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    Blanco Cocina + Cantina

    4.3 (99 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Rosa Bonita margarita
    Kira D.

    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!

    Rosa Bonita Margarita!!
    Mike D.

    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****

    A la Carte Taco Bar
    Jackie B.

    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.

    Amber M.

    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!

    Mckenzie O.

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

    Non Alcoholic sparkling Lime
    Daniel P.

    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.

    Chips and salsa! Yum! Not too spicy, but enough to give it a little kick and a nice flavor!
    Cheryl K.

    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.

    Tacos
    Brian H.

    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.

    Outside view of the patio
    Cathy G.

    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.

    Jennifer A.

    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.

    Happy hour tacos
    Emma N.

    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.

    Chantel C.

    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.

    Beautiful plate! Great pork burro!
    Susan C.

    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!

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    Love the atmosphere. It's very big inside and decorated well. Staff was great and food delicious!

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    Our server Madisyn was great! Great drinks & food. Came here on Cinco de Mayo and the live music was so good! :)

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    Food was fantastic! Brooklyn was an amazing server that was on top of everything and made great suggestions

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    Ask the Community - Blanco Cocina + Cantina

    Drop Dead Gorgeous - Disco Ball Entrance on the left.  DJ booth behind.

    Drop Dead Gorgeous

    4.3(83 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    I had been waiting what felt like an eternity to try out this disco-themed speakeasy! Disco balls,…read morelots of moving lights, swanky vibes, groovy music, and attentive and intelligent servers! Love it! I started out with a cocktail - the Mega Viral! Once you try it, you will understand the name. One of the more innovative cocktails I have ever had... and I ended up having two! So delicious and an experience in itself!! We enjoyed some light bites as well - the Edamame Hummus and Shishito Peppers. Both were fantastic! I love that their menu points out which items are gluten-free... and our server even warned me that the plantain chips in the Edamame Hummus could have cross-contamination... so I very much appreciate that heads up! I opted to order them anyway and I am so glad I did - so good! And I experienced no gluten issues. Awesome! I'm already looking forward to a return trip! Overall rating: *****FIVE STARS***** Gluten-free rating: *****FIVE STARS*****

    Drop Dead Gorgeous is a 70s themed speakeasy located inside of Filthy Animal. My friend and I…read morearrived around opening hour and got a good spot in the middle of the bar. I love the giant disco balls and the aesthetic of this place. We started with the appletini and lemongrass highball (non-alcoholic). My friend and I ended up switching drinks because we liked each other's more than our own. For the second round, we ordered the brandy spritz and primrose martini. We weren't fans of the brandy spritz, although my friend grew into it. The primrose martini was quite good, I liked it better than the appletini. For snackies, we ordered the glizzy gaunlet, which was basically a tower of carbs. It came with 5 mini dogs with milk bread, and potato wedges. There were 3 sauces, my favorite in order were the: truffle dijonnaise, kosho aioli, and korean ketchup. We enjoyed this more than the food at Filthy Animal. Although it was pricey ($22) for just carbs and hardly any protein. The milk bread was delicious and the mini dogs were pretty good too. The potato wedges were cooked perfectly, slightly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Would I return? Probably not. The food was better than the drinks but it wasn't outstanding.

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    Interior

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    Smoked whiskey sour!

    Drop Dead Gorgeous - This bar has a vibe

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    Society

    Society

    4.3(544 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$
    Romantic vibe
    Kitchen open late

    I genuinely cannot WAIT to come back to this place. From the second I walked in, the atmosphere…read morefelt so classy, elegant, and elevated without being pretentious. It's the kind of restaurant that makes getting dressed up feel exciting and worth it, and I absolutely loved that about the experience. It felt like such a perfect date night spot or place to celebrate something special. The servers were also extremely attentive the entire night. Everyone was friendly, professional, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling overbearing. The service honestly matched the upscale atmosphere perfectly and made the whole experience feel even more polished. And OMG... the food. SO SO SO SO SO GOOD. Like genuinely one of those meals where every single bite makes you pause for a second because it tastes that incredible. I got the chicken orzo along with the lime icebox cake for dessert, and both were absolutely amazingggg. The chicken orzo was phenomenal. The lemon flavor throughout the orzo was bright, fresh, and flavorful without being overpowering, and the tomatoes were the PERFECT addition because they balanced everything so well and added a little sweetness and freshness to the dish. But the chicken... wow. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside while still being super juicy and tender inside, which is honestly hard to do. Every component of the dish worked together perfectly. Magnificent is genuinely the best word for it. And the lime icebox cake was the perfect ending to the meal, refreshing, creamy, flavorful, and not too heavy after dinner. Honestly, I'm sitting here craving the food again just looking back at the pictures I took. This is definitely one of those restaurants that sticks in your mind long after you leave.

