I had a Fox concepts gift card that I've been trying to remember to use for such a long time. I was looking to use it at one of the restaurants I had not yet been to. Blanco seemed like it would be a good choice, however I enjoyed it more than I anticipated. Sitting at the bar, service was pretty good. The bartenders were busy making drinks at times, but overall were attentive. The queso was delicious! We started with the appetizer sized serving and the chips were very good with a thick texture and good crunch. We saved some of the queso, intending to use it for dipping with the mixed grill fajitas we split. I will put that queso on anything, it's tasty! On the mixed grill fajitas platter, the carne asada was the item we enjoyed the least. The shrimp was definitely my favorite. Perfectly juicy and grilled, and had a great sauce over the top, it's labeled as spicy but I didn't find it to be too spicy, it just had a good flavor. The chicken was very juicy and then the steak was okay. I would definitely come back to try the short rib tacos, as other reviewers said were pretty tasty. Blanco reminded me of yummy Tex-Mex restaurants I've had in Texas, although its description is Sonoran Mexican food. Maybe it depends on the dish ordered. Either way, both are delicious food styles. And my rating reflected my overall enjoyment of the green chili queso, fresh chips & salsa, and juicy shrimp. I think the difference between 4-5 stars for me, comes down to having a nice ambiance, attentive service, and some items standing out. My cocktail was decent, however I wouldn't order that particular margarita again, I don't love mescal but I keep trying drinks that have it because I do like cocktails that have a note of the mescal flavor not the predominant taste. I did check with the bartenders before I ordered it and let them know, they said it's mild mescal taste, but I think it was pretty strong. We had missed happy hour by coming in 530pm, it ends at 5pm. I'd like to come back next time for HH. And thank goodness they are smart enough to provide free 2 hour parking in the Novus garage close by . That makes so much sense for customers. Some reviewers said the restaurant doesn't have any parking options besides valet. That isn't correct, just park at the appropriate garage and ask the staff for a validation ticket to scan when leaving. read more

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We brought my Mom in to celebrate her birthday. It was a first time for our entire party. Beware that you will need to park in a parking garage and walk over. Validated parking is available for up to 2 hours for customers dining @ Blanco. The service wasn't great. Our waitress sucked. The food I ordered was very good. I got machaca enchiladas! I heard from my husband and children that their food was mediocre & not something they'd want in the future. I will say that the rice was odd. For a Mexican cuisine, I never expect rice that tastes like it's seasoned with only butter and Parmesan. This was a bit awkward. Our chips came out & we noticed that the bowl was dirty. That was gross... there was a swipe of dried on beans or something similar stuck to the side of the dish I thought it was cool that they have a giant window into the kitchen, so guests can look inside while they wait for their food. I love their QR code payment feature! It made it really easy to split the bill for our party. I've never seen that before & hope more restaurants will implement that! All in all, it was a cool place to try out! read more

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Amazing food! Had the chips and salsa and the cheese crisp with chicken tinga added on. Cheese crisp was HUGE and perfect for me since I am a picky eater. Salsa was fresh and chips were warm and well salted. Service was excellent and ambiance was casual and friendly. Went before graduation and we will be back! Thanks for being apart of my fiancés special day. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Chips & Salsa - Tacos Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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My bestie and I decided to stop in at Blanco for her birthday lunch. She had never been before, so she was excited to give them a try. We were seated right away, and our server came right over and took our order. We both enjoyed the chips and salsa while we looked over the menu. My friend ordered the carne asada tacos, and I ordered off the Viva Combo Menu. I chose a Ground Beef taco, carnitas taco, and side of queso. The queso and the ground beef taco was delicious but carnitas taco was super salty. Overall, we both enjoyed our time hanging out, and our server was great! read more

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So my friends and I gathered here for happy hour to celebrate my birthday and we had so much fun! While their happy hour ends quite early, 5 PM, some of us were able to squeeze in a drink or two before the deadline, we shared the crisps (amazing) and the ceviche was yummy too. I've uploaded the HH menu so you can take a look Service was attentive without being intrusive- lots of laughs were had by all. It's a great place for groups too read more

