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
Robalo
striped bass, aguachile verde, cilantro, avocado, serrano, corn, red onion, cucumber, plantain tostada
Queso De Rancho
housemade queso de cincho, chicharrones, duo of insects (chicatanas, chapulines), huaxmole rojo
Memela
toasted masa pancake, roasted pork rib, refritos, crema, queso fresco, tomatillo-avocado sauce
Taquitos Dorados
chicken picadillo, mole coloradito, crema, queso fresco
Molotes De Xoxocotlan
oval masa cakes, filled with potato, chorizo Istmeno, mole coloradito, crema, queso fresco, chapulin garnish
Taco De Langosta
lobster tail, adobo Oaxaqueno, refritos, onion, avocado mousse
Tacos De Cabrito
compressed baby goat meat, refried beans, tomatilloavocado sauce, pickled onion
Empanadas De Camaron
yellow corn masa, shrimp, tomatillo sauce, crema, queso fresco
Ostiones De Lujo
wood-roasted oysters, mole amarillo, cotija, breadcrumbs
Pulpo
wood-grilled octopus, purplepotato, pipian sauce, purslane, toasted pumpkin seeds
Tlayuda De Res
large, thin Oaxacan tortilla, grilled steak, mole negro, quesillo, greens, refried beans
Tlayuda De Hongos
large, thin Oaxacan tortilla, roasted mushrooms, huitlacoche, goat cheese vegetarian beans, mole amarillo
Guacamole Y Totopos
Caserolla De Calabaza
butternut squash casserole, cheese, bacon, almond
Camote Y Mole Negro
sweet potato, squash, mole negro, cotija, cilantro
Papas Con Mole Pasilla
roasted potato, mole pasilla queso fresco
Coliflor Asada
grilled cauliflower, green pipian sauce
Mole Tasting
four of our classic moles with housemade folded tlayuda, frijoles, quesillo
Costillas De Puerco En Mole Chicatana
pork ribs in ant mole
Hongos En Mole Amarillo
wild mushrooms, mole amarillo, masa dumplings, green beans
Cachetes De Res En Mole Pasilla
braised beef cheeks, mole pasilla
Tamal De Pollo Y Mole Negro
large chicken tamal, mushrooms, black mole
Pierna De Pato
confit duck leg, refried beans, molote de platano, fig mole
Codorniz & Mole Rojo
mushroom and huiltlacoche stuffed quail, mole coloradito
Pescado
catch of the day, cauliflower puree, butternut squash, mole amarillo
Barbacoa De Res De Zaachila
grilled rolled steak, hoja santa, guajillo puya and costeno pepper adobo, potato, carrots, masa dumplings
Bistec Con Mole De Chicatana
grilled Prime Angus ribeye, wild mushrooms, roasted potato, ant mole
Callo De Hacha
seared scallops, creamy corn rice, mole amarillo, pepitas
Atun Tatemado
pepper crusted yellow fin tuna, wild mushrooms, huitlacoche, potatoes, mole amarillo
Costilla De Res En Mole Negro
braised beef short rib, mole negro, tatuma squash, tortillas
Chamorro De Puerco
pork shank braised with huaxmole, purslane
Enchiladas
Ask your server for the days selection
Ensalada De Calabaza
roasted squash, blue cheese, pomegranate, pear, roasted walnut, blue cheese
Sopa De Calabaza
acorn squash soup, dry peppers
Masa Menos
mezcal, damiana, ginger liqueur, lemon juice, corn puree, guava agave nectar
Mezcalini
mezcal, sorbet, lime, gusano salt
Origen
mezcal, gin, Fever-Tree tonic, prickly pear and cucumber ice cube
Age Of Oaxaca (Mezcal Old Faashioned)
mezcal, bourbon, Peychaud bitters, charred tortilla agave nectar, muddled orange and cherry
Houston Strong
Olmeca Altos Tequila, Combier, Aperol, lime, grapefruit peel
Xochi Rita
mezcal, orange liqueur, lime, citrus syrup, gusano salt
The Greatest Margarita
anejo tequila, -year-aged Grand Marnier, tangerine, lime, ginger, agave nectar, sea salted rim
Spiced Pluma
tequila, orange liqueur, pineapple, lime, habanero syrup, Hibiscus-salted margarita foam
Pink Escalade
Htown single barrel El Tesoro reposado tequila, Combier, grape brandy, lime, lychee, prickly pear
Traditional
grapefruit soda, lime, salt
Mango & Chile
lime, mango and chile soda, salt
Thorny Ranch Water
El Tesoro Silver, prickly pear, lime, Topo Chico
Roasted Fruit Mojito
rum, oven-roasted fruit, mint, lime, soda water, simple syrup
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
Negro Modelo
Modelo Especial
Dos XX Lager
Victoria Lager
Santanera Premium Lager
Pacifico
Lager
Stella Artois
Belgian Pilsner
Art Car IPA
Saint Arnolds (HOU)
Karbach Hopadillo
(HOU)
Drinks
Happy Hour
Hugo Rita
The margarita that started it all!
