The ambiance and overall aesthetic of this place are absolutely beautiful--it's a great spot for lunch or dinner with friends, a relaxed date night, or even just drinks. That said, my experiences with service have been inconsistent. My husband and I came in for breakfast one morning and, while the server seemed to be doing his best, he appeared overwhelmed and possibly understaffed. It took quite a while before we were greeted, and service throughout the meal felt slow as he juggled multiple tables. On a separate visit, I ordered takeout. Unfortunately, the hostess who greeted me wasn't very welcoming, and there was another noticeable wait before my food was ready. The pricing is a bit on the higher side, but I will say the burger itself was excellent--great flavor, a nice char, and a generous portion of fries. Overall, this place has a lot of potential given its atmosphere and food quality, but improving customer service--especially front-of-house friendliness and efficiency--would make a big difference. If you're already staying at the hotel, it's worth checking out, but I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to return. read more

Carcara - Breakfast Buffet $25pp April 2026 - Lounges Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The food was terrible. My sweet potato was so hard and burnt I had to send it back. The next one was only slightly more edible but still burnt. The Crème Brûlée had not set properly and was runny and the caramelized sugar crust was not crispy at all, almost non existent. Maybe the real chef wasn't working that day. Ambience is ok but it does feel like a hotel restaurant...which is what it is. Not worth the money. The presentation of the food was great but looked better than it tasted. It's not cheap and there are far better places to spend your money read more

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This place is inside a hotel and is very cute. Ambiance can be somewhat loud probably due to that. We had different plates but shared the buffalo cauliflower, short rib, burger, and iberico Pork which were all great. Also we had a few drinks but didn't try the cocktails. The service was slow probably because it was NYE , will go back in another time to try other plates read more

We had a business dinner last night. Great place we had a private room with about 15 people. Service and food was amazing. They made sure we had everything and the restaurant is amazing. Try the chicken it was done perfectly. Definitely when in Phoenix stop by!! read more

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I picked here to celebrate my birthday & engagement brunch with friends! We all hadn't been here before and we were highly satisfied. Conveniently located outside Arizona center. We were sat in our own private room. Service was great, they were friendly and kept congratulating. The manager was nice too, he knew we were celebrating and treated us with treats! The drinks are big and strong! Worth the price. The desserts were rich in chocolate and yummy! Food was good, over a good choice. I would like to try the dinner menu for a date night. I will be back! Cute place for photos! And hostess was nice enough to take them for us! read more

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First time in Arizona ! And added this to my itinerary and wow did not disappoint. Start off with my beer ! Ice cold !! The coldest beer I have ever had in my 30 years of living lol ! So good ordered two ! The food was delicious and fresh ! We sat outside and the vibe was there! We enjoyed the sunset on a beautiful Sunday ! The service was good and accommodating overall definitely recommend stopping by and at least grabbing a drink and a basket of their fires !! So delicious! 10/10 ! read more

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Service slow and meal overpriced! Our short rib was $40+ and sooo dry. Chicken was mediocre. The best thing was the soup and bread. The place itself had nice decor and ambiance but we won't be recommending and will not be returning... read more

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The bar staff are great. Angelo and his co-bartender I don't remember how to spell it. Lol. I love the vibe here and they have a decent happy hour selection for drinks and food. The short rib tacos and the buffalo cauliflower are delicious. The drink of the day was a blackberry margarita and it was soooo good. read more

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Carcara is a fantastic way to have a meal while visiting the famous Tlaquepaque Village in Sedona, AZ. Great food, service, and location! A terrific Mexican restaurant will hit the spot for you, just make sure to get here early! I loved the decor and ambience inside this restaurant! And since it's in the shopping village, you don't need to go somewhere else to eat your meal! And you certainly don't want to miss browsing through this beautiful Indian village, one of the highlights of my trip to Sedona! The food was great. What can I say. My black cod with pumpkin flavored rice was absolutely fantastic! It was delicious and I ate every bite. The shrimp and grits were to die for! A pretty generous serving and very flavorful! I like the assortment of bread and spreads they brought out before the meal, a very nice touch I definitely recommend this restaurant if you're stopping in the Indian village to go shopping. It was one of my favorites of the trip, enjoy! read more

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Loved the atmosphere and the ambiance of the whole place. The service was superb and I loved my chicken sando--the flavor mix of the cheese and tomato paste and chicken were all delicious. The fries reminded me of thick McDonald fries. Go check this place out. read more

Carcara - Lounges Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

love the location and the vibe inside. i've always been a fan of this place. I've been here for dinner which is great. Brunch, however, was even better. We all had espresso martinis with tequila for sunday funday. The crab cake benedict was the best I've had - nice and crispy and flavorful. It was actually filling and i loved the watermelon. We also got free samples of champagne, so I couldn't complain. Great place to celebrate a birthday too! Our server Lilly was the absolute best. read more

