Xacalli Kitchen

4.5 (286)

$31 to $50

Mexican

28222 Silverado Canyon Rd, Silverado, CA 92676

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2 people

May 22, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Innovative

Xacalli is a Chef Driven Modern Mexican Restaurant that highlights regional Mexican cuisine. Located in historical mining town of Silverado Canyon, in eastern Orange County next to the cities of Rancho Mission Viejo, Ladera Ranch, Lake Forest. Beautiful drive from Orange, Irvine and Tustin.

The community of Silverado with her majestic mountains, state designated scenic highway is a hidden gem located at the boundaries of Cleveland National Forest.

Xacalli's aim is to bring people and food together with authentic dishes that are modern and visually beautiful as well as entice your taste buds. We serve plates with the intention of sharing family style. Whether at the bar or in our dining room, we aim to showcase our passion for service excellence. Executive Chef Vincent Espinoza sources quality ingredients to create a seasonal menu alongside a craft bar. We are thrilled to welcome you to Xacalli for dinner + craft cocktails in our rustic and friendly restaurant.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(657) 314-9042
Website
http://www.xacallikitchen.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Vincent Espinoza

Location
28222 Silverado Canyon Rd, Silverado, CA 92676
Neighbourhood
Silverado
Cross Street
Downtown Silverado, just pass St Michael's Abbey
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Handcrafted Tacos now serving Tuesday
Multiple dates available
Join us every Tuesday for fresh, flavorful tacos made with in house tortillas. Chef Vincent has curated a menu prepared with premium ingredients, whether you're craving carne asada, camarones or hongo asado, , we've got something for everyone.

AlhambraUS$17.00
Grilled Flat Iron, Linguisa, Bacon, Peppers, Onion, Guacatillo, Salsa Morita
HongosUS$16.00
Grilled Oyster Mushrooms, Salsa Tomatillo, Jocoque, Rajas
PescadoUS$17.00
Tempura Battered Stripe Bass, Adobo Crema, Cabbage, Pico de Gallo
CamaronesUS$17.00
Seared Tiger Prawns, Peppers, Cebolla, Escebeche Fresno

Platos de Brunch

ChilequilesUS$18.00
2 Farmer Eggs, Salsa Roja, Avocado, Jocoque, Escebeche Cebolla, Pico de Gallo, Cotija
MolletesUS$16.00
Sourdough Baguette, Frioles Negro, Oaxaca Cheese, Avocado, Escabeche Fresno, Salsa Quemado
Queso FundidoUS$19.00
Oaxacan Cheese, Flor de Calabaza, Oyster Mushrooms, Epazote
TortaUS$18.00
2 Farmers Eggs, Pork Belly, Fijoles, Queso Panela, Jocoque, Salsa Morita
Ceviche US$18.00
Baja Stripe Bass, Octopus, Avocado, Cilantro, Red Onion, Cherry Tomato, Leche de Tigre
EnfrijoladosUS$19.00
Salsa de Frijol, Oaxaca Cheese, Jidori Chicken, Avocado, Jocoque, Escabeche Shallot, Habanero Oil
Carne AsadaUS$31.00
2 Farmers Eggs, Grilled Flat Iron, Papas, Peppers, Onion, Habanero Oil
Chilaquiles Verde US$18.00
2 Farmer Eggs, Salsa Verde, Oaxaca Cheese, Avocado, Jocoque, Escabeche Cebolla, Pico de Gallo, Cotija
Veggie Torta US$18.00
Mushrooms, Flor de Cabeza, Rojas, Onions, Peppers, Avocado, Jocoque, Chicharrones De Harina
Camarones Torta US$19.00
Tampura Battered Argentinian Shrimp, Slaw, Guacamole, Jocoque, Chicharrones De Harina

What 286 people are saying

Xacalli Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Mexican
South Orange County
Best Food
South Orange County
Mexican

Review summary

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Xacalli Kitchen offers an exceptional Mexican dining experience, praised for its "delicious and creative" dishes and "unique flavors." Located in a charming Silverado Canyon setting, the restaurant is known for its "great service," "amazing food," and "fabulous atmosphere." Ideal for sharing meals, it features family-style servings and "excellent craft cocktails."

286 Reviews

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Lindsay
Los Angeles2 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Good was good but the service was so terrible we won’t be going back.
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zsolt
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great dining experience. We went to celebrate mother's Day. Food, drinks and service were excellent. A great menu with some original flavors.
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Chris
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food as always, great service and a nice atmosphere.
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Sajen
Orange County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very flavorful food. . Love family style servings Great appetizer variety but limited main entrees. Did not matter because we shared everything. Looking forward to going back soon . Even the drive there through Silverado Canyon is so awesome
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Don
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Xacalli Kitchen has delicious and creative Mexican dishes. Not your usual beans and rice. Nice OC California setting in a relaxed dining atmosphere. Great place to bring friends.
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Laurie VIP
Los Angeles6 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was very good and the rustic canyon environment was fun. The craft cocktails were excellent. The food is served family style and the portions were small. The bill was reasonable in terms of today's prices, but we left hungry. The acoustics in the main dining room aren't great. It's noisy and difficult to carry on a conversation.
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Nancy
Orange County9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Truly exceptional gourmet, authentic Mexican food. Not tacos and burritos! Fresh, unique seasonings, exquisite preparation and presentation. The best ceviche, best corn, and best mushrooms I have ever had. Period. Location is cool but inconvenient. Cozier lighting in the dining room would be nice.
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Jazmin VIP
Orange County3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Xacalli is an amazing restaurant with great food and drinks. Our son loves this restaurant! He recommends the ceviche and carne asada plate. He especially enjoys the complimentary palette cleanser flavored ice they provide at the end of your course.
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Michelle
Orange County7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A true hidden gem! We’re so grateful someone recommended this special spot nestled in the canyon. From Mimi at the front to Alex at the table, everyone was amazing! I love sharing a variety of dishes with friends, and we did just that. We tried the ceviche (my favorite!), carne cruda, enchilada, Birria, and Branzino. Each dish was packed with unique flavors and absolutely delicious. We also enjoyed a Mezcal Old Fashioned and a Spicy Margarita—both were spot on. We can’t wait to return to this beautiful restaurant!
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very nice hidden gem. I would love to go back again and try something new. The corn tortillas are made in house and they taste extremely fresh. The hibiscus agua Fresca was refreshing!
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FAQs

Xacalli Kitchen is rated 4.5 stars by 286 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

May 22, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

28222 Silverado Canyon Rd, Silverado, CA 92676

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Downtown Silverado, just pass St Michael's Abbey
Neighbourhood
Silverado
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Vincent Espinoza
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.xacallikitchen.com/
Phone number
(657) 314-9042

Xacalli Kitchen

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Handcrafted Tacos now serving Tuesday

Menu

Tacos

AlhambraUS$17.00

HongosUS$16.00

PescadoUS$17.00

CamaronesUS$17.00

Platos de Brunch

ChilequilesUS$18.00

MolletesUS$16.00

Queso FundidoUS$19.00

TortaUS$18.00

Ceviche US$18.00

EnfrijoladosUS$19.00

Carne AsadaUS$31.00

Chilaquiles Verde US$18.00

Veggie Torta US$18.00

Camarones Torta US$19.00

What 286 people are saying

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