El Xolo

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   Mariana

   VIP

   Mexico City

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on February 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   INCREÍBLE experiencia, comida deliciosa y lugar muy bonito.
   

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   Bert

   Phoenix

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 25, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Tried Xolo on account of rating among top 100 restaurants in Latinamerica, and only one in El Salvador. Been there, done that. Not going back. First, I asked for fresh water, but they said they did not serve water pitcher; until I told them that otherwise I would not come back. Bottled water 1 lt. was $7 and I can’t taste the difference. They changed their mind and complied with pitcher of fresh water without ice, nonetheless they charged me $ 4 without prior notice. The food is Salvadorean fusion, with some exotic ingredients, like kimchi sauce and hummus. Some dishes were good, other left a lot to be desired. The cochinita plate was tiny, too small to make more than 3-4 mini tacos— 5 people were tasting and sharing. Then they ran out out of corn tortilla for the tacos. Then, they ran out of bread. And to start, they did not have fresh fish for recommended dishes prior to arrival. Prices for dishes were steep, more so for very small servings, which they claim are meant to share and sample. Overall, I am not going back, and would not recommend it. Try another restaurant instead in San Salvador.
   

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   Selena

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food and service. Alfonso explained the historical context behind each course. I loved catching the chef watching to see my first-bite reaction. The cooking is done with love and pride.
   

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   Francisco

   Houston

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 18, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   The food was pretty good. The service however, was lackluster at best. Upon coming in on time, we were sat down and had to wait over 15 mins before anyone came to offer drinks. Once we ordered food, it took over 20 mins to get the food. You can get better service at a Denny’s to be honest. It was really disappointing because I was really looking forward to come here being that it’s the first and only Salvadorian restaurant that’s in the top 50 best restaurants in Latin America 😞
   

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   Roberto

   Honduras

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on January 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of the best experiences in restaurants in El Salvador
   

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   Fortiz

   VIP

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I decided to try this restaurant while visiting family in El Salvador. The restaurant was amazing, and the staff was incredibly informative, helping me decide which dishes to order and walking me through the menu based on my knowledge of Salvadoran food. I would definitely highly recommend this restaurant to anyone traveling to El Salvador. Be sure to order a wonderful drink from their talented mixologist, Jarvin, or ask for Jorge or Alfonso for exceptional service.
   

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   Mariela

   San Salvador

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 12, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   La comida muy rica pero todos consideraron que le faltó proteína. Al ser una reserva de 6 personas y el precio del menú de degustación esperábamos una experiencia más memorable. Nadie nos recibió en la entrada, la posición de la mesa aislada al final del pasillo y cerca de los baños, el cambio de personal entre un platillo y otro. El tiempo de espera entre cada paso fue considerable. El personal muy amable y la coctelería muy buena.
   

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   Alexandra

   Minneapolis

   8 reviews

   3.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on January 11, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   The food is amazing. Sadly, the restaurant counts with insufficient waiters that can’t offer a high quality on their service. The three waiters looked exhausted and impatient taking orders. I hope that the restaurant will fix this issue because the food and ambiance is amazing!
   

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   Natalia

   San Salvador

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Fresh product and great team synergy during service, make El Xolo a must-visit in San Salvador.
   

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    Gabriel

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    Amazing experience inspired by pre-Columbian food preparation and local ingredients. Servers were highly knowledgeable and the set course menu included details about El Salvador’s folklore, traditions, and history.
    

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