Xochi Menu (Update 2025)

Introducing the menu at Xochi, a trendy and upscale Mexican restaurant in Houston, TX, offers a variety of dishes for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert. With a Latinx-owned establishment, Xochi boasts a diverse menu featuring authentic Northern Mexican cuisine. Their standout dishes include Costillas de puerco en mole chicatana (pork ribs in ant mole) served with blue tortillas, Tlayuda de Res (grilled steak, mole negro, quesillo, greens), and enchiladas in mole pasilla. The restaurant is known for its flavorful moles, with options to sample different varieties. For dessert, don't miss out on the signature chocolate dessert, Cacao, featuring a mix of chocolate textures and flavors sourced from Oaxaca. The ambiance is perfect for various occasions and the service is top-notch, making Xochi a must-visit destination for authentic Mexican cuisine.

Dinner

Ostiones En Su Concha

raw oysters, tomatillo mignonette

Aguachile De Mandarina

spicy yellow fin tuna, mandarin aguachile, mezcal, cucumber, onion

$20.00

Robalo

striped bass, aguachile verde, cilantro, avocado, serrano, corn, red onion, cucumber, plantain tostada

$19.00

Queso De Rancho

housemade queso de cincho, chicharrones, duo of insects (chicatanas, chapulines), huaxmole rojo

$18.00

Memela

toasted masa pancake, roasted pork rib, refritos, crema, queso fresco, tomatillo-avocado sauce

$16.00

Taquitos Dorados

chicken picadillo, mole coloradito, crema, queso fresco

$16.00

Molotes De Xoxocotlan

oval masa cakes, filled with potato, chorizo Istmeno, mole coloradito, crema, queso fresco, chapulin garnish

$16.00

Taco De Langosta

lobster tail, adobo Oaxaqueno, refritos, onion, avocado mousse

$20.00

Tacos De Cabrito

compressed baby goat meat, refried beans, tomatilloavocado sauce, pickled onion

$20.00

Empanadas De Camaron

yellow corn masa, shrimp, tomatillo sauce, crema, queso fresco

$17.00

Ostiones De Lujo

wood-roasted oysters, mole amarillo, cotija, breadcrumbs

Pulpo

wood-grilled octopus, purplepotato, pipian sauce, purslane, toasted pumpkin seeds

$24.00

Tlayuda De Res

large, thin Oaxacan tortilla, grilled steak, mole negro, quesillo, greens, refried beans

$24.00

Tlayuda De Hongos

large, thin Oaxacan tortilla, roasted mushrooms, huitlacoche, goat cheese vegetarian beans, mole amarillo

$20.00

Guacamole Y Totopos

$14.00

Caserolla De Calabaza

butternut squash casserole, cheese, bacon, almond

$9.00

Camote Y Mole Negro

sweet potato, squash, mole negro, cotija, cilantro

$9.00

Papas Con Mole Pasilla

roasted potato, mole pasilla queso fresco

$9.00

Coliflor Asada

grilled cauliflower, green pipian sauce

$9.00

Mole Tasting

four of our classic moles with housemade folded tlayuda, frijoles, quesillo

$20.00

Costillas De Puerco En Mole Chicatana

pork ribs in ant mole

$17.00

Hongos En Mole Amarillo

wild mushrooms, mole amarillo, masa dumplings, green beans

$16.00

Cachetes De Res En Mole Pasilla

braised beef cheeks, mole pasilla

$21.00

Tamal De Pollo Y Mole Negro

large chicken tamal, mushrooms, black mole

$16.00

Pierna De Pato

confit duck leg, refried beans, molote de platano, fig mole

$19.00

Codorniz & Mole Rojo

mushroom and huiltlacoche stuffed quail, mole coloradito

$22.00

Pescado

catch of the day, cauliflower puree, butternut squash, mole amarillo

$38.00

Barbacoa De Res De Zaachila

grilled rolled steak, hoja santa, guajillo puya and costeno pepper adobo, potato, carrots, masa dumplings

$37.00

Bistec Con Mole De Chicatana

grilled Prime Angus ribeye, wild mushrooms, roasted potato, ant mole

$55.00

Callo De Hacha

seared scallops, creamy corn rice, mole amarillo, pepitas

$38.00

Atun Tatemado

pepper crusted yellow fin tuna, wild mushrooms, huitlacoche, potatoes, mole amarillo

