- Lunch
- Dinner
- Saturday Brunch
- Sunday Brunch Buffet
- Vegetarian Menu
- Postres
- Drinks
- Happy Hour
- Houston Restaurant Week Lunch
- Houston Restaurant Week Dinner
Tuesday- Friday, 11:30 am to 4 pm
2 For $24
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OSTIONES DE LUJO
half-dozen wood-roasted oysters, mole amarillo, cotija, breadcrumbs
$18.00
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Aguachile de Fresa
spicy yellow fin tuna, cucumber, strawberry, lime
$16.00
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Robalo
sea bass, aguachile verde, cilantro, parsley, lime, orange, avocado, serrano, corn, red onion, cucumber, plantain tostada
$16.00
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Ensalada Roja
roasted beets, baby red oak, roasted tamala squash, mandarin citrus-piloncillo dressing, candied pumpkin seeds, amaranth
$14.00
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Tamal de Pollo con Mole Negro
chicken tamal with black mole
$13.00
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Memela
toasted masa pancakes, roasted pork rib, refritos, crema, queso fresco, tomatillo avocado sauce
$15.00
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Taquitos Dorados
chicken picadillo, mole coloradito, crema, queso fresco
$14.00
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Tacos de Chicharron
crispy pork belly, blue corn tortilla, refritos, pickled red onion, salsa martajada
$16.00
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Molotes de Xoxocotlan
oval masa cakes, potato, chorizo, avocado, chile de onza, crema, queso fresco, chapulin garnish, cotija
$14.00
Sopas
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Huitlasquites
corn soup, huitlacoche, mayo, queso fresco
$13.00
Tlayudas
Iconic street food dish of Oaxaca- very large, thin Oaxacan tortillas with various toppings cooked over wood-
Res
skirt steak, chichilo mole, quesillo, black beans
$18.00
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Pollo
shredded roasted chicken, mole negro, quesillo, black beans
$18.00
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Hongos
roasted mushrooms, fresh huitlacoche, goat cheese, vegetarian beans, hoja santa, mole amarillo
$18.00
Platos Fuertes
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Camarones Istmeños
sautéed shrimp with chile de ajo, creamy corn and rice
$18.00
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Pescado
catch of the day, mole amarillo, spring vegetables
$29.00
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Tostadas de Camaron
sautéed shrimp with chile de ajo, refried beans, crunchy garnishes
$18.00
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Atun
toasted pepper ash-rubbed tuna, mole amarillo, mushrooms, potatoes
$24.00
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Tacos de Pato
roasted duck, salsa albañil, refritos, chicharron
$18.00
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Ensalada Roja con Pollo
grilled chicken breast, roasted beets, baby red oak, roasted tamala squash, mandarin citrus-piloncillo dressing, candied pumpkin seeds, amaranth
$16.00
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Xochi Burger
prime beef hamburger, chorizo Istmeño, chile de agua, avocado, watercress, housemade Oaxacan string cheese, pasilla pepper mayo, papas enchiladas
$18.00
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Barbacoa de Res de Zaachila
grilled rolled skirt steak, hoja santa, guajillo puya and costeño pepper broth, potato, carrots, masa dumplings
$32.00
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Enmoladas
folded corn tortilla bathed in mole papilla filled with skirt steak, quest fresco, onion, plantain with rice
$22.00
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Enchiladas
enchiladas of the day, mole negro, rice and beans
$22.00
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Cochito Istmeño
dry-rubbed pork shank braised in Istmeño peppers and pineapple
$24.00
Non-Alcoholic Specialties
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Aguas Frescas
$3.50
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Topo Chico
$3.25
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Mexican Coke
$4.00
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Limonada
$3.50
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Please alert your server of any allergies
Crudos
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Ostiones en su Concha *
raw oysters, tomatillo mignonette
$15.00
$29.00
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Aguachile de Fresa
spicy yellow fin tuna, strawberry, cucumber, lime
$16.00
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Robalo *
striped bass, aguachile verde, cilantro, avocado, serrano, corn, red onion, cucumber, plantain tostada
$16.00
Antojitos
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Tacos de Cabrito
two crispy goat tacos, salsa albañil, refritos
$16.00
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Queso de Rancho
housemade queso de cincho, chicharrones, duo of insects (chicatanas, chapulines), huaxmole rojo
$15.00
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Memela
