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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
  Guacamole
  
  Use Your Card To Customize House Made Tortillas Chips ($10.00)
  
  Queso Fundido
  Queso Mixto Cheese, Served in a Cast Iron Skillet w/ Flour Tortillas Choice Of:
  
  Rajas: $11.00
  
  Chorizo: $12.00
  Signature Guacamole
  
  (People's Choice Winner) Grilled Habanero, Pineapple & Jicama Salsa, Pomegranate, Cilantro, Cotija Cheese, Topped with Strawberries ($12.00)
  
  Calamar Chamoy
  
  Crispy Fried Calamari, Jalapenos, with Chile Chamoy Sauce ($10.00)
  
  Huarache
  Crispy Masa Flatbread, Queso Mixto, Red Onion, Garlic Oil Choice Of: Spanish Chorizo - Salsa Roja, Quseo Mixto, Cilantro; Camarones - Sauteed Shrimp, Chipotle Cream, Queso Mixto, Truffle Oil, Avocado Salad
  
  Spanish Chorizo: $12.00
  
  Camarones: $14.00
- Ensalada ~ Sopas ~ Ceviches
  
  Ensalada Xochitl
  
  Mix Greens, Grape Tomatoes, Radish, Jicama, Spiced Pumpkin Seeds, Cotija Cheese, Honey Jalapeno Sherry Vinaigrette ($7.00)
  
  Ahi Tuna
  
  Diced Ahi Tuna, Cantaloupe, Citrus Guajillo Chile Marinade Red Onion, Cilantro, Cucumber, Yucca Chips ($12.00)
  
  Campechana
  
  Shrimp, Pescado, Serrano Peppers Lime Marinade, Red Onion, Avocado Plum Tomatoes, Cilantro, Tortilla Chips ($14.00)
  
  Sopa de Tortilla
  
  Ancho & Guajillo Spiced Tomato Broth, Pulled Chicken, Crema, Avocado, Topped with Tortilla Strips & Cotija Cheese ($7.00)
  
  Crab
  
  Jumbo Lump Crab, Serrano Peppers, Red Onion, Orange Segments, Avocado, Chile Threads Tostada ($14.00)
- Platos
  
  Lomo de Cerdo
  
  Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin Marinated in Herbs & Spices, topped with Apple and Cranberry Chutney. Served with Chipotle, Cilantro Mash Potatoes ($21.00)
  
  Chile Con Mole
  
  Poblano Pepper, Stuffed with Chicken Picadillo, Green Peas, Carrots, Topped with House Made Mole Sauce served with Arroz Rojo ($19.00)
  
  El Dorado
  
  Chilean Salmon Pan Seared in Herbs, Stuffed with Lump Crabmeat, Roasted Jalapeno Corn Puree, Topped with Tomatillo and Arugula Salad ($25.00)
  
  Seafood Ajillo
  
  Mussels, Clams, Calamari, Shrimp, Pescado, In a White Wine Garlic Ajillo Sauce, with Spanish Chorizo, Shallots, Corn ($26.00)
  
  Pollo Frito
  
  A Three Day Preparation, 24 Hour Brined, Steamed, & Fried Half Chicken, Chile Cream Spinach Home Made Cornbread, Poblano Butter, Sweet Chile Sauce Drizzle ($23.00)
  
  Brisket Enchiladas
  
  Slow Braised Brisket, Chipotle Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce, Charro Beans (Pinto Beans, Roasted Potatoes, Red Onion, Spanish Chorizo) Cotija Cheese ($21.00)
  
  Pasilla Short Rib
  
  Slow Braised Boneless Short Rib, Roasted Seasonal Vegetables, Pasilla Chile Gravy, Crema, Cilantro, Served with Arroz Rojo ($22.00)
  
  Seafood Enchiladas
  
  Shrimp, Crab, Pescado, Sauteed with Spinach Red Onions, Wrapped in Flour Tortillas Tomatillo Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce Avocado Salad, Cotija Cheese ($24.00)
  
  Vegetable Enchiladas
  
  Roasted Seasonal Vegetables, Tomatillo Salsa, Cotija Cheese, Pickled Onion, Served with Arroz Rojo ($18.00)
- Tacos & Tamales
  
  Mushroom Tamal
  
  Traditional 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
  
  Spicy Shredded Brisket, Refritos, Cotjia Cheese, Esquites, Cilantro ($16.00)
  
  Short Rib Tamal
  
  Traditional Masa Tamal, Short Rib in a Pasilla Chili Gravy, Pickled Red Onion and Crema ($13.00)
  
  Shrimp Tacos
  
  Jumbo Shrimp Marinated with Citrus & Herbs, Sauteed in Roja Sauce, Topped with Avocado and Apple Chipotle Slaw ($16.00)
  
  Chicken Tacos
  
  Ancho Braised Chicken, Crema, Avocado, Cotija Cheese, Pickled Onion ($13.00)
- Sides
  
