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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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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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

I love the large patio! Nice ambiance. Inside, the bar and dining areas are huge. The food is delicious and prepared to order. The staff that I encountered were very pleasant. There is street and garage parking nearby. Accessible entrance. read more

Carcara - Lounges Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Came back to Carcara for another Paint & Sip / Mezcal Tasting event, and it was fantastic. The food pairings and cocktails were perfectly curated, and every detail was thoughtfully executed. Joseph A. and the entire team did an outstanding job explaining each mezcal and pairing, making the experience both fun and educational. We had an amazing time and we will definitely be back! read more

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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

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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We were watching the Paper Kites last weekend and wanted to avoid the bustle of First Friday on Roosevelt, so the beautiful scenery of this restaurant is what caught my eye. It's at the bottom of the Sheraton hotel and across from Herberger Theater area so it's actually a quite convenient location to be! Then Piestewa cocktail that I ordered had proceeds that helped kids or similar so of course I ordered it! It was flowery and not too sweet. I loved my pan seared mountain trout on top of a bed of cilantro citrus rice. It was really good! I recommend ordering it especially if you wanted something on the lighter fare but still flavorful and still filling without being dense. My hubby had the burger and enjoyed it too. He wasn't that hungry though and shared it with one of our other friends. It's really beautiful in this restaurant. We sat under a giant lighted tree. The bar had glass blown lighting that looked like hanging apples and other fruits. Really aesthetic and inviting even if just grabbing a cocktail and not eating. 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

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Met up with some former coworkers for brunch, which was of course fun! The location is right inside the Sheraton downtown and the inside is beautiful! Our server, Janice, was great and dealt with all our demands like a pro! She gave us space, but was always around when we needed her. The food itself was pretty good. We shared the scone trio which was delicious! I'm not sure I could choose a favorite...ok, probably the bacon one. Yum! For my entree I had the frittata. It was pretty good. Others ordered the avocado toast, Buddha bowl, chicken & waffles, and the pork belly sandwich. Everyone seemed to enjoy it, though those who got the chicken & waffles said it was pretty spicy. And nobody at our table enjoyed the pickled strawberries. The drinks were flowing and we enjoyed our time. One coworker and I decided next time we come in for Brunch, we have got to share The Surf! We can't believe we didn't think of it before we ordered today. Overall a good selection and tasty food. They do validate parking in the Sheraton garage, which is great too because finding parking downtown is rough! read more

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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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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

What an incredible spot for a work lunch mid week! Beautiful ambiance and space with even better service and food. Our server Allen was so kind & friendly. He provided appetizer & main course recommendations that were delicious with wonderful presentation. We ate them too fast before I took a picture of them! The guac and buffalo cauliflower were delicious!!! The power bowl is huge and filling with healthy enriched ingredients and vegetables. The managers Joe & Arthur even came by our table to check on our experience to ensure that we were enjoying our meal. The drink menu looked fab too but didn't imbibe at lunch, so we'll have to come back! read more

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Went here for NYE and made a reservation. The ambience and interior design of the restaurant is the main selling point. The margaritas are premade but were pretty delicious. The cauliflower had a solid portion for the price but was a little thick on the batter. The potatoes and broccolini that came with the steak were great but I wasn't overly impressed by the steak itself. Splitting it was perfect portion at least. I'd come here to try different meals again. Shout out to our waitress Jessica who was so polite and fun to talk to! read more

Carcara - Buffalo Cauliflower and Trad margarita - Lounges Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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

We tried Carcara for the first time during AZ Restaurant Week and it was phenomenal. All the food dishes we ordered were flavorful and delicious. My cocktail (the kingman) was the only thing I wouldn't order again. It was incredibly bland compared to my husband's spicy margarita, so we ordered another one of those to share. The gulf shrimp ceviche and corn soup were great starters. The short rib and scallops were well prepared, juicy, and scrumptious. read more

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Absolutely stunning restaurant. Drove past the outside and decided to go here for breakfast the next day. It was a great choice for brunch. The iced coffees were amazing. Even took them to go. My chilequiles with mole sauce was excellent. Service was wonderful. 10/10. read more

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Ordered breakfast. The poached eggs were overcooked. More like a boiled egg out of the shell. Center wasn't soft or runny. Potatoes were over seasoned and over cooked. Sausage was fine. For the price, I expected more. read more

Location; New Location downtown Phoenix, super clean and plenty of seating. Food; We came for a birthday brunch, and wanted to try a bit of everything. We got the Butcher Brunch Board, which had a bit of everything but think meat when ordering this dish, and tons of it. Very fresh and a nice selection. Also ordered a delicious Salted Carmel & Candied Pecan Bread, I mean wow much order. We did not get to the bread, and tasted even good at home a few hours later. The Mimosa, I did have to ask this is not just juice right? very light Mimosa. Service; This is why it got 3 stars, our server was great but he informed us they were very short staffed, Poor guy was running around the entire time we were there. Will try again though read more