Carcara - crab cake benedict with watermelon pico de gallo - Lounges Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

What a ridiculously fun time!!! First, might I tell you guys how AWESOME the 2 Ladies at the front were!? The compliments that they gave me were welcoming and noticed by all! Thanks ladies you are 2 beautiful beautiful humans with great customer service and both had awesome personalities!!! The perfect staff works here folks!!! Our cool waiter was also AWESOME and deserves 7 Months off with pay!!! Our waiter was a vibe, who carried a professional and fun attitude! The waiter took great care of us and deserves every bit of his tips!!! The entire crew does honestly!!! Compliments to the Chef as well! The food was WONDERFUL and peeled apart with juicy flavors! I wanted more more more( In my Chef Ramseys voice) . The food: We had the short ribs which came plated with class and was a great presentation The entire plate was delic!!!! We had the best seat in the house on the patio on a semi cool breezy night! It was just the right crowd! The patio is a vibe in itself!!! I am looking forward to returning here again to have din din and a cocktail or, my limit of 2!!! This will be my new spot to take all of my future guests, dates, boyfriend or husband (whichever comes first) HA Yes yes and yes the perfect spot to laugh, people watch, have cocktails with the fellas/ girls and the perfect date night spot! Makes a perfect engagement spot as well! I love the lemon and orange trees in the vine ceiling of the patio... what a lovely fixture! Thanks for having us! The entire staff deserves an all expense vacation after dealing with a busy hotel evening such as this was!!! What a vibe this is!!! There's plenty of metered parking as well as, free parking all around the area. Walking isn't bad at night as long as, you're with a group or another party. Thanks again guys! Yall ROCK!!! read more

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We visited this establishment while attending a convention in Phoenix, AZ. Let me say, I've visited the Phoenix metro area before but not in July with 100+ degres temperatures, topping out at 116. Anyway, nicely designed restaurant with plenty of vegetation positioned throughout presenting an inviting space. On our visit we began with Happy Hour and blended into dinner. For Happy Hour we went with the buffalo cauliflower and loaded guacamole and charred tomato salsa. The paired these with a Chardonnay and an Old Fashioned. All were delicious. For dinner, my wife opted for the baby spinach salad featuring blackberries, candied walnuts, red onion, cucumber, cheese, and fig balsamic vinaigrette. She added a shrimp tostada. I began with Senoran Caesar salad that was simply delicious! It included romaine, queso fresco, mole croutons, cured tomatoes, and roman Caesar dressing. I added the wild Barramundi which was grilled perfectly with artichoke puree, asparagus dusted with paprika, and taragon brown butter. No complaints, what a tasty dish! For dessert, the whoopie pie trio and cotton dream Bundt, delicious! We sat at the bar and transitioned from HH to dinner. The bartender was great multitasking between serving drinks and tracking food orders. read more

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Carcara at the Sheraton Downtown Phoenix is a hotel restaurant that's worth visiting whether or not you're staying there. I've been there for dinner, but it's been a while and they change their menus often, so let's talk about brunch. Weekend brunch at Carcara is delightful. It's got a good mix of breakfast and lunch items, plus a full alcoholic and nonalcoholic drink menu. The boards are beautiful and impressively large. We tried the Surf board with two different kinds of salmon plus mini bagels and accoutrements like pickled red onion and cucumbers. I know that Carcara likes to incorporate citrus into its offerings, but I wish that the cream cheese was just plain and not citrus-infused. The pork chile verde skillet with eggs, potatoes, cheese and tortillas was delicious and filling, as was the espresso bacon jam short rib burger. (Don't worry--you can't taste any coffee flavor.) We also tried the Over-the-Top Strawberry Muffin, which was fantastic and more like a strawberry shortcake. Mimosas were on point as well. The one drawback of the meal were the gnats that bothered us--they're drawn to the live tree in the center of the restaurant. But they're not enough of a reason to stay away from this great downtown eatery. read more

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While attending a conference in Arizona, I stayed at the Sheraton and decided to grab a quick bite at Carracas -- and I'm so glad I did! I sat at the bar for quicker service, and the bartender was excellent -- very attentive and friendly. He recommended a refreshing cocktail that hit the spot perfectly. I ordered a classic burger and fries, and honestly, I was pleasantly surprised by how good everything was. The burger was cooked to perfection -- juicy, flavorful, and well-prepared. The fries were crispy, well-seasoned, and honestly better than I expected from a hotel restaurant. Carracas definitely exceeded my expectations. Great service, great food, and a convenient option if you're staying at the Sheraton. Would absolutely dine here again! read more

