Xochi Menu & Prices — Houston

cactus pear aguachile, yellowfin tuna, avocado, cucumber, onion, corn, avocado mousse

striped bass, aguachile verde, cilantro, avocado, serrano, corn, red onion, cucumber, plantain tostada

housemade queso de cincho, chicharrones, duo of insects (chicatanas, chapulines), huaxmole rojo

toasted masa pancake, roasted pork rib, refritos, crema, queso fresco, tomatillo-avocado sauce

chicken picadillo, mole coloradito, crema, queso fresco

oval masa cakes, filled with potato, chorizo Istmeño, mole coloradito, crema, queso fresco, chapulin garnish

yellow corn masa, shrimp, tomatillo sauce, crema, queso fresco

compressed baby goat meat, refried beans, tomatillo–avocado sauce, pickled onion

lobster tail, adobo Oaxaqueño, refritos, onion, avocado mousse

wood-grilled octopus, purplepotato, pipián sauce, purslane, toasted pumpkin seeds

large, thin Oaxacan tortilla, grilled steak, mole negro, quesillo, greens, refried beans

large, thin Oaxacan tortilla, roasted mushrooms, huitlacoche, goat cheese vegetarian beans, mole amarillo

catch of the day, cauliflower puree, butternut squash, mole amarillo

grilled rolled tenderloin, hoja santa, guajillo puya and costeño pepper adobo, potato, carrots, masa dumplings

grilled Prime Angus ribeye, spicy potatoes, ant mole

seared scallops, corn bread, pipián sauce, toasted pumpkin seeds

pepper crusted yellow fin tuna, wild mushrooms, huitlacoche, potatoes, mole amarillo

Australian lamb chops, tamarind mole, broccolini, potatoes

pork shank braised with huaxmole, purslane

Ask your server for the day’s selection

braised beef cheeks, creamy corn rice, mole pasilla

roasted potato, mole pasilla queso fresco

sauté crimini mushrooms, mojo de ajo, chile de árbol

roasted Mexican squash, salsa verde, pepitas

MOLE, MOLE, MOLE

four of our classic moles with housemade folded tlayuda, frijoles, quesillo

pork ribs in ant mole

wild mushrooms, mole amarillo, masa dumplings, green beans

braised beef cheeks, mole pasilla

large chicken tamal, mushrooms, black mole

confit duck leg, refried beans, molote de platano, fig mole

mushroom and huiltlacoche stuffed quail, mole coloradito

roasted squash, blue cheese, pomegranate, pear, roasted walnut, blue cheese

acorn squash soup, dry peppers

mezcal, damiana, ginger liqueur, lemon juice, corn puree, guava agave nectar

mezcal, sorbet, lime, gusano salt

mezcal, gin, Fever-Tree tonic, prickly pear and cucumber ice cube

mezcal, bourbon, Peychaud bitters, charred tortilla agave nectar, muddled orange and cherry

Olmeca Altos Tequila, Combier, Aperol, lime, grapefruit peel

mezcal, orange liqueur, lime, citrus syrup, gusano salt

añejo tequila, 25-year-aged Grand Marnier, tangerine, lime, ginger, agave nectar, sea salted rim

tequila, orange liqueur, pineapple, lime, habanero syrup, Hibiscus-salted margarita foam

Htown single barrel El Tesoro reposado tequila, Combier, grape brandy, lime, lychee, prickly pear

grapefruit soda, lime, salt

lime, mango and chile soda, salt

El Tesoro Silver, prickly pear, lime, Topo Chico

rum, oven-roasted fruit, mint, lime, soda water, simple syrup

Dos XX Lager, sangrita, lime, roasted peppers, ice, gusano salt

DRAFT BEER

Lager

Belgian Pilsner

Saint Arnolds (HOU)

(HOU)

The margarita that started it all!

Choice of mezcal or tequila

Bourbon, praline, vermouth, Mexican spice syrup - from our sister restaurant Backstreet Cafe -

1 oz of agave or Mexican spirit, see selection list on the back

Red wine, Fresh orange, lime, mango, pineapple, Mexican brandy, spiced syrup, juices

ask your server for today's cocktail

MARGARITAS

Mezcal, lime, orange liqueur, agave nectar, sal de gusano

reposado tequila, reposado mezcal, grand marnier, lime, orange juice, syrup

tequila, pineapple, habanero syrup, lime, hibiscus margarita foam

choice of mezcal or tequila, lime, mango & chile soda, chili salt

mezcal, sorbet, lime, sal de gusano

Gracias a Dios agave gin, Fever Tree Tonic, prickly pear & cucumber ice cube

rum, fruit, mint, lime, soda, simple syrup

mezcal, bourbon, Peychaud bitters, charred tortilla agave nectar, muddled orange & cherry

crispy potato casserole tacos, salsa albañil, crema, queso fresco

sautéed shrimp with chile de ajo, refried beans, tomatillo-avocado sauce, crunchy garnishes, crema, queso fresco

crispy chicken tacos, mole coloradito, crema, queso fresco

toasted masa pancake, chicken, mole coloradito, tomatillo-avocado sauce

crispy pork ribs in mole chicatana

oval masa cakes, filled with potato, chorizo, mole coloradito, pumpkin puree, chapulin garnish

braised beef cheeks, mole pasilla, quelites, avocado mousse

Served with baked chips

watermelon aguachile, yellowfin tuna, avocado, cucumber, onion, corn, avocado mousse

striped bass, aguachile verde, cilantro, avocado, serrano, corn, red onion, cucumber, plantain tostada

large chicken tamal, mushrooms and huitlacoche, black mole

toasted masa pancakes, roasted pork rib, refritos, crema, queso fresco, tomatillo avocado sauce

chicken picadillo, mole coloradito, crema, queso fresco

oval masa cakes, potato, chorizo, avocado mousse, mole coloradito, crema, queso fresco, chapulin garnish, cotija

shrimp soup, costeño peppers

wood-grilled octopus, purple potato, green chorizo, red tomatillo sauce

sautéed shrimp, chile de ajo, refried beans, tomatillo-avocado sauce, crunchy garnishes

catch of the day, chile atole, quelites, baby carrots

sautéed shrimp, chile de ajo, refried beans, tomatillo-avocado sauce, crunchy garnishes

confit duck crispy tacos, chicharron, salsa albañil

grilled chicken, kale, Brussels sprouts, avocado, almonds, dried cherries, lemon vinaigrette

