Xicohtencatl Menu
Xicohtencatl is a Mexican restaurant located in Great Barrington, MA, offering a variety of fresh summer appetizers and sides, flavorful soups, and refreshing salads. With a casual atmosphere and options for outdoor seating, Xicohtencatl is a great spot for dinner with family or friends. The menu includes dishes like Elote con Puesto, Sopa de Mariscos, and Ensalada Toni, all prepared with quality ingredients and served with attention to detail. Customer reviews highlight the delicious guacamole, flavorful ceviche, and refreshing drinks like the raspberry mojito. The attentive staff, including servers like Jose, add to the overall dining experience, making guests feel welcomed and well taken care of. If you're looking for a restaurant with authentic Mexican flavors, attentive service, and a cozy atmosphere, Xicohtencatl is a must-visit.
Fresh Summer Appetizers and Sides
Elote con Puesto
Fresh corn with parmesan cheese, mayonesa, and chili powder, served on a stick
Elote de Parilla
Fresh grilled corn with lime and sea salt
Esquites
Fresh corn sauteed with olive oil, onions, garlic, cilantro, epazote, and chopped jalapeno chiles
Guacamole Especial de Molcajete
Made to order and served in a stone molcajete. Includes tomato, onion, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, lime, and salt. Let your server know any special requests
Quesadilla Vegetariano
Fresh masa tortilla with cheese and sauteed zucchini, shiitake, onion, jalapeno, crema fresca, and guacamole
Quesadilla Huitlacoche
Fresh local huitlacoche (hongo azul de elote), sauteed with onions, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, and corn, wrapped with cheese in a flour tortilla (when available)
Quesadilla Flor de Calabaza
Fresh local organic zucchini blossom wrapped with cheese in a fresh masa tortilla with epazote and jalapeno, topped with crema fresca and guacamole
Chilled Oysters on the Half Shell (When Available)
Served with lime and habanero or roasted chipotle sauce
Sopa del Dia
Soup of the day
Sopa de Mariscos
A classic spicy seafood soup of shrimp, fish, calamari, and crab in a red ancho chile, and tomato broth
Sopa de Tortilla
Ancho chile soup, garnished with lettuce, chicken, cheese, avocado, tortilla strips, and scallions
Sopas
Ensaladas
Ensalada Toni
Organic baby field greens, cucumber, tomato, onion, carrots, roasted walnuts, and goat cheese, with chef Angel's house dressing
Ensalada de Aguacate
Shredded organic romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomato, onion and avocado, dressed with olive oil, lemon and salt
Ensalada de Espinaquitas
Organic baby spinach with pear, roasted walnuts, carrots, and goat cheese, with roasted poblano chile dressing
Ensalada Arugula
Fresh baby Arugula, with organic local beets, dry jack cheese, and roasted poblano chile dressing
Ceviche Tropical
Our fresh selection of fish and shrimp in lime
Camarones Machos
Jumbo shrimp (in shell) sauteed with butter, garlic, lime, and jalapeno, on organic mesclun greens
Calamares Machos
Fresh calamari sauteed with butter, garlic, lime, and jalapeno, on organic mesclun greens
Crepas de Hongos
Freshly made crepe stuffed with organic shiitake mushrooms and chipotle
Flautas de Pollo
Two crispy tortilla flutes stuffed with chicken, topped with salsa verde and crema fresca, onions, queso blanca, with field greens
Tostadas de Pueblo
Two crispy tortillas layered with refried beans, chicken, lettuce, onion, queso blanco, green salsa and cream
Nachos
Fresh chips layered with beans, chihuahua cheese, jalapeno strips, and pico de gallo, topped with guacamole and crema fresca
Quesadilla con Tinga
