Xtiosu Kitchen

X'tiosu Kitchen makes delicious Mexican-influenced Mediterranean fare. It's a unique restaurant in LA. There's a history of Lebanese immigration to Mexico, and thankfully we Angelenos are better off for having X'tiosu here to give us a taste of this food.The kabobs are delicious, the beef and chicken are fine but my favorite is the chorizo kabob. The shawarma and falafel are tasty. The Oaxacan hummus stands out -- whipped black beans with Oaxacan spices, topped with extra virgin olive oil. The tabbouleh Oaxaca salad is also outstanding, made with nopales, tomatoes, cilantro, onions, parsley and citrus. The creamy babaganoush has a nice mix of spices and a pool of olive oil. The pita that accompanies many of the dishes is very good. Prices are very reasonable given the quality of the food. The restaurant is located in a small modest strip mall in Boyle Heights, where they have a few outdoor tables (nothing indoors). There's parking in a small lot and some street parking. Many customers are taking food to go. Definitely make an effort to try their food, it's distinctive and delicious.

It's a place where you walk up and order. There is a shaded patio area in front with a couple tables and chairs you eat at. I never had fusion like this before, I ordered the chicken shawarma tacos and upgraded my salad to a side of Tzatziki salad. The chicken was not dry at all and was flavored with Mediterranean spices. The hummus that came with the combo plate was delicious and smooth I ate it all. My favorite salad is Tzatziki so of course I had to have that upgrade and think there were small pieces of nopal in it?! It was a great lunch and glad my friend brought me along to try a unique spot. Vegan options available like the falafel.

This was a random stop but I order the cauliflower tacos that came with salad, rice and hummus - so fresh so good. I was shocked at how good the food was tho the humbled looking restaurant didn't give that impression. The food was amazing and the rice was fluffy and super flavorful!

My wife and I can vouch for the Falafel here, it's really good. she ordered the falafel taco and shawarma taco. I enjoyed my falafel plate, a generous amount of crisp salad, rice pilaf, crunchy falafel, and Oaxacan hummus (substitution) + tahini & hot sauce. Reasonably priced.

Heard of this eatery via Netflix. Chef David Chang featured this restaurant on Ugly Delicious. The parking lot is tiny and there is only outdoor dining with great shade. I was very intrigued by the Mediterranean and Mexican fusion so I had to try it out. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma plate which includes salad, rice pilaf and hummus. The Chicken was extremely tender and seasoned beautifully. The rice was okay, it wasn't as flavorful as I expected. The salad and in house dressing was amazing and super fresh. The hummus was delicious! And texture was on point. Their homemade salsa was so damn good too!! You could definitely taste the smokiness in the chilis they used. I would highly recommend this place if your looking for authentic fusion food. I can't wait to come back and try the Mole!

I ordered the "chicken Shawarma" plate and paid $2.50 extra for adding the Oaxaca Tabouleh, which was totally not worth it (cactus was not fresh). The chicken was overpowered by clove/cinnamon and did not live up to the Lebanese food I've had. It's a no-go for me.

Fave spot in LA and order here at least 2-3x a week. Best, most creamiest hummus I've had in my life. Rice is cooked to perfection every time. Both their salads are delicious and refreshing, Tabouleh Oaxaca Salad is a must try. Taco plate with chicken and cauliflower is my go-to. Everything is fresh and packed with flavor. Prices are affordable/reasonable and portions are perfect. Owners are super friendly and you can tell they put a lot of care and passion into their food.

Food is great! I love their potato side and the rice is always cooked perfectly. Service is also good and quick.

Been going here for years and it still does not disappoint. The Oaxacan Hummus is so unique and so delicious. I order it every time I come here. Their cauliflower and falafels were also delicious. We love this place and plan to keep coming back

Definitely a 10/10! I'm glad we made the drive from South Central to eat this deliciousness The beef was soft, the salad was fresh, and the salsa was kicking!