toasted masa pancake, roasted pork rib, refritos, crema, queso fresco, tomatillo-avocado sauce
$15.00
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Taquitos Dorados
chicken picadillo, mole coloradito, crema, queso fresco
$14.00
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Molotes de Xoxocotlan
oval masa cakes, filled with potato, chorizo Istmeño, chile de onza, crema, queso fresco, chapulin garnish
$14.00
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Guacamole y Tostadas
$11.00
Del Horno
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Ostiones de Lujo
wood-roasted oysters, mole amarillo, cotija, breadcrumbs
$18.00
$36.00
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Pulpo
crispy wood-roasted octopus, masa pancake, puya pepper adobo, toasted pumpkin seeds
$17.00
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Sopa de Piedra
ancient traditional fish and shrimp soup, heated with hot river rocks from the horno
$27.00
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Tlayuda de Res
grilled steak, mole negro, quesillo, greens
$20.00
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Tlayuda de Hongos
roasted mushrooms, fresh huitlacoche, goat cheese vegetarian beans, hoja santa, mole amarillo
$18.00
Al Lado
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Camote Asado
oven roasted sweet potato, crema fresca, queso fresco
$9.00
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Coliflor
roasted cauliflower, chintextle
$9.00
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Esparragos Tatemados
charred asparagus, broccolini, mole amarillo
$9.00
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Papas con Mole
crispy potatoes, mole, queso fresco
$9.00
* Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Please alert your server of any allergies
Sopas Y Ensaladas
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Ensalada Roja
roasted beets, baby red oak, roasted tamala squash, mandarin citrus-piloncillo dressing, candied pumpkin seeds, amaranth
$14.00
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Huitlasquites
corn soup, huitlacoche, crema, queso cotija
$13.00
Platos Fuertes
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Pescado
catch of the day, chile costeño amarillo adobo, Swiss chard, chochoyotes, baby carrots
$29.00
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Barbacoa de Res de Zaachila *
grilled rolled steak, hoja santa, guajillo puya and costeño pepper broth, potato, carrots, masa dumplings
$32.00
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Pato Crujiente
crispy duck, salsa albanil, chicharron, refritos
$37.00
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Codorniz
bacon-wrapped quail stuffed with mushrooms, mole almendrado, cornbread
$30.00
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Bistec con Mole de Chicatana
grilled certified prime Black Angus ribeye, black bean tamal, ant mole
$48.00
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Callo de Hacha
scallops in mole verde, white beans, green beans, chayote, masa dumplings
$38.00
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Camarones a la Parilla
large grilled head-on shrimp, green seafood rice with squid and mussels
$29.00
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Enchiladas
Ask your server for the day’s selection
$22.00
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Chamorro de Puerco
pork shank braised in green tomatillo milpero sauce, purslane, chochoyotes
$30.00
Mole, Mole, Mole
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Mole Tasting
four of our classic moles with housemade folded tlayuda, frijoles, quesillo
$18.00
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Costillas De Puerco en Mole Chicatana
pork ribs in ant mole
$15.00
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Hongos en Mole Amarillo
wild mushrooms, mole amarillo, masa dumplings, green beans
$13.00
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Cachetes de Res en Mole Pasilla
braised beef cheeks, mole pasilla
$18.00
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Tamal de Pollo con Mole Negro
large chicken tamal with black mole
$13.00
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Camarones en Mole Verde
three head-on sautéed shrimp in green mole
$16.00
Saturdays 11:30am – 3pm
Crudos
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Aguachile de Fresa
spicy yellow fin tuna, cucumber, strawberry, lime
$16.00
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Robalo *
Striped bass, aguachile verde, cilantro, avocado, serrano, corn, red onion, cucumber, plantain tostada
$16.00
Antojitos
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Tacos de Chicharron
crispy pork belly, blue corn tortilla, refritos, pickled onion, salsa de tomatillo mipero
$16.00
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Taquitos Dorados
chicken picadillo, mole colorado, crema, queso fresco, parsley
$14.00
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Molotes de Xoxocotlan
oval masa cakes, potato, chorizo, avocado, chile de onza, crema, queso fresco
$14.00
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Costillas de Puerco
