Xalisko

Review №1

Rating: 4

Date: an hour ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Everything was excellent, very authentic tasting food. Tacos ahogados (drowned tacos) are my husbands favorite. Crispy pork belly topping crunchy potato tacos with the right balance of cabbage. The cocinita pibil tamale was tender and amazing! Drinks were tasty and refreshing. Happy hour is very reasonably priced and great selection. Its from 2pm to 6pm Monday through Friday. They also have live mariachi on Thursdays. Try the atole, the mazapán flavor was rich and sweet, very yummy! Also, try the café de olla with rompope as a topping, it is a custardy eggnog with rich spices, delicious! P. S. Dont sleep on the Trompo Negro tacos in the month of October!

Date: 7 hours ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

A real MEXICAN restaurant. Not the generic tex-mex found on every corner. Loved it.

Date: 8 hours ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

My to go place ! Try their mezcalitas . Also tacos ahogados are the best and not to mention the trompito and their tamal de elote. Everything is delicious. You won t be disappointed.

Date: 15 hours ago

Review №5

Rating: 4

Food was great. Service not so much. It s pretty bad service when you have to ask for a refill every 20 minutes and it takes about 20 minutes to get the actual refill

Date: a day ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Every time my family and I have visited has been a breathtaking experience. From the atmosphere, service, and food - we always leave with a memorable experience. The food is the best and transports me back to simpler times. Highly recommend!

Date: 2 days ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Date: 2 days ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Date: 2 days ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Date: 3 days ago

Review №10

Rating: 4

Food was good with a great presentation

Date: 3 days ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Date: 3 days ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Wow!!!! Is all i gotta say!

Date: 5 days ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Date: 5 days ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Date: 6 days ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

This was my first time eating here. The food was fabulous and our server, Alondra was outstanding. I will be back. Order the tres leches cake for dessert. It was the best.

Date: a week ago

Review №16

Rating: 4

Date: a week ago

Review №17

Rating: 1

Please make sure you order something you like even though you ve never been to the place. My friend did not even touch his quesadillas based on the appearance & was denied a refund for them. The server continued to say he did not care and was not his fault he ordered something he did not like & he must pay in full regardless which he was charged $2 extra then the menu stated. Very unprofessional! Servers name was Juan

Date: a week ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №19

Rating: 3

I have high expectations for this place. The hostess was a little bit rude. She forced us to sit in a place we didnt like because of the restaurants many reservations, we ask for another table. The truth is that the restaurant was half empty while we were eating. Our server did a great job. The food was ok, not what were were told. I will recomennd to have a more welcoming people.

Date: a week ago

Review №20

Rating: 4

I enjoyed my food. First time there. The waitress we had was a bit slow and it felt like it took her 10-15 minutes each time to come to our table. Other than that, it s a cozy atmosphere.

Date: a week ago

Review №21

Rating: 3

Date: a week ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

The entire experience was really lovely from start to finish. My only qualm is the seating arrangement is a little cramped. We had been seated in an area where we basically watched the person in front of us eat their lunch and had another party of four within arms reach. I would be less willing to come here in the evening, as I can imagine that it gets full to the brim with patrons. Waitstaff was some of the best Ive ever seen, hands down.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

I was approached by the food, the 2 girls loved it too, to celebrate a birthday or take your girl for a romantic evening it is ideal, the first Mexican restaurant here near the Woodlands, my favorite, excellent food and service, the waitress Beatriz 100%

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №26

Rating: 4

Good place to have authentic Mexican food. Loved the vibe of the place

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Food was amazing.. try the Trompito, you will not be sorry. Service was good and a great atmosphere. Book ahead..

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №28

Rating: 4

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

The place has a great vibe, love all the decor and the staff was great! The food was wonderful. We came especially for the Chiles en Nogada. Although they were not exactly traditional it was a great delicious version. I will be coming back to try some of their other items.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №30

Rating: 2

Sad to say but all the reviews for the taste of this food are wrong... The meats on the stick did not have any flavor.... After trying almost everything I have to say I tasted like cardboard... The inside is nice but for an average of 100 a person I was not wroth it at all even the desserts have no flavor see attached pictures and follow me on Google reviews for more travel spots and food

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Perfection! The food and staff are amazing.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Please know this is AUTHENTIC Mexican food and not TexMex... Keeping that in mind the flavors are absolutely amazing!!!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №33

Rating: 3

Being a native Mexican, I truly wanted to love this place based on the pictures and the variety of unique dishes being offered. The customer service is quite awful, the wait staff seems pretty disengaged and showed no effort to be friendly or attentive. The dishes presentation is amazing, however, the dishes we ordered lacked flavor, and the salsas were pretty bland. This place is beautiful and has a lot of potential. I hope they can improve both their customer service and their food flavors.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №34

