This was our first time and we weren't disappointed. This venue is HUGE and warm feeling with plenty of dining tables. Our server, Ava, was very informative and attentive. We decided not to have alcoholic drinks and enjoyed water with our meal. Ava came by often to check on our water. We started with the Mexican Street Corn which can come 'on the cob' or off. We chose 'off' because we were sharing. My wife had the Mahi Mahi and Crispy Shell Ground Beef. she thoroughly enjoyed her meal. I had the Carne Asada which was very tasty and with a lot of meat with every bite. We will be back to try their Margaritas. read more

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Absolutely not. If you feel you must go, do not, under any circumstances, order the Ahi tuna tacos. $15 (during happy hour) for three teeny tiny tacos (one fit into the palm of my hand), filled with Ahi tuna that's been marinated in soy sauce and sugar, then topped with green onions. Literally. That's it. I think one of them had a little guacamole at the bottom of the taco to keep the tuna from falling out. Completely underwhelming flavor profile and a perfect portion size...if you're on Ozempic. I also ordered the individual carnitas and chicken tacos. $6 each, also during happy hour. The chicken and carnitas tasted like they had been dredged in salt over and over again. Zero flavor dimension--just salt. There was an attempt at creativity; they added some orange segments to the carnitas taco. But the predominant flavor of salt and odd white sauce ruined it. Even though it was complimentary, I have to mention the chips and salsa. I give them credit for serving the chips warm and not over salting them; they were really good. But the salsa was bad. It tasted like ketchup with diced tomatoes, onions and jalapeños mixed in. While I was eating, I overheard two different women at the bar describe the food as "not bad". Not a ringing endorsement and frankly, it's usually a polite way of saying "this isn't good." For me, this place isn't worth the money. I can think of plenty of other Mexican places that offer better quality dishes at more reasonable price points. I recommend going elsewhere. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Teeny tiny Ahi tuna tacos for the low low price of $15 - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

My friend and I attended the "Exclusive Tequila Dinner Experience" a one of a kind 5 course dinner with tequila pairings. I will say my friend and I fell out of love with the Blanco Cocina + Cantina on Scottsdale Rd. and we have only been at this new location 1 time. So, I wasn't sure what to expect. WE WERE BLOWN AWAY with this dinner pairing, from the presentation, service, the tequila brands and the dishes! The Tequila Dinner consisted of 4 tables of 6. It was open seating. We were presented with a refreshing Welcome Cocktail. First course was a Charred Avocado Tostada paired with a Tequila Ocho Reposado. Second course was a Scallop Aguachile paired with a Tequila Ocho Anejo. Third course was a Chicken Tinga Tamale paired with a Tequila Ocho Extra Anejo. Forth course was a Sonoran New York Strip paired with a Mezcal Vago Elote. Dessert was Empanadas. Again all the food was FANTASTIC along with Tequila. Can't wait till they have another event! Atmosphere: this location is more upscale than the others, very busy. Service: excellent. Food: excellent. read more

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Delicious food, love the the ambience. Service was good food took a bit to come out. Not from AZ but would come back. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Steak fajitas. Yummmmmm - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

First time at Blanco and I was really looking forward to going. As a food professional, I had high expectations. We had a group of 6. We were seated within 10 minutes of our reservation time. Great ambiance, great service. 3 of us ordered the Tortilla soup. The soup was tasteless broth with tortilla chips thrown in. Would have returned ours but felt bad doing it, too. One person returned theirs. The chicken pastor taco was very good, seasoned well and plentiful, the beans were so tasteless, did they forget the seasoning? My husband's red chili chicken enchilada was "ok" he said. The toppings for the chicken fajita were so small and useful for only one fajita. Please pass any comments above to your head chef. read more

Tucked in the new PV mall development, Blanco Cocina offers a vibey, trendy atmosphere with a blend of indoor/outdoor seating. I do feel that even with as large as the space is, it is fairly easy to drop into a more intimate setting with the way that the restaurant is laid out. Hostesses have been courteous each time I've visted. The servers have been excellent, both friendly and attentive to our needs throughout the visit. The menu is extensive, but I'll only be speaking about the vegetarian options. I tried the Papas Dulce Bowl whent hey first opened. The makings of the bowl all sounded healthy and fresh, but I have to admit, I was a little disappointed at how salty the whole thing was. I haven't dared to try it again, but I'm really hoping that it was a one-off as they were first opening. I have returned to try their crispy sweet potato (not as salty!) and the traditional cheese enchiladas. Both come with rice and beans, making the entrees quite filling and enough for me to take home. I have enjoyed those two entrees and would order again. They offer complimentary chips and salsa which is a great perk. I love coming for a happy hour (M-F 2-5PM). Their space and service also allows for larger groups, so it's a nice spot to celebrate birthdays or gatherings with co-workers. TIP! Parking from the Whole Foods end of things is not the greatest with more businesses opening up in the area, however there is a large, covered parking lot behind the restaurant (Costco end). read more