Shredded chicken sauteed with onion, tomato, garlic, and chipotle in a flour tortilla with cheese, served with guacamole and crema fresca
Quesadilla Shiitake
Flour tortilla with sauteed shiitake, chipotle, and melted cheese, with guacamole and crema fresca
Para Comenzar (Appetizers)
De Tortilla
Enchiladas Rojas
Beef wrapped in hot corn tortillas with spicy red chipotle salsa, chihuahua and queso fresco, onions, and crema fresca
Enchiladas de Chipilo (Verdes)
Shredded chicken rolled in hot tortillas covered with tomatillo salsa and sprinkled with queso fresco, onion, crema fresca, and chihuahua queso
Enchiladas Especial
Two enchiladas chipilo (chicken with salsa verde) and two enchiladas rojas (beef with salsa roja)
Embueltos
Fresh tortillas, dipped in Mole Poblano, stuffed with shredded chicken, garnished with onions and queso fresco, and topped with crema fresca
Tres Salsa Enchiladas
Experience three chicken enchiladas with different salsas: verde, roja, and mole
Pollo Poblano
Organic chicken cooked with poblano chile, onions, crema fresca, and a blend of smooth spices
Molcajete
A bowl-shaped crispy tortilla filled with organic chicken fajitas, rice, beans, mixed greens, guacamole, crema fresca
Especial Mole Poblano
Regional to Puebla and northern Mexico, Chef Angel's family recipe for traditional mole; a delicious alchemy of almonds, chocolate, and six chilies, served over organic chicken in your preference of styles
Crepas con Mole
Try our delicious mole in a new way, served in freshly made crepes, stuffed with chicken and topped with mole and a touch of cream
Pipian Rojo
Chicken pieces or country-style pork ribs tenderly cooked in a creamy bright orange salsa made with blended tomatoes, chipotles, pepitas (pumpkin seeds) and sesame seeds, served with rice
Crepas de Espinacas
Traditional crepas filled with organic spinach, smothered with our rich mole poblano and a touch of cream
De Pollo and Mole
Carnes
Lamb Adobo
Tender grilled organic lamb ribs, served in an adobo salsa, a special blend of chipotle and guajillo chiles and spices
Lamb Shank Mixiote
Organic Lamb shank steamed with herbs and smothered in a dark rich adobo salsa, served over jalapeno rice
Carnitas
Mexican special slow-cooked pork seasoned with a delicious tangy flavor, served with grilled scallions, grilled cactus leaf, and guacamole
Costillas de Puerco con Chipotle
Pork ribs marinated in achiote paste and grilled to perfection with a spicy flavorful chipotle sauce
Costillas con Mole
Country style pork ribs in our rich Mole Oaxaca
Carne Asada
Marinated grilled steak with poblano chiles, onions, and spices. Grass-Fed Organic Beef
Bistek a la Mexicana
A classic beef dish: tender meat with sauteed tomatoes, jalapenos, onions, and spices. Grass-Fed Organic Beef
Bistek a la Portobello con Chipotle
An extravagant tender rib eye, grilled to your liking, surrounded by grilled vegetables, smothered in a portobello chipotle sauce. Grass-Fed Organic Beef
Bistek Ranchero
Tender T-Bone steak, topped with esquites (a corn and jalapeno dish), pearl onions, skillet cooked and served with beans. Grass-Fed Organic Beef
La Bartola
Tenderloin strips sauteed with chihuahua cheese and herbs, onions, and garlic for a smoked sensation. Grass-Fed Organic Beef
Huachinango
Whole red snapper: grilled with sea salt, garlic, and epazote; al mojo, coated with garlic and sea salt then flash fried; vera cruzana, sauteed with tomatoes and olives (allow 20 minutes)
Al Mojo de Ajo
Sea bass filet al mojo, with garlic and sea salt, served on a bed of organic field greens, with esquites, fresh tropical salsa, and rice
Halibut a las Brasas
