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Xalisko Cocina Mexicana, Spring, TX

Xalisko Cocina Mexicana

4.7
4.7
508 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (281) 323-4092
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Beatriz Martines
  • Catering
    Xalisko offers full-service catering for your in-home and on-site events, including corporate events, holiday parties, and more. We completely customize catered events with supplies, staff, and personalized custom menus. Our team delivers, sets up, serves, breaks down, and cleans up the full service event.
  • Private party facilities
    Our Private dining room is called "Cuarto del Maiz" is great for groups who want to enjoy a meal together without having to worry about the hustle and bustle of a busy restaurant; is great for Business meetings, birthdays and more.
  • Neighborhood
    The Woodlands
  • Cross street
    Between Lake Woodlands Dr. & Mall Ring Rd. and Pinecroft DR & N. FW
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Woodlands Flix Bus, Research Forest Park n Ride, Sawdust Park n Ride, Bus stop at 3900 Marisco Pl.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 508 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Mexican

  • The Woodlands

    Innovative

  • The Woodlands

    Hot spot

  • The Woodlands

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Xalisko Cocina Mexicana delivers "excellent authentic food" with unique, flavorful dishes that transport you straight to Mexico. The restaurant's vibrant atmosphere is complemented by live music, creating a lively dining experience. Although it can be noisy and service timing varies, the "fantastic" food and "outstanding" service make it a must-visit for Mexican cuisine enthusiasts.

508 Reviews
  1. Julio

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I definitely recommend this spot food and drinks , it’s a must ! Took my wife for her birthday and she loved it , we will be going back soon.

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  2. Paul

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always great dining experience and service is always outstanding.

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  3. John

    East Texas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    By far, one of the most amazing Mexican restaurants I’ve ever been to the mariachi was honestly the best I’ve ever heard clear music

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  4. Paola

    Houston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is always good, and the service is fine. I appreciate that they offer vegan options—definitely a plus! However, the tables were extremely crowded. It felt like they added too many, making it nearly impossible to walk around comfortably.

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  5. Lucy

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible super yummy and authentic Mexican cuisine

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The greeting was belo average. The seating area was crowded. Very disappointed to find out that only the brunch menu was served when our 2pm reservation time was booked for a party of 9. The menu was a hit or miss. The shrimp tasted raw the green sauce had way to much zest and extremely spice. Orange rice was good, beans good red potatoes bland. Birria meh. . Pozole not enough red chili spice. Portions could have been bigger for the price begin charged. The black dust margarita was just a dull blend of premix stuff. The flank steak was over all good but that’s about the only thing that was good .

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  7. Robert

    VIP

    Houston

    68 reviews

    4.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mariachi night (Thursday), is very loud. It’s traditional, as is the food. I’m not suggesting avoiding it. Just be prepared to hold your conversation before arriving at or after leaving the restaurant. The food is great. Just understand it is traditional, not Tex Mex. Our server was friendly and helpful. The overall level of service was good. We are definitely going back.

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  8. Jeffery

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Mrs. Want to have our anniversary dinner here. Amazing place, the food was traditional and authentic flavors with a 5 Star twist. Loved it. Well delivered Great ambience Thoughtful and well executed

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  9. Stephanie

    Houston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the food, specially el tamal de elote, so delicious

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  10. Daisy

    Houston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was great, but the overall experience was disappointing. The AC was set uncomfortably cold, even though it was already cold outside. On top of that, the staff’s cleanliness left much to be desired. The lady cleaning the table next to us just brushed food crumbs onto the floor without disinfecting the table or sweeping up the mess. Our server barely checked on us, and while the restaurant was busy, it’s clear they are lacking in basic cleanliness and service standards. Unfortunately, I won’t be returning.

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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 4.7 stars by 508 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 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Xalisko Cocina Mexicana

1335 Lake Woodlands Dr, Spring, TX 77380-3287

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Lake Woodlands Dr. & Mall Ring Rd. and Pinecroft DR & N. FW
  • Neighborhood
    The Woodlands
  • 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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Traditional Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Woodlands Flix Bus, Research Forest Park n Ride, Sawdust Park n Ride, Bus stop at 3900 Marisco Pl.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Beatriz Martines
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (281) 323-4092
  • Catering
    Xalisko offers full-service catering for your in-home and on-site events, including corporate events, holiday parties, and more. We completely customize catered events with supplies, staff, and personalized custom menus. Our team delivers, sets up, serves, breaks down, and cleans up the full service event.
  • Private party facilities
    Our Private dining room is called "Cuarto del Maiz" is great for groups who want to enjoy a meal together without having to worry about the hustle and bustle of a busy restaurant; is great for Business meetings, birthdays and more.
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