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Really liked that they added happy hour items starting at five dollars. This is what happy hour should be about everything you see in my photo was a total of $120. I did not show the drinks but we did get two surveys, margarita, sangria, and two shots all for 120. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Happy hour pricing - Tacos Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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This place was great. The decor inside was modern yet festive and fun. There's also a patio area, but way too hot to sit outside during the summer for me. Located super close to the ASU campus, it was also the perfect stop before heading to the airport. The Taco Salad was delicious as were the chips and salsa. The margaritas did not disappoint either! Don't forget to receive validation for your parking ticket from the host stand. There's a parking structure a couple hundred feet away for parking. read more

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Didn't love the food here! Food was below average tasting. Just bland, tasteless, and boring! I went to the Blanco in Phoenix a while back and had their slow cooked pork tacos, which were dreamy, but that item is no longer on the menu. Too bad, so sad... Giving 3 stars since our server was very nice and accommodating to my husband's celiac disease. Even though she was not knowledgeable about the menu, she She made sure to ask the right person to prevent my husband from being poisoned with gluten! I do remember the Rosa Bonita margarita being delicious! And it's a great, happening place for just cocktails! read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Rosa Bonita margarita - Tacos Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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We celebrated birthdays here past weekend and it was very fun. The food is okay for me but everyone enjoyed their meals. I ordered the chicken tinga bowl. The chips are fresh and delicious. The burritos are huge and comes with sides. I enjoyed the watermelon agua Fresca (a must!). Service is very good! Ambiance is nice and the only disadvantage is the parking. read more

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Solid Mexican food! The skinny margaritas are really delicious however if you don't like spice, do not get the tajin rim. The tajin is house made and it is SPICY AF! I hardly survived haha The chips and salsa are really good and the enchiladas plate was a total hit! read more

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I ordered the crispy sweet potato tacos. It was amazing, the flavors burst in your mouth. I highly recommend these tacos, delicious. Our waitress needed some cheering up; it was hard to see a smile on her face. She may just have been having a bad day. The place is beautiful, great decorating job, the bar area looked like a lot of fun. The patio area was also very nice. Great place to go for the food, drinks, and great atmosphere. Prices are in line with today's cost. read more

Went here for a work event and had the most amazing dinner. I was able to experience the appetizers, main course, and dessert. The queso fundido was so delicious as was the cheese dip. I had the hardest time choosing what to get for dinner. I finally decided on the enchilada trio. It was amazing, the charro beans are so good. The most flavorful beans I've had. The trio comes with a cheese, pork, and chicken enchilada. For dessert they had was the pineapple empanadas which were great. I didn't have the fajitas but the smell made me wish I had them. The service was fantastic! Very attentive. The restaurant has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and is bright and beautiful. I can't wait to try it again soon! read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Enchilada Trio - Tacos Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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The food is always fresh here! We love the chips and salsa. The margaritas were great too! I had a chicken bowl and it was refreshing and didn't weigh you down. The waitress was attentive and nice. We love the decor and outdoor dining. read more

Very cute place to eat. The food was delicious and our server was great. He was very attentive, answered any questions that we may have had and was very thorough. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Tacos Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I've been wanting to try this restaurant as it is part of the Fox Concepts Group. Located in Central Tempe near Arizona State University, it is in a new development of other Fox restaurants. We arrived early on a Saturday morning so we were one of the first parties to occupy a table in the restaurant. The restaurant is clean, interesting and inviting. We were sat in a large booth and given time to look at the menu. There is also a ton of patio seating if eating outside is your thing. This is one of those menus that gives you a nice selection, but not an overwhelming selection. Right away I chose the short rib Machaca burrito and my husband chose the Carne Asada burrito. We were each very happy with our selections! My short rib was so tender and delicious, it was amazing! My plate was overflowing with beans, rice, sour cream, guacamole and the burrito. And to top it all off, it was served enchilada style. I can't remember the last time I've been in a Mexican restaurant and I've been served all of these things without an up charge. Be warned that the chips and salsa are so good. You don't want to fill up before your food comes!! The chips are just how you like them. Crunchy and lightly salted, not too thin, not too thick. The salsa had just the perfect amount of kick and was a great combination of onions, tomatoes and spices. Feel free to go ahead and dig that chip in there and get a nice chunk of salsa on there before you pop it in your mouth. We both concur that the food was filling and flavorful, and we will definitely make the trek again! I spoke to Jazz, the manager, just to let her know how much we enjoyed our experience and the food on our first visit. She let us know that the food is made fresh each and every day. You can tell, it is just so amazing you have to try it! Our server, Nick made sure we were well stocked with everything that we needed at all times. He did a great job taking care of us. So if you're in the market for Mexican food pass up that new Mexican place by the mall (which is way too noisy) and check this place out instead. Prices are good, food is amazing and service is just how you would like. read more