Juicy halibut steak, grilled with salt and lime, served on a bed of organic field greens, with esquites, rajas de roasted poblano and rice
Wild Salmon a la Veracruzana
Sauteed with tomato, onions, garlic, and jalapeno, served with field greens and rice
Salmon al Fuego
Broiled marinated salmon on a bed of sauteed wild mushrooms, served over organic mesclun greens
Snapper with Guajillo Chili Cream Sauce
Filet of red snapper broiled to perfection and topped with a unique guajillo chile cream sauce, with sauteed spinach
Scallops Chipotle Basil
Sauteed sea scallops with fresh basil, garlic and chipotle on a bed of mixed greens
Trucha con Salsa Verde
Lightly fried rainbow trout covered with salsa verde. Served with rice and organic mesclun greens
Camarones Machos Grande
Our delicious jumbo shrimp sauteed with butter, lime, and a touch of jalapeno, served over organic field greens
El Duque
Camarones Machos served on an avocado salad
Del Mar
Del Jardin (Vegetarian Dishes)
Chiles Rellenos de Espinaca
Two roasted poblano chiles, stuffed with spinach and cheese, dressed with a pink salsa and cream
Shiitake Chipotle
Fresh shiitake mushrooms sauteed with onion, garlic, cilantro, and smoked chipotles
Calabacita Mexicana
Mixed summer squash sauteed with tomato, onion, garlic, cilantro, a touch of chipotle and a light cheese sauce
Fajitas Vegetariano
Sauteed zucchini, tomatoes, onions, red and green peppers. Served with guacamole, crema fresca, with flour tortillas
Enchilada Vegetariano
A summer mix of organic, grilled vegetables rolled in hot tortillas, covered with your choice of salsa verde or salsa roja, topped with crema fresca, garnished with onions and queso fresca
Attack of the Wild Mushrooms
Locally grown organic oyster and shiitake mushrooms sauteed in olive oil with garlic, cilantro and chipotle, served on a bed of mesclun greens
Tofu Poblano
Lightly fried tofu sauteed with summer mix of roasted poblanos, zucchini, onions, and garlic, in olive oil
Chicken
Beef
Shrimp
Any Combination
Fajitas
Burritos Grandes
Pollo
Grilled chicken
Veggie
Grilled zucchini, organic carrots, and onions
Mexicano
Steak, chicken, grilled veggies
Eskipito
Baked with cheese, topped with salsa de chipotle; your choice of beef, chicken, or veggies
Del Mar
Marinated tilapia
Tacos al Pastor
Lean pork marinated and grilled in the Pastor style wrapped in a flour tortilla with pineapple salsa and chipotle sauce
Tacos de Bistek
Grilled steak, cilantro, onions, avocado, and salsa verde
Tacos de Pescado
Lightly fried tilapia with fresh cabbage, guacamole, cilantro, and chipotle sauce
Tacos de Pollo
Grilled marinated chicken served on fresh corn tortillas with cilantro, onions, with green or red salsa
Tacos de Carnitas
Slow cooked pork served on fresh tortillas with pico de gallo salsa and guacamole
Tacos de Tenderloin
Marinated tenderloin strips grill to perfection, served with cilantro, lime and avocado
Tacos Traditional y Creativo
Spice Lovers' Sides
Salsa Borracha
Pasilla chiles and tequila
Sala Habanero
Basket of Chips and Salsa
Enjoy your first basket of chips and salsa on the house. Fresh tortilla chips and Pico de Gallo (tomatoes, chiles, onions, cilantro, and lime)
Aguas Frescas
Delicious, rich fresh fruit waters made to order, served in a tall glass with ice. Choose from mango, melon, papaya pineapple, and watermelon. Ask your server for seasonal fruits
Horchata
Rice, coconut, milk, cinnamon, and sugar, blended together to make a cooling sweet drink
Jarritos / Mexican Soda
Our selections change daily. Choose from tamarindo, lime, pineapple, orange, grapefruit, sangaria, Jamaica (a sweet flower), strawberry, mango, and fruit punch
Juice for Kids
Orange, Cranberry
