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Xochi
Creative Oaxacan
Hugo Ortega's Oaxacan restaurant inside the Marriott Marquis is the kind of place that makes you think differently about mole, a sauce most people treat as a single thing rather than a whole universe. The kitchen explores that universe seriously, working through pipián, mole negro, and variations in between. A James Beard Outstanding Pastry Chef nominee rounds out a meal that doesn't skimp on the sweet end. The Sunday brunch draws a devoted crowd.
The awards strongest first
- AAA Three Diamonds
- James Beard Awards 2022 · Nominee · Outstanding Pastry Chef · Ruben Ortega
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Nominee · Outstanding Restaurateur · Hugo Ortega and Tracy Vaught - H-Town Restaurant Group
- Eater The Best New Restaurants in America
- Eater The 38 Essential Houston Restaurants
- Houston Chronicle Houston’s Top 100 Restaurants
- Houstonia The Best Mexican Restaurants in Houston
One number, weighted & current 88
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Mole flight
“with a mole flight, memelas served with roasted pork rib and tomatillo-avocado sauce, and cocktails fueled by agave-based spirits.”
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Memelas
“memelas served with roasted pork rib and tomatillo-avocado sauce”
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Grilled octopus
“A highlight includes the grilled octopus, served with purple potatoes, green chorizo, and red tomatillo sauce.”
Houstonia
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