Paolo Nucum

Just visited for the first time w/ my lady. Ambiance and decor were on point. Tamal con Elote appetizer is very popular and was recommended and it did not disappoint. Also had a vegetarian quesadilla that was amazing. For entrees, I had the birria red snapper dish and my gf had a birria dish that came presented bone in. Both were phenomenal. She enjoyed her two margaritas. We will definitely be back for more date nights. Thank you, Sulem, for the great service and recommendations.

Kevin Manning

⭐ Xalisko Mexican Restaurant – Woodlands, Texas ⭐ First time visiting with the family, and Xalisko did not disappoint. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm, lively, and authentic — the kind of spot where you can tell the food is made with pride. We started with the ceviche, and it was fresh, zesty, and packed with flavor — the kind that instantly wakes up your taste buds. The flautas were crispy and golden with perfectly seasoned meat inside, and the tacos were just as impressive, each one loaded with rich flavor and cooked just right. One of the highlights was their rendition of charro beans — honestly one of the best I’ve had. Savory, bold, and full of depth, it tasted like something your abuela would make from scratch. Service was excellent — friendly, attentive, and fast without making us feel rushed. It was our first time here, but it felt like a place we’d been coming to for years. If you’re in The Woodlands, Texas and want a spot with great energy, amazing food, and true Mexican flavor, Xalisko is a must-try. Already looking forward to coming back with the family.

+35

Erika Gomez

Had my birthday dinner last night. I’ll begin with the pros and end with cons. The food was spectacular. It truly felt like eating a meal prepared by grandma who cooked her absolute best recipes with love for her grandchild’s wedding! We had octopus, snapper, tostada chips with various salsas, aguachiles, pan de los muertos, and tamal. Lupe, our server was wonderful. Not only did we love the great food, but also the dinning experience. From the fine powder flaky salt grinder, to the server pouring our beer, the service with a smile etc…the little details make a HUGE impact. I felt as if we were actually dining out in Mexico. Now the con: unfortunately dinner had to come to an end and we had to go home! I’m so happy this is where I had my birthday dinner! A MUST repeat!

+3

Jeff Ward

Wow! I had the Chamorro de Perco Al Pibil (lamb shanks) and it was incredibly tender, falling apart so easily, spicy and flavorful! My wife had the Emoladas, and I tried them. They were great, too! She also had a delicious and potent margarita! We were there with friends who also enjoyed their plates, and even the people at the next table were going on about the how wonderful the experience was. Our waiter was also pleasant, funny, and professional. The perfect experience!

Carol P

We had dinner on Friday evening and enjoyed brunch on Saturday late morning. The restaurant overall is very comfortable and inviting. I love the unique decor. The service is top notch. Everyone is so polite, encouraging, and kind. The food is amazing. The flavors are....wow. The sauces that come on the side are very flavorfilled and may be too spicy hot for those that have a tender tongue, so make sure you try before pouring over all your food. 😄 We made reservations for both dinner and brunch and we are so glad we did. The restaurant fills up quick.

Lilibeth Cruz

If you're craving authentic Mexican food in Houston, look no further than Xalisco Restaurant. Amidst a sea of Tex-Mex options, Xalisco stands out for its unique flavors, beautiful presentation, and traditional dishes. The drinks and food are truly exceptional every bite and sip transports you to the heart of Mexico. As someone who's never been to Xalisco, this restaurant has sparked a desire to visit. I'm eager to return and try more of their offerings. Bonus: I heard they feature live Mariachi music on Friday and Saturday nights!

+8

Allison Swick

We had a 5 star experience here for Houston Restaurant Weeks! We loved the menu options and they also had special cocktails for HRW that did not disappoint!! The food was literally so delicious I have been raving about it! Our server was excellent and very patient with us as we had our 2yo with us (she loved the Fideo on the kids menu) and I appreciated that the restaurant was kid-friendly! We already can't wait to come back and try the regular menu!

+1

Great place, the food was delicious and very creative. Very clean, the staff were very polite. We will definitely go back.

Great place, the food was delicious and very creative. Very clean, the staff were very polite. We will definitely go back.

Great place, the food was delicious and very creative. Very clean, the staff were very polite. We will definitely go back.

Great place, the food was delicious and very creative. Very clean, the staff were very polite. We will definitely go back.

