I stopped by Xola during the Family Day long weekend and got their churros. They were ok but I was determined to give the place a fair chance to impress. Wow!!! Did it ever impress me!
So here's the scoop: the place is as tiny as it gets, but comfortable. Depending on the time and day that you're stopping by it's very likely that you'll end up having to wait.
The servers were all really nice and attentive. When my order took ages to arrive, (for God knows what reason as the place was still quiet when I arrived), the server brought a side order of homemade tortilla chips with guacamole and apologized for the delay. A simple but really nice gesture.
The tortilla and guacamole were outstanding! And the taquito de calamare that I ordered was probably the best I ever had. It had the perfect balance of ingredients and flavours, leaving an incredible after taste in the mouth.
The portions aren't big and it's a little on the pricey side compared to other food options on the Beach. With that said, I don't think I've encountered another place in the neighbourhood where the quality of the plate was so good! The quality of the food more than justifies the price.
First real experience : as awesome as it gets! I know I'll become a regular, especially with Ed's Real Scoop next door and Chocolate across the street providing amazing dessert options.