Blanco's is a really a great spot if you have a date night, large party, or need something high end Mexican. Our server, Tyler was absolutely amazing! I ordered the shrimp and steak fajitas and they were incredible. The meal was absolutely next level. He helped all of us with our food choices and was really great. This restaurant has a lot of space and is kid friendly. There's a giant Field close to The spot, which is great for kids that need to run around and be free. read more

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If you're in the mood for sizzling flavors, this spot delivers big time. Our friends recommended Blanco Cocina as it was right next to our hotel and close for everyone to meet up! I went with the beef fajitas which came out on a hot skillet, perfectly seasoned and tender. The peppers and onions were caramelized just right, adding sweetness and a nice balance to the fajitas. Portion sizes were great and huge for the amount given. The spicy margarita suggested by our waitress was a great choice! It had the perfect kick without being overpowering. The vibe here is fun and welcoming, with attentive service that makes you feel taken care of. Prices are affordable and a perfect place that we had a great night. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Spicy Margarita - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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This is our third time here and I would give 5 stars for each time! Went for Mother's Day and the service as usual was amazing. Guac and queso that you can get a at any Mexican restaurant, is a notch above others. We have had their fajitas and tacos before that were great. But today the steak, shrimp and short ribs were out of this world! Margs were good as well. I always appreciate a place that serve margaritas that are not in a huge glass with sugary fillers. These were perfect. If you have not been to this location, you will need to check it out also for the ambiance, as well as great indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Wednesday night, restaurant week visit. Arizona Restaurant Week had the menu as $55 per couple but it was $33 per person upon arrival. The Restaurant Week menu came with:a drink, an appetizer, an entree, and a dessert. All of the portions were smaller than normal so take note of that when viewing the pictures. The service was fine, the entree took a good amount of time to come out. The margarita was by far the better drink compared to the sangria. The appetizers: guacamole and warm queso were fine. The warm queso does come with a small amount of carne, sour cream, and guacamole. The entrees:chicken tinga enchiladas and traditional carnitas tacos were ok. The enchiladas cheese to meat ratio was too cheesy. The tacos were nothing special. The rice was moist borderline watery. The beans were just ok. They tasted canned and not well seasoned. The desserts: chocolate tres leches and dulce de leche flan were both good. The flan was nice and light. The tres leches was heavy and a little too thick to me. The complimentary chips and salsa were probably the best food items. The chips were warm and fresh. The salsa had a little kick but wasn't spicy. We sat outside in the large patio area. Misters were on and the whole restaurant has low lighting, so it was comfortable temperature wise. read more

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I came here with my husband and friends for their soft opening back in December and had a fantastic experience. Not only was the food amazing but the staff was very well trained, attentive and friendly. We shared chips and salsa, queso and mexican street corn. The queso was out of this world, I could sit in it, haha. For dinner we ordered prime skirt steak fajitas, spicy shrimp scampi fajitas, sea bass veracruz and the tucson chimichanga. We all shared some bites and loved all the dishes! Huge portion sizes! For dessert we had their CHOCOLATE TRES LECHES- praline mousse, hazelnut toffee. The perfect size to share with the table. It was delicious and the perfect sweet treat. I'd like to come back and sit at the bar next time and taste their happy hour menu! Looks like I need to get a date night on the books!! See you soon! read more

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Best ceviche I've had--well...ever!! Seriously, it's crazy good. Nice ambiance and good food otherwise. Went back the next week for more ceviche --indoor outdoor so can we warm but this is a great place read more

Came for dinner with a friend in mid December. The hostesses were ok, not overly friendly to a single woman, not very friendly to couples who walked in after me. Once we got sat our server started ok but got better and friendlier as the meal progressed. I had tacos which were amazing with rice and I added Mexican street corn. My friend had a few modifications to her meal that the server and kitchen were able to accommodate. Would definitely come back. read more