Stopped in while exploring the Woodlands area and randomly came across this spot. I didn't have a reservation, so I wasn't too confident we'd get a table, but they were able to accommodate us witho…

Stopped in while exploring the Woodlands area and randomly came across this spot. I didn't have a reservation, so I wasn't too confident we'd get a table, but they were able to accommodate us without…

This place is AMAZE-BALLS. \nMy husband and I took my cousin here for his bday and had so much fun. \nThe staff is super friendly, the food is amazing and everyone in this place is just having a gran…

I had whole red snapper with a mole sauce that was recommended to me by the waiter and it was fantastic! I didn't know the music was coming from a live band playing in the restaurant until I saw th…

I had whole red snapper with a mole sauce that was recommended to me by the waiter and it was fantastic! I didn't know the music was coming from a live band playing in the restaurant until I saw th…

Good happy hour! The regular menu is also great and well priced for what you are getting in quality. The service is good and the overall decorations and vibe are great for a date or something more …

Absolutely Amazing. The chicken mole! Was amazing. Everything we had was delicious. The cream rice was delicious. The drinks were good. Service was great, waiter was attentive and helpful as it was…

Great meal, excellent food, live music, exceptional service. Highly recommend the enchiladas

First time here, and definitely coming back!\nThe food and drinks were great!\nThe service was quick and the server was attentive and polite.\nThe place in general was really clean, including the r…

Excellent food and service - Margarita's added a great touch. Had a filet of Red Snapper cooked well and taste was superb, came away full but not overloaded. Will definitely return.

Excellent food and service - Margarita's added a great touch. Had a filet of Red Snapper cooked well and taste was superb, came away full but not overloaded. Will definitely return.

Excellent food and service - Margarita's added a great touch. Had a filet of Red Snapper cooked well and taste was superb, came away full but not overloaded. Will definitely return.

Excellent food and service - margarita's added a great touch. Had a filet of Red Snapper cooked well and taste was superb, came away full but not overloaded. Will definitely return.

This place is fantastic. Every dish was flavorful and the wait staff are super helpful. Came 2 nights in a row!! The. Booked their conference room for tomorrow night for work!!!

This place is fantastic. Every dish was flavorful and the wait staff are super helpful. Came 2 nights in a row!! The. Booked their conference room for tomorrow night for work!!!

I recently had breakfast at Xalisko and had an absolutely incredible experience—especially thanks to their amazing chilaquiles! From the first bite, I knew this place was something special. The ch…

Great date night with my bride. I read about this restaurant so I thought we would check it out. Welcoming environment, attentive service and a wonderful unique menu. My wife had the scallops and…

Great date night with my bride. I read about this restaurant so I thought we would check it out. Welcoming environment, attentive service and a wonderful unique menu. My wife had the scallops and I…

What a vibrantly fun place to celebrate our anniversary! The background music (even on a Tuesday!) enhanced our dining experience, the decor wowed us, and Ximena, our server was excellent. The meal…

WOW!!! This place is the real deal!! A high-end food experience without breaking the budget. Why go to that fancy overpriced place 2 blocks away when you could just come here. I started with th…

A neighbor recommended this restaurant in The Woodlands. We went for brunch on a Sunday and loved the ambiance and food! We ordered on our waiter’s recommendations, which were excellent! We wen…

R. M.

The food was delicious, but most of the platters were a little light on flavor. We tried a bunch of different platters, which honestly is the best way to try everything. - TACOS CAMPESINOS had a cheesy grilled skirt steak with mozzarella, cactus salad, and mamá coco sauce. - PAPAS ENCHILADAS ZAMORANAS tasted great, especially the adobo sauce, but it could’ve used a bit more salt. - ENSALADA DE NOPALES was one of our favorite sharable dishes — the nopales were soft and really tasty. - TROMPITO AL PASTOR is a platter you can share with about 3 people. It was on the lighter side flavor‑wise, so it could’ve used a little more, but overall it was still delicious. - ENMOLADAS had a sour taste, so the flavor leaned sour. I did like the two moles — mole de rancho and mole prieto — but the flavor profile could’ve been better. - The drinks were great; every drink had flavor and tasted really good.

+24

Val Merlos

Great experience, great food, everything was fresh & very flavorful. Celebrated my moms birthday there. Making reservations was smooth. Service was excellent, Jose treated us so well! Very helpful & readily available to help. The cafe de olla is 100/10!!!

