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Xiquita, Denver, CO

Xiquita

4.6
4.6
151 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
  • 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

  • Location
    Uptown,, Denver, CO 80904
  • Phone number
    (720) 287-2701
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin American, Indigenous
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Executive chef
    Rene Gonzalez Mendez

Menu

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What 151 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
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Mexican

  • Denver

    Innovative

  • Denver

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Xiquita delivers an authentic Mexican culinary experience, featuring "creative, delicious and inspired" dishes that captivate diners with their depth of flavor and artistic presentation. Guests rave about the exceptional service, vibrant atmosphere, and house-made tortillas. "Truly special" and "unforgettable," Xiquita is a must-visit for food enthusiasts.

151 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    E. Tennessee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic flavors presented in an elevated way. Amazing.

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  2. Anne VIP

    Washington DC13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend this lovely restaurant. The food is inspired - truly celebrating Mexico's amazing cuisine, which is varied and rich. Cocktail: the martini sucia with cilantro infused vermouth. Taco (MASA) de Pato and Huarache were excellent. Wine list is small but curated. Go! You will not be disappointed.

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  3. Barbara

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Xiquita is a real treasure! The cuisine is reminiscent of Oaxaca, Mexico, but recreated in an imaginative way with ingredients and textures carefully prepared and beautifully presented, often with a garnish of tiny marigolds. The chefs, Erasmo and Renee, brought our small plates to the table, explaining the food and its origins. They take such an infectious pride in their creations, and, as a result, our experience was all the more joyful. By night’s end, we had made a list of all the friends we plan to bring to Xiquita. A great pleasure.

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  4. Kristyn VIP

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, service was impeccable and the owner greeted us at our table to chat for a few minutes. Highly recommend!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. I'll good back for more.

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  6. Ashley VIP

    Denver14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unbelievable experience. Scratch made masa made daily, superb cocktails and a passionate staff. Chef Raz told us a little about each of the amazing dishes we had, Tamal Oaxaqueno, Taco De Pato, Ceviche/Tiradito/Agua Chile. Can’t wait to come back.

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  7. Sthefany VIP

    Denver23 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for happy hour after seeing Tik Toks about how great it was, we were informed that they’d stopped doing it a week ago. Hours of operation were also inaccurate saying they opened at 3, but now open at 4. We ordered two items to share, the bone marrow was so spicy I was overwhelmed and couldn’t eat anything else. The Molete was difficult to cut into. Would try again for sure, just wasn’t the experience we’d been hoping for. That being said the staff was extremely friendly! And the restaurant was clean.

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  8. Clay

    Dallas9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food, design, service, and ambiance. Would totally recommend!

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  9. Chandler

    Austin5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We celebrated our Anniversary here and had a great time. We miss having good Tex Mex and we thought a few of the plates reminded us of home. The tortillas and salsa were super good. My favorite dishes were the Sope and Taco de Pato. I like the share your plates concept here because we were able to try a lot more. On the surface each plate may seem expensive however I felt the quality of each dish we ordered matched the price we ended up paying for the whole meal. The cocktails were also super good.

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  10. Eva VIP

    Denver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! Creative, delicious and inspired ! Can’t wait to go back

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FAQs

Xiquita is rated 4.6 stars by 151 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Xiquita

Uptown,, Denver, CO 80904

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (720) 287-2701
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin American, Indigenous
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Executive chef
    Rene Gonzalez Mendez
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