pork ribs in pasilla mole
$15.00
Ostiones
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Ostiones de Lujo
Wood-roasted oysters, mole amarillo, cotija, breadcrumbs
$18.00
$36.00
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Ostiones en Su Concha
Raw oysters, tomatillo mignonette
$15.00
$29.00
* Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Please alert your server of any allergies
Sopas y Ensaladas
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Huitlasquites
corn soup, huitlacoche, mayo, queso fresco
$13.00
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Ensalada Roja
roasted beets, baby red oak, roasted tamala squash, mandarin citrus-piloncillo dressing, candied pumpkin seeds, amaranth
$14.00
Platos Fuertes
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Camarones Istmeños
Sautéed shrimp with chile de ajo, creamy corn and rice
$18.00
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Huevos Rancheros
Fried corn tortilla, chorizo, fresh avocado, salsa tomatillo milpero, rice and beans, sunny side eggs
$20.00
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Chilaquiles *
Corn totopos, bathed in salsa de chile de agua, with grilled skirt steak, topped with two sunny-side-up eggs
$18.00
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Memela y Huevos *
Toasted masa pancake, shredded roasted chicken, mole negro, sunny-side-up eggs
$17.00
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Tetela y Huevos *
Blue masa triangular envelope stuffed with hoja santa, quesillo, mole coloradito, sunny-side-up eggs and cactus salad
$18.00
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Barbacoa de Res de Zaachila
grilled rolled skirt steak, hoja santa, guajillo puya and costeño pepper broth, potato, carrots, masa dumplings
$32.00
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Bistec con Huevos
6 oz grilled prime Angus ribeye, huevos divorciados
$22.00
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Enmoladas
Folded corn tortilla bathed in mole pasilla, queso fresco, onion, fried eggs, plantain
$17.00
Tlayudas
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Hongos
roasted mushrooms, fresh huitlacoche, goat cheese, vegetarian beans, hoja santa, mole amarillo
$18.00
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Puerco
mole negro, Mexican chorizo, bacon, egg, Oaxacan cheese
$20.00
Sundays, 10am till 2:30pm
Live music 11am-2pm
$39 per person and $12 per child ( ages 12 and under)
Reserve your table today! Click HERE or for parties of 6 or more, please call the restaurant at 713-400-3330.
Entremeses
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Ensalada Roja
roasted beets, baby red oak, roasted tamala squash, mandarin citrus-piloncillo dressing, candied pumpkin seeds, amaranth
$14.00
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TETELA
masa triangular envelope, stuffed with hoja santa, refitros, and mole coloradito, topped with mix green salad
$12.00
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Queso de Rancho
Housemade queso de cincho, baked tostadas, guacamole
$12.00
Platos Fuertes
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Enchiladas
Quelite and cauliflower enchiladas, salsa de tomate, quelites, vegetarian refritos
$18.00
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Tacos de Papa
Crispy taco of potato casserole, chile chilaca, salsa albañil, crema, queso fresco
$15.00
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Memelas de Vegetales
Two toasted masa pancakes, butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, hoja santa, vegetarian refritos, crema, queso fresco, salsa de albañil
$19.00
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Tlayuda de Hongos
Roasted mushrooms, fresh huitlacoche, goat cheese, vegetarian beans, hoja santa, mole amarillo
$18.00
Chocolate Menu
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Cacao
Chocolate cocoa pod, chocolate textures- tejate foam, milk chocolate cloud, chocolate criollo soil
$20.00
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Cremoso de Chocolate
Dense soft chocolate pudding, air sponge cake, peanut powder, strawberry
$13.00
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Chocolate Caliente
Small pitcher of Oaxacan hot chocolate, foamed tableside, churros (serves two)
$14.00
Otros Dulces
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Horchata Mousse Cake
Horchata mousse on top of chiffon cake, poleo corn cookie, vanilla cinnamon toffee sauce with dulce de leche ice cream
$12.00
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Pastel de Queso
House made queso fresco cake, guava sauce, corn streusel, strawberry sorbet, fresh guavas
$12.00
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Helado de Elote
corn custard ice cream, blue corn atole, corn cookie, Texas blue corn whiskey infused ice cream
$12.00
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Nieves Oaxaqueñas
Seasonal Oaxacan ice creams
$11.00
Pretty Mezcal Cocktails
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Masa Menos
Los Vecinos Mezcal, Gem & Bolt Damiano Mezcal, Canton’s Ginger, corn puree, guava, lemon, agave nectar, corn salt
