X'tiosu Kitchen was a good experience. We arrived after 3pm. Our Son had pick this for a early dinner And we order Tacos plates and a Falafel plate Such freshness and fresh food with great flavor They ran out of beef and Chorizo So we had 2 chicken taco plates and 1 Felafel plate each of us had fresh salad very good dressing. And hummus was good all the way to the last bite. We enjoyed our chicken tacos we loved the dark salsa too it had a Smokey and heat taste Good I bought mine home that's how good it was Chicken was tender and flavorful too Not dry at all We had Birthday Cake for our Son I made his favorite Carrot cake And he gave cake to the guy at the window He was happy read more

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The place is a literal hole in the wall with a window where you place your order, and it only has outdoor seating. And it was nice to see them get the meat from the window and assemble the meal fresh. Tacos and gyro's already pretty close cousins so this fusion works. Had the beef shawarma pita burrito and a taco which was delicious. It's not just them taking Mediterranean food and serving it in burrito form. The main fusion is in the sauce since they managed to figure out a new combination of hummus and salsa along with pickled vegetables that blend spices from both cultures. The food is definitely unique. read more

Xtiosu Kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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X'tiosu Kitchen puts a Oaxacan spin on Lebanese cooking. Try some chicken shawarma tacos, black bean hummus, and tabbouleh with nopales. Chorizo Kabob Plate: The Oaxacan chorizo has a nice spice blend and smokiness. When you make little tacos with the pita, sausage, greens, pink pickled turnips, and salsa, you get a pretty solid bite. The Lebanese salad is crisp, fresh, and nicely dressed with a minty vinaigrette. The hummus is super creamy, smooth, and nutty. The rice is fluffy. Dining Area: The covered patio by the window has four tables. Parking: There's a tiny lot in front of a couple mini markets with admit four spaces. read more

Xtiosu Kitchen - Choizo Kabob Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This neighborhood spot focuses on Oaxacan style Mexican food and more specifically tacos, but there are also middle eastern influences in their food (e.g. falafel taco). I saw a recommendation that I should stop by and try chicken shawarma tacos here. So I definitely ordered that as well as a falafel taco. I loved the flavors and the textures of both tacos. The sauce were wonderful and just a delight to eat. It should be noted that the prices are very, very reasonable. I can see how this is a beloved neighborhood spot, especially with really friendly folks behind the window where you order at. This spot has an ordering window with some seating located outside the service style is you go to the window and you put in your order and they bring out your food to you. This is one of those areas where it seems like there should be an easy parking, but there really isn't. I parked a few blocks away. read more

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A family member got catering from here years ago in 2020 and I haven't stopped thinking about it since! Fast forward to this weekend, and we had to go! Important: Setting is walk up and order, no indoor seating, but such a nice patio if its good weather. MUST GET: Tabouleh Oaxacan, Combo plate The chorizo was delicious, and the meats were very good as well. I love this fusion spot because they do it right. The salsa they make is flavorful and roasty, with a nice bit of heat. The tabouleh with nopales is phenomenal. Can eat it all day! The staff was friendly and we're timely. You can tell they took the time to make your order fresh. Will be coming back more often! read more

Xtiosu Kitchen - Combo Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This place is So Non discreet that if you are not familiar with Boyle Heights you'd Miss it! This is DEFLY ~ALWAYS~ on my list when I fly to L.A., which happens at least 4-6 times a year. My Son knows we either go upon landing or w/i 24 hours of my arrival. These guys have Mediterranean food down to an absolute Tea! From the fluffy moist rice, to chicken that is tender and melts in your mouth an insanely fresh & lightly dressed salad and lastly to the perfect texture Pita!!! The last touch is the sauce astoundingly exceptional!!! This just a place you don't want to miss! Oh! They have a couple of tables for outside dining. We either pick up most of the time! read more

Xtiosu Kitchen - Chicken Kabob plate! - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I Still love this place. The Hummus and falafel are my favorite. Owners are always friendly.

