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For four star Mexican, try Xochimilco Restaurant in Detroit. Here's a place to get good food. This mildly expensive restaurant has been around for the last 6 years, and is one of the popular places in the area. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms and lunch. This place is open late and good for groups.
4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't want to hear "Oh, it's not authentic"... get over yourself. I hate to say it, but I guess I like Americanized Mexican food, and if that is what this is, well, I don't care. Xochi's has good...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off, I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food, so for me to give a Mexican restaurant 4 stars is a big deal. Here is why I throughly enjoyed this place:- The chips and salsa. The salsa was amazing!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
personally, i like these crispy taco's sober. there's just something about the deep fried, crispy corn tortilla's that starts my heart aflutter (with chicken). i haven't tried anything else on the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Simple point and case;Have you ever wondered why you do not see any Hispanic people eating @ xochi's?1 visit was 1 too many for me. The food and service was mediocre at best.It is not the cleanest...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Xochi's (So-she's) is more than an institution in Detroit; it's a great place to score tacos after a night at the bar, thanks to it's staying open so late. I live off Bagley, in the heart of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry Xochi, you just don't do it for me. The service is spotty, the atmosphere is no where near what you can get at other restaurants like Mexican Village and your food is honestly mediocre. I've had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Dark, dirty, and the service varies. I've eaten here many times (I'm a glutton for punishment) and each time I've been disappointed. The food is alright, but if you're looking for an enjoyable...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know a lot of folks here are playa h8rs but I've been coming to Xochi's for many years and I'm not ashamed to admit that I like it. Mostly because:1. They serve the BEST chips in Mexicantown....
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Xochimilco for over 20 years and I can honestly say it is my favorite mexican restaurant. This is a hot spot for people going to or coming from Wings/Tigers/Lions games so there...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not a fan at all of Xochis. Would rather go to the taqueria a few doors down (not sure of the name - it's the one next to the Mexican clothing and crafts store). The food is ok. I'll give them that....
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I feel sorry for those who think that this is great Mexican food. It is decent and very cheap, but not much better that your average Chili's restaurant. Definitely gringo food. Do yourself a favor and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Is this super-authentic, memorable Mexican food? Well, I'm a gringo, so maybe I'm not the perfect one to judge, but I doubt it. However, Xochimilco does have lunch specials that are hard, if not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Believe or not, I love Mexican cuisine and had never been to Mexican Town! So I finally made there and dined at Xochimilco, which my bf insisted was one of his favs in Mexican Town. I liked the vibe...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not quite sure how this place got the reputation of the Mexican place to go to when going to Mexican Town. It's way overrated like some other people mentioned. The fact that it's so dark werids me...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is where I usually go if I'm in Detroit and craving Mexican. I'm usually full from the chips and salsa alone, which is the reason I go there. The food is really mediocre and the decor is a little...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
No offense Xochi, but every time I hear someone from the suburbs, who usually makes it to our gem of a city once or twice a year tops say that your food is the "best Mexican food" they've ever had, I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Finally made it to Xochimilco after hearing people talk about it for years, and you know what happens when you listen to people talk about a restaurant too long...There is nothing bad about Xochi's....
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is soooo over-rated! The people who love this place must not spend a lot of time in Meican Town. Try the little crappy looking place next door for the best tacos practically for free (so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I always make sure to stop by xochimilco every time i'm back in detroit. it's the best mexican food i've ever had, and i live in los angeles. combination plate is the way to go. and it's dirt cheap!
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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Several bars located within the two story restaurant. The slightly cramped seating doesn't detract from the good food and overall fun atmosphere.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Xochi's is great. It's an outdated building and the decor has been there since at least the 80s, but who cares what it looks like if you can get great food at an amazing price?The staff are always...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dark and crowded inside but the food was decent; not sure I would drive from the burbs to eat there again, but as you can tell from the other reviews everyone seems to love love love it.
