Xochitl
408 S. 2nd Street - Philadelphia, PA 19147
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Xochitl
Highlights
- Happy hour runs from 5 to 7pm each day of the week. You’ll find $5 margaritas, $3 drafts and $2 small bites.
- To each his own (guacamole): Fill out a card with a mini-golf pencil to customize your guac. Mix-ins range from roasted garlic to black truffle.
- Xochitl offers more than 75 100% blue-agave tequilas.
Good to Know
- Vegetarians have their pick of various meatless options.
- On Monday nights, Xochitl offers a two-person fried chicken dinner complete with a side, cornbread and two adult beverages for $40.
Recommended Dishes
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·Guacamole
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·Ahi Tuna Ceviche
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·Mushroom Tamale
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·Pollo Frito
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·Corn Esquites
Beverage Recommendations
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·Perfect Margarita
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·Rojo Sangria
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·Café Coco Martini
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·Amarillo
Full Overview
The words “cozy” and “margarita” are rarely used in the same sentence, but when you describe Xochitl, those are two words you just might line up together. At this Headhouse Square staple (pronounced “so-cheet,” meaning flower in the Aztec language, Nahuatl), you’ll find flickering candles, Mexican tiles, carved woodwork, brightly painted walls and music that transports you out of America; cozy properly sums it up. It’s the type of place you might stop by for happy hour and find yourself sitting in the same barstool three hours later.
After changing ownership in the summer of 2012, Xochitl’s quality hasn’t wavered. The service is as friendly and attentive as ever, and the vibe remains relaxed. While the food has its ambitious moments -- like the deconstructed tamale served without its typical corn husk -- there’s no pretension, simply a solid, modern play on classic Mexican fare. Both custom-ordered guacamole and ceviche serve as perfect starters, and from there, it can become a Tecate and taco night. Or you can make it a tequila flight, short rib and red snapper affair. Either way, prepare to leave wanting to return to Xochitl.
A reservation will now earn you: 200 Reward pts.
For every reservation that you make and honor (you actually show up at the restaurant and have a meal) on CityEats.com, you will earn 200 CityEats Rewards points. If you then write a review of your dining experience, you will earn an additional 200 points. Once you have collected 2,500 points, you can redeem them for either a $25 gift certificate or a charitable donation in the amount of $25.