This was our second time here. Again, parking not so great but that's ok. I got the Papas Dulce bowl and it was amazing. Nothing like what I've had before. The textures and taste was perfect. Will eat every time I come here. Our service was fantastic, too. All in all really recommend. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - "Papas Dulce" Bowl - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We went here for lunch and got the lunch special. Omg it was soooo good!! I got the enchiladas and my husband got tacos. They were both really good. The chips and salsa were good too. The chips are a little thicker than I like but still good. The patio is huge and beautiful and the service was great. read more

I've been to Blanco Cocina and Cantina twice and both times were excellent! The first time was for dinner. We had the warm queso and the grilled street corn to start. I ordered the seabass veracruz, it was light, flakey, and had good flavor. It's a large portion. My husband ordered the spicy shirmp scampi fajitas. Our friends ordered the prime steak fajitas and the Tucson chimichanga. The chimichanga was huge! Definitely a dish you could split. We all tried different margaritas, there are some fun and interesting ones on the menu. We had the chocolate tres leches cake for dessert. Everything was great!! I came back a few weeks later and had lunch with a friend on the patio. I had the grilled mahi tacos and she had the green chili pork burrito. We both took half our food home because the portions are large. Everything was fabulous. The only negative I can say is the parking is difficult when they don't have the valet available with the construction going on, but that's it. Great restaurant!!! read more

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Blanco is one of my favorite places and it never disappoints. At the Paradise Valley location it is referred to as the Reserva location. The food and drinks are slightly different but overall same menu as the other Blanco locations. Great service and great decor. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Shrimp and carne asada tacos - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Coming back to an old haunt; although this location's closer! Love it so much! Got shrimp & lobster pasta on this visit! read more

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Blanco Reserva Nice new restaurant in the old Paradise Valley Mall Area with higher end flair than other Blanco Restaurants. Excellent service and very attentive staff, always there to make sure you are pampered. Warm Queso good starter to share, a little on the smaller size, but a good choice. Cheese Quesidilla another good appetizer to get the dinner started, can't go wrong. Prime Skirt Steak Fajitas with rice was a nice enjoyable entrée, could easily contain 4 tortillas worth of meat and condiments but the supply 3 tortillas so last one was stuffed Tucson Chimichanga this is a pretty good size entrée, good tasting and contains alot of items in the Chimichanga, this is a winner I am reviewing this after dining here 3 times and each time was an excellent experience read more

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I'm lost on the popularity of this chain. First time at this location, 2nd time @ Blanco overall. The food is overpriced and mediocre at best. Mexican Shrimp Cocktail @$19 - Diced tiny pieces of shrimp swimming in a tomato paste that was nasty. Cheese Crisp with Short Rib @$17 - Very good, but it quickly, as it cools down quickly. Best part of the meal! Skirt Steak Fajitas @$35.00 - Overcooked tiny portion of chewy skirt steak. Skirt steak is a tough cut, must be marinated for several hours and served Med-Rare. Anything over and it's a shoe. Even Abuelos figured out the temp issue. I'm fine paying $35 for quality and taste: I got neither. Even Chili's about 500 feet away does a better job and that's not a good sign. It also seems the kitchen can't keep pace with the floor? We had reservations, but people were being turned away without. When we came in 1/2 the place (closer to the kitchen) was empty and stayed that way for most of the night. Seemed they had plenty of servers, so not sure if it's taking them sometime to get the balance right. read more

Heard many times I should try this place - good ratings, good food, good service. That didn't work out for me. I ordered the Chicken Fajitas (Brick Chicken Fajitas) which were essentially cremated, on a sizzle platter without any sizzle. Inedible, and the cheese was reduced to a piece of leather to be peeled from the platter. The other 3 plates we ordered were ok to good, but nothing exceptional; and not worth coming back for. The Nachos (added Machaca) were good, but for $19 should have been great. We got halfway through our meals, shared a decent Chimichanga and were done. Yeah, good chimichanga, the rest ...meh. Service was good. Our waiter was fairly attentive and walked us through the menu - raw bar, ceviche, etc. Interesting place to people watch - lots of activity happening from kitchen meetings, waitstaff prep, and a busy bar. But the flys and gnats from the plants and a sunny window made for a very hard time to enjoy our time there. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Brick Chicken Fatjitas - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Great service, very well-designed interior, and delicious dishes that (as I understand) you can't get at other Blanco locations. In particular, the quac and chimmy were amazing. Everyone in our party (including the kids) thoroughly enjoyed it and I'd happily return. read more