It's a place where you walk up and order. There is a shaded patio area in front with a couple tables and chairs you eat at. I never had fusion like this before, I ordered the chicken shawarma tacos and upgraded my salad to a side of Tzatziki salad. The chicken was not dry at all and was flavored with Mediterranean spices. The hummus that came with the combo plate was delicious and smooth I ate it all. My favorite salad is Tzatziki so of course I had to have that upgrade and think there were small pieces of nopal in it?! It was a great lunch and glad my friend brought me along to try a unique spot. Vegan options available like the falafel. read more

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X'tiosu Kitchen makes delicious Mexican-influenced Mediterranean fare. It's a unique restaurant in LA. There's a history of Lebanese immigration to Mexico, and thankfully we Angelenos are better off for having X'tiosu here to give us a taste of this food. The kabobs are delicious, the beef and chicken are fine but my favorite is the chorizo kabob. The shawarma and falafel are tasty. The Oaxacan hummus stands out -- whipped black beans with Oaxacan spices, topped with extra virgin olive oil. The tabbouleh Oaxaca salad is also outstanding, made with nopales, tomatoes, cilantro, onions, parsley and citrus. The creamy babaganoush has a nice mix of spices and a pool of olive oil. The pita that accompanies many of the dishes is very good. Prices are very reasonable given the quality of the food. The restaurant is located in a small modest strip mall in Boyle Heights, where they have a few outdoor tables (nothing indoors). There's parking in a small lot and some street parking. Many customers are taking food to go. Definitely make an effort to try their food, it's distinctive and delicious. read more

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This place is a hidden jewel in Boyle Heights. The food is delicious, and they are generous with their portions. The employees are straight to the point, but helpful and polite. If you decide to eat there, you will eat outdoors; the place is clean and they have limited parking, but there is also street parking. I ordered for pick up and my family and I enjoyed everything that we ordered. We will definitely be eating here more frequently and recommending this place. read more

These tacos packed so much flavor and were so filling! Go support your small/local restaurants! You will not go wrong here! I definitely want to go back and try other items on the menu! read more

Xtiosu Kitchen - Chicken shawarma tacos Zapotec vegan falafel taco - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Heard of this eatery via Netflix. Chef David Chang featured this restaurant on Ugly Delicious. The parking lot is tiny and there is only outdoor dining with great shade. I was very intrigued by the Mediterranean and Mexican fusion so I had to try it out. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma plate which includes salad, rice pilaf and hummus. The Chicken was extremely tender and seasoned beautifully. The rice was okay, it wasn't as flavorful as I expected. The salad and in house dressing was amazing and super fresh. The hummus was delicious! And texture was on point. Their homemade salsa was so damn good too!! You could definitely taste the smokiness in the chilis they used. I would highly recommend this place if your looking for authentic fusion food. I can't wait to come back and try the Mole! read more

Xtiosu Kitchen - Chicken Shawarma plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

So yummy!!!! Probably the best hummus I've had in a long time! Friendly staff, and seating outside if needed.

We went on a Saturday morning and the owners were very kind to explain what was in the dishes. We were very excited to try the food and were not disappointed. We had several plates and appetizers to make a honest review. The ambiance was outdoors and it was cozy. Great spot to get something to go and or enjoy there. I will be returning very soon. Gracias!!!!!! read more

Definitely a 10/10! I'm glad we made the drive from South Central to eat this deliciousness The beef was soft, the salad was fresh, and the salsa was kicking! read more

Xtiosu Kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love their food !!! Always friendly and everything tastes fresh. I especially enjoy their nopal version of tobuleh and chicken plate.

I read an article in Westways so I sought out this location. Limited parking but fast service. I ordered the combo so I could try a bit of everything. The chicken and beef were good. I did not care for the chorizo. The humus was a bit off in flavor. Good salad and turnips. This location has 4 tables and shade. read more

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This was a random stop but I order the cauliflower tacos that came with salad, rice and hummus - so fresh so good. I was shocked at how good the food was tho the humbled looking restaurant didn't give that impression. The food was amazing and the rice was fluffy and super flavorful! read more

Came here around 3:30 PM on a Saturday in late January 2022. The plaza had a few parking spaces open and the place wasn't busy. They have outdoor seating only with 4 tables. Only one of those tables was taken when we got there. We ordered at the window and paid with my card. My bf ordered the combo plate and I ordered the Falafel plate. My bf substituted his side salad with the Tabouleh Oaxacan Salad, which ended up being the right call because the regular side salad was underwhelming. He said the meat was just "OK" and was a bit dry. The food was good - fresh. The tahini sauce was tangy and great hummus. The falafel was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I also got their pineapple fresca which was very good even though it wasn't very sweet. I think the main downsides to this place were their cheap forks (which had a lot of trouble stabbing through the falafel), they're really pricey, and how they charged extra for their sauces. It was an extra $1.50 for a tahini sauce and $0.75 for extra salsa Verde. You should also be mindful that they charge $2.25 for bottled water (the same price as any of their soft drinks). read more