Lu Btz

I had the most delicious sopes de pulpo! The octopus was cooked to perfection, I just wish the portion was a bit bigger other than that no complaints. The paloma artesanal was a suggestion from my friend & I do not regret it! Perfect combo!

gau'tam shiro'dkar

I absolutely love Xalisco! This place has become one of my go-to spots in The Woodlands for amazing, authentic Mexican food. The food here is seriously one of the best I’ve had — super flavorful, juicy, and made with fresh ingredients. Their salsas have the perfect balance of heat and flavor. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and service is quick even when it’s busy. The restaurant itself is clean, cozy, and has a nice local vibe. You can tell they really care about quality. Highly recommend stopping by — you won’t regret it!

+2

Good place! Most items on the menu are seafood (FYI) but overall great. Great drinks!

Good place! Most items on the menu are seafood (FYI) but overall great. Great drinks!

I'm sure this will be a very unpopular review. the best thing we had here was the drink with coconut water. \n\nappetizer, the waiter recommended to get was the guacamole. i think they spelled avac…

Food is good, not fabulous for the money charged. It is certainly overpriced. Service was good, however will not come back.

Fresh, clean food, the best drinks made with real juice. If you're exhausted by Tex mex come here. Adults and the kids love the elote and the ceviche is pretty good. Cons: They are pretty stingy wi…

4.5! Great customer service, really good food. A bit on the loud side but not too bad. Make a reservation.

Beautiful restaurant, I've been a couple times and sometimes they'll have a karaoke or live music going which is fun! A little overpriced in my opinion, I feel like their food can lack some flavor,…

Great authentic mexican food As a Mexican I can tell you the flavors are amazing Portions and presentions are great A little pricy but worth the experience sellingtortas ahogadas out of Guad…

Menu is definitely not Tex Mex: lots of fish dishes that get expensive quick. Fried “chips” served with guacamole were greasy nasty. Enchiladas B plus. Meat dish so so. Crowed seating arrangement…

The atmosphere is fantastic but the food was disappointing. I thought it was good, not great. The ceviche xalisqillo shrimp and red snapper was really good, full of flavor. The Aguachile de Ribeye was lacking flavor and it was cold.

The service was great, but the food did not make the cut. I had the lamb shank which was cooked well but had no flavor. My wife had the octopus and the sole of my boot would have been easier to che…

The service was great, but the food did not make the cut. I had the lamb shank which was cooked well but had no flavor. My wife had the octopus and the sole of my boot would have been easier …

My man took me here to eat for my birthday and it was pretty packed. We had a reservation and waited 30 mins to be seated, which was fine because like i said, they were packed. When walking to our …

Food was good, place is super cute. The live music was obnoxiously loud. We couldn't hear the other person across the table. Defiantly do not bring a kid to dinner. We had to give him headphones.

Noisy, slow service and cheap furniture for the prices you’re paying. Food ok but the experience is not great. Super crowded and not enjoyable. The waiter was super slow even to bring drinks, the…

Nesly Mata

Went here today. before hand, I called to ask certain questions about the menu. There was a gentleman with a flamboyant voice on the other side with an attitude so I didnt get my questions answered. Decided to give it a try anyway. The service after that was actually great. We had the aguachile as a starter. It was delicious. For our entrees we tried the octopus trompo. For a $100 entree I was hoping for perfectly cooked octopus but it failed miserably. The only char the octopus had was from the table side flambe. So the octopus was soft but tasted like it wasn't cooked all thw way. The pineapple on the trompo was also undercooked bc it didnt cook with a 20 second flame. It was very disappointing. The sides that came with the octopus were delicious. I asked for them to throw the octopus on the grill for extra cooking time and they said they would but I was disappointed when they brought back the octopus and said they had placed it in the oven. That over cooked the octopus and did not add any char or cooking for the sauce on the outside. The other entree we got was the birria tatemada. The meat was so tender and the flavor of the broth was great, however I would've liked some cilantro and onion with it. I've never been served birria without onions and cilantro before. The alcoholic drinks were good but nothing mind blowing. The environment was loud with music. But the food was disappointing. I've had way better food for half the price. I'd rather go to mariscos el general for octopus and aguachile for a fraction of the price and perfectly cooked food.

Had lunch today and very disappointed. Have dined here multiple times and always enjoyed. But today, was a letdown. The gentleman server forgot to put our to go order in the bag (was for a sick grand…

Had lunch today and very disappointed. Have dined here multiple times and always enjoyed. But today, was a letdown. The gentleman server forgot to put our to go order in the bag (was for a sick gra…