So my family and I came to this restaurant, we went in based on the reviews on yelp. We came in with no reservation and my family asked to sit at a booth which we were promptly told No! after standing there for a moment they gave us a seat on the side with the drapes closed. About 30 minutes later, they open the drapes, which made a huge difference and totally changed the vibe. I wasn't thrilled with the seat, but since I didn't have a reservation. I guess we were not allowed to be picky! The first girl who came up to take our drink order was so fabulous, but she was working a double and had to go on break. in replacement We got Cameron who I heard was new. Very sweet girl very nice service. She's gonna do great here. She was a very good server. She knew the menu and its contents. Their chips are absolutely delicious. The salsa was thick and thank goodness not spicy. The first thing we got was a queso fun dedo it was like fondue and it came with tortillas and chips, and it was really good! I ordered a cheese quesadilla with an order of guacamole. I have to say the quesadilla was greasy. I'm not sure what they cooked it in. It was good, but my hands were covered in grease. The guacamole honestly had nothing in it, but just mushed Avacado. I got the pico de gallo on the side because they said it might be too spicy for me if mixed with the guacamole. I didn't care for the guacamole it really had no flavor because it was just avocados with a little cheese sprinkled on top. My sister had the chili Verde pork enchiladas, which she loved. Also, the Americano was ordered, which was a beef taco with rice, a tostada and an enchilada. They enjoyed that very much as well. They were nice portions so we did take everything home. For drinks, I had a corona with extra lime and my sister got the Paloma, which I tried, and it was really really good and had a great presentation. The bathroom was super clean. upon leaving unfortunately the hostesses and there was 3 or 4 of them behind the counter. Did not say goodbye, thank you , Good night how was your meal? Thank you for coming.. Nada zero nothing! That was a Big turn off!! So I love the two waitresses. The food was good. The next time I'm in Phoenix. I probably will come back. The atmosphere is really nice, but I'll make sure to make a reservation. I want to try the corn on the cob. The hostesses need to say good night or thank you to every single guest that leaves their restaurant! I'm in this industry and that was not good. I wanted to give 3 stars but because of the waitresses they've got 4. read more

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Delicious food and lively ambiance. We were greeted with chips and salsa. The chips are super thin and crispy. The house hot sauce has a big kick and is delicious. The steak and shrimp fajitas were amazing with super thin tortillas. The caramelized onions and fresh avocado/salsa are a great pairing. The sangria and the spicy margaritas were very tasty. Friendly and quick service . read more

This is a great new location as the PV mall refresh is looking good. The patio is big and covered and pretty and will be nice when it's not the heat of summer. Drinks were tasty without being too sweet. The food was delicious. The ahi tacos are a higher price for being small but they are so good... great flavor combo. I also really loved the fried queso with tortillas. It was a fun spot for our lunch date after playing hard across the street at activate read more

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Came back to try this place again. Chips were tasty and food was delicious. Staff was great! read more

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Amazing! Very spacious restaurant. Has a great outside dining area with nice ambient lighting. Has some fire places as well for the romantic feel. Our server was fantastic. So friendly, great conversation and very knowledgeable about the menu and made some great suggestions. We ordered a bunch of apps and then our entrees. Food was delicious and full of flavor. I definitely want to come back. read more

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Came in for dinner and had a nice time. Didn't wait to get the table and the server came by very quickly to tell us about the features and to take our drink order. We snacked on the chips and salsa. Some chips were a little overstated unfortunately. I tried the hibiscus iced tea and it was great! To start, we had the avocado Caesar and they were kind enough to bring it out in two bowls which we appreciated. For our meal, we shared the queso fundito and chicken fajitas. Lots of cheese and delicious. Our server was SUPER attentive and brought non-stop refills. Vibes are nice. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Avocado Caesar - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Went for Happy Hour and was seated immediately by a very nice host. It was my choice to sit outside, which was great at first, but a little too warm the longer I sat there. The birria taco was delicious and the crisp was so big I had leftovers for 2 meals! read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Birria taco (with a couple bites gone) and Roasted Poblano Chile & Tomato Crisp both delicious! - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Blanco is one of my favorite spots which I keep coming back again and again. The vibe is so stylish and fun, with a great ambiance that makes it perfect for lunch, dinner, or happy hour. The patio is huge and cooler with misters. The food and drinks are always on point, and the service is consistently friendly and attentive. It's one of those places that never disappoints and always feels like a good time. read more