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Elizabeth was the BEST server ever!! Attentive, friendly and new every dish!!!! I have been wanting to go to this restaurant from the moment they opened. Everything looked amazing in the reviews and in the photos but it's never going to be the same until you come in and have the experience yourself ! We were so lucky to have a list of best as our server, and I hope that the management staff knows how amazing she is !! We tried almost every drink and several dishes to share, and everything was absolutely amazing !! The appetizers were out of this world and the espresso martini, Was the cherry on top! We highly recommend you trying this place out again it is downtown available parking nearby and you have to try that martini ! Thanks again for a great time ! read more

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Service was solid. She was super nice, and friendly, I don't remember her name though. We had the bread. I'm a sucker for carbs. Yasss. It was a nice warm crusty loaf, and there was a citrus compound butter and some pink sea salt. I feel like bread is always the best intro to a meal unless it's Asian food. If you have more than 2 bread lovers though, you might want to get more bread. We ate the whole thing between the 2 of us. So much bread, but definitely worth it. We both ordered the scallops. 10/10 would eat again. The scallops were perfectly cooked. They were just a touch salty, I think it was because of the sauce with the pancetta. The pancetta was a "chipotle honey" but mostly tasted like a crispy pancetta, there wasn't a super sweet honey flavor, and the chipotle was a background player. The sauce was a smoked tomato beurre blanc. It was a good sauce, the smoked tomato flavor was very muted, so it didn't taste like tomatoes with scallops. I could take or leave the pine nuts. I don't feel like it made a difference. This was paired with squash. It was done in ribbons like pasta, but it was a perfect summer dish. Literally ate the whole thing without feeling like regret. We didn't order drinks, but on a weekend I'd be down to try a drink there. Good vibes, good food. It was very low key and very chill. Great date night location. Parking is right below, so we didn't have to walk around in the heat, just took an elevator up. I don't know if they validate parking, I forgot to ask, but for y'all wondering, garage parking is $30. 10/10 would go back. We had a lovely time, and the food was better than we expected. 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

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Absolutely stunning restaurant and location! Loved the entire vibe and feel of this place. We got there for an dinnertime and there was no one really there. But then I think a corporate party or just after work drink people arrived, and it became a MADHOUSE. Our server completely forgot about us with all the chaos. Our food was good but not AMAZING, especially for the prices on the menu - would have expected much better service. Super disappointing. This has been on my list for a while to try out. read more

What an incredible experience! We went here format night and were given a great table right under this beautiful tree! And like any magical garden there are magical people. From start to finish Gracie was amazing and took what felt like special one of a kind care of us and let us ask her so many questions while she curated our evening of foods. The starter salad was so large that it could absolutely be a meal but when paced out it's perfectly timed. I had the Cirtus Chicken with roasted carrots and my husband had the short ribs with the most excellent sauce. We ended the meal with a key lime pie and a trio of sorbet - so wonderful! Thank you for everything Gracie. We are so lucky we got you as a server and will be back for sure before our time here in Phoenix concludes. read more

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Food was very good and was brought out really quickly. The restaurant had a very urban and trendy atmosphere. read more

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I was disappointed with my experience at Carcara. The hostess did not greet us, smile, or speak to us when we arrived, which made us feel unwelcome from the start. Our server was also very inattentive -- we were not checked on, asked if we needed anything, or given water refills. We even saw our server sitting in the kitchen talking while our table was being ignored. Sadly, the service did not meet expectations. read more

We came here on a Sunday night and got seated right away. The menu has plenty of dairy free and gluten free options which are clearly labeled. I ordered the sweet potato soup and the cashew risotto with chicken. Everything was delicious! My husband ordered the pork chop and he said it was the best pork chop he's had. The decor inside is both fun and elegant. The service was excellent. I will add this to my list of go to places. read more

Everything was very beautiful, but I didn't dislike my dish it just wasn't what I expected. Next time I'll get the burger, it looked so good at the table next to us. We shared the pasta and they charged us $6 to split it, which is fine but don't offer to split it if we didn't ask to and then not tell us there's a fee :( read more

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First time at this Restaurant - I remember it used to be another Restaurant. Located on a corner and assessable from the Lobby of The Sheraton Hotel. Good food and beautiful indoor/outdoor vibe. Ask for Fernando - fantastic service ! Kitchen was a little slow but it was Friday night and there were a few large parties (We were a party of 7). Also, there are a few semi private rooms. Street and structure parking for a small fee (it's Downtown) read more

