This place is a true “foodie find.” You’d be forgiven for doubting the authenticity of the Mexican food served in this shacklike bungalow a stone’s throw from the crashing north Atlantic off Seawall Lane—yet it serves very authentic Mexican cuisine. Owners Janet Strong and Bob Hoyt are well-traveled in the Mexican states of Xalapa, Yucatán, and Zacatecas (thus the restaurant’s acronym). No burritos here; this is campesino chow, a bit elevated. Expect lots of pork and chicken dishes and mole sauces, with a pile of local lettuce and corn tortillas on the side. The sopa de aguacate, chilled avocado soup with just a hint of tequila and chiles, is a must as an appetizer. Reservations are a must, too, as the place only seats a few dozen.
Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park
Travel Guide
Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park› Restaurant
XYZ
411 Main St.
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Southwest Harbor
Hours
Mon–Sat 5:30–9pm. Closed Columbus Day–late June. Late season hours can be unpredictable (call ahead). Reservations recommended.
Phone
207/244-5221
Prices
Entrees $30
Cuisine Type
Mexican
Web site
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