Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Xolos

    4.4 (49 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

    Order Xolos Takeout or Delivery

    Xolos Photos

    Business Info

    XOLOS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Xolos

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Music provided by young folks
    Susan C.

    Cinco de Mayo. What a joy to taste that margarita made with care and such luscious quacamole. Had char-grilled chicken tacos with refried beans. Flavors on point. Such freshness and great service. Dined outside, music live.

    Camaron Adobo Taco with rice and beans! Loved the addition of the avocado salsa, a light and fresh taco.
    Violet T.

    Very tasty meal at Xolos. Service was attentive and efficient, and the complimentary chips and salsa were tasty! Enjoyed my shrimp tacos and thought they were fresh and light, good for the summer. The churros were hefty and tasty and I enjoyed the cold chocolate Oaxaqueno with it (first time!)

    Lynn R.

    I was excited to try Xolos as it's been doing a solid business since opening. I ordered the chicken crunch wrap. This was crispy on the outside and on one side there was cheese that was nice and crisp. This was flavorful and the queso mixed with the chicken was delish. I had a side of black beans and Spanish rice which had a kick but I liked it. The guacamole with chips was very good. Enjoyed the meal and will be back to try other items. The place is really nicely decorated and it's easy to find and there's plenty of parking in the area. They have outdoor seating as well which many people were enjoying.

    Street tacos
    Kristin U.

    There's a dearth of really good Mexican food here. Finally tried Xolos and wasn't disappointed. Quite a choice of tacos, so stuck with the basic street tacos and they nailed it; carne asada, onion and cilantro, husband had the chile relleno with chicken and refried black beans, a little different than he's had before. Menu features Oaxacan dishes, plus interesting cocktails. Not sure what's going on with the murals, but slightly funky interior and bar make it a winner.

    The saddest, most anemic pair of shrimp tacos I have ever seen. And they tasted about as weak as they look. The beans weren't bad.
    Smythe R.

    I came to a meetup and the host was at the bar. We chatted for a while, and the bartender brought him chips & salsa, but never brought any for me. I asked if he could bring some salsa for me and he kinda liked at me funny. It never arrived. (I was sharing the chips (post covid, no one wants to share dipping bowls, and I don't really want to either, but they never brought any extra, even after I asked) We decided to eat there and ordered. A few minutes later, another person showed up, but since we were already there and had ordered (plus it was raining so the patio was closed) we decided not to move to a table. After the orders had been in for 15-20 minutes or so, the bartender told my friend that their food had run out. They made a different choice, and we continued to talk. The other person ordered food. Soon, my friends replacement meal came. I still didn't have anything but water and the drink I had ordered. Then a runner brought out food, and he looked at me and said "your tacos were all the way, right? These are plain, but I'll bring you come pico. He sat down the most pitiful plate of food I have ever been served in my entire life. A bowl of beans (which was the side I ordered) and two pink soft corn tortillas with two shrimp each and four little dabs of a guacamole reduction sauce piped on. It was ridiculous. Everyone I have shown the picture to gawks at it and says "You're kidding, right?" They did bring a small dish of pico de gallo, but there was no lettuce, slaw, tomatoes, cheese - nothing but these dry tortillas and those poor lonely shrimp. Meanwhile, my friend's replacement meal was a bowl of Arroz con polo that he couldn't finish, and the guy on the other side of my other friend had a burrito the size of my forearm. Neither of my friends could finish their food. I had to stop on the way home for food. Each time a runner came out, it seemed no one knew where to take orders, so I'm sure some poor diner was expecting this plate of nothing, but were served my tacos full of the things promised on the menu. Me, I'd have been embarrassed to hand this plate to a guest, even if they ordered it this way. Had I not been with a group that I didn't know well, and it not been a Friday night with crowds coming in to dodge the rain, I'd have asked the manager if this is the kind of meal they want to be known for. It's a new place, in Southern Village, and every time I go to places here, I keep telling myself it's all show and no substance. This place finally proved it in spades.