    After the great dinner we had last night, we worried that this might be a letdown. It wasn't. Great…read morecraft cocktails. The crab cake appetizer had a ton of flavor, the meatballs were good as was the whipped feta dip, though it was quite sweet. For the entree, my mom and I got the wild mushroom pasta with chicken. Excellent and not too rich. Just a great meal and half the price of where we went last night.

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    Society - Beautiful wall art near restrooms

    Beautiful wall art near restrooms

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    Alter Ego Tempe

    3.9(245 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Odd description on their Yelp "About" because this is not a rooftop view. It's on the street…read morelevel. Nonetheless, this place was a great surprise. Our group of 8 ended up here when another Tempe restaurant had a kitchen emergency and cancelled our reso an hour before dinner. Alter Ego was able to accommodate us, and we were glad they did. If you enter from the street side you'd never know you're in a hotel restaurant. It's got an upscale, classy vibe not usually seen in hotel dining. The waiter and bartender were attentive and knowledgeable. The menu wasn't huge but it was a great variety of options. Table had some salads, flatbreads, burgers and a round of butter cake desserts. Each was really, really good. Way more sophisticated plates than expected. Also had a bunch of craft cocktails, unique and well made. Sometimes the best experiences are unplanned. But you SHOULD plan to give this place a try.

    I've been here a total of four times prior and never had complaints. Today was different. I…read moreunderstand the changes of seasonal menu but I just seem like the recent menu had no main concept. My boyfriend got the pizza and it tasted as if it were a frozen pizza. I got the bang bang shrimp and it was good (6/10). The problem that I have is the pistachio gin fizz was an absolute no! I am a HUGE fan of pistachio and gin so immediately I had to get his drink but it was beyond mediocre. Are we drinking only syrup??? My last complaint is the coconut tres leches dessert.... Do we actually know how to make tres leches or we just naming desserts however we want? Just curious. It came out super hot, steaming more like a molten cake. As a Hispanic woman, I was expecting a creamy moist cake to celebrate my graduation but this was not it as well. Last but not least if the bald manager with the orange shirt wants to eat in the back of the kitchen, not the problem I get it (I work at restaurants) HOWEVER shoving your two index fingers into your mouth to get your debris out was my last straw. Like I said I like this restaurant and never had problems but today felt like a fever dream there.

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    Alter Ego Tempe - Banh Mi Bowl

    Banh Mi Bowl

    Alter Ego Tempe - Front desk, lobby. Nice place to read and chill.

    Front desk, lobby. Nice place to read and chill.

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    Filthy Animal - Milk Bread

    Filthy Animal

    4.2(406 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$$

    I want to give 5 stars for the amazing dinner experience at Filthy Animal. I've been a few times…read morenow, and the food and service during dinner have always been incredible. The oysters are a must, the steak is cooked perfectly, and everything is plated so thoughtfully it really feels like a full experience, not just a meal. The dinner staff has also always been attentive, friendly, and on point. That said, I recently came in for brunch and had a very different experience. I'm a huge pancake person, so I was excited to try the strawberry pancakes, but they were honestly disappointing. They were soggy, lacked any fluff, and had more of a cornbread texture than a pancake. The strawberry topping also wasn't very appetizing--it seemed like it was meant to be more of a sauce, but it didn't quite work. I completely understand that higher-end restaurants like to get creative with their dishes, but I think some basics like pancakes should still be done really well. I'll definitely be back for dinner, but I'd probably skip brunch next time.

    Stopped in on a busy Mother's Day afternoon after a long walk to get some drinks. Place was…read moreabsolutely crowded but room at the bar. Inside is truly unique blend of African safari, Aussie chefs complete with hats wood grilling tomahawks and tons of meat right in the middle of the restaurant. Decor is again rather unique with a mix of wood, soft furnishings, drapes, brass and stuffed exotic animals (which im sure are clever fakes) Josh at the bar was awesome, not just for me but extremely attentive and quick at delivery. Remembered drink preferences, even an unusual order i made which he delivered perfectly after serving 2 others who joined me. Everyone behind the bar kept my water topped up and the bar free of soiled napkins and empty glasses. Prices were extremely reasonable. Few drafts on tap and am extensive bar and cocktail selection. Definitely going to return back to enjoy the food, smelled wonderful.

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    Filthy Animal - Private Dining Room

    Private Dining Room

    Filthy Animal - Pibil Dumplings

    Pibil Dumplings

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