Xalapa

The Verdict

Popping up on Hastings Street, a stone’s throw from the beach, this pastel-coloured kiosk serves up super fresh tacos daily, from 6am (coffee starts at 5am) until late. And they’ll make your mouth water!

Perfect for that early post-surf breakfast, lazy beach day lunch or last-minute family dinner run, Xalapa’s menu is packed with so much tasty nosh, that we can almost guarantee you’ll become a regular.

For breakfast, we're loving the Huevos Rancheros; piled with Mexican black beans, free-range egg, melted cheese, pico de gallo and fresh tomatillo salsa. Followed by a Maca Caramel Frappe with cashew milk, almond butter, dates, banana, organic maca, vanilla and espresso. Delish. 

Not a breakfast person? You’re in luck. Xalapa pile up their housemade, gluten-free, organic tortillas for lunch and dinner, so you won’t miss out. Opt for a serving of one, two or three tacos, and you’ll get to taste the likes of Barbacoa Beef with a crispy lime slaw and fresh salsa, Southern Fried Buttermilk Chicken, coated in spices with a blackened tomatillo, pineapple and jalapeno salsa, and Salt and Pepper Tofu with seasonal veggies, mirin dressing, roasted sesame seeds and coriander. Yep, you just died and went to taco heaven.

Now open for takeaway, seven days a week, you'd best be jotting Xalapa down for your next taco fix. 

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