$38.00

Costilla De Res En Mole Negro

braised beef short rib, mole negro, tatuma squash, tortillas

$35.00

Chamorro De Puerco

pork shank braised with huaxmole, purslane

$32.00

Enchiladas

Ask your server for the days selection

$24.00

Ensalada De Calabaza

roasted squash, blue cheese, pomegranate, pear, roasted walnut, blue cheese

$15.00

Sopa De Calabaza

acorn squash soup, dry peppers

$15.00

Masa Menos

mezcal, damiana, ginger liqueur, lemon juice, corn puree, guava agave nectar

$14.00

Mezcalini

mezcal, sorbet, lime, gusano salt

$14.00

Origen

mezcal, gin, Fever-Tree tonic, prickly pear and cucumber ice cube

$15.00

Age Of Oaxaca (Mezcal Old Faashioned)

mezcal, bourbon, Peychaud bitters, charred tortilla agave nectar, muddled orange and cherry

$15.00

Houston Strong

Olmeca Altos Tequila, Combier, Aperol, lime, grapefruit peel

$14.00

Xochi Rita

mezcal, orange liqueur, lime, citrus syrup, gusano salt

$14.00

The Greatest Margarita

anejo tequila, -year-aged Grand Marnier, tangerine, lime, ginger, agave nectar, sea salted rim

$32.00

Spiced Pluma

tequila, orange liqueur, pineapple, lime, habanero syrup, Hibiscus-salted margarita foam

$14.00

Pink Escalade

Htown single barrel El Tesoro reposado tequila, Combier, grape brandy, lime, lychee, prickly pear

$14.00

Traditional

grapefruit soda, lime, salt

$13.00

Mango & Chile

lime, mango and chile soda, salt

$13.00

Thorny Ranch Water

El Tesoro Silver, prickly pear, lime, Topo Chico

$13.00

Roasted Fruit Mojito

rum, oven-roasted fruit, mint, lime, soda water, simple syrup

$13.00

Our Sangria

Red wine, fresh orange, lime, mango, pineapple, Mexican brandy, spiced syrup, juices

Michelada

Dos XX Lager, sangrita, lime, roasted peppers, ice, gusano salt

$7.50

Negro Modelo

$6.00

Modelo Especial

$6.00

Dos XX Lager

$6.00

Victoria Lager

$6.00

Santanera Premium Lager

$8.00

Pacifico

Lager

$7.00

Stella Artois

Belgian Pilsner

$7.00

Art Car IPA

Saint Arnolds (HOU)

$7.00

Karbach Hopadillo

(HOU)

$7.00

Drinks

Happy Hour

Hugo Rita

The margarita that started it all!

$8.00

Paloma Tradicional

Choice of mezcal or tequila

$8.00

Mojito Clasico

$8.00

The Houstonian

Bourbon, praline, vermouth, Mexican spice syrup - from our sister restaurant Backstreet Cafe -

$8.00

Agave & Mexican Spirits Library

oz of agave or Mexican spirit, see selection list on the back

$8.00

House Red Wine Sangria

Red wine, Fresh orange, lime, mango, pineapple, Mexican brandy, spiced syrup, juices

$8.00

Happy Hour Rose

Happy Hour White

Happy Hour Red

Happy Hour Sparkling

Houston Brewed Draft Beers

$4.00

Dos XX, Pacifico, Negra Modelo

$3.50

Xochi Rita

Mezcal, lime, orange liqueur, agave nectar, sal de gusano

$10.00

Nervous Traveler

Reposado tequila, reposado mezcal, grand marnier, lime, orange juice, syrup

$10.00

Pluma

Tequila, pineapple, habanero syrup, lime, hibiscus margarita foam

$12.00

Mango Y Chile

Mezcal, lime, mango & chile soda, achiote salt

$10.00

Mezcalini

Mezcal, sorbet, lime, sal de gusano

$10.50

Origen

Mezcal, gin, Fever Tree Tonic, prickly pear & cucumber ice cube

$12.00

Mojito Del Horno

Rum, fruit, mint, lime, soda, simple syrup

$10.00

Age Of Oaxaca

Mezcal, bourbon, Peychaud bitters, charred tortilla agave nectar, muddled orange & cherry

$12.00

Taquito De Chicharron

crispy pork belly, blue corn tortilla, refritos, pickled onion, salsa de tomatillo milpero

$7.00

Tostada De Camaron

Sauteed shrimp with chile de ajo, refried beans, crunchy garnishes

$8.00

Taquitos Dorados

Chicken, mole coloradito, crema, queso fresco, parsley

$8.00

Memelita De Pollo

Chicken, toasted masa pancake, mole coloradito

$9.00

Costillas De Puerco

Crispy pork ribs in mole coloradito

$8.00

Molotes De Xoxocotlan

Oval masa cakes, potato, chorizo, avocado, chile de onza, crema, queso fresco, chapulin garnish, cotija

