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2101 Coral Way Coral Gables FL 33145

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  • Small Plates, Spanish, Tapas
    Sun-Thu 11am-6pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
    $$$ $$$
    All Major Credit Cards
  • Casual
    Business Dining, Catering, Kid Friendly, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible
    Dinner, Lunch
    Beer/Wine
  • Accepted, Recommended for Large Parties, Not Necessary
    Meters, Valet
Description

The new, multifaceted Xixón contains a long counter where serrano hams, Manchego cheeses, and a host of other enviable imports from Spain are displayed and dispensed; a quaint and relatively quiet dining area; a wine bar replete with an enomatic system for computerized one-, three-, or five-ounce pours of a wide array of Spanish wines, perfect for the tapas experience; and a main dining area fronted by a 12-stool tapas bar. The crowd's heady buzz provides a surging soundtrack to bumblebee-like flights of white porcelain plates held aloft by waiters as they weave through the room. Atop those plates: bright, colorful, authentic tapas, just like they serve in Spain. There are ten chilled tapas ($2 to $11) and nearly three times as many hot ones (all but a few from $5 to $10). The former includes white asparagus, white anchovies, and hefty hunks of octopus, each presented in a vibrant vinaigrette. Traipse from one fresh, simple, impeccably prepared tapa to another: slices of spicy chorizo flamed with hard apple cider; a pair of fleshy whole sardines lightly fried and served with a lemon wedge; plump, juicy littleneck clams steamed in garlicky parsley sauce; and griddled razor clams. Paella and other main courses are fine, but tapas are too good to limit in order to save room for entrées. Plus they match better with the ambiance and are way more fun to eat and to pair with wine. And make no mistake, Xixón is loads of fun. And very real. The whole experience feels just like being in Spain.








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    Happy Hour

    5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. every Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.

    50% off sangria, draft beer, and house wine by the glass

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  • 2012 | Best Spanish Restaurant

    There's nothing quite like a strapping young Spanish man with a chiseled body cooking delectable Spanish cuisine, moving about the kitchen like he designed it himself, wearing an apron -- and nothing else. Ah, what we'd give to spend a week in Barcelona doing field research on this sort of thing. You know, for journalism. Well, you will find something close at Xixón. The people are good-looking, the place is cozy, and la comida is as good as it gets. Whether you're into almejas... More »

  • 2008 | Best Tapas

    Girl: The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain.Professor: Again.Girl: Octopus in vinaigrette never leaves one with regret.Professor: Huh?Girl: I eat chorizo in apple sidra and pork sausage frita whenever I read the Bhagavidad Gita with Rita.Professor: Let's take it from the top.Girl: Xixón Café serves some two dozen tapas all day, on Coral Way, till 8 p.m. Monday to Wednesday, till 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday without delay, but hey -- not... More »

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  • acclyt
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    | Miami, FL | 1 Reviews

    Excellent tapas and a really modern and amazing wine cellar, all Spanish wines. Make reservations for Fridays and Saturdays to avoid any wait time.

Main Menu
Tapas
 
Aceitunas Alinadas
marinated spanish olives in extra virgen olive oil
 
Albondigas
beef meatballs in tomato and wine sauce
 
Albondigas Con Patatas
meat ball and potatoes in tomato and wine sauce
 
Almejas En Salsa Verde
steamed clams in mariners green sauce
 
Arroz Negro
 
Atun A La Sidra
tuna in cider
 
Bacalao A La Vizcaina
salted cod fish fillet basque style
Sandwich
 
Albondigas
sandwich of meatballs
 
Anchoas Con Queso Manchego
anchovies and manchego cheese description: anchovies and manchego cheese description: anchovies and manchego cheese this item pairs nicely with some of our other products; check them out.
 
Bonito Del Norte
white tuna, mayonnaise&piquillo peppers
 
Bonito Del Norte Y Anchoas
white tuna, anchovies, mayonnaise and piquillos
 
Calamares Fritos
fried squid with ali-oli sauce
 
Chorizo
spanish sausage
 
Chorizo Blanco Y Queso Tetilla
white spanish sausage with soft tortilla
Desserts
 
Arroz Con Leche
rice pudding
 
Chocolate Con Churros
hot chocolate and fried-dough pastry
 
Crema Catalana
catalonia cream (creme bruegel)
 
Flan
caramel custard
 
Helado De Turron
nugget ice cream
 
Miniaturas
small individual pastries
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