Xixón Spanish Restaurant

The paella was terrible super salty. The tórrida had no flavor. Boquerón and croquetas were good. Service was okay. They charge $5 pp for bread and it average at best. Overall not the best option for Spanish food.

Four of us went on Sunday evening, April 21st. Once upon a time Xixon was a favorite of ours but not at present, disappointed. The Foie Gras appetizer was very good, but the Arroz Negro was rather awful. Was heavy on squid and literally just couple of shrimp even though labeled as having various seafood. In particular the squid ink was maybe watered down and way too much, just not a dish to repeat.The "garbanzos fritos" was so-so, and the dessert "crema catalana" was average.We did like our wine selection thankfully considering we spent too much overall for the quality of the dinner. Probably don't go on a Sunday as not sure who was in the kitchen.

The best Spanish restaurant in Miami!We recently celebrated a friend's birthday at Xixón Spanish Restaurant and opted to sit upstairs, which provided a cozy and intimate ambiance for our gathering. From the moment we stepped in, the staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive, ensuring that every aspect of our dining experience was top-notch. The atmosphere was lively yet relaxed, perfect for a celebratory occasion.Now, onto the food - it was absolutely divine! We indulged in a variety of tapas, which were all delicious. The paella was a definite highlight, cooked to perfection with an irresistible blend of seafood. To complement the meal, we indulged in a selection of Spanish wines recommended by our knowledgeable server. The pairing was spot-on, enhancing the overall dining experience.We left with happy hearts and full stomachs, eager to return for another celebration soon!

A surprisingly great dining experience for a last minute large group dinner! My friend's intended birthday venue didn't have enough space for the group, so she spoke to Xixón who were able to prepare a very large table on the second floor. Our server Carlos did a fantastic job getting everyone's orders correctly, opening and serving what seemed like 5-6 bottles of wine attentively to those who were drinking it, and processing multiple bills without issues. When I asked about the Virgin Xixón, he said it was very good because it had fresh fruit juices.He was right: the Virgin Xixón was surprisingly delightful in appearance, with orange juice, pineapple juice layered under strawberry juice. All the juices tasted freshly squeezed, cutely finished with a slice of orange and strawberry. The large size of the glass meant I could keep sipping the glass and have plenty of the drink for the meal. I would have the drink again if I went back while keeping alcohol free!The tapas menu is huge and I'm here for it. There's no way you won't find something that'll work for you, unless you have the unfortunate condition of disliking seafood, beef, ham, potatoes, eggs. We shared a couple tapas and both were cooked freshly and seasoned well. The Carrillera De Buey Al Vino Tinto (beef cheeks in red wine) was so tender and delightful. It did look a little funny because it came under a full layer of fries (crunchy breaded fries, by the way). We couldn't see the bed cheek and had to move the fries for the photo hahaha. The Buñuelos De Bacalao (cod fish fritters) were perfectly crispy and bite sized to pop in the mouth while waiting for the entrees.Many of my friends got steaks, which they all liked, but I got the Fabada Asturiana, a white bean stew with jamon, chorizo and morcilla. It's a Chef Special item that's only offered on Saturdays, and lucky for me, we were there on a Saturday. It was seasoned with just the proper amount of salt, considering the cured meats that were included in the stew, and the thickness of the white bean kept the dish hot and so comforting for a seasonally chilly January night. I took a third of it home and equally enjoyed it later.The one problem I have is that their menu is so big that I'll have to return a few more times to try everything I'm interested in! I'm eyeing their happy hour on Mondays-Thursdays and will go back!

We had a last minute restaurant change for a friend's birthday dinner and Xixon was able to accommodate our large party on a Saturday night! We were seated upstairs where we had the area to ourselves which was nice! The staff was super friendly and Carlos was our waiter! He was incredibly attentive and had great recommendations. We ordered two appetizers to share and I really enjoyed the beef cheeks! It was so tender and delicious! As my main entree I ordered the beef tenderloin rare. The tenderloin was okay but I think it was missing some salt! Overall I had a great experience and would come back!

I came here for my final meal before leaving Miami and it was absolutely scrumptious! The service was wonderful - our waiter was very attentive and kind. Now onto the food... the shrimp with garlic appetizer was to die for. Although the portion looked small - the flavors were so concentrated and amazing. The shrimp was fresh and juicy. We waited around 30 minutes for the paella which was what the menu said the cooking time would be. It was a humongous portion loaded with huge grains of Spanish rice, tons of calamari, clams, muscles and langostino. The flavor was very rich and well seasoned. I'd definitely recommend this restaurant!

Great little spot. Sitting outside made such a difference, loved the ambiance and music. The service was great, the staff was friendly, offered recommendations, and were attentive at all times. The food was great, we only order tapas. We order the croquetas, so good. The huevos rotos were great, truly loved the fries. Almost order a paella but between all the tapas there was no room. I would be going back to try toner items in the menu. Looking Howard to trying a paella

It's probably more like a 3.5 stars, but service had a few missed points.Appetizers were a bit better than last time...Croquettes are pretty good and very flavourful. Pulpo a la gallega could improve, and callos a la Madrileña need a lot of work.Very bland and liquidity. The black rice with squid and shrimp was ok... nothing memorable but good. Probably the best thing we ate was the Dorada a la sal. Nicely cooked and seasoning was on point. Prices are reasonable, and ambiance is good.Live music at outdoor dining area on weekends make this an option for those who want more than just dinner.

The two stars are for the magnificent Bolero singer guitar player and dancer this weekend evening. We ordered the "Paella Mixta" that was SUPPOSED to have "meat and seafood" in it. However it arrived as an Easter egg hunt. ZERO seafood other than some left-over centimeters bits of calamari and a few clam shells floating around. The ONLY meat in the entire skillet for six SUCKERS was some chewy little niblets of dried-up chicken breast. WHAT A Fricking INSULT. The rice was colorful but that was a trick on the eyes because the mouth tasted NOTHING BUT OIL. In summary, you'd be better off ordering a special fried rice from your local Chinese takeout place for 15 bucks and watching Flamenco on YouTube. Kick your feet up on the table and chuckle at the grift you avoided here. Because this place is taking you and your wallet for a ride. seriously, I don't think they even have seafood or "meat" anywhere on the premises. The server was nice, kind of. FYI: They added 10$ PER PERSON TO OUR BILL FOR "watching the live music/dancer". No warning in advance or when making a reservation. Never in my life have I seen this anywhere.

Great place for original Spanish food. The service is always great but the paella is to die for.