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Xochitl

Cuisine: Latin, Mexican

Price Range: $$

10Best Says

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 Card to Customize ($10.00)
  
  Signature Guacamole
  
  People's Choice Winner. Pomegranate, Pineapple, Cilantro, Cotija, Strawberry, Jicama, Habanero ($12.00)
  
  Xochitl Wings
  
  Tequila Barbeque or Spicy ($10.00)
  
  Camerones con Caldo
  
  Seared Adobe Shrimp, Sweet Plantain, Tomato Chile Sauce, Avocado Salad ($12.00)
  
  Ensalada
  
  Mixed Greens, Tomato, Radish, Pepitas, Cotija, Jicama, Honey Jalapeño Vinaigrette ($8.00)
  
  Mussels Ajillo
  
  White Wine Garlic Broth, Chopped Clams, Avocado, Cilantro ($14.00)
  
  Queso Fundido
  Flour Tortillas, Queso Mixto
  
  Rajas: $12.00
  
  Chorizo: $14.00
  
  Shrimp: $15.00
- Ceviche
  
  Ahi Tuna
  
  Cantaloupe, Red Onion, Cucumber, Cilantro, Guajillo Chile, Yucca Chips ($14.00)
  
  Campechana
  
  Shrimp, Pescado, Serrano Peppers, Red Onion, Avocado, Lime Juice, Cilantro, Tortilla Chips ($16.00)
- Platos
  
  Veggie Enchiladas
  
  Roasted Seasonal Vegetables, Tomatillo Salsa, Pickled Onion, Cotija, Arroz Roja ($19.00)
  
  Salmon
  
  7oz Grilled Chilean Salmon, Orange Habanero Balsamic Glaze, Pineapple Rice, Grilled Asparagus ($22.00)
  
  Crab Cakes
  
  Lump Crab meat mixed with Corn, Poblano Pepper, Cilantro, Onions, Tomato Chile Sauce, Saffron Rice, Pickled Vegetable Salad ($23.00)
  
  Chile con Mole
  
  Poblano Pepper, Pulled Chicken, House Mole, Arroz Rojo (Vegetarian Option Available) ($21.00)
  
  Chicken Enchilada
  
  Shredded Chicken, Guajillo, Chipotle Tinga, Cotija, Crema, Arroz Rojo ($19.00)
  
  Brisket Enchiladas
  
  Braised Brisket, Chipotle Garlic Cream, Cotija, Charro Beans ($22.00)
  
  Seafood Enchiladas
  
  Shrimp, Pescado, Spinach, Red Onion, Tomatillo Garlic Cream, Cotija Cheese, Avocado Salad ($24.00)
- Tacos
  
  Carnitas
  
  Confit Pork, Kimchi, Pickled Onion, Cilantro ($15.00)
  
  Camarones
  
  Sauteéd Achiote Herbed Shrimp, Pineapple Salad, Mango Crema ($16.00)
  
  Steak y Chorizo
  
  Grilled Filet and Mexican Chorizo, Chipotle Chimichurri Sauce, Crispy Potatoes, Radish ($18.00)
  
  Brisket
  
  Barbacoa Style Brisket, Chile de Arbol Hummus, Pickled Red Onion ($16.00)
  
  Veggie
  
  Roasted Seasonal Vegetables, Crema, Cotija, Pickled Salad ($14.00)
  
  Chicken
  
  Ancho Braised Chicken, Avocado Crema, Cotija Cheese, Pickled Onion ($14.00)
- Sides
  
  Esquites
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Pineapple Rice
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Rice & Black Beans
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Platanos Fritos
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Yucca Fries
  
  Truffle Oil, Cotija, Cilantro ($6.00)
  
  Salsa Roja or Verde
  
  ($2.00)
Cocktail Menu
- Margaritas
  
  Perfect Margarita
  
  Hornitos Reposado, Grand Marnier, Patron Citronge, Squeezed Lime, Simple Syrup ($13.00)
  
  Xochitl Margarita
  
  Blanco Tequila, Squeezed Lime, Simple Syrup ($10.00)
  
  Ultimate Margarita
  
  Roca Patrón Blanco, Grand Marnier, Patron Citronge, Agave Nectar, Squeezed Lime, Orange ($19.00)
  
  Watermelon Margarita
  
  House Infused Jalapeno and Cucumber Tequila, Watermelon Puree, Simple Syrup, Squeezed Lime ($12.00)
  
  Blood Orange Margarita
  
  Hornitos Blanco, Patron Citronge, Simple Syrup, Blood Orange Puree, Lime ($13.00)
  
  Agave Margarita
  
  Hornitos Blanco Tequila, Agave Nectar, Lime ($11.00)
  
  STARWBERRY BASIL MARGARITA
  
  Patron Silver Tequila, Strawberry Basil Puree, Simple Syrup, Fresh Squeezed Lime ~13 ($13.00)
  
  Mezcal Margarita
  
  Ilegal Joven Blanco, Lime, Simple Syrup ($14.00)
- Cocktails
  
  Amarillo
  
  Pineapple Infused Tequila, Lemon, Fresh Mint ($12.00)
  
  BLUEBERRY MEZCAL
  
  Creyente Mezcal, Blueberry Puree, Orange Bitters,Lime, Simple Syrup ($15.00)
  
  Grand Real Old Fashioned
  
  Espolon Extra Anejo, Grand Marnier 100, Bitters, Orange ($19.00)
  
  Tequila Manhattan
  
  Hornitos Black Barrel Anejo, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters, Aged in White Oak Barrel ($15.00)
  
  El Pepino
  
  Jalapeno Infused Tequila, Basil Cucumber Puree, Fresh Squeezed Lime, Simple Syrup ($11.00)
  
  PALOMA
  
  Espolon Reposado, Aperol, Grapefruit Soda ~13 ($14.00)
  
  Ensenada Margarita
  
  Espolon Blanco, Mango Pruee, Habanero, Simple Syrup, & Fresh Squeezed Lime ($13.00)
  
  Mexican Mojito
  
  Patron Silver, Muddled Cilantro, Simple Syrup, Lime, Club Soda ($12.00)
- Red Wine
  Terrazas Cabernet Sauvignon, Argentina
  $11.00
  
  $36.00
  Camina Tempranillo, Spain
  $12.00
  
  $44.00
  Ataliva Malbec, Argentina
  $10.00
  
  $34.00
- White Wine
  Escudo Real Vinho Verde, Portugal
  $10.00
  
  $36.00
  Cuna Sauvignon Blanc, Chile
  $9.00
  
  $32.00
  San Huberto Torrontes Rioja, Argentina
  $11.00
  
  $42.00
  Mureda Chardonnay, Spain
  $12.00
  
  $44.00
- Sparkling 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)
  
  Xochitl Wings
  
  Tequila BBQ or XO Hot ($10.00)
  
  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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