Xiloa Restaurant
Durham, NC 27705-4803
Phone: (919) 286-1430
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- W Markham Avenue
- Hours:
- Tue-Sat 10am-10pm
Editorial Review for Xiloa Restaurant – by Laura Rudolph
In Short
It's hard to miss the bright blue awning and painted palm trees that mark the entrance to this cozy lunch spot, pronounced hee-low-ah. Inside, Durham professionals and students from nearby Duke University vie for a handful of tables. Start out with a signature refresco, an ice-cold drink made from natural fruits and grains. For entrees, choose from an eclectic menu that ranges from mofongo--chicken or pork served on roasted plantains--to Indian tacos.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasSample as many refresco flavors as you want. They make at least 10 varieties a day.
Know Before You GoVegetarian? The owner is happy to prepare most meals as vegetarian or vegan, so just ask.
User Reviews for Xiloa Restaurant
11/14/2007 Posted by synne9
We went for dinner on a don't-feel-like-cooking weeknight and loved it. We had their dinner buffet, which was a great way to sample a lot of their dishes. We particularly liked a spiced mushroom dish and the fried sweet plantains. At $6.50 it was an incredible deal. The fresh juices were great, too, and the service was warm and friendly.
05/18/2007 Posted by thecrisper
Xiloa's authentic flavors of Nicaragua remind me of the great food I had on a recent trip to Honduras. Be sure to try the Mofongo with carne adovado. I really liked the sweetness of the fried plantains combined with the slight saltiness of the capers and olives.
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