Xolo (1916 Telegraph), the aforementioned next-door taqueria from the Flora (and Doña Tomas) team of Dona Savitsky and Thomas Schnetz, opened today. (The name comes from a breed of Mexican hairless dog that goes back 3,000 years, full name: Xoloitzcuintle.) We hopped in to sample some tacos, and we can already declare the Vampiro (al pastor, salsa ranchera, red onions, serrano chilis, and cilantro on a fried-cheese tortilla) a sure winner. Also of note, they’re doing bacon-wrapped hot dogs with the works and calling them Danger Dogs, the chile verde is very delicious, and on weekends they’ll be doing birria (goat braised in a chile broth, served with rice and tortillas). See the full menu below, scan through our slideshow, and expect some serious lines to form at this place on show nights at the Fox Theater across the street.
TACOS $2.75 each
beef – a crisp taco with shredded beef, cheese, cabbage, pico de gallo
vampiro – al pastor, salsa ranchera, red onions, serranos, cilantro on a fried cheese tortilla
pollo – grilled achiote-marinated chicken thighs, avocado salsa, pickled red onions, cilantro
camarones – batter fried shrimp, arbol aioli, cilantro, cabbage, lime
chile verde – pork stewed in tomatillos & chiles, diced onions, cilantro
hongos – crimini mushrooms, cheese, tomatillo-arbol salsa, pico de gallo, avocado, epazote
ESPECIALES DE XOLO
danger dog – bacon wrapped hot dog, mayonnaise, mustard, pinto beans, cheese, pickled jalapeños, avocado on a bolillo roll – $6.50
ensalada de tacubaya – mixed greeens, shredded red cabbage, carrots, red onion, avocado, lemon vinaigrette, roasted pumpkin seeds – $7.75
pozole – vegetarian red chile broth, crimini mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, carrots,
hominy, cabbage, cilantro, lime – $7.75
FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS
birria – goat braised in a rich chile broth, served with rice and tortillas, garnished with lime, onions, and cilantro – $8.95
BURRITOS
machaca – shredded beef slow cooked with red bell peppers, onions, and tomato, cheese, pintos, rice – $8.75
surf n turf – grilled carne asada, pinto beans, cheese and shrimp sautéed in butter with onions, jalapeños, garlic, and parsley – $9.75
pollo – grilled achiote-marinated chicken thighs, avocado salsa, black beans, tomatoes, cilantro – $8.50
chile verde – pork stewed in tomatillos & chiles, black beans,
diced red onions, crema, cilantro – $8.50
breakfast – scrambled eggs, chorizo, potatoes, black beans, cheese,
pickled jalapeños, cilantro – $7.95
big ranch – al pastor, pintos, cheese, tomatillo arbol chile salsa,
pico de gallo, avocado – $9.75
chile relleno – battered & fried poblano chile stuffed with cheese and herbs, black beans, tomato-habañero salsa – $8.75
bean and cheese – $5.50
red – pintos, cheese, ranchera salsa
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green – black beans, cheese, tomatillo salsa
SIDES
black beans, pinto beans or rice – $2.95
pinto beans with salsa ranchera and cheese – $3.95
chips & salsa – $2.50
guacamole & chips – $6.75
DESSERTS
churritos – mini Mexican “doughnuts” with canela and sugar – $3.95
Mexican chocolate brownie – $2.50
Xolo - 1916 Telegraph (two doors down from Flora), Oakland - 510.986.0151 - Open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10/11 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