$8.00

Guacamole Y Tostadas

Served with baked chips

$11.00

Cachetes De Res

Braised beef cheeks, mole pasilla, quelites

$10.00

Tlayuda De Res

large, crispy Oaxacan tortilla, skirt steak, chichilo mole, quesillo, black beans

$24.00

Tlayuda De Pollo

large, crispy Oaxacan tortilla, shredded roasted chicken, mole negro, quesillo, black beans

$22.00

Tlayuda De Hongos

large, crispy Oaxacan tortilla, roasted mushrooms, fresh huitlacoche, goat cheese, vegetarian beans, hoja santa, mole amarillo

$20.00

Ostiones De Lujo

half-dozen or dozen of wood-roasted oysters, mole amarillo, cotija, breadcrumbs

Robalo

striped bass, aguachile verde, cilantro, avocado, serrano, corn, red onion, cucumber, plantain tostada

$18.00

Molotes De Platano

plantain turnovers filled with refried beans, crema fresca, queso fresco

$14.00

Memela

toasted masa pancakes, roasted pork rib, refritos, crema, queso fresco, tomatillo avocado sauce

$16.00

Taquitos Dorados

chicken picadillo, mole coloradito, crema, queso fresco

$16.00

Molotes De Xoxocotlan

oval masa cakes, potato, chorizo, avocado mousse, mole coloradito, crema, queso fresco, chapulin garnish, cotija

$16.00

Sopa De Langosta Y Calabaza

creamy squash and lobster soup, shrimp garnish

$14.00

Aguachile De Naranja Roja

spicy yellow fin tuna, blood orange, lime

$20.00

Tamal De Pollo Y Mole Negro

large chicken tamal, mushrooms and huitlacoche, black mole

$15.00

Camarones Istme?Os

sauteed shrimp with chile de ajo, creamy corn and rice

$22.00

Pescado

catch of the day, chile atole, quelites, baby carrots

$29.00

Tostadas De Camaron

sauteed shrimp, chile de ajo, refried beans, tomatillo-avocado sauce, crunchy garnishes

$20.00

Pulpo

wood-grilled octopus, crispy potato, pipian sauce, purslane, toasted pumpkin seeds

$21.00

Xochi Burger

Prime beef hamburger, chorizo, avocado, refried beans, watercress, Oaxacan cheese, pasilla pepper mayo, jalapenos, crispy spicy potatoes

$18.00

Barbacoa De Res De Zaachila

grilled rolled skirt steak, hoja santa, guajillo puya and costeno pepper adobo, potato, carrots, masa dumplings

$35.00

Cochito Istme?O

dry-rubbed pork shank braised in Istmeno peppers and pineapple

$28.00

Enchiladas

enchiladas of the day, mole negro, rice and beans

$24.00

Ensalada De Temporada

spinach, red lettuce, pear, dry cranberries, fresh fig, queso fresco, rosemary fig dressing

$14.00

Pollo Asado

half chicken, Oaxacan adobo, rice, beans

$24.00

Pure De Papa En Adobo

potato puree, adobo, carrots, celery, dry chiles, queso cotija

$9.00

Calabacitas Con Pipi?N Verde

grilled squash, green pumpkin seed sauce, mushrooms, queso fresco

$9.00

Zanahoria Y Chirivilla

roasted carrots and parsnip, pipian rojo, quelites, pumpkin seed dressing

$9.00

Chilacayota

spaghetti squash, quelites, green tomatillo sauce, roasted almonds

$9.00

Guacamole Y Totopos

$14.00

Aguas Frescas

$4.00

Topo Chico

$4.00

Mexican Coke

$5.00

Limonada

$4.00

Lunch

Postres

Cacao

Chocolate cocoa pod, chocolate textures- tejate foam, milk chocolate cloud, chocolate criollo soil

$20.00

Pastel De Chocolate

Chef Rubens vegan chocolate cake, silk vegan chocolate frosting, macerated cherries

$12.00

Cremoso De Chocolate

Dense soft chocolate pudding, air sponge cake, peanut powder, strawberry

$13.00

Chocolate Caliente

Small pitcher of Oaxacan hot chocolate, foamed tableside, churros (serves two)

$14.00

Affogato

hazelnut ice cream, chicatana tuile, shot of espresso

$12.00

Helado De Elote

corn custard ice cream, blue corn atole, corn cookie, Texas blue corn whiskey-infused ice cream