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Just stopped in for a drink and dessert at the bar after a long day. The bartender was super nice and gave tips on where to visit while in town. Got the cheesecake and on my was that decadent. It was so unique in flavor but at the same time felt that comforting cheesecake feel every bite. The place is huge but gets super busy. read more

Carcara - Cheesecake - Lounges Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Absolutely beautiful location. Love the atmosphere. Came for a dessert reception and everything they had prepared was delicious, and I definitely tried everything that I could! Lovely patio as well and very friendly service at the bar. I would love to go back for a proper meal to try what else they have to offer. The Sheraton is also a beautiful hotel. read more

Carcara - Lounges Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS, LOVELY AMBIANCE, PERFECT SERVICE! EVen better that we could have the drink and order to go, so we sat pool side!! The salad was fresh, filling and made well. Picture perfect!! Salmon was well portioned and the wings were AMAZING!! Located right aside the Sheraton and accessible front the entrance for hotel guest. I had ZERO COMPLAINTS! The front host had our drinks made while waiting for our food and the sitting area was just perfect. Happy Hour specials were also available. read more

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Enjoyed happy hour with friends in the patio after work. We had fantastic service, and the outdoor patio seating is adorable and boho themed. Food was good, but wish we could've had more items. Unfortunately during happy hour, the full dinner menu is not available and the HH menu for food is pretty limited. Otherwise would be interested in trying their dinner menu! read more

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I was out and about and needed some food. I was a bit hungry and needed a bite. This place was the place I happen to stumble upon.. Great atmosphere. Great seating and lovely customer service. Order was taken, and food was served fast. Don't remember what I ordered (my apologies Carcara). But it was delicious! I will be here again and if you're either staying at the hotel or just walking by.. This is a place to come and check out. Thank you Carcara! read more

Carcara - Yummy-ness.. - Lounges Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Very nice inside, and it's pick your own seating. Very cute for like a date night or girls night out. I sat at the bar and had one drink called the Phoenix, meatballs, and a salad. It was very overpriced but it was a great experience. The restrooms are clean and has nice mirrors. Also its attached to the Sheraton hotel. read more

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This was my first time here. The decor is amazing - bright colors, lighting, spacious. There's a very nice outdoor seating area. I'm with a party of about 20. We were seated upon arrival with more than half of the guests present. The staff were friendly. I ordered the Fork Tender Short Rib without mushrooms. It was delicious. Te meat was very tender. The pasta was cooked well. I enjoyed it. Our table ordered the apple pie and it came with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. We had our server cut it in 4 pieces. I typically do not eat apple pie. This was not super sweet. The crust had a nice flavor. I'm glad I tried it. read more

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I was surprised to see that my friend and I were the only ones there. Not sure if it was because they hadn't opened for brunch yet. We both ordered the Huevos Rancheros and they were delicious! The server was very kind and attentive read more

Wow, this hotel gem should be in your rotation. Ambience is perfect, bourbon and wine lists are above par, and the service was fantastic. The risotto, pork chop, Alaskan black cod and Three Sisters chicken were all outstanding. Start with the buffalo cauliflower and bread and butter platter - and for dessert the gooey chocolate brownie is large, comes in its baking pan, and is an epic finish (one brownie, four spoons - the ginger ice cream on top was fantastic!). Don't miss this local gem at the Sheraton Downtown Phoenix! read more

The ambiance is amazing and the decor is gorgeous! The food is delicious and my martini was perfectly made!

Amazing breakfast menu. Brioche French toast is sublime. Staff is very nice. They make a good bloody maryt read more

Carcara - Bloody Mary - Lounges Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Yessss, just go. Give it no thought, just go! Loved it! We sat at the bar and received arrive right away. It was first Friday's and we thought it would be busy, which it was, but there was bar seating. We're re restaurants and weren't sure if we'd be able to eat but I lucked upon two seats and sat right down. The bartenders had great service. We made it in time for happy hour and each had a drink and entree. I had the salad and fries (girl dinner), hubs had the wings and thought they were delicious. They smelled good but no chicken for me. Just go. You'll love it!! read more

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We sat at the bar for Happy Hour starts at 4 pm. Great food ,service and enjoying the nice atmosphere . read more

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I went here for breakfast. They sat me pretty quick. Service was super fast. Toast with sunny side up eggs and bacon and hash browns were delicious! Was very good! Very quick! Ambiance is pretty. I would love to go back for dinner sometime. read more

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After a one night stay in downtown Phoenix my husband and I continued our date by riding electric scooters to brunch. @carcaraphx is a beautiful restaurant inside and out. I love a good boho aesthetic. Combine that with good food, perfect weather, and a spacious patio, and I'm a happy girl. We each enjoyed our biscuits and gravy with a side of bacon and sausage. My husband has become a connoisseur of spicy bloody Mary's while I'm becoming the connoisseur of gin cocktails. You can never go wrong with either of those accompanying brunch on a patio. Vibes were 5 star, food was 4 star, but service was 3. The hostess was not friendly and never smiled, barky looking at us. Our older server was sweet and good came out fast, but when it was time to pay our server never returned. He wandered around and we had to go hand the card and check to him Follow @msbusyblonde on Instagram for more AZ fun read more

