Best Latin American Restaurant in Stillwater

Q: Where are you located?

We are located in Stillwater, MN at 1180 W Frontage Rd

Mayan Cuisine, Rooted in Guatemala, Made in Stillwater

Bienvenidos a Xelas

Mayan-inspired cuisine rooted in Guatemalan tradition, handcrafted from scratch in Stillwater, MN.

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Chef Cristian's Kitchen

Chef Cristian De León draws on his Guatemalan roots to build every dish from scratch — bold salsas, smoky spices, and flavors you won't find anywhere else in the Twin Cities.

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From Our Kitchen

The Bar at Xelas

Mixologist Zoilo Ruacho built an agave-forward cocktail program around Central American flavors and seasonal ingredients. The pairings are half the experience.

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A Family Table That Keeps Growing

Xelas by El Sazon started with a simple truth: everything tastes better with family. Chef Cristian De León built this restaurant on that belief — from a gas station kitchen in Eagan to Mayan cuisine in Stillwater.