Xiquita

Name: Xiquita
Address: Uptown,, Denver, CO, United States, 80904
Telephone: (720) 287-2701
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

133 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 10 times today

Innovative
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

Xiquita is a highly anticipated restaurant that brings the vibrant flavors and rich culture of Mexico City to the Mile High City. Inspired by the diverse culinary traditions of Mexico, Xiquita offers a unique dining experience that celebrates the country's indigenous ingredients and cooking techniques. Led by Chef Erasmo Casiano, the restaurant's name, Xiquita, is a playful twist on "chiquita," a term of endearment for Casiano's mother, and a nod to the indigenous languages of Mexico.

At Xiquita, diners can expect to find dishes that are both authentic and innovative. The menu features a variety of traditional Mexican dishes, such as tamales and tortillas, made with locally sourced ingredients. Guests can also enjoy unique creations like the Infladita de Carne Apache, a play on steak tartare, and the Tikin Xic, a Yucatan dish featuring fish grilled over charcoal in a banana leaf.

Join us for a dining experience you won't soon forget!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Latin American, Indigenous
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(720) 287-2701
Website
https://xiquita.co/
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Rene Gonzalez Mendez
Private party facilities
From intimate gatherings to grand events, our private party packages offer a range of options to suit your specific needs and budget. Make your next event unforgettable at our restaurant!Please visit our website for more information.

Location
Uptown,, Denver, CO 80904
Neighbourhood
Denver
Parking details
None

What 133 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Denver / Colorado
Mexican
Denver
Innovative
Denver
Mexican

Review summary

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Xiquita offers an "amazing" dining experience with its vibrant Mexican and Spanish cuisine. Guests rave about the "unique, flavorful" dishes, "superior" service, and "creative" cocktails. The ambiance is lively, and standout items include "handmade tortillas," "ceviche," and "duck mole tacos." A must-visit for authentic culinary adventures.

133 Reviews

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Carolann
VIP
Denver
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
This dining experience with a bit of a mixed bag. The food itself was good. Unfortunately, the service didn't quite match the quality of the food. While the staff was attentive, their approach felt somewhat...awkward. We were asked multiple times if everything was okay, which, while well-intentioned, became a bit disruptive. It felt like we were being subtly rushed, though a direct explanation about needing the table would have been preferable. Overall, the repeated check-ins, instead of feeling helpful, created a slightly uncomfortable atmosphere.
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Brea
VIP
Denver
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service in a beautiful atmosphere. Liz, our server, was helpful and courteous. We had cocktails and happy hour fare. The ceviche is not to be missed! We ordered another one after the first.
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Erik
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Creative, flavorful Mexico City and Oaxaca style food. Our waitress was extremely knowledgeable and helped us find the right balance of dishes. Exciting to have such interesting and quality Mexican food in Denver. The tortillas provided as an appitizer are terrific. We would like to see them offered on the side with dishes such as the fantastic carne asada.
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Seth
VIP
Denver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is an exceptional dining experience that blends traditional Mexican flavors with contemporary culinary artistry. Truly an unforgettable meal. Every detail is impeccable.
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MacKenzie
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an absolutely fantastic experience we had at Xiquita. The dishes were so well thought out with so many unique and creative flavors. We enjoyed the ceviche, the oysters, the sikil pak, the tikin chic, the steak dish, the beef tongue sope, as well as the Tezcalate dessert and the cornbread dessert. The restaurant is beautiful inside, it was lively, and the staff was very friendly. Would definitely recommend!
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Dimitris
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the experience - both in terms of learning about authentic Mexican cuisine and the service we received both from our server and the kitchen person who visited us. Everyone was very knowledgeable and helpful.
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Chris
VIP
Denver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Xiquita was amazing. All the food was so delicious!
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Fran
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food here is out of this world! The drinks are great and the service is amazing! Can't say enough good things about this place!
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Monica
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great experience overall. The menu was so incredible - we all loved everything that we ate. Cocktails were just as amazing. Service was superior - helpful and perfectly timed out. Can't wait to go back!
XiquitaResponded on January 30, 2025
Thank you for your glowing review! We look forward to seeing you again soon! Saludos
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Anabella
Denver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fabulous food, great drinks, impecable service. Noise level is much too high for my personal taste, but it seems to be the norm nowadays. Good selection of Latino music.
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Xiquita is rated 4.6 stars by 133 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 10 times today

Uptown,, Denver, CO 80904

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Denver
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Latin American, Indigenous
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Executive Chef
Rene Gonzalez Mendez

Website
https://xiquita.co/
Phone number
(720) 287-2701
Private party facilities
From intimate gatherings to grand events, our private party packages offer a range of options to suit your specific needs and budget. Make your next event unforgettable at our restaurant!Please visit our website for more information.

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