($6.00)
- Refrescos
  
  Mexican Sodas
  
  Coca~Cola, Mandarin, Pineapple, Grapefruit ($3.50)
- Tequila & Flights
  
  Staff Flight
  
  Hornitos Blanco, Cazadores Reposado, Casamigos Añejo ($20.00)
  
  Manager Flight
  
  El Tesoro Blanco, Casamigos Reposado, Casa Noble Añejo ($22.00)
  
  Owner Flight
  
  Roca Patrón Blanco, El Mayor Reposado, El Tesoro Añejo ($26.00)
  
  Mezcal Flight
  
  Ilegal Joven, Ilegal Reposado, Ilegal Añejo ($24.00)
- Premium Selection
  
  Casa Noble Ultra Añejo
  
  ($22.00)
  
  99,000 Horas
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Gran Patrón Piedra
  
  ($38.00)
- Blanco
  
  Casa Noble
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Cazadores
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Espolon
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Patrón
  
  ($12.00)
  
  El Jimador
  
  ($9.00)
  
  El Mayor
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Don Julio
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Casamigos
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Milagro
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Corralejo
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Roca Patrón
  
  ($17.00)
  
  Herradura
  
  ($11.00)
  
  El Tesoro
  
  ($12.00)
- Reposado
  
  Casa Noble
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Cazadores
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Espolon
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Patrón
  
  ($13.00)
  
  El Jimador
  
  ($10.00)
  
  El Mayor
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Don Julio
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Casamigos
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Milagro
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Corralejo
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Roca Patrón
  
  ($20.00)
  
  Herradura
  
  ($14.00)
  
  El Tesoro
  
  ($13.00)
- Anejo
  
  Casa Noble
  
  ($19.00)
  
  Cazadores
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Espolon
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Patrón
  
  ($16.00)
  
  El Jimador
  
  ($11.00)
  
  El Mayor
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Don Julio
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Casamigos
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Milagro
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Corralejo
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Roca Patrón
  
  ($24.00)
  
  Herradura
  
  ($14.00)
  
  El Tesoro
  
  ($14.00)
- Mezcal
  
  Ilegal Joven
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Ilegal Repo
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Ilegal Anejo
  
  ($18.00)
  
  Casamigos Joven
  
  ($22.00)
Happy Hour
- Happy Hour Bar Bites
  
  Chilaquiles
  
  Tortilla Chips, Verde Sauce, Pico de Gallo, Cotija Cheese, Crema ($5.00)
  
  Gringa
  
  Flour Tortilla, Queso Mixto, Pineapple Salsa, Avocado Mash, Al Pastor Style Shredded Beef ($7.00)
  
  Yucca Fries
  
  Truffle Oil, Cotija Cheese, Cilantro, Chipotle Crema ($6.00)
  
  Taquitos de Barbacoa
  
  Barbacoa Style Shredded Beef, Fried Corn Tortillas, Avocado Mash, Cayenne Crema ($5.00)
  
  Chipotle BBQ Chicken
  
  Flour Tortilla, Pulled Chicken in BBQ Sauce, Queso Mixto, Avocado Mash ($7.00)
  
  Veggie
  
  Flour Tortilla, Adobo Rajas, Black Beans, Corn, Queso Mixto ($7.00)

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