  Platanos Fritos
  
  Queso Mixto, Cilantro, Roasted Garlic ($6.00)
  
  Chipotle Mash
  
  Potatoes, Cilantro, Garlic ($6.00)
  
  Esquites
  
  Mexican Street Corn, Chile Piquin ($5.00)
  
  Rice & Black Beans
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Refritos
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Yucca Fries
  
  Truffle Oil, Cotija, Cilantro, Chipotle Crema ($6.00)
  
  Salsa Roja or Verde
  
  ($2.00)
Cocktail Menu
- Cocktails
  
  Perfect Margarita
  
  Hornitos Reposado, Grand Marnier, Patron Citronge, Fresh Squeezed Lime, Simple Syrup ($13.00)
  
  Barrel Aged Tequila Manhattan
  
  Hornitos Black Barrel Anejo, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters, Aged in a White Oak Barrel ($12.00)
  
  About Thyme
  
  Don Julio Blanco, Grapefruit Juice, Thyme Simple Syrup, Fresh Lime ($14.00)
  
  Xochitl Margarita
  
  Blanco Tequila, Simple Syrup, Fresh Squeezed Lime ($9.00)
  
  El Pepino
  
  Jalapeño Infused Tequila, Basil Cucumber Puree, Simple Syrup, Fresh Lime ($11.00)
  
  Agave Margarita
  
  Hornitos Plata Tequila Agave Nectar, Fresh Squeezed Lime ($11.00)
  
  Ultimate Margarita
  
  Roca Patron Blanco, Grand Marnier, Patron Citronge, Agave Nectar Fresh Squeezed Lime & Orange ($19.00)
  
  Blood Orange Margarita
  
  Blanco Tequila, Patron Citronge, Simple Syrup Blood Orange Puree, Fresh Squeezed Lime ($13.00)
  
  Amarillo
  
  Pineapple Infused Tequila, Fresh Squeezed Lemon & Mint ($10.00)
  
  Patron Mexican Mojito
  
  Patron Silver, Muddled Cilantro Simple Syrup, Club Soda, Fresh Squeezed Lime ($12.00)
- Red Wines
  Terrazas Cabernet Sauv Argentina
  $11.00
  
  $36.00
  Rios de Tinta, Tempranillo, Spain
  $12.00
  
  $44.00
  Bodini Malbec Argentina
  $10.00
  
  $34.00
  Legado del Moncayo Garnacha, Spain
  $11.00
  
  $42.00
- White Wines
  Santa Rita 120 Series, Sauv 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
  
  Domaine Chandon Brut (187 ml Bottle)
  
  ($14.00)
- Bottled Beer
  
  Corona
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Dogfish 60 min IPA
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Allagash White
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Modelo Especial
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Pacifico
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Tecate Can
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Dogfish Flesh and Blood IPA
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Dogfish SeaQuencher Ale
  
  ($6.00)
- Refrescos
  
  Mexican Sodas
  
  Coca~Cola, Mandarin, Pineapple, Grapefruit ($3.25)
- Tequila & Flights
  
  Staff Flight
  
  Hornitos Blanco, Cazadores Reposado, Casamigos Anejo ($20.00)
  
  Manager Flight
  
  El Tesoro Blanco, Casamigos Reposado,Casa Noble Anejo ($22.00)
  
  Owner Flight
  
  Roca Patron Blanco, Kah Reposado, El Tesoro Anejo ($26.00)
- Premium Selection
  
  Casa Noble Ultra Anejo
  
  ($22.00)
  
  99,000 Horas
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Gran Patron Piedra
  
  ($38.00)
- Blanco
  
  Casa Noble
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Cazadores
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Espolon
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Kah
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Patron
  
  ($12.00)
  
  El Mayor
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Don Julio
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Casamigos
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Milagro
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Corralejo
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Roca Patron
  
  ($17.00)
  
  Herradura
  
  ($11.00)
  
  El Tesoro
  
  ($12.00)
- Reposado
  
  Casa Noble
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Cazadores
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Espolon
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Kah
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Patron
  
  ($13.00)
  
  El Mayor
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Don Julio
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Casamigos
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Milagro
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Milagro Select
  
  ($17.00)
  
  Corralejo
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Roca Patron
  
  ($20.00)
  
  Herradura
  
  ($14.00)
  
  El Tesoro
  
  ($13.00)
- Anejo
  
  Casa Noble
  
  ($19.00)
  
  Cazadores
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Espolon
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Kah
  
  ($21.00)
  
  Patron
  
  ($16.00)
  
  El Mayor
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Don Julio
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Casamigos
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Milagro
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Milagro Select
  
  ($21.00)
  
  Corralejo
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Roca Patron
  
  ($24.00)
  
  Herradura
  
  ($14.00)
  
  El Tesoro
  
  ($14.00)
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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