Xochitl
408 S. Second St.
Philadelphia , PA 19147
215-238-7280
Neighborhood: Society Hill
Restaurant Week dinner menu
Parking: Street and lot parking only.
Handicap access: Not wheelchair accessible.
Parking: Street and lot parking only.
Handicap access: Not wheelchair accessible.
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Cuisine type: Mexican
Meals Served:
Brunch - Sun.
Dinner - Mon. thru Sat.
Style:
This exciting Nuevo Mexicano in Head House Square has sophisticated service, an excellent tequila list, and mucho potential to become something special.
Specialties:
Sopa Azteca; scallop-watermelon seviche; queso fundido; guacamole; barbacoa lamb; chile en nogada; squid hot pot; tacos dulces; churros y chocolate; mango-avocado tartaleta.
Alcohol:
An array of quality tequilas - served in carved cucumber cups - is the highlight. There is also a smart selection of wines by the glass, original cocktails (try the Barriga), and a zippy frozen beer spiced with tomatoey sangrita.
Weekend noise:
The cozy rooms hit a noisy 89 decibels. (Ideal is 75 decibels or less.)
Prices:
$$
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