Xico

Name: Xico
Address: 3715 SE Division St., Portland, OR, United States, 97202
Telephone: (503) 548-6343
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

642 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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Xico serves vibrant regional Mexican cuisine: classic and inspired dishes, fresh tortillas made from non-GMO corn, farm fresh local produce, sustainable meats, wild fish, and inventive desserts. We use as many as 20 different chiles at a time to create a menu that will take you and your palate straight to Mexico, from Oaxaca to Michoacan.

The heart of Xico's bar is Mezcal; a pit smoked agave spirit laced with smoke and perfect with chiles. Our classic Xico Margarita with fresh squeezed lime is unmatched and is known for being the best in Portland.

The petite wine list features Mexican and local gems, and natural wines from around the world.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Mexican, Regional Mexican, Dessert
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(503) 548-6343
Website
http://www.xicopdx.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Xico event spaces are perfect for your next event. From formal, multi-course dinners with wine, to casual cocktails and snacks, we are prepared to tailor our extraordinary event spaces to your specifications. In Southeast or Northwest, we have what you're looking for!
Private party contact
Liz Davis: (877) 648-5503

Location
3715 SE Division St., Portland, OR 97202
Neighborhood
Southeast Portland
Cross street
37th Ave
Parking details
It is easiest to find street parking North of Division St. on 37th and 38th avenues.
Public transit
Bus line #2 stops across the street, and bus line #75 stops two blocks away. The Hawthorne street bus stops a 10 minute walk from Xico.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Crisp, succulent Carlton pork shoulder, pork belly chilorio & crispy pork chicharrón with fresh green salsa cruda, creamy guacamole, pickled chipotle chiles, cabbage curtido & fresh tortillas
Sopa de Lima$25.00
Wild sweet Mexican white shrimp, fragrant lime & seafood broth with oregano, allspice, achiote & clove fresh, organic corn chips, radish, avocado, cilantro & side of habanero-lime juice
Greens Quelites$16.00
Fresh farm greens made quelites style, sauteed with onion, serrano & cilantro then tossed with Salvadoran slaw, salsa verde & eggs over Yucatecan black beans, served with crema & tortillas for tacos
Carne Asada$16.00
5 oz Painted Hills flat iron steak marinated in achiote & grilled, served with guacamole, chiles & onions sautéed in bacon drppings & organic corn tortillas
Pollo Asado$24.00
Mary's non-gmo rotisserie chicken in mole amarillo of saffron, achiote & guajillo chile served with sautéed magenta spreen greens, grilled spring onion, salsa verde Mexican rice, refritos & fresh organic corn tortillas

Entradas

Salad Tacos$11.00
Wild nettle & organic corn tortillas filled with fresh, local salad greens, avocado, micro greens, toasted pepitas, Portland Creamery goat's milk feta, Stoneboat Farm edible flowers & red onion escabeche in cilantro vinaigrette
Sopaipilla Board$16.00
New Mexico style fry bread, Sonoran refried beans with cheddar, chorizo & queso cotija, rich tender pork chile verde, salsa de muchos chiles & green bean escabeche
Halibut Ceviche$12.00
Thinly sliced halibut cruda, dressed with lime fresno chiles, cilantro & radish served with fresh corn chips
Grilled Sardines$10.00
Monterey sardines in ancho chile adobo with 47th Avenue Farm potato escabeche, frisée salad & lemon aioli
Ripe Grilled Plantain$11.00
Ripe plantain brushed with piloncillo butter, grilled & topped with pecan chipotle salsa, muchos de chiles salsa & crema Oaxaqueña
Adobo Roasted Broccoli$7.00
Broccoli roasted in adobo, on a bed of arbol chile lemon aioli, topped with queso cotija, white onion escabeche & toasted almonds

Masa

Chips and Salsas$6.00
Fresh organic corn chips, tomatillo avocado, salsa de muchos chiles
Chips and Guacamole$10.00
Molcajete guacamole, fresh organic corn chips
Guacamole, Salsas & Dips
Fresh organic corn chips or tortillas, tomatillo-avocado, sikil p'ak, muchos chiles salsa in crema Oaxaquena
- Half$12.00
- Full$19.00
Classic Xico Totopos$10.00
Fresh organic corn chips tossed in warm arbol salsa drizzled in crema, sprinkled with queso cotija
Queso Fundido$11.00
Bubbling broiled cheese, salsa albaniles, house chorizo, cabbage, radish, fresh organic corn tortillas
Spring Lamb Tlacoyo$15.00
Handmade organic blue corn tlacoyo filled with fresh sheep's cheese, set in lamb jus, topped with tender lamb barbacoa, English shell peas, spring greens & white onion escabeche

Sides

Chorizo$4.00
House ground Carlton pork shoulder cooked with 100 chiles and vinegar
Pinto Bean Refritos$3.00
Fried and pureed pinto beans
Jalapeño Escabache$3.00
Pickled jalapeno, carrot, onion
Xico Chips
Made from house ground masa made with organic, non gmo small farm corn
- Sm$4.00
- Lg$5.00
Two Tortillas$0.35
Made from house ground masa made with organic, non gmo small farm corn
Mexican Rice$3.00