Xtiosu Kitchen - Pricey two-person meal - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been wanting to come and eat here ,there a brotherly family story behind this place . I was able to finally make a driver here. They do have the best Hummus I've ever had along with there very slightly toasted pita bread. I had the combination plate,it was a good choice The beef was soft and light flavor as well as the chicken was. I wasn't to happy with the chorizo,dry not much flavor. Rice/ salad was a great portion. Slightly pricey but over all good food. Small outdoor eating area. read more

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Fave spot in LA and order here at least 2-3x a week. Best, most creamiest hummus I've had in my life. Rice is cooked to perfection every time. Both their salads are delicious and refreshing, Tabouleh Oaxaca Salad is a must try. Taco plate with chicken and cauliflower is my go-to. Everything is fresh and packed with flavor. Prices are affordable/reasonable and portions are perfect. Owners are super friendly and you can tell they put a lot of care and passion into their food. read more

I came for lunch and was greeted by one of the brothers who was very kind. I ate at one of the tables under the pergola. The food was fresh and flavorful. The falafel are so light but since they are made to order the outside is perfectly crispy... they were delicious!!! The hummus is smooth, the salad was perfectly dressed- in fact I was surprised at how much I liked the salad. There was probably a whole cucumber in there. The pita is large and flaky... This was divine. read more

Xtiosu Kitchen - Falafel plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Awesome food and mix of cuisines. I love their take on the tabouleh & even the bean dip! I've only had the chicken but it's incredibly delicious, their portions are generous and super filling! Outdoor seating available too! read more

Great food, kind and quick service. One of the best parts of living in la is this type of restaurant.

It's a really unique experience! The shawarma tacos are perfect, falafel is on point and the Oxacan taboule has a twist to it with the cactus. Service is great! Need to try more items very soon. read more

Xtiosu Kitchen - Chicken shawarma tacos - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I ordered the "chicken Shawarma" plate and paid $2.50 extra for adding the Oaxaca Tabouleh, which was totally not worth it (cactus was not fresh). The chicken was overpowered by clove/cinnamon and did not live up to the Lebanese food I've had. It's a no-go for me. read more

Xtiosu Kitchen - Chicken Shawarma with bland parboiled rice, Tabouleh Oaxaca, and hummus. The hummus and pita saved me. The rest is in the . - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My wife and I can vouch for the Falafel here, it's really good. she ordered the falafel taco and shawarma taco. I enjoyed my falafel plate, a generous amount of crisp salad, rice pilaf, crunchy falafel, and Oaxacan hummus (substitution) + tahini & hot sauce. Reasonably priced. read more

YUM! Please take the time to order from here. I'm not sure what the ordering experience is like since a friend called in and picked up the order for our group, but she made it seem like it was a very pleasant experience. I got the taco plate with 1 falafel taco and 1 chicken shawarma taco. No regrets. The tacos where great, the rice was good and had the perfect texture, the hummus was fantastic (probably some of the best I've had but granted I haven't had that many different hummus-es), and even the salad was good! I also got a side of papas. They had amazing flavor and the perfect texture. It comes with pita bread and a really flavorful spicy sauce. Note that when you order this, you get a whole take out tray's worth of papas so it's good to share or eat yourself in 1 or multiple sittings. read more

Xtiosu Kitchen - Taco plate feat. my blurry finger (sorry) - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Unassuming cute corner restaurant. The 4.5 star review and curiosity for trying out a Mexican/Mediterranean spot had us curious. Lots of parking, and it was a nice day to eat in their clean, outdoor patio. Ordered the Combination plate and Falafel plate which come with Rice, Lebanese salad, and Hummus. Based on rave reviews I substituted one of the salads for Tabbouleh for an extra charge. Service was friendly and Food was good. Everything was fresh, falafel was crispy (what's up with all the yummy falafels I've been eating lately!!!), pita was the right amount of hot and soft for breaking. Interesting touch is they have a falafel taco option- we didn't get it... but also cactus in their tabbouleh, and salsa to add to your food. Happy about the Coca Cola product choice. Taking down a star because for a little neighborhood cafe it was pricey for just 2 plates and 1 coke. We didn't notice the plate prices because the yummy pictures in the window didn't show them - have to look at another menu... and when the tally came up bill was about $40! I was in shock... by the time I wanted to change the order they were almost done with making the meal. Beware: if you don't substitute the salad for Tabbouleh on your plate, you missed the train. They don't do side salads.. you have to pay a whopping $10 for a whole tabbouleh salad for a taste. Would recommend more if i didn't feel like I paid too much! They still deserve some business so I would split a plate next time. read more

Xtiosu Kitchen - Falafel Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Everything I've had here is consistently delicious, flavorful, and fresh! The service is friendly and the patio is shady and clean. I love X'tiosu and love bringing friends here and seeing them all instantly fall in love with the food. read more