Rating: 3

I cant speak about the food in general because I only tried the chile en nogada and I honestly DO NOT RECOMMEND IT. Its not like the original chile en nogada that has ground beef with this sweet and salty mix of ingredients. The sauce they put on it is good but when you realize that it is shredded beef you are greatly disappointed and EXPENSIVE on top of that. It is likely that there are other very delicious options but NOT CHILE in NOGADA! The atmosphere and service very good.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

They are doing everything right here 5 stars!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

We had a great dinner at Xalisko! Will definitely be back!!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Exelente taste, our server Jesús Ayala made an excelente experience, it is a place to come back over and over, every plate one the menu is an incredible experience, at the end of your meal a cup of coffee (cafe de olla) is exquisite. Im from Boston, this is the place to stop every time we come by. Food

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Excellent place, good atmosphere and good presentation

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Loved my chilaquiles and cafe de olla

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Have been several times now on Wednesday for Bohemia night and Thursday for mariachi night. I bring corporate clients and every time they are very satisfied and impressed. Drinks, wine, service, and even desserts are always great. We always tend to migrate to the bar or even sometimes do full service at the bar and every time Gustavo remembers us and is very inviting and with great suggestions. Even got my client to try some gourmet insects they have to offer and he loved them and always talks about that experience. Thank you for always making an impression Gustavo and management who also made us feel very welcome when we didn t realize we had stayed past closing one night. Can t rave about the ambiance enough. Another special touch in the bathroom the faucet shows you w color what temp the water is. Nice touch. Can t wait to go back everytime always an experience. Great food, ambience, and culture.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №43

Rating: 4

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

The place is super nice, and the chef, Beatriz Martins, takes care of you!!! Its another world!! Congratulations for being so human and attentive. You can see their professionalism!!! 100% recommended

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Delicious trumpet!

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №49

Rating: 4

I had a hard time making an online reservation. Sometimes the waiters are noticed busy and lose attention in the service. The food is good without being exceptional. The good environment.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Tha aguachile is good!!!

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

This place is gorgeous. The food is EXQUISITE. Their menu is really diverse. Also, vegetarian options are available. This is mexican food on another scale. Their staff is well trained, they know the full menu and very friendly. These days, it is hard to find a restaurant with excellent customer service like this one. Must visit !!!!!! Food

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №55

Rating: 2

Waited 5 min before the waiter came to introduce himself. Food was ok. The best dish was Chamorro de Puerco, it had a nice flavor and Mole which wasn t too sweet and had a good flavor. Did not like the fish appetizer, it had no flavor just tasted fishy. We ordered an additional appetizer which wasn t put into the order at the beginning. We knew this because the waiter mentioned it twice (once after the appetizers were brought out and when our main dish arrived). The appetizer didn t get to our table until we were halfway done with our main course. It arrived and had a good presentation but it lacked in flavor. When it came to paying our bill the waiter came back saying that one of our cards had declined. The person this happened to checks his account on the spot and saw that the charge did in fact go through. He didn t argue it and decided to just pay again (they are still having trouble retrieving their money). When they came back to the table the waiter did not leave until all of us signed our bill. This made us feel really uncomfortable, I was honestly not going to leave a tip, but I did the right thing and did anyways. I wouldn t go back. Being in the Woodlands you would think that we would ve had a better experience but it was honestly a waste of money.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

This wonderful Mexican restaurant has a unique and creative menu. The Chiles en Nogada , a Mexican dish of poblano chiles stuffed with picadillo topped with a walnut-based cream sauce called nogada, pomegranate seeds and parsley, was OUTSTANDING! Our waiter, Victor, was knowledgeable and attentive. This place is a real hidden treat. Go check them out. Strong recommendation! Parking: Plenty of space Kid-friendliness: It s really more of an adult place.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Todo exelente I love this restaurant

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Delicious place, in my personal top 10 in more than 5 countries and hundreds of cities that I have visited. Congratulations

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Best place for Mexican food Food

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Cool and delicious food options.. Service was average... Drinks good... Slightly higher prices but portions are good

Date: a month ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Everything about this place was A+ The service was incredible. Every dish we ordered was divine. I could not have been more impressed. Food

Date: a month ago

Review №62

Rating: 3

Date: a month ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Food and drinks were SO good. Real authentic Mexican food. The place is beautifully decorated. We had a large group, which we made reservations for, and got seated on time. The waitress was quick and attentive. The kids menu has some good choices and it comes with a treat. The food did take a little bit of time to come out, but everything is so fresh and carefully made I expect it takes time to make all the dishes come out so good. On top of that it was a full house. Every single table was occupied, and a new group would come in as soon as a table became available. Even with that we never felt like we were forgotten or ignored. Overall all excellent food AND service. This is my second time at the restaurant and I have nothing but good feelings about it. I strongly recommend making reservations, otherwise the wait time is very long. Kid-friendliness: Good kids menu with a treat.

Date: a month ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Amazing atmosphere & service. Will explore menu next visit, sure it will be amazing.

Date: a month ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Excellent service and food.

Date: a month ago

Review №68

Rating: 4

El tamal de elote está muy rico. It s worth the drive. The rompope cappuccino was good too. I had high expectations for the chilaquiles but I ll give it a 7.5/10.

