Xiquita

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   Nancy

   VIP

   Denver

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Everything was excellent—cocktails, food and service! Definitely going back!
   

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   Mike

   Denver

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A wonderful collection of dishes, each one unique. Ceviche and the fish tacos were by far our favorites, but everything was good…and different. Family style so you can order a lot of different dishes and share. The ambiance was great with cinderblocks adding a Mexican feel. We had bench seating but they had pillows which made it comfortable. Our waiter was spot on with everything and helpful. Don’t really have anything negative to say; people had their favorite dishes but everything was good.
   

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   Linda

   Denver

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 1 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We came for the first time for New Year's Eve prix fixe menu dinner. The pico tinto was nice enough, and the beer menu could use some developing. The server was so lovely, but she could have been more prepared to answer questions about the menu. Amuse bouche was a masa dumpling/cake of sorts. The word that came to mind for it was "grounding." First course was tasty, and the salad was the star. It was light and refreshing and flavorful. The pozole was the most chicken forward pozole I've ever had, which I really liked, but I don't go gaga over pozole in general. I could have used a little more salsa verde and tartness. Course two was pleasant and yummy. The salmon was good quality in the citrus brightened it up. The mushroom sopecito was very tasty, with a slightly smoky char flavor to the black bean puree. The mushrooms had a nice brightness to them, though they could have had a little more developed umami flavor. Course Three hit a home run. The beef short rib had such a deep beefy flavor, and melted in your mouth. My partner said he felt transported! The plantain mash brightened it up, as did the slight touch of pickled onion. The mole of the duck confit was different and delightful, with a touch of blackberry! The skin was not crispy as I expected it would be, but it melted in your mouth and set off brain fireworks, as did the roasted carrots, which also had a wonderful hint of char to them. We enjoyed both desserts, which were quite different from each other. I'm not sure the aloe chunks added anything to the prickly pear sorbet, but I like aloe all the same :) The corn pudding cake was so different, and I loved the smashed bits and caramel that accompanied it. We requested new spoons, and I think the service team should have anticipated that for the dessert course. The espresso martini was perfect. Overall, we loved this meal and can't wait to come back to experience the regular menu! Thank you!
   

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   Clayton

   VIP

   Denver

   7 reviews

   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 1 January 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Perfectly fine but service was a miss. Probably not somewhere we’d go back to but fine for a one time visit
   

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   Betsy

   Denver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 29 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Ah-mazing food and experience. We cannot wait to come back
   

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   Daniel

   Denver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 28 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This establishment is exceptional! Every dish we’ve tried has been consistently fresh, flavorful, and expertly prepared. Rene, part-owner and chef, is truly outstanding—welcoming, generous, and attentive to detail. We highly recommend XIQUITA for an unforgettable dining experience.
   

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   paul

   VIP

   Denver

   55 reviews

   5.0

   55 reviews

   Dined on 28 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent quality and innovative menu. Great drink selection.
   

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   Morgan

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 28 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Man, such deep flavors! We had the ceviche - so unique with a coconut cream base topped with cilantro and chile oils, the Tamal Oaxaqueno, the Hoja de Santo wrapped queso, and the pork belly. Everything was prepared excellently and each sauce and flavor palette interesting, complex and delightful! The fresh Tamal and tortillas were light and delicious!! Also, our server, Sara, was fun, attentive and informative. Can’t wait to go back and try more dishes, as they are all unique and beg to be tasted!
   

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   Ken

   Denver

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 22 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Authentic Mexican and Spanish cuisine with a fine dining quality to it was a unique and exceptional experience. This will be a must go to spot for years to come. The ceviche stole the show and the wait staff was attentive and super helpful offering suggestions and sharing knowledge of each dish.
   

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    Alanna

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    I moved to Denver from the Bay Area 8 months ago and Xiqita has been hands down my favorite dining experience thus far. The food is INCREDIBLE. The cocktails were creative takes on classics and delicious! This gem is so worth the traffic to venture in to the city from the burbs. We will be back
    

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