Prime beef hamburger, chorizo, avocado, refried beans, watercress, Oaxacan cheese, pasilla pepper mayo, jalapeños, crispy spicy potatoes

grilled rolled skirt steak, hoja santa, guajillo puya and costeño pepper adobo, potato, carrots, masa dumplings

half chicken, Oaxacan adobo, rice, beans

enchiladas of the day, mole negro, rice and beans

large, crispy Oaxacan tortilla, skirt steak, chichilo mole, quesillo, black beans

large, crispy Oaxacan tortilla, shredded roasted chicken, mole negro, quesillo, black beans

large, crispy Oaxacan tortilla, roasted mushrooms, fresh huitlacoche, goat cheese, vegetarian beans, hoja santa, mole amarillo

roasted potatoes, mole pasilla, queso fresco

sauteed crimini mushrooms, mojo de ajo, chile de árbol

roasted Mexican squash, salsa verde, pepitas

add chapulines +4

Chocolate cocoa pod, chocolate textures- tejate foam, milk chocolate cloud, chocolate criollo soil

Chef Ruben’s vegan chocolate cake, silk vegan chocolate frosting, macerated cherries

Dense soft chocolate pudding, air sponge cake, peanut powder, strawberry

Small pitcher of Oaxacan hot chocolate, foamed tableside, churros (serves two)

coconut sorbet, almond lime cake, mango compote, coconut crumble, yuzu gel, coconut pearls

mandarin cheese mouse, mandarin compote filling, almond chocolate streusel, mango sorbet

corn custard ice cream, blue corn atole, corn cookie, Texas blue corn whiskey-infused ice cream

guava cheesecake, guava compote, hibiscus sorbet, hibiscus cream, strawberry gel, vanilla cookie tuille

watermelon aguachile, yellowfin tuna, avocado, cucumber, onion, corn, avocado mousse

Striped bass, aguachile verde, cilantro, avocado, serrano, corn, red onion, cucumber, plantain tostada

plantain turnovers filled with refried beans, crema fresca, queso fresco

toasted masa pancake, roasted pork rib, refried beans, crema, queso fresco, tomatillo-avocado sauce

chicken tamal, mushrooms, huitlacoche, black mole

chicken picadillo, mole colorado, crema, queso fresco

oval masa cakes, potato, chorizo, avocado mousse, mole coloradito, crema, queso fresco

shrimp soup, costeño peppers

crispy potato salad, chipotle aioli, cotija cheese

roasted garlic Brussels sprouts, cilantro pesto

green beans, pipián verde, toasted pumpkin seeds

add chapulines +4

mole negro, Mexican chorizo, bacon, egg, Oaxacan cheese*

roasted mushrooms, fresh huitlacoche, goat cheese, vegetarian beans, hoja santa, mole amarillo

corn totopos, bathed in salsa verde, grilled skirt steak, topped with two sunny-side-up eggs

confit duck crispy tacos, chicharron, salsa albañil

6 oz grilled prime Angus ribeye, huevos divorciados

grilled chicken, kale, Brussels sprouts, avocado, almonds, dried cherries, lemon vinaigrette

Blue masa triangular envelope stuffed with hoja santa, quesillo, mole coloradito, sunny-side-up eggs and cactus salad

grilled rolled skirt steak, hoja santa, guajillo puya and costeño pepper adobo, potato, carrots, masa dumplings

sautéed shrimp, chile de ajo, refried beans, tomatillo-avocado sauce, crunchy garnishes

prime beef hamburger, chorizo, avocado, refried beans, watercress, Oaxacan cheese, pasilla pepper mayo, jalapeños, crispy spicy potatoes [add egg +2]

spinach, red lettuce, pear, dry cranberries, fresh fig, queso fresco, rosemary fig dressing

creamy squash and lobster soup, shrimp garnish

purslane, butternut squash, apple, pomegranate, pumpkin seeds, feta cheese

house-made queso de cincho, baked tostadas, guacamole

corn masa tortillas, roasted mushrooms, quesillo, salsa verde

crispy potato casserole tacos, salsa albañil, crema, queso fresco

roasted mushrooms, fresh huitlacoche, goat cheese, vegetarian refritos, hoja santa, mole amarillo

corn tortilla, quelites, Poblano pepper, corn, serrano, onion, queso fresco, mole amarillo

mole amarillo, quelites, confit tomato, roasted carrots, wild mushrooms, hoja santa dressing, dry pepper soil

crispy, rolled potato tacos, chile chilaca, salsa albañil

Poblano pepper, Chihuahua cheese, Mexican squash, epazote, pipián verde, rice

roasted carrots and parsnip, pipián rojo, quelites, pumpkin seed dressing

potato purée, adobo, carrots, celery, dry chiles, queso cotija

grilled squash, green pumpkin seed sauce, mushrooms, queso fresco

Chef Ruben’s vegan chocolate cake, silk vegan chocolate frosting, macerated cherries