Date: a month ago

Review №69

Rating: 2

The food was delicious but their customer service wasn t as good as their food. Also the seats are very uncomfortable! Vegetarian options: My food was delicious. They made us wait for a very long time. Our waiter was not friendly!

Date: a month ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Just had Xalisko cater a party on our house. Overall great experience! I worked with Ximena through the whole process and she was awesome. There are many great menu options to chose from. We went with tacos, sopecitos, and tamales. The tamales were pretty unique in that theyre shapped like corn on the cob. Also had guacamole, totopos, and three different salsas. Everything was delicious! Ximena brought the food and set everything up in our kitchen with chafers and special displays. It looked really nice. All the guests loved it! I would highly recommend Xalisko for catering a party!!!!

Date: a month ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Fantastic food and great service. The acoustics are need improvement, so be prepared to use your loud voice. The front desk staff needs hospitality training. The wait staff are excellent.

Date: a month ago

Review №72

Rating: 3

Great food. Awful reservation process. We booked a table for 4 at 7:30 last night, and 45 min later we re still waiting to be seated, in a crowded and unbearable cold area at the entrance. We ended up leaving as the reception desk ladies were unable to tell us how much longer it was going to be. We had had brunch there last weekend and loved the food, but if this place is really interested in the overall customer experience, they should urgently revisit their booking process, waiting area space, and the acoustic (ambient noise makes impossible to talk to anyone there). Kudos to chef, a very poor rating for the service and experience overall, though.

Date: a month ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Xalisko is NOT tex-mex if you re looking for enchiladas n rice n beans n queso keep searching. Xalisko is authentic Mexican cuisine. Food n bar beverages were excellent. Arriba muy rico.

Date: a month ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

It s perfect l love it

Date: a month ago

Review №75

Rating: 4

First time coming here and will definitely visit again. This is a restaurant that features high end southern Mexican food served with obvious pride in their cuisine and technique, while paying homage to the history of the meal. The food was amazing and the presentation was picture worthy. My only complaint is that even with a reservation there was a significant wait and its so loud during peak evening hours that you have to shout to be heard. Other than that, we are already thinking of our next visit.

Date: a month ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Our server was proud of the food he was suggesting. He referenced the chef at all times, how she asks the staff to try her food, and is open to feedback. I never went into the kitchen, but he spoke as if they were family. Mexican food is always best when its made with love for your family. I think the chef accomplishes just that.

Date: a month ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

The Trompito al Pastor a signature dish, was bursting with rich, authentic flavors, perfectly balancing spices and textures. The service was impeccable, with the staff being both knowledgeable about the menu and eager to ensure a memorable dining experience. You must also appreciate the music. Xalisko is a hidden gem that offers an authentic Mexican experience that s truly unforgettable.

Date: a month ago

Review №79

Rating: 3

We went to this establishment on 8/17/24. Walking I thought it was beautiful place! It was packed and I am glad that I made a reservation. Once we got seated though the service from out waiter was just not good. The server did not greet us or welcome us, and I figured he is busy not a big deal. But he did not make an effort at all to show any type of welcoming environment or customer service. He just came and asked us what we wanted to order and that was it. What really bothered me was the fact that I saw him interact in very different manner with the table behind us that he was also serving. He was very chatty and talkative with them. It seemed like with the other table he was a completely different person. It really bothered me because it seemed like he was judging us by how we looked. The food was amazing! We loved it, but the service from our waiter was just not good. I will return but in hopes of having another waiter.

Date: a month ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Food was delicious! Desserts

Date: a month ago

Review №82

Rating: 4

Beautiful restaurant, update review food was really good this time.

Date: a month ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

It had been a long time since I had enjoyed a meal so much, Xalisko Mexican cuisine is a cozy place, with friendly staff, exceptional cuisine... my children loved the chicken noodles and their beautiful desserts. We would definitely drive 3 hours again to enjoy it again.

Date: a month ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

The food and service was amazing. Our first time here but we will be back very soon. Highly recommend this place!

Date: a month ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Great salsas!

Date: a month ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Great food. Great service. Pricey though, but worth the money.

Date: a month ago

Review №88

Rating: 1

We ve visited this location a few times. The first time we found the food to have real authentic flavors compared to other places serving similar food. We decided to return during the week for dinner, Thursday to be exact. However we never made it to our dinner. Waited to be called 30 minutes. We decided to call to check on the status after not receiving a call/text. They said a text was sent which we never received. The blame was placed on the poor WiFi signal. The young hosts up front were not welcoming and honesty seemed to have some type of attitude. It could have been the way I was dressed (casual) which really shouldn t matter. I believe that if you put the same effort on making sure the food taste great please place the same efforts on training your employees/staff to treat customers with courtesy. Your hosts are the first impression one gets when walking in to the restaurant.

