I only stopped by here to grab a coffee, so this rating is only for that. I went to the outside order window and was greeted promptly. It's a cool looking restaurant specializing in Guatemalan food and drinks with indoor and outdoor seating. I ordered a café mocha, which was their most expensive coffee drink since they use real Guatemalan chocolate. It was super tasty with the spices of Mexican style mocha and very rich.

My hubby and I went to try the traditional Guatemalan dish called "fiambre" that is made on November 1, All Saints Day. It was absolutely delicious! My favorite dish is definitely "pepian". It's a stew made of chicken (beef too) and all types of tomatoes/spices and herbs. I also recommend their "Michelada" with "La Famosa" Guatemalan beer. The owner is super nice. He welcomed us and shared how his restaurant came about. Highly recommend!

"Are these not the best chips and salsa you've ever had?" It may sound like hyperbole - but a few minutes into our sit down we were already inquiring if we can buy their house salsa to go (the answer is yes). I'm giving the house chips and salsa (both green and brown) a 10/10 all around. The cozy and cool ambiance of the space caught us by surprise. Coming from the hot Brooklyn streets, we were eager for the cool sandwiches our servers floated by to other tables, but the jazz lulled us into ordering two hot soups. We compromised with our indecisiveness by ordering a zingy salad to split. All entrees were a hit. The Caldo Tlalpeño Rojo reminded me of an extravagant bowl of tortilla soup. 10/10. The Pepian was also divine but more of an acquired taste in my opinion. If you like sesame, pumpkin, and cinnamon - this soup is for you. 8/10. The Zingy salad used zucchini in an exquisite and fresh way. The tangy yuzu brightened up the salad and allowed the sesame to cut through and bring in a unique twist. 9/10. As if Ix didn't already bring life to the phrase "mom and pop" - we were able to finish off our warm meals with some coffee from the in-house coffee shop.

Very nice place with good food. Cheese quesadillas was very tasty , even my 6 year old niece had a piece . French fries was top notch , we also had salad , it was freshly made. Portions were good . Service was a bit slow just because there were one waiter .

I started coming to Ix in 2015 because it was so close to one of my favorite yoga studios! It was more if a cafe back then, but I watched it grow over the years into what it is now: a full fledged restaurant with events and musical guests. The staff creates such a family environment, it doesn't take too many visits for them to start recognizing you. The food at Ix is hearty, satisfying and an absolute journey of flavor profiles that are difficult if not impossible to find anywhere else in the city. I bring people here all the time and it has never disappointed. My favorite dishes are the hot figs and any/all of the soups.

A Guatemalan/Mexican oasis on a busy street. Honestly Ix is such a great restaurant for a night out with family and friends. The staff is incredibly kind and accommodating, and the inside and outside seating is comfortable, clean, and the ambiance is lovely. Inside we've gotten to enjoy dinner and drinks with live music our toddler loved. And outside is heated and covered from the busy Lincoln Road foot traffic. My favorite menu items are Black beans and chips Crazy corn in a cup Melted cheese with blue corn tortillas and loroco Caldo Ix (vegan) All soups can be made vegan and divided up which is amazing!!! And I've never had loroco (a vegetarian option) before but I'm so glad ix introduced me. The menu, the setting, and the staff all make this place special.

The frijoles and nachos appetizer was good, would be better with refried black beans. Ordered the shrimp sliders and cheese dip appetizers. Sliders were delicious, especially the sauce, and we could've skipped the cheese dip. I tried one of the stews and it was good and filling. Nothing I would come back for. Be prepared to wait if you don't have a reservation. But once you're seated, the service is fast and attentive. We went during a live music night, which was fun but a bit loud. It's a small space so I recommend lowering the volume just a bit. Overall, it was a good time and I would come back again to try their hot chocolate.

Came for the hot chocolate and was really impressed by the homey environment and lovely staff. This visit was solely for their Guatemalan style hot chocolate but oh man I am definitely intrigued to visit again for lunch if I'm in the area. The young lady at the register was kind enough to explain the variety of hot chocolates they offered. "IX" was the most "basic" flavor and how they made all the hot chocolates on the menu (it was used as their base). As you go down the line the combinations of toppings and additions change to give more flavor options. One included cornstarch to make for a thicker hot chocolate, another had ice cream to make it creamier, others had cinnamon or rosemary and other spices. I absolutely loved the customizability. My friend and I decided we'd just share one and the girl at the register was kind enough to put it into two separate cups for us without us even asking! I think because it was close to Christmas one of the employees was sprinkling pine all over the floor which made the restaurant so fragrant and so festive. What a gem of a place!

I really like this place and to be honest I thought it was an extension of el patron. I am so mad at myself that I haven't come sooner!! This place is an ok size good seating inside and out. I started with the crazy corn which was ok. The shrimp sliders I also really enjoyed alot. Especially with the house hot sauce on each table. We also got the cup of melted cheese with chorizo, quit satisfying. Both soups were delicious (according to my dining partners) and good size portions. All over a great place I will be back!!