Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Phoenix restaurant Xolo is fueled by family recipes, highlighting Central Mexican food with its rich sauces and perfectly cooked meats.
"Everything that we make is from scratch," co-owner Kirk Rens said. "We want our guests to feel like they were welcomed into our home and that they are welcome back any time."
The menu offers classic Mexican flavors with an ambiance that transports you to Mexico, letting you sample their tacos, burritos and entree offerings. "Check, Please! Arizona" guest Jennie Orr de Lopez praised the options the restaurant has to offer. "Xolo has some things that are very approachable to the American palette," Orr de Lopez said. "But the way that they cook it really brings the flavor of Mexico."
"Check, Please! Arizona" guests raved about the cheesy, ooey-gooey souiza dip served with fresh tortilla chips packed full of creaminess, as well as the carne asada fries burrito that guest Shelly Boshes said was "cooked perfectly." Orr de Lopez heartily agreed, describing the carne asada as "out of this world," additionally complimenting the perfect level of spice where you can savor each bite without feeling overwhelmed.
On top of stellar food options, Xolo is renowned for its house-made margaritas and cocktails that complement your meal beautifully. Orr De Lopez's pro tip: Check out the Taco Tuesday deal.
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Xolo: xolophx.com
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Albertsons / Safeway @albertsonscompanies8103 / @SafewayInc
The Phoenix restaurant Xolo is fueled by family recipes, highlighting Central Mexican food with its rich sauces and perfectly cooked meats.
"Everything that we make is from scratch," co-owner Kirk Rens said. "We want our guests to feel like they were welcomed into our home and that they are welcome back any time."
The menu offers classic Mexican flavors with an ambiance that transports you to Mexico, letting you sample their tacos, burritos and entree offerings. "Check, Please! Arizona" guest Jennie Orr de Lopez praised the options the restaurant has to offer. "Xolo has some things that are very approachable to the American palette," Orr de Lopez said. "But the way that they cook it really brings the flavor of Mexico."
"Check, Please! Arizona" guests raved about the cheesy, ooey-gooey souiza dip served with fresh tortilla chips packed full of creaminess, as well as the carne asada fries burrito that guest Shelly Boshes said was "cooked perfectly." Orr de Lopez heartily agreed, describing the carne asada as "out of this world," additionally complimenting the perfect level of spice where you can savor each bite without feeling overwhelmed.
On top of stellar food options, Xolo is renowned for its house-made margaritas and cocktails that complement your meal beautifully. Orr De Lopez's pro tip: Check out the Taco Tuesday deal.
Featured in this episode:
Xolo: xolophx.com
Connect with us:
Learn more about "Check, Please! Arizona" and sign up for Arizona PBS newsletters: azpbs.org/checkplease
You can even sign up to be a guest on the show!
Arizona PBS on Instagram: instagram.com/arizonapbs
Arizona PBS on Facebook: facebook.com/arizonapbs
Support our work: azpbs.org/donatenow
Check, Please! Arizona is made possible through generous support from:
Whitfill Nursery @whitfillnursery
Hospice of the Valley @HospiceofValleyAZ
Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers @IronwoodCancerResearchCenters
Copenhagen copenhagenliving.com
Albertsons / Safeway @albertsonscompanies8103 / @SafewayInc