Date: a month ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Most wonderful dine in experience! From the greeter to the owner and service people. The margarita was terrific and the tacos amazing! They shared the history of this fine restaurant and the history of the corn recipes. Truly delishes in all ways.

Date: a month ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

As always, incredible food and great staff.

Date: a month ago

Review №94

Rating: 2

Food was okay at best. Lot s of hype that the quality just doesn t live up to. Definitely a good place for drinks before dinner! My recommendation would be to grab drinks here then head to a different place to eat to get the most flavorful and filling dinner. Strongly recommended not going when any live music is playing, you will be screaming your order and either have to send things back due to inaccuracy or completely be missing items you ordered.

Date: a month ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Amazing but to much waiting lots of Crowd

Date: a month ago

Review №96

Rating: 3

The duet plays very well,,, on Mondays

Date: a month ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

My sister had her nursing school graduation dinner here. We loved the food, the service, and my 8 year old daughter was so impressed with the skirt steak that she asked to thank the chef. My daughter is hard to please, but she was so happy with her dinner! Thank you to a wonderful dining experience and to a wonderful chef!

Date: a month ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Being a Mexican living in Mexico, I share that this restaurant has really authentic flavors, the service was extraordinary and not to mention the dishes, they literally carry the soul of Mexico, I highly recommend visiting this place no matter what nationality you are, it is worth a lot grief

Date: a month ago

Review №99

Rating: 3

Horrible service, partly due that he couldnt hear anything we were saying because its crazy loud in the restaurant. Server took half the tables order then left. He later said he thought we were sharing, not sure why. Also couldnt order an entree that was in the Restaurant Week menu??? Food was excellent!!

Date: a month ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

First time here, and definitely coming back! The food and drinks were great! The service was quick and the server was attentive and polite. The place in general was really clean, including the restrooms. Food : 5/5 |

Date: a month ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Food was delicious but it was too loud!

Date: a month ago

Review №102

Rating: 3

Food was flavorful, we came with a party of 8 and some of us had the Houston Restaurant Week Menu. The food was very slow to arrive with long stretches of waiting in between appetizers and main meals. The aguas frescas were ok and small serving size. However, the biggest disappointment was the service we received. I asked our waiter about the guacamole and tostadas to share but he refused to tell me if the portion was enough for a couple of people saying he didn t know how much people ate. When we placed the order for drinks I asked if they had horchata and he said no, however, when the drinks came out he brought 2 of our party strawberry horchata drinks! Perplexing for sure and the service continued to be poor throughout our dinner including just getting our check. I think part of the reason he can get away with the poor service is that he s getting 20% tip just based on our party size. Overall, I will not be coming back for this kind of service, thankfully Houston has many other restaurants with great food and better service.

Date: a month ago

Review №103

Rating: 1

Date: a month ago

Review №104

Rating: 3

The food was good but that was about it. The service was average but bar service was very slow. The drinks werent great so waiting on them didnt help. The mariachi band was good but was so so loud it made the dining experience miserable. Literally left with a headache. The waitress couldnt hear us or explain anything to us on menu. Shouldve left before ordering food to be fair.

Date: a month ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

EVERYTHING IS SOOO GOODDD!!! FOOD IS OVER 5 STARTS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS OVER 5 STARTS ALSO, OUR WAITER OSCAR G. WAS SO NICE AND HE DID EXPLAINT EVERTHING FROM THE MENU, HE HAS ALOT OF KNOWLEDGE. THANK YOU OSCAR TO CHOOSE FOR US THE WINE IT WAS FANTASTIC. OF COURSE WE WILL DRIVE AGAIN 45 MINS TO GO BACK!

Date: a month ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

A very nice place, excellent service and the food was good, not great.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Great experience! Food and drinks were fantastic.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

The food is exquisite, one of the best restaurants you can find in Houston, a very cozy atmosphere with live music depending on the day of the week, the staff is very friendly and they will tell you in detail what each dish contains in case you have any questions.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 1

First, we ordered guacamole, and the corn tortilla was refried, hard to chew it. For main dishes , Optopuse and red snapper, both dishes came in about 10 to 15 min after being ordered. That caught my attention, especially for seafood. First time visiting this restaurant and it was too expensive for the quality and taste of the food. $109 usd for the 3 dishes and two natural juices.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

This place is the MOST authentic in all of Houston area! Their staff are incredible in their explanations, recommendations, and service. Went in expecting texmex and the entire experience was SO MUCH MORE! 10/10

Date: 2 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

The decoration when coming in is very elegant and authentic. The food was incredibly tasty and well seasoned (we had the Lunch Menu Flautas, Ceviche, and Tacos al Pastor). Our server Ximena was very kind, friendly and personal. Her service made for a very comfortable lunch and amplified the experience of great food and decor. Will definierte be coming here again with her :)