Drink but don't eat here!!!! What looks like a great place to eat and drink has terrible service. Lots of empty tables but told there was a 10 Minute wait and only outside tables available. Ordered drinks at the bar while waiting and told had to "close out" Tab before going to table. Then offers indoor or outdoor table! Ordered food and appetizer was great. After over an hour no mention of kitchen delay. After another half canceled entrees and was not offered an apology. Paid and left. read more

We had reservations before a show. Turns out we didn't need them after all as it was not that busy. The food was good, but the prices are very high. $25 for a burger and small sized fries is a lot. read more

The best part of Caracara is the atmosphere. There are lots of really gorgeous lighting fixtures, including some red and green glass fixtures over the bar that almost look like apples and pears. The focus is the giant tree in the middle of the dining room with seating all around it. There are some seating areas with sofas to drink cocktails at and a couple of private rooms. The patio outside is lovely, with lemon trees and plants all around and gorgeous basket weave lighting fixtures. We had a reservation and receded immediately under the big tree in the dining room. Our server was good, despite appearing to be very busy. We ordered a couple of cocktails - -the Bale, which was fantastic with coconut, pineapple, and run, and the Haboob, a fruity and spicy drink. We ordered the Caracara Angus Burger, which is served with some of the best smokey seasoned waffle fries I've ever had. A bonus: a donation is made to the Children's Miracle Network every time one of these burgers is ordered. We also ordered the Fermin Iberico bone-in pork chop with peach chutney. Both were really good. Can't wait to get back there when the weather is cooler to sit in that gorgeous patio and try the sticky shrimp, which looked amazing as it passed us to be served to a different table. read more

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I love the open bar / patio ambiance. Especially this time of the year in Phoenix. They were busy but service was prompt. I love Ceviche but not in AZ. I'm used to Ceviche being a chip dip similar to salsa only with fish. Twice now I've ordered Ceviche in AZ and twice now it shows up more as soup. I'm not a fan. I sat at the bar and the other meals around me looked great. Note to self: Don't order Ceviche in AZ!! read more

Carcara - Ceviche with hand made tortilla chips. The chips were excellent!!! - Lounges Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I came here on a Friday for my friends birthday party. The service was awful, it took forever to order for our group of 10 + and it was impossible to get our bill after. Beautiful location but the food (sea bass, chicken) was average to below average and small portions. For dessert I got the creme brulee and it was spicy which ruined it for me. Overall a very poor experience. The parking for the restaurant is the hotel parking and is validated. Don't make my mistake and park at the public parking, they won't validate it. read more

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I found this spot around the corner from my hotel and made a reservation for breakfast. They have an attractive menu and the breakfast sandwich I had was messy (runny eggs!) but it was excellent! The decor is very artsy and upscale and I loved the ambiance, even in the early morning. Would definitely return. read more

Carcara - Patio outdoors with fire pits - Lounges Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Ordered the bridge & tunnel watermelon cocktail, loaded guacamole and Cured Salmon Crostini. The cocktail was tasty, and I would get it again. The guacamole was because we were hungry, decent size to share for three people. I think the price is as expected for the cost of the other items. The salmon was pretty basic and the bread was really quite hard to the extent I was feeling like a cave man trying to chew it. Very cute inside and the service was standard. I would like to try the scallops next time! read more

Special shout out to Jessica the server. It was my first time having dinner here and she was honest and gave great recommendations on cocktails and food. We ordered the buffalo cauliflower which was delicious but a little heavy on the batter. I think it would be better with less batter. The margaritas are delicious. I got the prickly pear and tried the traditional margarita. Both were great! Lastly we ended with a New York steak strip that came with broccolini and potatoes. This was pretty big so I shared it with my partner. Overall with one margarita, the buffalo cauliflower and the NY steak, I was super full! These put us around $103 after tax. This is also a stunning restaurant. They have a tree in the center with lights, the wrap around bar is perfect to start your night out downtown and they also have an outdoor patio with a fireplace. read more

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This place is cute and service is nice but the food is just meh compared to the other amazing choices in phoenix and Scottsdale. Most of our food was lukewarm and flavorless very mediocre. Skip it and save your money, nothing bad though! Lily was sweet. read more

Carcara - Lounges Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Staying at the Sheridan for a conference and decided to give this place a try. The space is open and bright. Unfortunately I can't leave a review, i sat there for an extended period and was never approached by a server. Maybe I'll give them another shot. read more