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Excellent restaurant, I took my parents here for New Year's Eve dinner. Really enjoyed the excellent food and service. The food was amazing and the ambiance was really great. Our waitress did are really great with handle are requested and pointing us to the best stuff on the menu. We had the SHORT RIB MACHACA which was amazing... totally recommended. Multiple margaritas frozen and regular. Also got the mangos last stand which is a really great margarita and I like suggest it considering I had three of them. For are main courses we hand BRICK CHICKEN "PIBIL" fajitas, PORK CHILE VERDE enchiladas, and the CARNE ASADA Burrito. All where amazing and delicious and let's not forget dessert which I and the CARAMEL APPLE EMPANADAS with powdered sugar excellent totally worth it. You must try it if you haven't you'll love it even if you are stuffed at the end of the meal, they're totally worth. Excellent place I'll certainly be returning here again. read more

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We came here for a dear friend's birthday party and it was a large party of 12. Staff was super kind and accomodating to our group. Food and margaritas were on point as always! I am obsessed with the chicken al pastor tacos here and their wide selection of frozen and on the rocks margaritas- the spicy frozen mango is a favorite. Highly reccomend Blanco for delicious Mexican food and great service and a friendly atmosphere. read more

Very poor experience. We've been to the Blanco in Scottsdale and in downtown phoenix multiple times, and had amazing experiences. We love their food and drinks. This location was the exact opposite. We were seated in front the bar area with kids, which seems not legal. We brought it up and they said, well there's babies here too, so? The waitress was very nice, but that was really the only good thing. Our chips bowls were empty without being refilled several times. The food itself was bland and burnt. For our family of four, $142!!! It was worth maybe $50. We will not be back to this location. read more

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Absolutely loved dinner here! This restaurant is so beautiful with a great ambiance! It is a dimly lit, more intimate setting but I came for dinner with family. The drinks and food were delicious! And our waitress was so sweet! Wish I asked her name!! And the best part is all day happy hour on Tuesday!! read more

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Had a great first time here, in large part because of the great service! Our waiter was awesome! I realized after this experience, it's been awhile since I felt like I've had a really friendly, knowledgeable, over-and-above server. He could tell we were there to enjoy a ladies night and he had a good balance of playing along while still getting the job done. Thanks to his suggestion, my drink was amazing! The food was also delicious! The atmosphere was buzzing, especially because it was Friday night, but we were still able to hear our conversations...that's always nice in our "aging" age (late 30's, mid 40's). I'd be totally happy to come back here for another fun group hang, or a chill lunch, or for any occasion. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Had great takeout today! You guys...run, don't walk, to grab the strawberry rhubarb empanadas! They are AMAZING - crispy, flaky crust filled with sweet and sour delicious strawberries and rhubarb, served w powdered sugar on top. And they're WARM! I'm serious, try these! Also had the short rib cheese crisp which was delightful - not a ton of meat but the charred onions were an absolute treat of an addition! So good, definitely worth the try! read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Short rib cheese crisp - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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We walked to Blanco and have been excited to try it since it just opened! We ordered a pitcher of margaritas and they were fantastic! Our waiter, Corey, was amazing as well! He was super attentive, friendly, and helpful! Our food was amazing and everyone enjoyed what they ordered. My El Jefe entree was delicious and I would definitely recommend! I would recommend to anyone wanting good food and a good environment. Sit on the patio on Saturdays to get a free concert from the park! read more

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Came here for lunch, such a nice place with great outdoor seating and nice bar area. Parking is close by at a parking garage but they are building allot of new stuff out here so it makes sense to save space. We sat at the bar area. We had the queso which was so good I wanted to have more it came with a tortilla. Then we had the asada tacos with rice and beans but I forgot to take a pic before we ate most of it. The bartender was great and gave us some advice on drinks and food. read more

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Such a vibe! Food was great, the chips and salsa were super fresh and addicting lol! I had the ground beef tacos and they are delicious! They are fried house made shells. We will definitely be back! read more

Restaurant is beautiful, food was great and service was good on a busy Saturday night. Love the patio! The only thing i don't understand is why they allow servers to have their long hair down and not pulled back. No one wants hair in their food!! Seems like restaurant 101 to require hair to be pulled back... basic standard. :( read more