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I came here on a Friday night with some friends. We had a reservation and I'm glad we did since it was really busy. Blanco validates parking in the Novus and Packard garages. I really love the all of the Mexican inspired decor here, but it was loud. Definitely had to strain to hear the people talking at my table, and even the waitress was hard to hear. But she was also very nice and attentive. We came during happy hour which had some really good deals. I ended up just ordering the happy hour guacamole, crispy sweet potato and chicken pastor tacos. I enjoyed everything I ate and our food came out fast and hot. Some of my friends didn't love the sampler platter that they'd ordered, but they did enjoy the drinks. read more

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Stopped in for a bite and drink before the football game. This place is so conveniently located just a short walk from the stadium. The service was amazing. Our waitress Alyana was phenomenal. She was attentive, knowledgeable and very welcoming. Loved the complimentary salsa. The housemade splice was my favorite. Ordered: Chicken Tinga enchiladas 9/10 Crunchy taco salad 8/10 Caramel apple empanadas 9/10 The food came out quickly even with the pre game rush. Everything cooked well and seasoned nicely. read more

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We had such a fun night Here on our last night in phoenix. Chips salsa guac all great. Can be a little loud, but has a young vibe being so close to the college. Our server was kind, had great recs, and was attentive. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - A la Carte Taco Bar - Tacos Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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My best friend and I were SO excited to come to Blanco Tempe for Arizona Restaurant Week, but this experience was honestly awful. I clearly told our server I have an avocado allergy, yet avocado was still brought out in my queso. We immediately pointed it out, then had to wait several more minutes for it to be corrected. This isn't a small mistake--it's a food allergy and should have been taken seriously. After that, the service completely fell apart. Our margaritas came out with little communication, we weren't given fresh chips with the replacement queso, and our server barely checked on us. I understand restaurants get busy--I've worked in the industry--but we had to flag down a busser just to get someone back to our table. To make matters worse, we never received the dessert included in the Restaurant Week meal we paid for. When a manager eventually came over, she didn't even introduce herself as the manager--we had to ask who she was. By that point, we just wanted our check and to leave. What makes this so disappointing is that we came in genuinely excited and ready to have a great night. Instead, we left feeling completely disregarded. Mistakes happen, but ignoring a stated food allergy and then providing such poor follow-up and incomplete service is unacceptable. I would not return based on this experience, ever! read more

This Blanco location is part of the Novus Place shopping and dining street district on ASU campus. They are part of Fox Restaurant Concept. We came by here for dinner before attending an ASU hockey game over at Mullett Arena. Blanco Cocina + Cantina puts a spin on Sonoran style Mexican food. They specialize in fresh tacos and signature drinks. The restaurant itself is really nice. We ended up sitting on the patio. The Warm Queso was a good appetizer to start off with. I enjoyed the Short Rib Machaca Burrito Bowl as my entree. If you park in the Novus garage, you get up to two hours of free parking with a validation ticket. This is a nice area to walk around and it is great seeing more additions and food choices near campus. read more

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This place was a whole vibe. Great for groups with appetizers and drinks. The menu had a lot of classic options to choose from and then some! Came for a team dinner with a group of about 10. The place was packed! Good sign! The staff was attentive. The only thing keeping this spot from a 5-star review for me is the fact that I have a milk allergy, & A LOT of dishes had dairy either mixed in, on top, or made with dairy! Even the beans! So, I personally was quite limited, but everyone otherwise had a great time and dine! read more