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant was pretty good. I haven't been to any other Mexicantown places, so my 3-star rating is based on restaurants in other cities (SF, Chicago, and Denver).The restaurant is two stories and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Mexican restaurant hands down. Every trip back to Detroit I try to make to Xochi's. The taco's are unlike any taco's I ever had anywhere else in the Midwest. The chips and salsa they serve...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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Its dirt cheap and has really great food. the fajitas are great, a huge serving, but great. The salsas good the tortillas are good the steak in the fajitas was great. it was better than any mexican food ive...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My second favorite mexican restaurant in Detroit, but a close second. The restaurant itself is dated and not much to look at, but the food and margaritas are amazing. Pretty standard Mexican fare, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Mexican Restaurant of all time. Ive been here so many times, Ive tried (at one time or another) everything on the menu and I have literally had a meal at every table at this place. Great...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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We placed a huge order for my office - tasted good going down, but the next day, 9 employees with dia rhea and 2 out sick! Nasty!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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I had excellent food here. The service was great and so was the live band. I had enough to bring home leftovers. The price was fair. Everyone at my table enjoyed what they ordered. The margaritas were perfect....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best place to eat Mexican in the D. Pretty cheap and big servings. Salsa could be a little better, but good nonetheless. Worth a visit if your heart desires some Mexican.
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm biased. I've been going here since I was 6 months old. This is a working class mainstay. The crowd is diverse, black white canadian US old young. The food is amazing and what you expect for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Slipping...Xochimilco's has been my favorite Mexican Town restaurant over the years, but my last two vists have not been good. Their Chile Releno, which used to be my standard for the dish, was awful...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The signs say Mexicantown, though some call it "Mexican Village". Whichever way you say it, this area of Detroit is home to Xochimilco's Restaurant. I have never been to Mexico so I cannot speak to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I took my mother here most recently. The servings were generous, and the food was authentic Mexican fare for the area. I'm a sucker for good chips and salsa, so I was thrilled with the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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I called in a carryout following a long workday. The person taking the order English wasn't the best & the Mgr Tony took the phone. We confirmed the meat choice as Ground Beef (regular) not Chunky Beef (look...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MMM! The Margaritas and food are cheap, and really tasty. The enchiladas are the best. Big portions, good service. Love it.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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I've been going to Xochi's for about 20 years... until recently when I saw an insect crawling on the wall. I was disgusted and so upset because I truly loved that restaurant for so many years...and now I can't...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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All of the restaurants in Mexican town are great. We picked Xochimilco to eat in the first time we went. The place was really crowed, we they found us a table. The staff was friendly and quick. It was really a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Our kids found cigarette butt in the tray that had corn chios. The manager did not bother to apologise or give any explanation
openlist - user review - 06/27/2008
4.0 of 5 stars.
i never thought there'd be a mexican town in detroit when i went a few years back. considering i live in southern california, where there's some pretty damn good mexican food, i was impressed with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No point in being picky - Xochi's does Mexican excellently.I liked Xochi's the best out of the Mexi-town restaurants because of a few incidents I had at some of the other places. The other restaurants...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place. Cheap, abundant portions. Service is very fast and friendly. Open real late on the weekends. Drinks are a little on the expensive side, and sometimes watered down. Who cares - the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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Our family of 5 (two adults, three kids) went to Xochimilco on a Saturday night for dinner. We ordered three main dishes (my 10 year old eats more than a kid's meal) and two kids meals. My wife and I shared a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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I have been going here since I was 12 and I'm now 31 and it's still my all time favorite Mexican food. Service is quick, Food is awsome, and the drinks......if you're getting a mixed drink let's just say make...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is always packed: lunch, dinner, or late night. They offer huge portions with the cheese, beans, or meat piled on. It's not the best Mexican in Mexican town but it does satisfy. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
when i was growing up i thought that mexican food was the super nacho from xochimilco. yuck. i hate it. i don't know why my family and all of metro detroit loves it. they get one star for service,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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xochi's has been my favorite detroit eatery for over 20 years! always get the "flaming cheese" it is wonderful. the chips and salsa are the finest anywhere (mild salsa is the best!) much of the same staff has...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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Once at work I was invited to go to "Mexican Village" which to those that know of the place, there's actually a rest. called Mexican Village on Bagley on the other side of the expressway from this place. When...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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Great place to go after the club...they stay open late. Great food, and service, the food is always, fast and hot. Great nacho chips and salsa while you wait for your dinner. The best margaritas in the world!...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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Xochimilco's is sooo good!!!!!!!! The food is always good and the chips are always hot. They have some of the best margaritas in Detroit. It's a pretty good place to go for lunch, dinner, after work, or for...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2006