Date: 2 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Really impressed by the food/atmosphere/service.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 1

reserved a table to celebrate my moms birthday. Great ambiance with live music. However, definitely did not live up to my expectations. Food: Brunch menu had limited non-pork items. if you prefer chicken, I personally would not recommend coming here. Thankfully there were seafood options. We got the aguachile de verde which was nice and fresh. Enough to share for 2 people. I wanted a coffee but the waiter said they only had cafe de olla and no regular brewed black coffee. However, the table next to us a few mins later got a fresh pot of coffee. I couldnt do anything at that point bc the cafe de olla was already delivered. We placed our entire food order all in one go but the mains took forever to be brought out. I made it clear we do not eat pork but they did bring out my dish which had bacon on it. The salmon was very dry so if you are considering it, I personally would not recommend it. Lastly, I did bring a cake in for my moms birthday so they were nice enough to bring it out and light the candles. As a heads up, if you are bringing a cake / dessert in, you will have to sign a waiver at the front. Service: Staff was not very welcoming when we walked in. Understandable that there was a large party waiting in the lobby but I expect a kind greeting when I walk into a restaurant, a smile at the bare minimum. We were escorted to our table and given only drink menus, no food menus. We waited a good 10 mins and couldnt find a waiter to bring us food menus. Had to look it up online instead. Our waiter was not the friendliest. No introduction, no welcome, nothing about the menu, no alternatives when we shared our dietary restrictions. Just very short and we could barely find him throughout our visit. Ambiance: Overall, it was nice. The live harpist was a nice touch. Unfortunately, our table was sat under the AC vent which was leaking on our table and my brother sitting next to me. We requested to move and the team accommodated us to a new table. We left our drinks and silverware at the old table expecting that we would get new ones. They brought over the old drinks (half empty) to us and no napkins. Again, our server was no where to be found so had to ask the hostess for napkins. Overall, I would not say I would come back nor recommend it. We paid $122 (for 4 people and only 1 appetizer). It was definitely not worth the money for the portions, food, or service. Ive been to many types of places - Michelin star restaurants to hole-in-the-wall places and have spent less money and received 10x better service, food and overall experience. Definitely not a place I would recommend if you are celebrating something special or hoping to make it a special experience for someone you care about.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

First time here. I loved the food,service,and the atmosphere! Definitely would recommend this place. Food was cooked perfect. Drinks were actually good and strong. Look forward to coming back again.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Great atmosphere excellent service the food had an excellent taste but their desserts nailed it they were awesome .shout to our server oscar gomez

Date: 2 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

The food here is good and the restaurant is beautiful. Definitely a nice place to go out to.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

We had been planning to try this place for a while and glad we finally did. Food was nice more traditional mexico vs. Tex mex. We had the pastor that is cut and presented at the table. It was enough for 2-3 people. The mole is nice and the frozen margaritas are well done and $7 so a great price considering the setting with live music We will be coming often!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

BEST MEXICAN STEAKHOUSE IN HOUSTON! its on woodlands, but the drive is worth it! Great steaks and the trompito is a must try its a show of flames and they cut the meat right in front of you, 2 or morepeople can eat and get full easily! Amazing drinks and micheladas! Their aguachile is in my top 5 of all times, They really put a lot of flavors and feel fresh. Please get their panels queso asado. Parking: There is plenty of parking space.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Very good service and authentic Mexican food. No Tex Mex at all!!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 1

Date: 2 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

DELICIOUS! So flavorful and presentation on all the meals were beautiful. The mixology drinks were on point and also so good. Definitely recommend 10/10!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

What an incredible, authentic Mexican restaurant that we are lucky to have in The Woodlands. The special squash blossom menu is amazing hands down the best tamale I ve ever had, including the years I lived in Mexico. Super excited to come back in August as many times as possible to check out their Houston Restaurant Week menu!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Very good food, upscale in nature. Menu was confusing and difficult to know what you are ordering. I didnt really like live music, its somewhat distracting.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Really nice place with a wide variety of authentic Mexican dishes. Highly recommend. The live music is fantastic.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

This place is really good! Every bite is a wonderful experience. Do not pass this place up.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

I love the food at this place. I really liked the repeat food many times. The food is finer compared to other text Mex in the area.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 2

I recently dined at Xalisko and found it quite disappointing. The food lacked the authentic traditional Mexican flavors I was expecting. The restaurant seemed to prioritize being fancy and different by mixing various flavors, but the result was bland and unappealing. I couldnt even finish my meal and didnt want to touch it. Even the strawberry horchata tasted off, like watered-down strawberry seeds with pink food coloring. Additionally, I had requested a birthday cake, but I was told that the choice of cake was entirely up to the chef. This policy is baffling, as it doesn t consider potential allergies or ARFID, which might prevent some customers from being able to eat what is offered. To add to the experience, our server was not knowledgeable about the menu, making it difficult for us to get any helpful recommendations as first-time visitors. Furthermore, I tried calling multiple days to reserve a table and ask questions, but no one answered. Their voicemail has been full for the past four days. Overall, my experience at xalisko did not meet my expectations, and I left feeling quite disappointed.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 4