$12.00

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

Pina De Mazapan

mazapan cream, almond praline, caramel whipped ganache, coffee-honey sauce, candied cranberries

$13.00

Tiradito

sliced kampachi, hoja santa, chile de arbol, avocado mousse, tomato, olive oil, lime

$18.00

Aguachile De Naranja Roja

spicy yellow fin tuna, blood orange, lime

$20.00

Robalo

Striped bass, aguachile verde, cilantro, avocado, serrano, corn, red onion, cucumber, plantain tostada

$18.00

Molotes De Xoxocotlan

oval masa cakes, potato, chorizo, avocado mousse, mole coloradito, crema, queso fresco

$16.00

Taquitos Dorados

chicken picadillo, mole colorado, crema, queso fresco

$16.00

Costillas De Puerco En Mole Chicatana

pork ribs in ant mole

$15.00

Ostiones De Lujo

wood-roasted oysters, mole amarillo, cotija, breadcrumbs

Ostiones En Su Concha

raw oysters, tomatillo mignonette

Calabacitas Con Pipian Verde

grilled squash, green pumpkin seed sauce, mushrooms, queso fresco

$9.00

Guacamole Y Tostadas

$14.00

Zanahoria Y Chirivilla

roasted carrots and parsnip, pipian rojo, quelites, pumpkin seed dressing

$9.00

Pure De Papa En Adobo

potato puree, adobo, carrots, celery, dry chiles, queso cotija

$9.00

Puerco

mole negro, Mexican chorizo, bacon, egg, Oaxacan cheese

$22.00

Hongos

roasted mushrooms, fresh huitlacoche, goat cheese, vegetarian beans, hoja santa, mole amarillo

$20.00

Camarones Istmenos

Sauteed shrimp with chile de ajo, creamy corn and rice

$22.00

Huevos Rancheros

fried corn tortilla, grilled steak, fresh avocado, salsa roja, Mexican rice, beans, sunny side up eggs

$20.00

Memela Y Huevos

Toasted masa pancake, shredded roasted chicken, mole negro, sunny-side-up eggs

$17.00

Chilaquiles

corn totopos, bathed in salsa verde, grilled skirt steak, topped with two sunny-side-up eggs

$18.00

Tetela Y Huevos

Blue masa triangular envelope stuffed with hoja santa, quesillo, mole coloradito, sunny-side-up eggs and cactus salad

$18.00

Bistec Con Huevos

oz grilled prime Angus ribeye, huevos divorciados

$22.00

Barbacoa De Res De Zaachila

grilled rolled skirt steak, hoja santa, guajillo puya and costeno pepper adobo, potato, carrots, masa dumplings

$35.00

Pollo Asado

half chicken, Oaxacan adobo, rice, beans

$24.00

Sopa De Langosta Y Calabaza

creamy squash and lobster soup, shrimp garnish

$14.00

Ensalada De Temporada

spinach, red lettuce, pear, dry cranberries, fresh fig, queso fresco, rosemary fig dressing

$14.00

Brunch

Sunday Brunch Buffet

Sunday Brunch Buffet

$42.00

Ensalada De Temporada

spinach, red lettuce, pear, dry cranberries, fresh fig, queso fresco, rosemary fig dressing

$14.00

Tetela (V)

masa triangular envelope stuffed with hoja santa, refritos, and mole coloradito, mixed green salad

$12.00

Queso De Rancho

housemade queso de cincho, baked tostadas, guacamole

$15.00

Enchiladas (V)

quelites, Mexican squash and cauliflower enchiladas, tomatillo sauce, refritos

$18.00

Tacos De Papa (V)

crispy, rolled potato tacos, chile chilaca, salsa albanil

$15.00

Memelas De Vegetales (V)

two toasted masa pancakes, roasted cauliflower, mushroom, hoja santa, refritos, crema, queso fresco, salsa de albanil

$19.00

Tlayuda De Hongos (V)

roasted mushrooms, fresh huitlacoche, goat cheese, vegetarian refritos, hoja santa, mole amarillo

$20.00

Calabacitas Con Pipian Verde

grilled squash, green pumpkin seed sauce, mushrooms, queso fresco

$9.00

Guacamole Y Tostadas

$14.00

Zanahoria Y Chirivilla

roasted carrots and parsnip, pipian rojo, quelites, pumpkin seed dressing

$9.00

Pure De Papa En Adobo

potato puree, adobo, carrots, celery, dry chiles, queso cotija

$9.00

Pastel De Chocolate (V)

Chef Rubens vegan chocolate cake, silk vegan chocolate frosting, macerated cherries

$10.00

Vegetarian & Vegan Menu