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Kept hearing how great this place was and finally got to go. Margaritas were awesome and not stingy either, food was hot and quick. We went on a Saturday afternoon before the dinner rush and no waiting at all...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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I'd highly recommmend Xochimilco (Sow-she-mo-ko) if you're looking for authentic mexican food! They have delicious tacos, LOVE the chips & salsa & the cheese/sausage appetizer dip is highly recommended! They...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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Xochi's is just OK. There is much better Mexican food within a few blocks, but the service is quick and the prices are low. Atmosphere: You're in someone's dark, damp basement and the shag rug seems to growing...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2006
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I couldn't say enough good things about Xochimilco's! My parents used to take me when I was a little girl, I'm in my 20s now and have continued to make it a regular stop whenever I'm in the city! The portions...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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Its good mexican food but EVERYTIME I go there I end up with a stomach ache... So do all my co-workers. I think it should look cleaner then what it is. Its good, don't get me wrong - and cheap but who knows...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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you can t get better then this. its authentic mexican food. the best drinks, great service, i love this place.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
There are so many other places in the area (even just a block down) that are SO MUCH better. Xochi's isn't bad, just not as good as Mexican Town. If you're looking for American Mexican food that is.
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2006
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This is the best mexican food around. They have great lunch specials ($3.50 for plenty of food, along with the complimentary chips and salsa). The chips are still hot from cooking. I've never waited longer...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2005
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I grew up in Detroit! I now live in Tennessee & have been down in the south for 15 years. When ever I am back home this has often been my 1st stop! I love the food!! Being Mexican I truly love the authentic...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2005
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Xochimilco's is THE best,period.I have tasted mexican food from different restaurants,and nothing can compare to this place.The prices are very reasonable for singles,marrieds,and families.This restaurant is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2005
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I have been going to this place since my husband & I starting dating 14 years ago. The menu hasn't changed but doesn't need to. The food is always served hot and you don't have to wait. The chips & salsa are...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2005
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I ordered beef enchiladas for the first time last night at this restaurant. I was really impressed. The food was tasty, fresh and inexpensive. The waitstaff were friendly and efficient. I would recommend this...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2005
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If you are tring to decide which resturant to go to in this little village, stop thinking a drive directly to Xochi. This is one of the best resturants in Detroit. I say this after driving to the area from...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2005
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I have been coming to Xochi's for years, and there is definitely no other Mexican restaurant that compares. The Flaming Cheese is a must-have appetizer, and the burritos and enchiladas are amazing. Order the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2004
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Having traveled extensively throughout Mexico & the southwest , I have dined at 100's of Mexican Restaurants. Xochimilco is the best Mexican Restaurant in Michigan. I rank this Restaurant #3 in the United...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2004
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Xochi's has absolutely the best chicken fajitas you will find in any restaurant. The amount of food is enough for two people at a cost that is a couple of $'s less than any of the competition. I have been...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2004
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tried other mexican village restaurant , much preferred xochis' style of food and great menu.botanas will feed an army! on my last visit I thought the margaritas weren't as good as before, but I still love the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2004
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Excellent service with traditional Mexican food. Almost all of the restaraunts in Mexican village are great, but Xochimilco takes the cake. Try Mexican burrito for a filling meal.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2004
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Xochilmilco's was the best place for an "after-test party". The food is wonderful and the golden margaritas are the best. Highly recommended. Just what the doctor ordered.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2004
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Sorry but have been very disappointed in this restaurant on last 2 visits. Food was not as good as in the past. We've been going here for years and have switched to Mexican Village.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2003
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After reviewing the top 10, I must disagree. El Comal restaurant serves the best Mexican food in Detroit. The food quality, taste, service, and value make it #1 in my book. It's also been newly renovated...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2003
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We recently visited the restaurant and was happy to be inside in the cool air, noisy atmosphere and a cold beer! The food was tasty and fresh. I loved our waiter, what a hottie! Lots to look at and the kids in...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2003