We were excited to finally be able to try Xalisko. So made it a special occasion, while we were unable to set a reservation. We were still able to come and enjoy the food we were looking forward to. The two complaints are that the service was definitely a miss. I wouldn t suggest sitting at the bar at all. While we had a number of different people attempt to help, serve, place order, pay, etc. Some didn t speak a word of English, which made communication difficult. Most of the time we were sitting waiting to get someone s attention. We waited over an hour for our food. When asked how much longer, we ordered appetizers, which never came. Food eventually arrived. Watching people who arrived after us get plated before us. Would have been nice to ask to bring everyone else s if the Trompo was taking extra time. If I knew it would take so long, I would have ordered something else. With that said, the over all experience was still a positive one. The food was full of flavor, each bite was just delicious. Down to the 3 salsa s, we re just filled with great flavors. The green one was our favorite. Along with the fresh corn tortillas, just hit the spot. I m not a fan of Mole, but this Mole was on point! It s something I could eat often. It was a pleasant surprise. If you plan to stop by, make sure to make a reservation! They did not have any tables for us as walk-ins. There was a huge crowd on our exit waiting at the front just to sit at 8pm. So be prepared to wait if you don t go prepared. Until next time. Parking: It s a very small parking lot, be prepared to park across the street if it s full. Especially in the evening it was packed.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 4

This restaurant is next to Woodland s Mall. The front staff greeted us with a smile, the only staff that smiled. The food is good, especially the homemade corn tortillas that complement the Trompito aL Pastor. The three salsas are all spicy, and we wish there was a non-spicy salsa option. I give good service to the staff that filled our water; they are so attentive.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №139

Rating: 4

Barrel chairs are uncomfortably hard to sit in. Maybe add a cushion. Food was unusual but good. Fresh oysters were definitely our favorite over the grilled oysters due to the red sauce that was just too thick and overwhelming. The trio salsas was a favorite with all three of us. The lobster soup again the thick base overwhelming for the small piece of lobster. Definitely will come back. Pricey yes we spent over 200 dollars on lunch for 3 people. The additional fee to have a drink in a to go cup was insulting and almost a game changer when we considered if we would attempt another meal. Management should be made aware that a request for a to go drink after we spent 2 hrs in your restaurant and 2 of us never got a refill on the drinks we ordered at our table was a bit over the top

Date: 2 months ago

Review №140

Rating: 4

This authentic Mexican restaurant may finally break the curse of a string of rotating restaurants at this location. The food and even reading the menu may need to be more authentic for some; I spent a good bit of time examining the menu. Dont expect a typical Tex-Mex experience; this is the real deal. The restaurant is sometimes an odd mixture of formal and casual, most oddly, with laminated menus that dont fit the quality (and price) of the food and restaurant. The food is traditional, in pretty small portions, and at elevated prices, but it was still filling and enjoyable despite the size. The restaurant itself is hardly recognizable from its previous tenants; they transformed this space to fit with the authentic nature of the food. The vibe is mellow and relaxed; you will be fine in a t-shirt or shorts, and the bar has TVs showing sports broadcasts. The staff fits the authenticity of the food; they arent just serving it; this is their food, and they know it well. The staff makes navigating the menu more accessible. The price may be high compared to Tex-Mex alternatives; this is a premium restaurant despite the casual customers. This restaurant is extremely well done; the real question you have to ask yourself is if you want an authentic experience. I enjoyed it, but I love Tex-Mex. Vegetarian options: The menu offers many options for vegetarian and vegan eaters, which surprised me since there is so much meat on the menu. Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free, Nut Allergies, Vegan, and Cegutarian options.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

*****Great!!!, I have a reservation tonight******We were going to Cynthia Wood Mitchell Pavillion after so we didnt have much time. Only appetizers and drinks. . After seeing some of the dishes in person I wanted to miss the concert.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Nochtli Margarita ..delicious

Date: 2 months ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Absolutely stunning from the ground up! Staff was friendly and eager to be of service, but also left the restaurant with a very relaxed feel. We did not feel rushed once, and were able to take our time and enjoy every minute. The trompito al pastor was juicy, hot, and exploding with flavors - without being overseasoned. We tried multiple desserts and all were amazing. Presentation was beautiful, with every component adding to a complex, yet balanced variety of flavors and textures. Great birthday experience, will definitely be recommending to others and will be back!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №144

Rating: 1

This place looks good on social media. Thats it. THE REAL experience, Im sorry its a no for me. The layout they want is too too small for the space they have. I cant imagine how tight walkways are when extremely crowded. Those with wheelchair/walkers, good luck, and I suggest reporting to ADA, to check theyre up to code. We should have left right then and there. My son, with a disability thats not visible, does not eat large meals, its agaisnt the law to ask what the condition/s are and a ADA violation not to accommodate. We asked for a kids menu. My server, was rude, and he probably thought we couldnt understand him, as he was walking away, stated para que vienen, in other words why bother coming. First and last time there.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №145