Salsas

Muchos Chiles$2.00
5 dried chiles salsa
Salsa Cruda$2.00
Raw green salsa made with tomatillos, serranos, white onion, cilantro
Salsa Verde$2.00
Cooked green salsa made with tomatillo, Serrano, white onion, cilantro
Habanero$2.00
Hot!
Sikil p'Ak$5.00
Toasted pumpkin seeds, tomato, habanero, cilantro
Tomatillo Avocado$3.00
Creamy salsa made with tomatillos, white onion, cilantro, serranos and avocado
Pecan Chipotle$3.00
Chipotle and pecan salsa

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Squid Aguachile Tostadas$13.00
Squid sautéed then tossed in serrano vinaigrette over sliced avocado & fresh cucumber on two organic house made blue corn tostadas topped with fresh cilantro & dusted with recado negro

What 642 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

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sophocles
Portland
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
i'd happily go back to xico for happy hour, or if i were more carnivorous; vegetarian options are limited (i.e., one dish), which was not very exciting. the salsas and chips are great, i understand the mixed drinks are very good. service is excellent. the noise level is throughly vibrant - even at 6pm on a Saturday. so ymmv.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Xico is our favorite Portland restaurant! We are always impressed with the quality and seasoning of the food, and just wish we could afford to go every day!
KD
KDiz
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
New favorite spot in SE. The food is delicious and the service is outstanding. Can’t wait to go back!
K
Kathryn
Portland
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great upscale, innovative food and fun vibe. James ga e us great service.
AE
AEG310
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Spent the evening dining and conversing with my husband and my brother while he was visiting from out of town. The food was fantastic, the service was prompt and friendly, and we all had a wonderful time. The ambiance was delightful. We will definitely be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and staff. I definitely recommend.
CK
CarrieK
Portland
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2018
overall4food5service3ambience3
I took my brother & sister-in-law here for Dinner to celebrate both their birthdays. We all enjoyed our dinners. I ordered the shrimp sops de Lima and it was fabulous. I plan to go again soon with a group of gal friends that love finding new places to dine. This one was a wonderful surprise. My only negative comment is that the music was too load.
J
Jeppo
Portland
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed the Monday night special 2 for $22. We added on a couple of sides and were completely satisfied. The food was creative and delicious. It had been a long time since we ate here and thought the mea we kept saying, "why has it been so long since we ate here?" Good value, delicious food and drink, great service!
k
kjcarlton
Portland
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dinner as always- we were running late for our reservation because of traffic and called in and they held our table for 20 extra minutes for us! So kind to do on a busy night!! Everything we ate was perfection, from the chips to the salsas to the incredible tamales- this place is a gem and always has such wonderful and creative vegetarian options.
A
Ande
Portland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and relaxing atmosphere. Great place to celebrate a special day.
G
Geneva
Portland
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2018
overall3food4service3ambience4
Unfortunately this restaurant didn’t meet expectations and we left a little disappointed. While the food was yummy, fresh, and unique and we expected to spend more than the average meal, we felt like the food was overpriced for what it was. After spending $77, we left not feeling full and I ended up with the worst bloating I have ever experienced to date. Not sure if it was the goat Barbacoa or if it was the oil used to fry the chips. Now 36 hours later, I am finally starting to feel normal. Also, the service started out great for the evening and gradually became sparse as the restaurant became too busy. Must have underestimated staffing needs. The food was delicious, however we just felt like we didn’t receive a good value and my body , as well as my boyfriends, unfortunately had a terrible reaction to what we ate.
AM
AlesonM
Portland
24 reviews
vip
2.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2018
overall2food2service4ambience4
We've been here a number of times and food has been outstanding, and service has been suspect. We last dined here over three years ago due to poor service. On that particular evening, there were many things that went wrong, but the biggest was when a waiter from a different section knocked over a glass of water into a friends lap, and walked away. He knew he did it as my friend instantly jumped. The waiter walked away without saying a word and didn't come back. The neighboring table of women all instantly offered their napkins to my friend. We decided after three years to give it another shot. My dinner was great, but my friends dinner was cold and while my wife's main course was hot, the beans and rice on the side were cold. It's unfortunate that there doesn't seem to be consistency for us when we go there.
S
Sparticle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great margaritas, nice atmosphere. We enjoyed our time. The food was good.
l
ladolcevita
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Truly amazing and inspiring food!
JB
JenB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible service and every dish amazing. Gracias!
CS
CeciliaS
Portland
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
I really like this place. The food was great and the staff very friendly and helpful
BH
BanningH
Atlanta
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been to Xico several times and the experience is always wonderful. The ambiance of the space is perfect for a night of catching up with friends or impressing professional clients. The noise is never too loud that you can't carry on a conversation without yelling. The food is excellent. I have been impressed each time by their seasonal specials, and the mezcal tastings raise the bar to a whole new level! Be sure to try the octopus and carnitas, both favorites.
ML
MetaL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food! This place is amazing and we loved the use of local farm food. The jalapeño margarita was perfectly spicy.
JD
JDM1
Portland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best mole we've ever eaten; the octopus was amazing as well.
F
Foodie279
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2018
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great food. Lovely ambiance. Mexican hot chocolate was amazing!
S
Stanton
Portland
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Did not disappoint, extremely good!!!
PJ
PJrex
Portland
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wow the flavors at Xico impressed us! Can’t wait to return!
KS
KennethS
Portland
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience4
When your only complaint is that a place has so many different tasty options that you can't nail down one or two "must have" items, that's a pretty good sign!
LS
LSP13
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great, service and atmosphere were excellent. Will definitely be back.
CE
ClairE
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
My mom and I went to Oaxaca together, and this brought us right back to our trip! Xico is very special with all the amazing flavors of roasted chilies and extremely beautiful presentation. The service and cocktails are on point too!
KS
KurtS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
We visited again this year for Veg Week. They had a Vegan Nacho dish that was delicious and more complex than I thought nachos could be. Also they had a vegan dessert this time which was not available last Veg Week.
KM
KristenM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food and drinks are delicious! Been twice and we were more than pleased both times!
HO
HORCHATA
Portland
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Xico is not only an excellent Mexican restaurant . Ethnicity is a pretext to make some different cooking . They do that very well . I repeat myself .... Love it !!! Bravo !
DP
DennyP
Portland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful meal. Great food and cocktails. The atmosphere was intimate and comfortable. I would highly recommend this authentic style latin cuisine to anyone. From there house ground masa tortillas and chips to the absolutely amazing mole' we had. Two thumbs up.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous Fun and delicious
C
Carol
Portland
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2018
overall3food2service2ambience5
The restaurant did not have the advertised Monday night special, and the waiter was not terribly apologetic about that. We waited well over an hour for the food, and my dish was very salty. We were on the lovely patio, but the service was sporadic and I felt we were forgotten mostly. I live in the neighborhood and probably will not return.
MH
MattH
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a delicious meal at Xico. Everything we ordered was excellent, including the Sopiapilla plate, Yucatan pork and Rockfish Ceviche. The seat by the window was lovely and service was very good. We would highly recommend it.
JG
JeffG
Portland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience4
Wonderful food! We will keep coming back, even though it's a bit of a drive it's worth it.
M
Matt
Portland
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience4
The Totopos were the best part of the experience! Service was fantastic and the the entrees were quite good as well.
C
Clifflat
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Found this online and took a chance... It was great!
JM
JohnM
Portland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my second visit to Xico, and it has become one of my very favorite restaurants in Portland—which is saying a lot, given all the great options we have.
FA
FrankA
Portland
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience4
Our meals were delicious. The service was professional and our server was knowledgeable. We were promised patio seating. The day before our dinner, I received a phone call that the patio was reserved for a private party. Disappointing for us on a beautiful evening.
K
Karen
Portland
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Really nice space, patio was lovely. Monday night special was really good. Margaritas were very spicy.
m
mjbpdx
Portland
44 reviews
vip
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience4
Always interesting menu of Mexican flavors presented in an atypical way
EG
EuniceG
Portland
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2018
overall3food3service3ambience3
Too pricey. Food is tasty but not spectacular. Definitely not going again.

