XOCOTL

"Xōcotl is one of the restaurants participating in the Foodie Passport Program, offering diners the opportunity to receive discounts and collect stamps for potential prizes." - Janey Wong

"Located on the street-facing side of the Portland Mercado, Xocotl serves a variety of fruit drinks and produce-heavy meals with a Latin American twist. While Xocotl has many great cold drink options, the Chamoyada and C3-KO smoothies are the two that truly embody summer. The Chamoyada combines mango and pineapple with lime, Tajin, and a house-made chamoy sauce. The C3-KO is a similar drink, swapping fresh-squeezed orange juice for the chamoy. Add some soursop or passionfruit to the C3-KO to level up your smoothie." - Seiji Nanbu

"Aside from the actual act of juicing, the process requires a lot of prep work and clean-up, so it makes sense that many of the city’s juice shops are closed for at least a couple days. It’s unique that Xocotl (zo-koh-toll), located at the Portland Mercado, is open Monday through Sunday. Wildly popular (read: long lines) for cold-pressed juice, smoothies, bowls, and wellness shots, Xocotl also offers things like fruit bouquets and avocado toast. Don’t miss the Xoco-Coco, a customer favorite blended with cacao nibs, Mexican chocolate, coconut flakes, pure vanilla, banana, pineapple, and coconut milk. Those seeking something fruitier may prefer the bright and invigorating pineapple-orange-apple juice, particularly nice with added jalapeño, ginger, or even a CBD shot. Other exciting beverage options include a Nojito, a boozeless blend of cucumber, lime and mint with a chili powder rim, or the vacation-vibed champola de coco, a creamy coconut-based drink with a dose of soursop, a Caribbean fruit high in vitamin C with a flavor reminiscent of strawberries and pineapple. Xocotl is open for walk-up orders, also offering a new juice subscription where customers can sign up to pick up five cold-pressed juices weekly." - Jenni Moore