Upscale Mexican w/ amazing value tasting menu & standout green tea churros. A must-try!
This Mexican restaurant offers a unique culinary experience with a strong emphasis on flavorful dishes and an excellent value tasting menu. It's often lauded as a hidden gem, with many patrons recommending it for special occasions or simply a great meal out. The ambiance is generally considered good, though some note the decor could use an update.
The restaurant is celebrated for its Mexican cuisine, with particular acclaim for its tasting menu which offers incredible value. Standout dishes include the unique green tea churros with chocolate ganache and passion fruit curd. The goat neck dish is also mentioned as a memorable highlight.
"The green tea churros with chocolate ganache and passion fruit curd are highly recommended, as is the goat neck dish. The tasting menu is also consistently praised for its value."
Customers highly praise the restaurant for its exceptional value, unique dishes, and overall delicious food, often recommending it for special occasions.
Important Note
One commenter noted that while the food is great, the decor could use an update.
"This user recalled Xixa having a great and memorable large format goat neck dish, though they are unsure if it was a special or is still on the menu."
Positive"Xixa has a better cocktail menu than Traif if drinks are a priority. While Traif is found to be better overall, Xixa still offers good food."
Positive"Xixa, the sister restaurant to Traif, is considered slightly better by the commenter."
Positive"Xixa is mentioned as an upscale option for Mexican and Central American cuisine in NYC, recommended for those looking to explore this food category."
Positive"Xixa offers a 10-course prix fixe menu with a large amount of food for $55, though not all dishes were spectacular, the osso bucco carnitas was highly praised."
Neutral"The commenter listed Xixa as one of many restaurant recommendations."
Positive"Xixa is the recommended choice over Traif, offering a great deal with its set menu, and the portions are generous."
Positive"Xixa is recommended over Traif as it is the sister restaurant and considered better by the commenter."
Positive"Xixa is recommended for its green tea churro, which comes with two sauces including passion fruit."
Positive"The user simply recommends Xixa."
Neutral"The user suggests Xixa, Traif's sister restaurant, noting it offers similar pricing but with more Mexican-inspired dishes."
Neutral"The user recommends Xixa as another restaurant by the same owners as Traif."
Neutral"Xixa is recommended."
Positive"Xixa is mentioned alongside Traif as potentially offering the best course menu deals in NYC."
Positive"Xixa in Williamsburg is recommended for its tasting menu, which is priced under $70 per person after tip. Their aqua frescas are also highlighted as a delicious non-alcoholic beverage option."
Positive"Xixa is recommended, particularly for its churros, although the food is generally great despite the decor needing an update."
Positive"Xixa was listed as a recommendation."
Positive"The commenter mentioned that Xixa serves goat neck."
Positive"The commenter recommends Xixa as a great restaurant, listing it among other good walk-in options."
Positive"Xixa is listed as a Michelin Bib Gourmand spot that offers tasting menus significantly under $150 per person, indicating good value."
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