The Evolution of Mexican Roots
Heritage Evoked | Signature Collection | Private Atelier
— Chef Alexis Chaparro.
OUR PHILOSOPHY.
Heritage, Evoked Through a Tasting Menu.
A LIVING TRADITION
You have experienced fine dining in Dallas, but true culinary artistry requires nothing but honest origins. Chef Alexis Chaparro and mixologist Jose Guerrero invite you to a living, evolutionary Mexican tasting experience. We translate our heritage into a seasonal six-course chronological journey paired with ancestral elixirs.
This collaborative gastronomic journey invites you to savor the living culinary artistry of Mexico. We strip away the pretense to focus on flavor, respect, and deep affection for the craft. Experience seasonal ingredients reimagined with contemporary flair and paired to absolute perfection. Take your seat at our exclusive table today.
There is no artifice here, no pretension. Only flavor, respect, and memory, translated into a tasting menu that evolves with the seasons and unfolds like a story, one course at a time..
— Chef Alexis Chaparro.
Executive Chef.
Born in Mexico City, his passion for gastronomy began within the family core, nurtured by the culinary education of his mother and grandmother. From them, he inherited a deep love for the traditions and the purest flavors of Mexican cuisine from Guerrero.
His professional training began at the early age of thirteen, working his way up through the trade from its foundations as a dishwasher and prep cook until establishing himself as a line cook in various prestigious kitchens; a period that forged his character and rigorous discipline. After completing his professional studies at the Universidad de Londres in Mexico City, he refined his technique through stages at iconic restaurants such as Nicos, Porfirio's, and Dulce Patria. It was in these spaces that he reaffirmed his close bond with local produce and sealed his commitment to representing Mexican cuisine.
THE CHEF behind XO.
In 2015, he moved to Dallas, Texas, where he expanded his career as a content creator, sharing recipes, techniques, and his passion for his Mexican roots. His vision led him to take on the role of Executive Chef at Ayahuasca Cantina in 2020. Under his leadership, the venue was recognized in 2022 as one of the best restaurants in Dallas by the prestigious publication D Magazine, which also named him Breakout Chef.
Driven by a quest for continuous learning and the perfection of his craft, he founded XO Cocina Mexicana de Raíz in Dallas Texas (2024). Conceived as a nomadic gastronomic project, XO offers a tasting menu designed to tell chronological stories through the expression of each course, where every dish is presented in a frank and unpretentious manner.
The chef maintains the firm conviction that the true talent and essence of XO reside in his team: a group of professionals committed day by day to the rediscovery of their craft and constant evolution .
— A menu that is told, not chosen.
The XO Experience.
Embark on a six-course journey celebrating the season, guided by Chef Alexis Chaparro and paired with original Mexican elixirs crafted by José Guerrero. Each pairing reveals a harmony of flavor, tradition, and innovation.
A culinary journey that invites you to savor Mexico's artistry, reimagined with contemporary flair.
THE CHEF behind XO.
Story of Mexico, Told Through a Gastronomy of Eras.
✻ Elevated Mexican Gastronomy | Dallas, Texas ✻
UNCOMPROMISING STANDARDS.
Culinary Artistry, The Essence of Mexican Heritage.