Tl;dr: essentially takeout only unless you want to sit outside on metal tables (in shade), 2 brothers that have a cool story in opening up shop, decent food (the beef kabob was best) Dining ambiance: 4 metal tables outside to sit, but doesn't look so comfortable to eat in heat (shaded) -- would recommend takeout only What we got: - 4 tacos (2 chicken, 1 falafel, 1 cauliflower): of those, we both found chicken to be the most flavorful and not too dry-- but I've never been a big fan of falafel - oaxacan hummus - combination plate (1 beef, chorizo, chicken kabob) w/ hummus and salad: beef was the best of the 3! The hummus compared to Oaxacan hummus was a bit more sour but both were good! Think oaxaxan hummus is one of the more unique items on the list :) worth a try~ The brothers were featured in LA times a few years back on how the restaurant was started. Cool to support local business! Food is probably better when it's warm :) read more

Best babaganouj I've had in years! Smokey and creamy without being sour or bitter/overly burned; just right Oaxacan black bean hummus is so unique I've never had anything like it before Shawarma taco perfectly balanced and so tasty For the plate, I think I personally prefer the kebab options over the shawarma but it's perfect in the taco Falafel perfectly crunchy and soft on the inside. I was impressed by how high quality everything was at such an affordable price! Nothing was over salted or soggy but instead balanced just right. Even the salad that is included in the plates was so fresh and full of cucumbers and tomatoes. My only comment is that it would be nice if the hummus/babaganouj were packaged in those round plastic sauce containers that seal well to prevent any oil spillage. Small lot for parking or plenty of residential parking. I took my meal to go, but there is a patio for sitting and eating. read more

Xtiosu Kitchen - Oaxacan hummus, amazing babaganouj, shawarma taco, combo plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Awesome. Need not say more. Taste for yiurself! I'm outdrop. Out the box entrees and the hybridity they etch out is on point!

Been going here for years and it still does not disappoint. The Oaxacan Hummus is so unique and so delicious. I order it every time I come here. Their cauliflower and falafels were also delicious. We love this place and plan to keep coming back read more

Food is great! I love their potato side and the rice is always cooked perfectly. Service is also good and quick.

For work I tend to travel a lot and I suddenly had to go to Los Angeles on 08/13/2019 for work. The area I was working in was literally 5 minutes away from Xtiosu Kitchen. I have been wanting to try this place for years since I moved away from LA as the owners is very close friends of mine. My assistant and I decided to try this place since we were in the area. The restaurant is located in Boyle Heights. Anywho I personally know the owners and the family so I was not surprised when they opened up a little place as they cook so good! The owners are the most sweetest people you will ever meet! The day I came in to try this place I didn't see the owners. When I arrived I was greeted by staff and I was looking for my family friend. Eventually they came out and greeted us which was lovely! We chatted a bit and I already knew the food was gonna be so delicious! I ordered the chicken Shawarma tacos as it was the Taco Tuesday special. My assistant ordered the potatoes in which she said it was delicious! I tasted some and they were yummy. She tried the watermelon drink and I can vouch that this restaurant goes to local farmers markets and picks the freshest vegetables! To prep. I love the concept of this place and it was some of the best mediterranean food I have tasted infused with a Oaxacan twist in my life! I hope this place is here to stay for awhile! A must try when you come to LA for sure! Prices are affordable and huge portions and tasty! P.S. make sure to check out their history the story is the foundation of The new American dream! read more

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Weird combo of Mexican and middle eastern, but it worked. This is a little hole in the wall type place, but the food was really good. I got the shawarma chicken salad. It was very flavorful and filling. I'd go back in a second, and probably will when I'm back working in that area. read more

This place is so unique and you can honestly say that no one else in the city is doing Oaxacan-influenced Mediterranian food. It's a simple take-out window with a couple seats outside but what they cook up in that kitchen is awesome. The hummus is the best I have ever had without leaving the country. But the black bean hummus is the move here. On my last visit (today) I went with the combo plate and the steak was so perfectly marinated and the Chorizo had a great flavor with it. I have even tried buying their salsa by the tub because I love it so much. read more

A unique and intriguing take on the classic taco and burrito. The food is always wonderful and if you haven't driven out here to try this you should. It isn't a "need to" but it definately is a "you should consider" read more

This hidden gem has some pretty incredible Mexican-Mediterranean fusion food. The chicken shawarma taco and black bean hummus are must-tries and the combo plate is perfect if you're looking to try a little something of everything. While there's no indoor seating or public restrooms, the friendly service and fair prices make it worth the visit if you're in the area. read more