I'm a big fan of all Blanco restaurants... so I was excited to finally get over to the Tempe location which is fairly close to me! There's a cool ambiance in this restaurant with an open-air setting. This place will be great to enjoy on spring and fall afternoons... especially during happy hour! We sat at the bar and despite being a busy afternoon, a bartender attended to us pretty quickly! I got started with the Rosa Bonita Margarita - it was an excellent choice and I would order it again! Slightly fruity and sweet... and 100% delicious! For food, I'm a sucker for Blanco's chips and salsa... so I indulged in plenty of those! I was between a couple entree options, so I asked the bartender which ones were both gluten-free... but she was not sure. I appreciated that she went to the kitchen to ask. I ended up ordering the Short Rib Machaca Bowl. It was good, but I probably would not order it again. Overall rating: ****FOUR STARS**** Gluten-free rating: ****FOUR STARS**** read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Rosa Bonita Margarita!! - Tacos Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Great service and great food. Cute area in the Novus place, good area for kids to hang out in the lawn. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Tacos Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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We celebrated our friend Julia's bday at Blanco last week and had a great time! The Tempe location is in the heart of Tempe by the ASU Campus and fairly new. There's nearby parking garages and valet service. The vibes outside and inside are matching of being on a college campus which makes it fun! Cali was our server and she was amazing! Was super friendly and helpful. The "hits" for the night were the Avocado Queso, Spicy Mango Ceviche and the chips and salsa. My friend had the enchiladas and really liked them. I went with the Pork Chile Verde burrito which was ok-ish? Not the best one I've ever had but definitely not the worst. The overall experience was closer to 3.75.....maaaybe 4. If you're going for the food, I'd say it's fairly average. On a scale of 1 to 10, it's worth a try, but I'm a one and done on this spot. read more

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Blanco Cocina is always a great visit. We were near the Tempe location and having tried the Phoenix location we knew it would be worth the visit. We were there in the early afternoon and there was plenty of seating and fast and friendly service. The ambiance is great with modern art as decor and lighting. The food was delicious and was made with care. Plenty of service staff if you have questions or need another beverage or food item. read more

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I was visiting from out of state and found his little gem. The food was amazing and so filling. The environment outside was so welcoming and beautiful. The service was amazing and friendly. I couldn't stop talking about this experience with my girlfriends as their drinks were excellent. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Outside view of the patio - Tacos Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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The service was amazing! The staff was very attentive, but not overbearing. The food was great as usual. The parking situation is a bit different, as they only validate in certain parking structures. We parked in Novus to get parking validation. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Dining area - Tacos Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Taco Saturday was a good idea! I read a few reviews and was a little skeptical about this location, but they did not disappoint. I was honestly shocked at the amount of people at the restaurant on a Saturday afternoon. The restaurant was clean, inviting, and they have a lot of outdoor seating. The hostess validated our parking at the Novus garage for 2 hours. The chips & salsa were extremely fresh. I really enjoyed the frozen coconut margarita with the grand marnier floater. I was able to build my own taco with chicken tinga, pico, and cabbage. My husband and I also thought the black beans and rice were cooked with love. I will definitely find myself back at Blanco's for Taco Tuesday soon! read more

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What a great restaurant. Awesome atmosphere and ambiance. Food is delicious. I had a few tacos and an ice tea. Matt was a great server. I really liked him. He was very friendly and attentive. I definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

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I went here three times in the six days that I was in Phoenix. The traditional Carnitas tacos were out of this world. Tense of gluten-free options, corn tortillas with everything and a beautiful margarita mix staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. The only reason why I didn't give it five stars is the last day I was there. I was there for lunch and the traditional Carnitas tacos were just as good, but they were a little bit drier than I had had them at dinner. read more

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First time at a Blanco - great experience! Very nice ambiance in here, and prices feel great for the serving size. Friend and I both got the short rib burritos in bowl and burrito style, and they were very tasty and filling The chips were the absolute highlight though, funnily enough. I'm from the SF Bay Area, but these chips are one of the best I've had - super fresh, crispy, and tasty! read more

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Awesome addition to ASU-area dining! Besides good food, every staff member we met was cheerful, attentive and memorable. Hubby had a pork machaca burro; said the best he's ever had! I had pork carnitas tacos. Very good. All this after a big, good-sized marg! Thanks, Blanco! read more

