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Xiquita, Denver, CO

Xiquita

4.7
4.7
134 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 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.

Menu

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What 134 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Mexican

  • Denver

    Innovative

  • Denver

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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.

135 Reviews

  1. Carolann

    VIP

    Denver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Christine

    VIP

    Denver

    115 reviews

    5.0

    115 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I wish I could give this place 5 plus stars. Absolutely delicious. From the cocktails to each plate. I can’t say enough about the flavors of everything. We started with the ceviche which involved a spicy coconut sauce that made us want to lick the bowl. We chose to go with a pre fixe menu they were doing for the holiday weekend, which isn’t our usual choice, but it really gave us an opportunity to try a variety of dishes. Chef brought a couple of our dishes and what a treat to let him know how amazing everything was that we ate. The masa flavor is just so good! Feels like you are tasting tortillas for the first time. Love what is being served here and we will be back and bringing friends to share this amazing food experience.

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  3. Maddie

    VIP

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had our first dinner here and immediately made another reservation before we left, the experience was that good! Food was amazing, the Chef came over to chat about the menu with us and showed us to the back how they’re making their tortillas with corn locally from the Ute Tribe. Friendly staff and can’t wait to come back this week!! Do yourself a favor and book a reservation!

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  4. Brea

    VIP

    Denver

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 5 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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  5. Erik

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

Xiquita is rated 4.7 stars by 134 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Xiquita

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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