$13.00
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Mezcalini #1
mezcal, sorbet, lime, gusano salt
$12.50
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Origen
mezcal, gin, Fever-Tree tonic, prickly pear and cucumber ice cube
$14.00
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Age of Oaxaca (Mezcal Old Faashioned)
mezcal, bourbon, Peychaud bitters, charred tortilla agave nectar, muddled orange and cherry
$13.00
Margaritas
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Houston Strong
Olmeca Altos Tequila, Combier, Aperol, lime, grapefruit peel
$12.00
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Xochi Rita
mezcal, orange liqueur, lime, citrus syrup, gusano salt
$12.00
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The Greatest Margarita
añejo tequila, 25-year-aged Grand Marnier, tangerine, lime, ginger, agave nectar, sea salted rim
$29.00
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Spiced Pluma
tequila, orange liqueur, pineapple, lime, habanero syrup, Hibiscus-salted margarita foam
$13.00
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Pink Escalade
Htown single barrel El Tesoro reposado tequila, Combier, grape brandy, lime, lychee, prickly pear
$14.00
Palomas
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Traditional
grapefruit soda, lime, salt
$12.00
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Mango & Chile
lime, mango and chile soda, salt
$12.00
Cocktails We Love
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Thorny Ranch Water
El Tesoro Silver, prickly pear, lime, Topo Chico
$13.00
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Highlands Martini
EL Tesoro Tequila, Hendrick’s Gin, Dolin Vermouth, lemon peel
$14.00
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Roasted Fruit Mojito
rum, oven-roasted fruit, mint, lime, soda water, simple syrup
$13.00
Sangria
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Our Sangria
Red wine, fresh orange, lime, mango, pineapple, Mexican brandy, spiced syrup, juices
$9.00
$48.00
Beer Cocktail
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Michelada
Dos XX Lager, sangrita, lime, roasted peppers, ice, gusano salt
$7.50
Bottles
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Negro Modelo
$6.00
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Modelo Especial
$6.00
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Dos XX Lager
$6.00
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Victoria Lager
$6.00
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Santanera Premium Lager
$8.00
Draft Beer
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Pacifico
Lager
$7.00
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Stella Artois
Belgian Pilsner
$7.00
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8th Wonder
Doam Faux'm Cream Ale
$7.00
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Art Car IPA
Saint Arnolds (HOU)
$7.00
Happy Hour Specials
4 pm - 6 pm, Tuesday - Saturday
Happy hour pricing available only at bar and patio
Ostiones
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Ostiones Asados
Wood roasted Gulf oysters, mole amarillo, cotija cheese, breadcrumbs
$21.00 - $40.00
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Ostiones en Su Concha
Gulf oysters on the half shell, tomatillo mignonette
$17.00 - $32.00
Happy Hour Libations
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Hugo Rita
The margarita that started it all!
$8.00
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Paloma Tradicional
Choice of mezcal or tequila
$8.00
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Mojito Clasico
$8.00
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The Houstonian
Bourbon, praline, vermouth, Mexican spice syrup
$8.00
- from our sister restaurant Backstreet Cafe -
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Agave & Mexican Spirits Library
1 oz of agave or Mexican spirit, see selection list on the back
$8.00
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House Red Wine Sangria
Red wine, Fresh orange, lime, mango, pineapple, Mexican brandy, spiced syrup, juices
$8.00
Happy Hour Wines
7 Glass 24 Bottle-
Happy Hour Rose
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Happy Hour White
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Happy Hour Red
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Happy Hour Sparkling
Happy Hour Beer
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Houston Brewed Draft Beers
$4.00
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Dos XX, Pacifico, Negra Modelo
$3.50
Margaritas
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Xochi Rita
Mezcal, lime, orange liqueur, agave nectar, sal de gusano
$10.00
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The Greatest Margarita
Tequila, 25 year aged Grand Marnier, tangerine, lime, ginger, agave nectar, sea salted rim
$29.00
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Pluma
Tequila, pineapple, habanero syrup, lime, hibiscus margarita foam
$12.00
Pretty Side OF Mezcal
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Mango y Chile
Mezcal, lime, mango & chile soda, achiote salt
