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Xalisko Cocina Mexicana, Spring, TX

Xalisko Cocina Mexicana

4.8
4.8
579 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
Chef Beatriz Martines
When ideas, hard work and talent meet, there's only one thing to look forward to...
~XALISKO~
A new Mexican gastronomy experience has been created with thought of heritage and the ingredients of your life experience.
Tradition pasted down for generations accompanied by years of cultivating a personal touch to this amazing cuisine. You will see signs of utilizing the most important crops of the Xalisko area: rice, corn, avocados, etc... traditional dessert from the area of Jalisco, Michoacan and Nayarit, and smart seleccion of Mexican, Mexican Spirits and artisanal beer.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Traditional Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Beatriz Martines

What 579 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Mexican

  • The Woodlands

    Best Food

  • The Woodlands

    Great for brunch

  • The Woodlands

    Innovative

  • The Woodlands

    Hot spot

  • The Woodlands

    Lively

  • The Woodlands

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Xalisko Cocina Mexicana offers an authentic Mexican dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." The restaurant boasts a vibrant atmosphere with live mariachi music, making dining lively, though sometimes noisy. Guests praise its unique dishes like Trompito al Pastor and ceviche, and the "exceptional" cocktails and vegan options.

579 Reviews
  1. Sheila

    San Antonio5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating my husband’s birthday. It was such a great experience. The food and drinks were amazing. I would definitely recommend this place for fresh and authentic Mexican cuisine.

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  2. Jeff

    Houston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabulous in every aspect. Potato taco with pork belly to start terrific. Snapper dish one of the most flavorful fish dishes I’ve ever had. Terrific value Service top notch. Only critique was the noise level.

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  3. Zach VIP

    Houston19 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was ok. Salsa were pretty good but, paying for chips and salsa at a Mexican restaurant seems to be a bit of a stretch.

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  4. Aymee VIP

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an amazing experience. Delicious food with authentic mexican taste.

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  5. Geenie

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dining experience, we will definitely visit again.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had really great service yesterday at Xalisko. The mango margarita was delicious. We ordered the bone marrow and the cheese for the appetizer and fish and steak for main course . The bone mirror was out of this world :) my baby even loved it The best and most surprising thing was the guava cheesecake. I took one bite out of that and it was so delicious. I would go back just for that guava cheesecake. Lovely restaurant it was a bit loud though with the music and a lot of people there.

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  7. Juan

    Houston56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It is one of the best Mexican restaurants in the world, even better than most Mexican restaurants in Mexico. Chef Beatriz Martines carefully considered all the ingredients in what we ate and drank. Two different margaritas perfectly balanced in the alcoholic content. The seasonal salad is simply outstanding. The tamal de elite is a " trampantojo”-like dish that combines taste and presentation at the level of any awarded restaurant. And the octopus tacos came from a gastronomic paradise. The tortillas, the cheese, the octopus, and the potatoes were meticulously prepared. Finally, a very good carajillo and a cafe de olla with incredible eggnog foam. The service with the characteristic Mexican charm. Keep doing the things at this level.

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  8. HollyB

    Houston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole experience was fantastic. The drinks, food, live music, and service were all spot on. However, if you’re looking for a quiet spot, this is not it. We can’t wait to go back.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food , service, ambience, experience. Highly recommend

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  10. Sandra

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is full of flavor. All the dishes I tried were wonderful! The pollo en mole, the flan, the trompito were so good. I recommend Xalisco 100%!

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FAQs

Xalisko Cocina Mexicana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (281) 323-4092.

Xalisko Cocina Mexicana is rated 4.8 stars by 579 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
Google Map for Xalisko Cocina Mexicana

1335 Lake Woodlands Dr, Spring, TX 77380-3287

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Traditional Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Beatriz Martines
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