Dining - Feb. 6, 2007
Xel-ha successfully reborn as bigger, brighter Riviera Maya
With its tiny, but charming location and amazing tortilla soup, Xel-Ha rapidly became a neighborhood favorite, and was successful enough that the owners needed to recreate it in more spacious surroundings. Thus, in mid November, Riviera Maya, 2258 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., was born.
Tags: Riviera Maya, Kinnickinnic, Xel-ha

Dining - Nov. 17, 2006
Welcome to Riviera Maya!
The Bay View neighborhood welcomed Riviera Maya, 2258 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., last night in the former location of Scott McGlinchey’s failed Q American BBQ. Riviera Maya is the new incarnation of Xel-há.
Tags: McGlinchey, Q, Riviera Maya, Bay View, Kinnickinnic, Hector's, Azteca, Xel-há

Dining - Sept. 5, 2005
Azteca celebrates 15 years of Mexican treats
In its current location for six years, Taqueria Azteca has been one of Bay View's best restaurants for 15 years, serving a knockout sangria and some wonderful upscale food they call, "Old World Mexican cooking uniquely infused with European flavors."
Tags: Taqueria Azteca, Xel-Ha, Bay View

Bars & Clubs - June 7, 2004
The Highbury lounge hopes to raise bar on budding KK scene
When they bought the Bay View building, it was to become a tile studio. But as the owners discovered the space's potential, they knew they could do more. "We had to open a bar," says co-owner Joe Katz.
Tags: highbury, nomad, trocadero, lulu, xel-ha, soccer

Dining - May 20, 2004
Xel-há dishes up unique, indigenous Mexican fare
Bay View's newest Mexican restaurant, Xel-há, is sure to please. Housed in a tiny restaurant space that was Taqueria Azteca five years ago, it's a definite must-try for anyone who appreciates fresh, unique cuisine.
Tags: xel-ha, mexican, bay view