Value-packed tasting menus w/ unique Mexican fusion. Don't miss the green tea churros!
This Williamsburg gem offers a sophisticated take on Mexican and Spanish fusion cuisine. It's lauded for its incredibly well-priced tasting menus that provide a generous amount of food, making it a standout value. The ambiance is noted as being cozy, though some suggest the decor could use a refresh.
The restaurant is celebrated for its Mexican and Spanish fusion dishes, with a strong emphasis on its tasting menus that are consistently described as high-value and delicious. A standout dessert is the green tea churros, praised for their unique flavor and perfect texture, served with complementary sauces. Some comments indicate that while the food is generally excellent, the decor might be a bit dated.
"The green tea churros with chocolate ganache and passion fruit curd are a must-try dessert, praised for their unique flavor and texture. The osso bucco carnitas is also highlighted as a particularly delicious dish."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the exceptional value and quality of the food, particularly highlighting the tasting menus. The unique dessert, green tea churros, is a consistent crowd-pleaser.
Important Note
Some users have mentioned that the decor could benefit from an update, though the food quality remains highly praised.
"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."
Positive"The commenter believes Xixa is significantly superior to other Michelin-ranked Mexican restaurants in the outer boroughs and wonders why it is not included on lists."
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