$10.00
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Mezcalini #1
Mezcal, sorbet, lime, sal de gusano
$10.50
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Origen
Mezcal, gin, Fever Tree Tonic, prickly pear & cucumber ice cube
$12.00
Cocktails We Love
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Mojito del Horno
Rum, fruit, mint, lime, soda, simple syrup
$10.00
Barrel Aged
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Age of Oaxaca
Mezcal, bourbon, Peychaud bitters, charred tortilla agave nectar, muddled orange & cherry
$12.00
Bocadillos
Bar Bites-
Taquito de Chicharron
crispy pork belly, blue corn tortilla, refritos, pickled onion, salsa de tomatillo milpero
$7.00
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Tostada de Camaron
Sautéed shrimp with chile de ajo, refried beans, crunchy garnishes
$8.00
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Taquitos Dorados
Chicken, mole coloradito, crema, queso fresco, parsley
$8.00
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Memelita de Pollo
Chicken, toasted masa pancake, mole coloradito
$9.00
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Costillas de Puerco
Crispy pork ribs in mole coloradito
$8.00
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Molotes de Xoxocotlan
Oval masa cakes, potato, chorizo, avocado, chile de onza, crema, queso fresco, chapulin garnish, cotija
$8.00
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Guacamole Y Tostadas
Served with baked chips
$11.00
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Cachetes de Res
Braised beef cheeks, mole pasilla, quelites
$10.00
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Please alert your server of any allergies
Xochi will donate $2 to the Houston Food Bank from each $25 HRW lunch sold
- beverage, tax & gratuity are not included -
Platos Fuerte
-Choose one--
CAMARONES ISTMEÑOS
shrimp sautéed with chile de ajo, creamy corn rice
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ENSALADA DE ROJA CON POLLO
grilled chicken breast, roasted beets, baby red oak, roasted tamala squash, mandarin citrus-piloncillo dressing, candied pumpkin seeds, amaranth
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TACOS DE PATO
roasted duck, salsa albanil, refritos, chicharron
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XOCHI BURGER
prime beef hamburger, chorizo Istmeño, chile de agua, avocado, watercress, housemade Oaxacan string cheese, pasilla pepper mayo, papas enchiladas
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TLAYUDA DE RES
large, thin, Oaxacan tortilla cooked over wood, skirt steak, refritos, chichilo mole, quesillo
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PESCADO
catch of the day, mole amarillo, summer vegetables
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ENMOLADAS
folded corn tortilla bathed in mole pasilla, queso fresco, onion, plantain, rice
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COSTILLAS DE PUERCO
crispy pork ribs in mole coloradito, purslane, papas con mole
Postre
-Choose one--
TRES LECHES DE CHOCOLATE
three milk-soaked chocolate cake, toasted meringue
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FLAN DE COCO
coconut custard
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CHURROS
fried cruller rolled in sugar with Mexican vanilla ice cream
Xochi will donate $6 to the Houston Food Bank from each $55 HRW dinner sold
- beverage, tax & gratuity are not included -
MENU CLASICO
Optional Wine Pairing is $30-
Tiradito de Robalo
sliced striped bass ceviche, hoja santa, jalapeno, olive oil, lime
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MEMELITA (GF)
toasted blue corn masa pancake, chicken, refritos, salsa verde, queso fresco, crema fresca
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CACHETES DE RES (GF)
braised beef cheeks, mole pasilla, quelites, creamy corn rice
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CREMOSO DE CHOCOLATE (GF)
dense soft chocolate pudding, air sponge cake, peanut powder, strawberry
MENU DE MEZCAL
Optional Wine Pairing is $30-
AGUACHILE DE FRESA* (GF)
spicy yellow fin tuna, strawberry, cucumber, lime
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TAQUITOS DORADOS (GF)
chicken picadillo Oaxaqueño, mole coloradito, crema, queso fresco
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POLLO CON MOLE NEGRO (GF)
roasted chicken, mole negro, arroz, refritos
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PASTEL DE CHOCOLATE Y MOLE
chocolate cake, mole ganache, chicatana, pepitas, Mandarin sorbet
MENU VEGETARIANO
Optional Wine Pairing is $30-
SOPE DE CAMOTE
masa cake topped with sweet potato puree, salsa macha, cotija cheese, crema fresca
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TAQUITOS DE PAPA
crispy taco of potato casserole, chile chilaca, salsa albañil, crema, queso fresco
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ENCHILADAS DE VEGETALES
quelites and cauliflower enchiladas, mole de amarillo, vegetarian refritos
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PERA Y COCO
white wine-poached pear, yogurt coconut cream, yuzu gel, sesame brittle