Skip to Content
    Made ByRestaurant

    Xochi

    Hugo Ortega

    In Residence

    Hugo Ortega

    Chef

    1. 01CuisineOaxacan Mexican
    2. 02CityHouston, United States
    3. 03RecognitionJames Beard Award
    Xochi
    • James Beard Winner · James Beard Foundation
    • Wine Spectator · Tier 1
    • James Beard Award Semi Finalist · 2026
    • Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Recommended · 2026
    • Wine Spectator Award of Excellence · 2026
    • James Beard Award Nominee · 2026
    • Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Ranked #835 · 2025
    • Wine Spectator Award of Excellence · 2025
    • Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Ranked #635 · 2024
    • Opinionated About Dining Gourmet Casual Dining in North America Ranked #164 · 2023
    • Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Recommended · 2023

    Questions

    Frequently asked

    What recognition does Xochi hold?

    Xochi holds a James Beard award.

    Who works at Xochi?

    Made By profiles Hugo Ortega (Chef) at Xochi.

    How expensive is Xochi?

    Xochi is listed at a price level of $$$.

    Where is Xochi and what does it serve?

    Xochi is in Downtown, Houston, serving Oaxacan Mexican.

    The field

    How it compares

    PlaceAwardsCuisineNotes
    XochiJames BeardOaxacan MexicanDowntown, $$$
    BCN Taste & TraditionMichelin 1 StarModern Spanish TapasHouston
    ChòpnBlok·Modern West African Fast-CasualHouston
    Le Jardinier HoustonMichelin 1 StarContemporary French Fine DiningHouston
    MarchMichelin 1 StarModern Mediterranean TastingHouston
    MusaaferMichelin 1 StarModern Indian Fine DiningHouston
    TatemóMichelin 1 StarModern Mexican Heirloom Corn Tasting MenuHouston

    In residence

    Similar places

    More in Houston →← Browse all places