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The food is average at best. Xochimilco is very overrated to say the least. I'm not sure why people think it is so good. The magarita's are like sweat tarts so I'm not sure the attraction here. In Mexican town...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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for years I have told anyone who would listen, that Xochimilco has the best Mexican food on the planet, including Mexico. The price is right, the food is fantastic and the atmosphere is great. What more could...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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awesome mexican food, very authentic, easy to drive to! Would recommend to all
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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The last time I went to Xochimilco's with my family, the service was incredibly bad. There food is mediocre and the restaurant doesn't seem clean. Plenty of other Mexican restaurants with better service and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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They have the best Mexican food I've ever tasted. You get a lot of food for such a small price. It's a must eats.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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The Food is good and service OK the place needs to be updated and the parking lots needs repair and/or lighting.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2003
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This place is wonderful. I don't understand how they stay in business. They give you all the chips and salsa you can handle and the portions of food, my goodness. If you have only a few dollars, but want a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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This is a nice place to eat. Everyone there is so nice and friendly. Yiu also get a nice portion of food for your money.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2002
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Awsome food! The price is great, and the atmosphere is like your in your Grandmother's dining room.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2002
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Xochimilco offers Mexican that appeals to the masses. Their food is very good and features all the usual traditional Mexican dishes like flautas and tacos. If you're not sure about venturing into Mexicantown,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2002
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In the heart of Mexican Village it provides a great atmosphere of old Mexico. The short 10-20 minute wait is worth it especially if you like Margaritas. It is freshly made from a family recipe. Just head...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2002
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This so famous restaurant, has little to do with the food. But only with tradition. It's funny how the suburbanites, can put something that is just ok, on the map. There are far better mexican restaurants in...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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XOCHIMILCO IS A DETROIT FAVORITE BUT WAY TO COMMERCIAL..TRY PACO'S ON CROCKER IN MT CLEMENS FOR THE REAL THING........
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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I have always had a good time here.... All goods on the menu are worth trying
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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The food is excellent, quantity is lavish, service is quick and friendly, and the price is unbelievable. There should be a restaurant like this on every corner.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2002
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Still the best Mexican establishment in the Detroit area! Easy access from the expressway and parking is not a problem.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2002
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I am a resident of Dallas, TX who was born and raised in Troy, MI. After all these years, I recently visited Detroit again, and got the privilege of dining at Xochmilco's. Some things never change (Thank...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2002
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Xochimilco food, atmosphere and drinks is what I look for when my friends and I go out to celebrate my homecoming! Yes, when I come back to Detroit for a visit... I live in Florida it is a must that all 10-13...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2002
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It's hard to find if you don't know where you're going and it's in an area you don't want to get lost in. But if you can find it the food is excellent. The atmosphere is authentic. It's one of the few places...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2002
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I have been dining at Xochimilco for years. Can't beat it...the best Mexican food around and speedy service!!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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The service at Xochimilco's is excellent with the food provided stupendous. Portions are more than it is possible to eat with left overs enjoyed again at home. The prices are unbelievably low for the quality...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Xochimilco Restaurant serves up all the standards in Tex-Mex cuisine. The reasonable prices and fast service bring families back time and time again. Favorite stop after baseball games and local late-night...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2002
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I love coming to Xochimilco's for mexican food. I love the way they make the wet Burrotis. Also excellent fresh nacho chips.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2002
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This place has the best food of any restaurant I have ever been to. I bring all of my out of town guests here and they love it too. I have to visit Xochis at least once a month.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2002
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Xochimilco has it all. The atmosphere is original, the service is wonderful, and the food is sensational. I fell in love with this place. I had the tacos and was in Mexican food heavan. To say
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when this once-obscure hole-in-the-wall expanded from a bar and poolroom to a big restaurant, it marked the revival of the western portion of mexicantown. now xochimilco is so popular that crowds regularly...
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mainstay mexican keeps customers coming back...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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I was dining at this restaurant on 7/5/2006, when I slid my chair back and to my surprise, I notice a roach crawling up my gray pant leg. I was appauled. I got up from my seat and asked to speak with a manager...
openlist.com - user review
one of mexicantown's most popular cantinas, it is completely unpretentious and comfortable, serving a menu of the tortilla favorites that spell mexican to most people. nothing fancy, just tacos, enchiladas,...
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