Rating: 1

First time there, a very small place, and Food I ordered was good, but the server killed the experience. For 1. telling a customer they cant order from a kids menu, because they deemed the child isnt a child, just bc they dont look like a child. Even after Ive stated the age, he makes a remark if you want to play that game. That was completely uncalled for! Like sir, you dont know what disabilities are going on, just because they dont look how you expect. And 2, the trompito was ordered, I wanted to see that mini show, but No warning given, thankfully I was still able to catch it on time to enjoy it. If management wants to give training or reiterate training to this individual, Ill share the video of who stated this comment.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Fabulous! Loved the sopes!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

It was our first time dining here with my family and everything was very delicious. From appetizers to desserts.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №148

Rating: 3

The food is good. However, the service from the waitstaff is not good, especially from the waiter named Eduardo, who was rude, arrogant, and impolite during our visit.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Great place with great food!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №152

Rating: 2

We were so excited to try a new Mexican restaurant, but our experience was disappointing. After a long wait, the waiter informed us that the dish my friend ordered had just run out, only after everyone else had already received their food. The waiter should have given us a heads up much earlier.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №153

Rating: 2

This place was way too crowded! You could barely walk around the tables to go to the bathroom they set up too many tables and might no comply with ADA. The food was just OK no really impressed with it. The cocktail (Daiquiri) that my wife ordered was very bad prepared my wife could not drink it and we still have to pay for it. The only plate I would probably recommend is the trompitos al pastor, these were well cocked, tasted ok and served with tortillas. I might not come back to this place. Wheelchair accessibility: No ADA compliant. Tables set up too close to each other.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

This place is great, food is unique and very good tasting. If i had any complaint it would be parking, this place gets packed and alot of the time you have to park in mall parking lot and when crossing the street people drive like there on a nascar track be aware. my complaint is not restaurants fault I will be back soon.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Always a great place to eat Always a great place to eat!!!!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Really enjoyed their lunch a-la-carte tacos. Refried beans are excellent. Rice leaves more to be desired but aren t disappointing.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Delicious. Authentic. Incredible drinks. Delightful music. Dietary restrictions: Menu marked for gluten and other dietary restrictions Food : 5/5 |

Date: 3 months ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Very authentic Mexican. Not tex mex

Date: 3 months ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Food was so delicious we tried the mini trompo al pastor and it was soooo good!! Including the home made salsas and tortillas after we had the churro and it was delicious!! Definitely coming back! They also have a large menu for alcoholic beverages!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

The best Traditional Mexican Cuisine in The Woodlands. The chef is amazing and every Thursday you can also enjoy live Mariachi music. The cocktails are great and the food too.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №167

Rating: 4

This restaurant is very lively and colorful. They have a ton of different tequilas and wines to choose from. Our appetizers were the shrimp aguachiles, they come with sliced cucumbers , avocado and tostadas. The lime aguachiles sauce is really tart and good, I definitely recommend. We also ordered the salsas and tostadas, it comes with three salsas. One of them was red which was authentic rustic salsa that I think had xoconostle prickly pear but I could be wrong. The other two salsas were just alright, the rest of my party agreed they were sweet. The food is ok, I had the brunch flautas with papa s enchiladas. Both my friend and I had the same plate and it was good but I would order the sauce and crema on the side because it made them soggy. The potatoes were mushy not crunchy and I couldn t tell what kind of spice they used but it reminded of chorizo flavor Enmoladas were more of a red sauce so they tasted more like red enchiladas than the typical brown Mexican mole.. My friend said her chilaquiles were good but that the cecina was just bland bistec cause it wasn t thin enough or cured like typical cecina. I will say their presentation was beautiful and the desserts were all super good. The guayaba cheesecake had real fruit purée and adorned edible flowers. We ordered the amaranth seeds on the side but it typically comes sprinkled on top. The flan de cafe was really beautiful and it tasted great. It was the perfect creamy texture a with a hint of coffee syrup. The flan was decorated with a little chocolate and cherry cotton candy tree which was an unexpected treat. We finished the meal with the cafe de olla which is soooo good and authentic. It has cinnamon notes and it come with a little cookie. I would like to come back but try maybe a couple different things .

Date: 3 months ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

If you love Mexican food that is authentic and delicious you must come here. Granted it is a bit pricey but uts totally worth it. My mom is hard-core Mexican and she never really enjoys Mexican restaurants because she knows what its SUPPOSED to taste like and no other place has really wowed her theres usually one thing she likes most of it she does not but here Every. Single. Thing. She tried she fell in love with! From drinks to sides to the salsas which shes always so picky about to the desserts I mean absolutely everything she loved it all, we all did and our server Ximena was so sweet and so helpful the gentle man she was working with was also super kind (unfortunately I didnt hear his name when he introduced himself) but they both did a great job. I will say the food took a minute to come out and it came out In parts but to be fair we were a group of about 35 people and Im sure they dont quite have a system worked out for parties that big so thats Understandable but I would most definitely come back here again! Kid-friendliness: I wish they had more options for the kids menu my nephews ate very finicky and unfortunately they dont always enjoy the normal menus so they were looking for more kid traditional entrées rather than Mexican traditional foods but either way they enjoyed their meal and had a good time. Especially when the desserts came out