    Cole M.

    I hate to do it, but I can't give a better rating to Xolos. The atmosphere and service were good; no complaints there. The food and drink left so much to be desired I just can't give a better rating. We got a couple drinks; cheap prices, but that was matched with the flavor of them unfortunately. For food, we got the Tlayuda. I'm pretty sure it actually had no seasoning on it at all. The meat, cheese, sauce, and veggies actually had no flavor, we were a bit confused. The chips also had no salt and the salsa was not very good. We did enjoy the queso. I'm a bit surprised by the good reviews, maybe we just had a bad experience.

    Lunch ACP
    Jbear F.

    It's always very clean and authentic ambience. Very friendly staff and the food. Problem with paper underneath the crispy tortilla on the Tlayudita Xolos. I wonder if it was supposed to be there?

    Cheese dip
    Sid M.

    Really delicious Oaxaca style cuisine and the waiter was even from Oaxaca so I enjoyed discussing my trip to Oaxaca with him and all the variety of dishes that originate there in Oaxaca, Mexico. Definitely coming back!

    Sunny Day Lunch
    Ray V.

    This brand new Tex-MEX is a WELCOME addition to the Market Street Circle of Southern Village restaurants ! Food is tasty, fresh, well prepared, served promptly, attentive smiling servers. A BONUS ? VERY KID FRIENDLY ! Sidewalk tables are nice, especially on a sunny day.

    Chimichanga and Mexican coke

    See all

    9 months ago

    Food was good. But there was a hair in my food. The staff didn't speak English well but were understanding

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Cece B.
    0
    21
    10

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dee M.
    0
    10
    0

    1 year ago

    Fresh good food. We sat out since it was a great day. Didn't see the inside. Service was great.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Authentic Mexican. Delicious. Feels a little like a cafeteria, though. Took awhile to get a drink ordered.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 2 of 2

    Ask the Community - Xolos

    Is there table service available?

    Yes and they are lovely people!

    Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

    You might also consider

    Breakaway Carrboro

    Breakaway Carrboro

    3.6(26 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    So, I don't write a ton of reviews, but I felt today's experience at Breakaway needed one. We went…read moreand tried Breakaway in Carrboro for the first time this morning. First of all, when entering, it is very crowded near the door. We met with the hostess at the door and she greeted us and said she would need to clear off a table for us and told us we would need to order at the register. That's fine..... she offered us menus to look at while we waited. So, we took the menus and expected to be told when the table was ready. What I was not told is that we were apparently right where the line for the register is to form. I didn't know that until another customer decided to make a nasty comment about "moving up". Well, after 5 minutes of waiting we just went and sat down at what was apparently the cleared table. Hostess never came back and told us our table was ready. So we sat down and looked over the menu. We then went up to order and left menus on our table. First of all, the line to order and the entire process to get inside was just way more confusing and unorganized than it needed to be. While in line, someone came by and bused our table and removed the menus we had left. Okay not a big deal, but there were also other customers trying to then come and take our table...... We ordered our food and went back to our table. The food came out in a timely manner and the food was fine. We got a cinnamon roll, coffee, tofu scramble and avocado toast. I really don't have any complaints with the food, but it wasn't anything special. But the complete chaos of this place, unorganized staff, and poor service has permanently written this place off my list. There are too many options in the area for a better breakfast without all the disorganized chaos. Go somewhere else like Briggs, Another Broken Egg, Foster's, or Flying Biscuit. You won't be guessing at how their setup works when you enter the door...... Any of these other options would be more satisfying and provide better service.

    Enjoyed a lovely breakfast at Breakway today. My go to is always the avocado toast. I love the…read morethick bread, the perfectly dressed greens underneath, and the feta/chili flakes on top. I like to get a scrambled egg on the side for some extra protein! Service was friendly and quick on a week day, and there were plenty of open tables.

