Xacalli Kitchen

4.6

256 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Charming

Xacalli is a Chef Driven Modern Mexican Restaurant that highlights regional Mexican cuisine. Located in historical mining town of Silverado Canyon, in eastern Orange County next to the cities of Rancho Mission Viejo, Ladera Ranch, Lake Forest. Beautiful drive from Orange, Irvine and Tustin.

The community of Silverado with her majestic mountains, state designated scenic highway is a hidden gem located at the boundaries of Cleveland National Forest.

Xacalli's aim is to bring people and food together with authentic dishes that are modern and visually beautiful as well as entice your taste buds. We serve plates with the intention of sharing family style. Whether at the bar or in our dining room, we aim to showcase our passion for service excellence. Executive Chef Vincent Espinoza sources quality ingredients to create a seasonal menu alongside a craft bar. We are thrilled to welcome you to Xacalli for dinner + craft cocktails in our rustic and friendly restaurant.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(657) 314-9042
Website
http://www.xacallikitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Vincent Espinoza

Location
28222 Silverado Canyon Rd, Silverado, CA 92676
Neighborhood
Silverado
Cross street
Downtown Silverado, just pass St Michael's Abbey
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Alhambra$16.00
Grilled Flat Iron, Linguisa, Bacon, Peppers, Onion, Guacatillo, Salsa Morita
Hongos$15.00
Grilled Oyster Mushrooms, Salsa Tomatillo, Jocoque, Rajas
Pescado$15.00
Tempura Battered Stripe Bass, Adobo Crema, Cabbage, Pico de Gallo
Camarones$17.00
Seared Tiger Prawns, Peppers, Cebolla, Escebeche Fresno
Al Pastor de Pollo Torta $16.00
Smoked Jidori Chicken, Avocado, Jocoque, Oaxaca Cheese, Guacatillo, Pico de Gallo
Birria Torta$17.00
Braised Lamb, Panela Cheese, Avocado, Jocoque, Onion, Cilantro, Salsa Quemado Escabeche Cebolla

Platos de Brunch

Chilequiles$16.00
2 Farmer Eggs, Salsa Roja, Avocado, Jocoque, Escebeche Cebolla, Pico de Gallo, Cotija
Molletes$16.00
Sourdough Baguette, Frioles Negro, Oaxaca Cheese, Avocado, Escabeche Fresno, Salsa Quemado
Queso Fundido$16.00
Oaxacan Cheese, Flor de Calabaza, Oyster Mushrooms, Epazote
Torta$16.00
2 Farmers Eggs, Pork Belly, Fijoles, Queso Panela, Jocoque, Salsa Morita
Ceviche $17.00
Baja Stripe Bass, Octopus, Avocado, Cilantro, Red Onion, Cherry Tomato, Leche de Tigre
Enfrijolados$19.00
Salsa de Frijol, Oaxaca Cheese, Jidori Chicken, Avocado, Jocoque, Escabeche Shallot, Habanero Oil
Carne Asada$29.00
2 Farmers Eggs, Grilled Flat Iron, Papas, Peppers, Onion, Habanero Oil
Chilaquiles Verde $17.00
2 Farmer Eggs, Salsa Verde, Oaxaca Cheese, Avocado, Jocoque, Escabeche Cebolla, Pico de Gallo, Cotija

What 256 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Innovative
Orange County
Mexican
South Orange County
Best Food
South Orange County
Innovative
South Orange County
Mexican

Review summary

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Xacalli Kitchen is a "hidden gem" celebrated for its farm-to-table approach and exquisite Mexican cuisine. Guests rave about the "amazing authentic" dishes and "superb" cocktails. The "artistic presentation" and "attentive service" enhance the dining experience. Perfect for brunch or dinner, this cozy spot offers a unique, flavorful journey.

256 Reviews

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Michelle
Orange County
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every dish has incredible flavor and a little heat. The ceviche had the right amount of heat, the fish was delicious. We also had the mushrooms and Sweet potatoes. Still thinking how crisp and flavorful the potatoes were. The Lamb shank, Ribs and Branzino were so good. Can’t wait to go back.
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Jonathan
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hidden gem, with innovative food and excellent service!
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Andrew
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food is excellent, prices are fair, and the ambience is pretty cool. The only issue I had with this restaurant was the service. Because of a food allergy I was told by our server that they were unable to remove a certain item from the dish which was surprising to me considering it was an easy item to remove so I went with another item on the menu. Our server also seemed very unsure with some of the questions we had. But overall we had a positive experience and enjoyed the food.
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Delice
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been here several times and we have never been disappointed! Excellent!!
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NeilW
Washington DC
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my favorite Mexican restaurant as of right now. The ceviche was absolutely the best I have ever had! So light and delicious. The shrimp and beef tacos were so amazing. The shrimp tacos had fried cheese inside and the seasoning was something I have never had! Magic I suppose! The super spicy hot sauce topped it off. My wife had the beef and it was fork tender chunks of beef. The staff explained the menu! Wow! That is amazing! I knew I would be returning! Thanks for the fun brunch
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Linh
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is outstanding. We have been back many times.
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Gary
Orange County
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was very unique and everything was delicious. The service was fantastic as well.
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Peggy
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The fall menu did not disappoint! The drinks were amazing too! Farm to table! We had the meal!
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Norman
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was great, will definitely return, and we want to try their brunch on Saturday or Sunday
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tre
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very good overall experience, food wa exceptional, drinks were well crafted and the service was attentive.
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Xacalli Kitchen is rated 4.6 stars by 256 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

28222 Silverado Canyon Rd, Silverado, CA 92676

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Downtown Silverado, just pass St Michael's Abbey
Neighborhood
Silverado
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Vincent Espinoza
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.xacallikitchen.com/
Phone number
(657) 314-9042

Xacalli Kitchen

Make a reservation

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Menu

Tacos y Tortas

Alhambra$16.00

Hongos$15.00

Pescado$15.00

Camarones$17.00

Al Pastor de Pollo Torta $16.00

Birria Torta$17.00

Platos de Brunch

Chilequiles$16.00

Molletes$16.00

Queso Fundido$16.00

Torta$16.00

Ceviche $17.00

Enfrijolados$19.00

Carne Asada$29.00

Chilaquiles Verde $17.00

What 256 people are saying

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