Date: 3 months ago

Review №169

Rating: 4

Its hard for me to give a fair review of this place because I only like the ribeye on the menu. But the atmosphere is nice and the service is friendly.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №170

Rating: 4

Love love loved! The food was amazing! I got a birria taco and tacos al pastor!! The server was amazing and the atmosphere was too would definitely recommend and come here again

Date: 3 months ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

It was our first time dining at Xalisko, the food is very delicious and the service is the best. I recommend los camarones aguachile y el tamal de elote. Without a doubt one day we will return.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №176

Rating: 4

Date: 3 months ago

Review №177

Rating: 3

The first time we came here our experience was a solid 10. Today the food was a 10/10, the atmosphere is nice as well but the only reason Im giving 3 stars is because our waiter Lupe didnt attend us. We ordered the trompito and he just lit it, cut a few little pieces of meat then lit it again and just walked away without saying anything. Lupe never bothered attending us but he was constantly checking up on the table behind us and the one on our right. We never got refills on our drink, he never asked how anything was going, and he took forever to bring us the check and the to go box. Even when he took the check he was still attending the other tables and would keep passing us up. I will come again but Lupe needs to check on all his tables.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №178

Rating: 3

I was super excited to try an upscale restaurant bracing Mexican culture and heritage through food. Service was slow. We had the fresh oysters and they were fresh and large. The green sauce blew my pallet but the other was a great balance of flavors. I ordered a squash blossom taco that had octopus (extremely tough and chewy like bubble gum) and shrimp. If it has cream cheese in it, the flavor is extremely muted. The tortilla itself has a squash blossom spread out and pressed into the tortilla. Brilliant idea despite the tortilla being ice cold and tough. I did not enjoy the inedible garnish of corn husks as the first thing my grandson tried to eat. The black garlic aoli was indeed an aoli, though I question if there was any black garlic let alone garlic flavoring it in. It reminded me of a squid ink aoli. After the tip and a great mimosa, the final bill was not worth the quality of the food.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №179

Rating: 2

The food is a poor excuse of a authentic Jalisco, Mexico cuisine, the quality of the ingredients and the taste leaves much to be desired, but the worse is, THE SERVICE, the whole staff, from management to the rest of the crew are poorly trained, therefore they provide a horrible service

Date: 3 months ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Amazing and fun place! Great service great food!!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Excellent!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №185

Rating: 4

Date: 3 months ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Fantastic surprise. Helpful hint: skip the dried scorpions. Food was absolutely incredible and service was top notch. Surprisingly fair prices. Food

Date: 3 months ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Absolutely AMAZING. This restaurant is a refreshing perspective on Mexican cuisine. The drink menu is fantastic, with a great variety of cocktails and a long list of Mexican wines. My husband and I came for brunch and ordered the ostiones zaraneados, tacos de cochinita pibil (the sauce that comes with this is an EXPERIENCE, yum) and the red chilaquiles. We also got the churro that comes with cafe de Olla for dessert. EVERYTHING was a hit. Special shout out to our waiter Jesus Ayala for his amazing service. He was very knowledgeable of the menu, very attentive, and made our time at the restaurant that much better. 10/10 would recommend.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №189

Rating: 1

Will not be back Server Jesus is been the worse service I experienced in any restaurant in Houston and Woodlands .

Date: 3 months ago

Review №190

Rating: 1

Server Jesus was the worse little kid sloppy and with an attitude will never return.He basically half way did our table and then kept kicking us making comments.We asked him if he wanted us to leave since it was late he stayed yes I want yall to leave.I asked him do you want us to leave and then he stated yes I do want yall to leave .I asked him why if there was other people on the restaurant he stated yes I don t care about other people you re my table and I want you guys to go.Super rude and the manager did nothing.This was the worst experience he even kept reaching over and bumping into us when serving never have I experienced such a Mediocre service from a restaurant and a manager on top of showing up and being told I had no reservation when I had received a text message on my phone with a confirmation.Who ever answered when I called and made it when I called did a poorly job.Will never return food taste good service poor on top of the server spilling food on my shoe since he kept chopping the tempo we order and it kept falling (half of it on the floor ).If you ever calme and your server is Jesus switch tables.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Great food, great service and the atmosphere is awesome!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Great Vegan options. Ask for the Vegan menu.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

It is one of the few places in Houston that I have been to that has AUTHENTIC Mexican food and not Texmex. Everything is perfectly cooked and presented. The service is exceptional (Oscar served us), the place is very nice and they always explained the details of the dishes to us and gave us suggestions according to what we were looking for. We tried the trompito de pastor, the pumpkin flower enchiladas, the tortilla soup, the pumpkin flower taco, and the café de roca. We will definitely go back. The price is fair since it is of great quality and service.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №200

Rating: 4

Date: 3 months ago