Xiomara

Marker Xiomara

(626) 796-2520

69 N Raymond Ave Pasadena, CA 91103
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6 Reviews of Xiomara in Pasadena

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Haute Cubano Cuisine  4 Star Rating - Very good

By Andrew S. | insider_guru Insider Guru | Rank: 603

Just had lunch at Xiomara and was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food and the mojitos. I had the spicy duck ropa vieja which was excellent (not that spicy but I think Cubans are known for being spicier than their food). The dishes ordered by my friends seemed pretty good to and all had a nice presentation. Everyone at the table agreed the mojitos were the "Velvet Hammer", delicious, smooth and potentially deadly. I haven't been there for happy hour but it seems like it would have a good bar scene. It was relatively empty for lunch. The prices are what I would call low upscale. You can get away with lunch for $15-$20 (including a mojito) but you could spend $30 too.

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Best Mojitos this side of Miami  4 Star Rating - Very good

By CaesarTheDay _. | insider_expert Insider Expert | Rank: 11,598

I really like this restaurant. More for mojitos than for food, but the latter isn't bad - only slightly on the pricey side.
Mojitos at Xiomara are the BOMB! They are made using authentic sugar-cane syrup and they don't skmp on mint or rum. Worth the $10.
Food is excellent, but like I mentioned pricey. Their most memorable menu item is however the chocolate souffle. Heavenly but rich and you'll be working this one out at the gym for days.

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Satisfactory, but probably won't go back.  3 Star Rating - Satisfactory

By Brian H. | insider_expert Insider Expert | Rank: 3,205

Food was pretty good, but the prices didn't seem to match the value; they seemed a little too high. The mojitos are indeed good but again, too expensive. I went on a Thursday when there was nobody else there and the service was a little on the slow side, but acceptable.

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4 Star Rating - Very good

By Felix W. | insider Insider | Rank: 16,670

Euro-Cuban with excellent appetizers and deserts. The buttery bread and black bean dip are outstanding. Unfortunately, although the entrees were good, they were not as exciting as the other courses.

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4 Star Rating - Very good

By Reed S. | insider Insider | Rank: 29,594

Be sure to try their Mojitos, and if you like hearty food their pork stew is very filling.

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4 Star Rating - Very good

By Charlie M. | insider_expert Insider Expert | Rank: 7,908

Cuban fusion. Very good.

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