    Photos
    Breakaway Carrboro - Cappuccino

    Cappuccino

    Breakaway Carrboro - Maple latte

    Maple latte

    Breakaway Carrboro - Fall Drinks menu

    See all

    Fall Drinks menu

    Bluebird - Beef Tartare

    Bluebird

    4.4(145 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Certified professionals

    Excellent experience! The chefs were excellent. I hope they know the food they created was so…read moredelicious and was changing lives in that dining room. Our server was great and very knowledgeable on the menu and had great wine recommendations. The Soupe aux Haricots Cannellini was creamy and delicious. The big chunks of bacon were pleasant and tasty finds within the soup as well. The beef tartare was perfectly prepared and paired well with the small pieces of toast that came with it. Every bite of the poulet toulousaine (sausage-stuffed chicken) was delicious. Each bite was juicy and very well-seasoned. The fondant potatoes were so soft and good. The knife sliced through them like butter. It was amazing and the Brussel sprouts were divine. I loved it.

    We had Sunday brunch here during a visit to UNC. We sat outside, which as nice, even with the rain…read more The inside was bustling and a big loud, plus the AC was pretty cold, so the patio was fine. The service was very "Parisian"--they left you alone but were there when you needed a server. The omelettes were divine. We had the "supreme" which is off the menu but is a combo of ham and mushrooms. The eggs were silky and the potatoes on the side err smashed fried potatoes with caramelized onions. My son had the gnocchi which was quite good. The morning bun was the hit, though, and a must-get when you go. The have a pretty impressive bar program, too. I had a French 75 (since it's a French restaurant, seemed like the call) which had Theo house made pea-lavender syrup. It was excellent! Delicious, strong coffee too.

    Photos
    Bluebird - Le bar

    Le bar

    Bluebird - Confit de Canard avec Cerises

    Confit de Canard avec Cerises

    Bluebird - Inside. Dining room. View facing towards storefront windows. Open kitchen to right.

    See all

    Inside. Dining room. View facing towards storefront windows. Open kitchen to right.

    Acme Food & Beverage Co - Peach and blueberry cobbler (3/5)

    Acme Food & Beverage Co

    3.8(634 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    Food, friendly service, nice cozy ambiance. Interesting menu options. If you'd like to sit at the…read morebar, the bartenders are friendly & efficient too. Local Carrboro eatery-- always a good time.

    This dinner had a full emotional arc…read more Let me start by saying this was one of the best meals I've had in the last 2-3 years. The star of the show in my opinion were the hush puppies and the corn and wild mushroom risotto. There were sooo many different flavors that perfectly complemented each other. I was blown away. And the pig cheek on top was incredible. 500/10. Our server made great recommendations! Then-- chaos and heartbreak ensued in the form of a fire alarm. We were forced to evacuate the restaurant as the fire department arrived , leaving about half our meal on the table. After 30 or so minutes of waiting out in the cold (we were apparently the only guests who hadn't paid out yet) our server came to find us. He asked us if we wanted to just give him our credit card information and he would ring us up later, when the fire department gave them the ok, as he understood not wanting to wait around. It broke our heart to leave our leftovers, but we agreed and went to go get the car. Thankfully we are stubborn.. and optimistic to a fault. And by the third time we circled around the block, the fire truck was pulling away. I ran in and asked if there was any chance our food hadn't been thrown away yet, and it hadn't! The staff was happy we had been able to come back, and they packed everything up for us, even taking the hush puppies off the bill and sneaking in a complimentary piece of key lime pie. I'm so glad we were able to tip our server appropriately for his great service-- and rescue our leftovers. Happy ending. All was well. (And the fire ended up being something innocuous in the unit above the restaurant)

    Photos
    Acme Food & Beverage Co - Outside seating area

    Outside seating area

    Acme Food & Beverage Co - Oysters

    Oysters

    Acme Food & Beverage Co - The gumbo was also super tasty, with a little bit of a kick. Better with even more shrimp ! 9.5/10

    See all

    The gumbo was also super tasty, with a little bit of a kick. Better with even more shrimp ! 9.5/10

    Xolos - breakfast_brunch - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...