Paloma Tradicional
Choice of mezcal or tequila
Mojito Clasico
The Houstonian
Bourbon, praline, vermouth, Mexican spice syrup - from our sister restaurant Backstreet Cafe -
Agave & Mexican Spirits Library
oz of agave or Mexican spirit, see selection list on the back
House Red Wine Sangria
Red wine, Fresh orange, lime, mango, pineapple, Mexican brandy, spiced syrup, juices
Happy Hour Rose
Happy Hour White
Happy Hour Red
Happy Hour Sparkling
Houston Brewed Draft Beers
Dos XX, Pacifico, Negra Modelo
Xochi Rita
Mezcal, lime, orange liqueur, agave nectar, sal de gusano
Nervous Traveler
Reposado tequila, reposado mezcal, grand marnier, lime, orange juice, syrup
Pluma
Tequila, pineapple, habanero syrup, lime, hibiscus margarita foam
Mango Y Chile
Mezcal, lime, mango & chile soda, achiote salt
Mezcalini
Mezcal, sorbet, lime, sal de gusano
Origen
Mezcal, gin, Fever Tree Tonic, prickly pear & cucumber ice cube
Mojito Del Horno
Rum, fruit, mint, lime, soda, simple syrup
Age Of Oaxaca
Mezcal, bourbon, Peychaud bitters, charred tortilla agave nectar, muddled orange & cherry
Taquito De Chicharron
crispy pork belly, blue corn tortilla, refritos, pickled onion, salsa de tomatillo milpero
Tostada De Camaron
Sauteed shrimp with chile de ajo, refried beans, crunchy garnishes
Taquitos Dorados
Chicken, mole coloradito, crema, queso fresco, parsley
Memelita De Pollo
Chicken, toasted masa pancake, mole coloradito
Costillas De Puerco
Crispy pork ribs in mole coloradito
Molotes De Xoxocotlan
Oval masa cakes, potato, chorizo, avocado, chile de onza, crema, queso fresco, chapulin garnish, cotija
Guacamole Y Tostadas
Served with baked chips
Cachetes De Res
Braised beef cheeks, mole pasilla, quelites
Tlayuda De Res
large, crispy Oaxacan tortilla, skirt steak, chichilo mole, quesillo, black beans
Tlayuda De Pollo
large, crispy Oaxacan tortilla, shredded roasted chicken, mole negro, quesillo, black beans
Tlayuda De Hongos
large, crispy Oaxacan tortilla, roasted mushrooms, fresh huitlacoche, goat cheese, vegetarian beans, hoja santa, mole amarillo
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
Molotes De Platano
plantain turnovers filled with refried beans, crema fresca, queso fresco
Memela
toasted masa pancakes, roasted pork rib, refritos, crema, queso fresco, tomatillo avocado sauce
Taquitos Dorados
chicken picadillo, mole coloradito, crema, queso fresco
Molotes De Xoxocotlan
oval masa cakes, potato, chorizo, avocado mousse, mole coloradito, crema, queso fresco, chapulin garnish, cotija
Sopa De Langosta Y Calabaza
creamy squash and lobster soup, shrimp garnish
Aguachile De Naranja Roja
spicy yellow fin tuna, blood orange, lime
Tamal De Pollo Y Mole Negro
large chicken tamal, mushrooms and huitlacoche, black mole
Camarones Istme?Os
sauteed shrimp with chile de ajo, creamy corn and rice
Pescado
catch of the day, chile atole, quelites, baby carrots
Tostadas De Camaron
sauteed shrimp, chile de ajo, refried beans, tomatillo-avocado sauce, crunchy garnishes
Pulpo
wood-grilled octopus, crispy potato, pipian sauce, purslane, toasted pumpkin seeds
Xochi Burger
Prime beef hamburger, chorizo, avocado, refried beans, watercress, Oaxacan cheese, pasilla pepper mayo, jalapenos, crispy spicy potatoes
Barbacoa De Res De Zaachila
grilled rolled skirt steak, hoja santa, guajillo puya and costeno pepper adobo, potato, carrots, masa dumplings
Cochito Istme?O
dry-rubbed pork shank braised in Istmeno peppers and pineapple
Enchiladas
enchiladas of the day, mole negro, rice and beans
Ensalada De Temporada
spinach, red lettuce, pear, dry cranberries, fresh fig, queso fresco, rosemary fig dressing
Pollo Asado
half chicken, Oaxacan adobo, rice, beans
Pure De Papa En Adobo
potato puree, adobo, carrots, celery, dry chiles, queso cotija
Calabacitas Con Pipi?N Verde
grilled squash, green pumpkin seed sauce, mushrooms, queso fresco
Zanahoria Y Chirivilla
roasted carrots and parsnip, pipian rojo, quelites, pumpkin seed dressing
Chilacayota
spaghetti squash, quelites, green tomatillo sauce, roasted almonds