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Xico offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 548-6343.

Xico is rated 4.4 stars by 642 OpenTable diners.

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Cross street
37th Ave
Neighborhood
Southeast Portland
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Mexican, Regional Mexican, Dessert
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
It is easiest to find street parking North of Division St. on 37th and 38th avenues.
Public transit
Bus line #2 stops across the street, and bus line #75 stops two blocks away. The Hawthorne street bus stops a 10 minute walk from Xico.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.xicopdx.com/
Phone number
(503) 548-6343
Private party facilities
Xico event spaces are perfect for your next event. From formal, multi-course dinners with wine, to casual cocktails and snacks, we are prepared to tailor our extraordinary event spaces to your specifications. In Southeast or Northwest, we have what you're looking for!
Private party contact
Liz Davis: (877) 648-5503

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Xico

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Platos | Complete Plates

Carnitas$28.00

Sopa de Lima$25.00

Greens Quelites$16.00

Carne Asada$16.00

Pollo Asado$24.00

Entradas

Salad Tacos$11.00

Sopaipilla Board$16.00

Halibut Ceviche$12.00

Grilled Sardines$10.00

Ripe Grilled Plantain$11.00

Adobo Roasted Broccoli$7.00

Masa

Chips and Salsas$6.00

Chips and Guacamole$10.00

Guacamole, Salsas & Dips

Classic Xico Totopos$10.00

Queso Fundido$11.00

Spring Lamb Tlacoyo$15.00

Sides

Chorizo$4.00

Pinto Bean Refritos$3.00

Jalapeño Escabache$3.00

Xico Chips

Two Tortillas$0.35

Mexican Rice$3.00

Salsas

Muchos Chiles$2.00

Salsa Cruda$2.00

Salsa Verde$2.00

Habanero$2.00

Sikil p'Ak$5.00

Tomatillo Avocado$3.00

Pecan Chipotle$3.00

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