Xico (restaurant) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Xico |
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The restaurant's exterior in November 2020
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| Food type | Mexican |
| Street address | 3715 SE Division Street |
| City | Portland |
| State | Oregon |
| Postal/ZIP code | 97202 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 45°30′18″N 122°37′31″W / 45.5049°N 122.6252°W |
Xico is a restaurant in Portland, Oregon, that serves delicious Mexican food. It is located in the Richmond neighborhood. Xico first opened its doors in 2012. Later, a sister restaurant called Xica Cantina also opened in northwest Portland in mid-2019.
What Kind of Food Does Xico Serve?
Xico is a Mexican restaurant found in southeast Portland. It is known for its "contemporary" style. This means it offers a modern take on Mexican food. The restaurant often blends Mexican flavors with ingredients from the Pacific Northwest.
Some popular dishes at Xico include queso, which is a cheesy dip. Their queso often has chorizo sausage and salsa verde (green sauce). For drinks, they have a special habanero-caramel hot chocolate. This drink mixes spicy and sweet flavors. In 2015, a popular choice was their rotisserie chicken dinner for two people. Xico started serving lunch in February 2018, giving more options for visitors.
The Story of Xico Restaurant
Xico opened in 2012. The restaurant is owned by Elizabeth Davis, also known as Liz Davis. She has been the owner since at least 2019. David Haddow worked as the sous chef (a chef who helps the head chef) in 2016.
In 2018, the restaurant's main chef, Kelly Myers, faced a health challenge. The local community showed great support for her. Chef Myers also shared one of her recipes in a cookbook called Saving Pan. This book was put together by students to help raise money for a chimpanzee rescue center.
Xica Cantina: Xico's Sister Restaurant
In June 2019, the company that owns Xico announced plans for a new restaurant. This new place would be called Xica Cantina. It opened quickly by the end of that month. The grand opening for Xica Cantina was on July 5, 2019.
Willamette Week magazine described Xica as a "casual cousin" to Xico. Both Xico and Xica Cantina offered pickup food service during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. This helped people enjoy their food safely.
