Xicohtencatl Restaurant

We absolutely love this place. The staff is warm and friendly and the food is so darned amazing. They were even featured on the Food Network for their special Mole. One critic claimed it is the best mole east of Chicago. It is a wonderful blend of spices. More savory than sweet. The guacamole was perhaps one of the best I have ever had. We also ordered the T-Bone steak. My friend likes it bloody rare and it was absolutely perfect! The salmon was also cooked to perfection. Nice thick piece and very moist. It was served over healthy greens with tomatoes, mushrooms and it was lightly dressed in a vinaigrette. Underneath the greens was a small portion of rice. The rice was not your typical rice. There were some mixed veggies (lima beans, peas, corn) cooked into the rice. The service was impeccable. Magali was our waitress. She treated us as if we were guests in her own home. The man that greeted us and showed us to our booth was friendly and accommodating. Also, the very handsome young man that kept our water glasses full was a delight. Everyone was so attentive. As we were leaving Magali gave me a hug and the staff was all lined up and thanked us for coming in.

I always definitely disappointed here. I heard so much positive, I was somewhat shocked with the actual restaurant. Definitely more of a bar theme and not what I was expecting. We were seated on top of two other tables in an entirely empty restaurant. Service was so slow, and the server just wasn't present for any of the three diners. The guacamole was delicious. The fajitas (shrimp) were ok but nothing great. The meals appeared to just be thrown on the plate and only two tortillas? I've never been any place that doesn't give you at least 3. Molé was good. Wouldn't go again. Better options in the area.

We were so pleasantly surprised at this wonderful and delicious authentic Mexican restaurant. The food was extremely fresh and was good quality. What a surprise to find these traditional plates here in great Barrington! The rice and beans were wonderful as well as the flaunts and the enchiladas! We enjoyed the home made corn tortillas! The MUSIC was authentic and fantastic. The service was very fast and everything was very clean. Even the water tasted great. ! ? We would definitely return !

We did an overnight stop in the Great Barrington on a swing through Vermont. After several mediocre meals at allegedly fine dining restaurants in the Stowe area, this place was a breath of fresh air. Great service, food and atmosphere. Very nice selection of margaritas at good prices. Would definitely recommend!

Went here for lunch with two friends. We each got something different and really liked what we got. They have a lunch menu. I love the fajitas. My friends got burritos. One was baked and she was very happy with it. They both commented on how good the mole sauce was.

This was my medium rare steak! Very disappointing. The Flank steak doesn’t come with beans even if the menu says! When I claimed, they said: “we just changed the menu from winter to summer, I’m sorry about that” Poor communication at all!

Tasty Mexican food in a casual, family friendly setting just outside of the main Stockbridge drag. The food was very tasty and the portions reasonable. Service was fast and our waitress was very friendly. The vegetarian fajitas were quite tasty, but you only got two small tortillas so I ate most of the vegetables just on my plate. You also had to pay extra ($4!!) for a small ramekin of hot sauce, which should not be an a la carte purchase with an already expensive lunch entree. The Rice and beans bowl was at least 2/3 rice with maybe one third refried beans, disapponting.My wife had the carnitas which she said were good but not great. All in all tasty but overpriced.

Passing by this place around dinner time so we decided to give it a try. It was very pleasant to get an outside table. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. We got the T-bone steak and the fajitas with chicken. Both were very flavorful and tasted good. The food is a bit more expensive but worth the price (the $2 salsa was not a good deal though). The restaurant became busy after 6 pm. Great place.