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We went to the new Blanco location around 8:30 on. Thursday night following a meeting. Everybody enjoyed their food. I ordered the grilled chicken fajitas, and they were so yummy! The sauce was perfect when mixed with the veggies even though at first it seems like a lot. It was not too spicy. The meat was great and there are lots of good options for all diets and preferences. The service was also fantastic. The servers were very busy so they sent someone else on staff to let us know when we sat down and grab us water while we waited. Everything was brought out quickly and they even remembered where to put each dish. It was a nice, mid-scale casual ambiance that was perfect for the later night. Seating was comfortable and was available inside or outside. All three of us agreed we would come back. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Grilled Chicken Fajitas - Tacos Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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I love this place! Great food. I had the Asada Fajitas and my husband got the chimichanga plate enchilada style. We enjoyed both plates. We sat at the bar and the service was great. The bartender answered all of our questions made sure we had everything we needed before our food arrived. She kept up on our drinks and asked us a few times through out our time there if we needed anything else and that everything was as we wanted. We will be back! The restaurant was dark, great for date night atmosphere. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Asada Fajitas and Short Rib chimichanga plate enchilada style. - Tacos Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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The service was very attentive and the patio is lovely. There is plenty of parking and my enchiladas were delicious. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Margarita - Tacos Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

A standout modern Mexican restaurant right in the heart of the ASU campus and absolutely worth a visit. The space is perfect, with beautiful covered outdoor seating and a sleek, modern interior design. It's an inviting atmosphere whether you're stopping in for a casual meal or a night out. The menu covers all the Mexican essentials, but everything feels exceptionally fresh and authentic, far from ordinary. We tried the carne asada, adobo chicken, and shrimp, all of which were expertly prepared, well-seasoned, and packed with flavor. Every bite was so good I cleaned my plate and still wanted more. The drink menu is equally impressive, featuring a thoughtfully curated selection of mixers along with an extensive lineup of tequila and mezcal options to suit any preference. read more

This Blanco location is great! We came for restaurant week and the prices were excellent! The service was also amazing as well! Parking is a bit of a challenge, however there is valet parking that we used that we liked! The cheese crisp was my favorite! The margarita was excellent! Not too sweet. The salsa has perfect flavor. They have lots of seating and a nice patio. By far my favorite location. Great casual spot for lunch or dinner. read more

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I ordered to-go and was really impressed! Got the Nachos Con Queso Blanco with avocado, crema fresca, black beans, and pico de gallo--absolutely delicious, even as takeout. Everything held up well and was packed with flavor. They also included a generous bag of tortilla chips and salsa. The chips were amazing--perfectly crunchy with just the right seasoning. Honestly some of the best I've had. Definitely planning to return. I heard they're part of the same group as North Italia (Fox Restaurant Concepts), and you can really tell from the quality. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Tacos Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

On a crazy windy, raining day we popped into one of Blanco's newest locations located right next to the University, North Italia and Eureka. We grabbed a seat at the bar for some great service and to enjoy their happy hour offerings. On happy hour they features a selection of refreshments that included margaritas, beer and more. Plus an array of tacos for six dollars each and a variety of appetizers that include guacamole, nachos, smash burger and warm queso. We always enjoy the restaurant's tart margaritas! Well balanced! In addition to happy hour we ordered their shrimp fajitas- I think for the price we were a bit disappointed with the size- the entrée came with approximately six small shrimp. Plus only three taco size tortillas. When we asked for more tortillas we were charged six dollars for more tiny tortillas- we were disappointed with this addition as the first offerings of tortillas was small. Too small for the entrée. Plus the shrimp were a bit overcooked. As for service- we had amazing service at the bar. We appreciated the bartenders attentiveness. The restaurant vibe is nice and new! Very open space. Plus a large patio area for nice days. Based on this experience- we will definitely be back for drinks....as for a meal, we would probably skip based on size, quality and cost. As long time customers to the Blanco restaurants, we were definitely disappointed with the changes in food size and quality. Tip: across the street there is a garage that charges. You can get your parking validated for two hours. read more

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We were a party of two, and sat at the bar. They have a happy hour that ends at 6pm, we sat down just before 6 panicking about missing HH because it 10 minutes before anyone spoke to us. The guy next to us said he'd ordered a drink a while ago and still not received it. That's really my biggest complaint, was the initial service. After we ordered drinks and food, it was all delicious. Our bartender was funny, and charged us the HH price, so we walked out happy. We'll try it again next time we're in the area. read more

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