Guacamole Y Totopos
Aguas Frescas
Topo Chico
Mexican Coke
Limonada
Lunch
Postres
Cacao
Chocolate cocoa pod, chocolate textures- tejate foam, milk chocolate cloud, chocolate criollo soil
Pastel De Chocolate
Chef Rubens vegan chocolate cake, silk vegan chocolate frosting, macerated cherries
Cremoso De Chocolate
Dense soft chocolate pudding, air sponge cake, peanut powder, strawberry
Chocolate Caliente
Small pitcher of Oaxacan hot chocolate, foamed tableside, churros (serves two)
Affogato
hazelnut ice cream, chicatana tuile, shot of espresso
Helado De Elote
corn custard ice cream, blue corn atole, corn cookie, Texas blue corn whiskey-infused ice cream
Horchata Mousse Cake
Horchata mousse on top of chiffon cake, poleo corn cookie, vanilla cinnamon toffee sauce with dulce de leche ice cream
Pina De Mazapan
mazapan cream, almond praline, caramel whipped ganache, coffee-honey sauce, candied cranberries
Tiradito
sliced kampachi, hoja santa, chile de arbol, avocado mousse, tomato, olive oil, lime
Aguachile De Naranja Roja
spicy yellow fin tuna, blood orange, lime
Robalo
Striped bass, aguachile verde, cilantro, avocado, serrano, corn, red onion, cucumber, plantain tostada
Molotes De Xoxocotlan
oval masa cakes, potato, chorizo, avocado mousse, mole coloradito, crema, queso fresco
Taquitos Dorados
chicken picadillo, mole colorado, crema, queso fresco
Costillas De Puerco En Mole Chicatana
pork ribs in ant mole
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
Guacamole Y Tostadas
Zanahoria Y Chirivilla
roasted carrots and parsnip, pipian rojo, quelites, pumpkin seed dressing
Pure De Papa En Adobo
potato puree, adobo, carrots, celery, dry chiles, queso cotija
Puerco
mole negro, Mexican chorizo, bacon, egg, Oaxacan cheese
Hongos
roasted mushrooms, fresh huitlacoche, goat cheese, vegetarian beans, hoja santa, mole amarillo
Camarones Istmenos
Sauteed shrimp with chile de ajo, creamy corn and rice
Huevos Rancheros
fried corn tortilla, grilled steak, fresh avocado, salsa roja, Mexican rice, beans, sunny side up eggs
Memela Y Huevos
Toasted masa pancake, shredded roasted chicken, mole negro, sunny-side-up eggs
Chilaquiles
corn totopos, bathed in salsa verde, grilled skirt steak, topped with two sunny-side-up eggs
Tetela Y Huevos
Blue masa triangular envelope stuffed with hoja santa, quesillo, mole coloradito, sunny-side-up eggs and cactus salad
Bistec Con Huevos
oz grilled prime Angus ribeye, huevos divorciados
Barbacoa De Res De Zaachila
grilled rolled skirt steak, hoja santa, guajillo puya and costeno pepper adobo, potato, carrots, masa dumplings
Pollo Asado
half chicken, Oaxacan adobo, rice, beans
Sopa De Langosta Y Calabaza
creamy squash and lobster soup, shrimp garnish
Ensalada De Temporada
spinach, red lettuce, pear, dry cranberries, fresh fig, queso fresco, rosemary fig dressing
Brunch
Sunday Brunch Buffet
Sunday Brunch Buffet
Ensalada De Temporada
spinach, red lettuce, pear, dry cranberries, fresh fig, queso fresco, rosemary fig dressing
Tetela (V)
masa triangular envelope stuffed with hoja santa, refritos, and mole coloradito, mixed green salad
Queso De Rancho
housemade queso de cincho, baked tostadas, guacamole
Enchiladas (V)
quelites, Mexican squash and cauliflower enchiladas, tomatillo sauce, refritos
Tacos De Papa (V)
crispy, rolled potato tacos, chile chilaca, salsa albanil
Memelas De Vegetales (V)
two toasted masa pancakes, roasted cauliflower, mushroom, hoja santa, refritos, crema, queso fresco, salsa de albanil
Tlayuda De Hongos (V)
roasted mushrooms, fresh huitlacoche, goat cheese, vegetarian refritos, hoja santa, mole amarillo
Calabacitas Con Pipian Verde
grilled squash, green pumpkin seed sauce, mushrooms, queso fresco
Guacamole Y Tostadas
Zanahoria Y Chirivilla
roasted carrots and parsnip, pipian rojo, quelites, pumpkin seed dressing
Pure De Papa En Adobo
potato puree, adobo, carrots, celery, dry chiles, queso cotija
Pastel De Chocolate (V)
Chef Rubens vegan chocolate cake, silk vegan chocolate frosting, macerated cherries