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Met some friends here for dinner last night. The vibe is super cool is modern and fun. The interior tree added an extra cool ambience to the interior. We happen to be seated under an air-conditioning vent and it was quite chilly inside. Our server Gracie must've had an off night. She wasn't very attentive and had an attitude. It seems to be a common theme in other reviews as well. Our friends were late but the place was dead so I don't think that was the issue. But you never know. We started off with some tacos, hummus, and wings. The tacos were quite spicy for most of the table. They could not eat them. The hummus was nice with the crackers and good flavor. The wings were excellent, unique flavor and very tasty. Also, the burger and a strawberry margarita, which was good, but if you order a second drink, it does become quite sweet. (that could be a personal thing) All in all we enjoyed most of the food and the atmosphere and would go back again. Ps they have Happy Hour every day! read more

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The pork belly appetizer was so yummy!! Add the bread and butter appetizer and it is outstanding!! The staff were really great too!!

Great food. Great drink. But services is super slow. Waited an hour for food. But to be fair I'm sure they were not equipped for the conferancw. But when getting the food it was amazing. Also Management apologized and gave percent off our bill. Big picture enjoy and if they are slow it's still worth it. read more

I've been here twice now and haven't had anything that wasn't amazing. Last time I came for happy hour and had the wings, steak tacos and bread which were all delicious. I've also tried the chocolate cake, yum! This time I had the shrimp tacos which were a perfect lunch dish. Light but still satisfying. The atmosphere is modern and beautiful. A perfect date night or work dinner. Service is always quick and friendly. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Great outdoor seating if you don't mind the vehicles but you are in downtown Phoenix so what do you expect? My wait person was nice and provided great recommendations. Although my mind was made up. Venue is cool. read more

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Maybe it's just me, but if I ask for a regular margarita with a salt rim ($14) and you make my drink with a SUGAR rim, maybe you apologize? The bartender looked at me like I was a nut when I said this isn't salt, it's sugar. Then he took his finger, grabbed some of the rim and tasted it. Then he said, that's sugar. No apology, no nothing. He remakes the drink then sits it down. After I finished it I asked for my check. He tossed a wood plank with my tab, no thank you, no sorry about the sugar, no acknowledgment of me whatsoever. The bar had 3 other people at it, it wasn't crowded. Don't need to come back. A simple thank you is the very least he could have said, but I guess that was a bridge too far for this dude. read more

Beautiful ambiance and aesthetic. Love the indoor-outdoor dining experience allowing you that you to overlook the downtown Phoenix streets. Service was okay but a bit slow. I know staffing everywhere is tough right now so considering this factor, it was still pretty good overall. Menu was somewhat limited and the food was okay. Our table ordered the ceviche which had whole shrimp when we were expecting them to be diced into smaller pieces. Loaded guacamole was aesthetically pleasing but not super flavorful. The trout was pink and had the texture of salmon so we were unsure if it was actually trout. We were expecting a white fish. Later I looked it up and apparently some trout has that pink color and appearance. The best dish was definitely the ribeye with orange glaze, asparagus and sweet potato mash. My table loved their margaritas and ordered several. I always appreciate when restaurants have mocktails for those of us that want a fancy, non alcoholic, yummy drink! read more

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Ate there for lunch - very nice vibe on a very hot PHX day. We both had caesar salads with shrimp and a bottle of wine. The caesar salads were unique with radishes and roasted tomatoes. The salad was a little overdressed but the dressing was great. Only speedbump was the croutons. The croutons were like a sweet cookie cube that didn't really work with the dish. Our service was excellent and we'll definitely be back. read more

Everything i have ever eaten here has been so delish! My favorite is their bread plate. I know very random but it is so good. The only drawback is the hours. This is more a me issue. lol the hours do not fit well in my schedule and when they are open they do not have a full menu for the times I can eat here. I work nearby off hours. They usually open later that and I have to be at work. With that said. I do try to run in whenever I can since the food is so darn good. Service has always been amazing to the point they remember my name the next time I come in. Impressive. Pretty patio and decor. It has always been a great spot to eat. The head chef is always innovative and amazing. read more

We visited Carcara for the first time ever yesterday, Friday, June 2nd, which happened to be during "1st Friday," and a comi-con type event happening downtown. We had a reservation for 6:30, arrived at 6:30 and were immediately sat. We were in and out in an hour however, it could have been more like 40mins if the service was a bit faster. Most of the time was spent waiting for the waitress to take our dinner order, return to see if we decided on dessert, and return with our check. So, I'd give service a 2 star, the place wasn't crowded and they had plenty (it seemed) of staff. I ordered the Angus Burger and was not disappointed. It was thick burger, and the frites were hot and crispy on the outside while being soft on the inside. The toppings on the burger made for a delicious bite, and it was cooked medium, just like I asked. We also had the loaded guacamole (forgot to snap a pic) that was good as well. Take note, though, i has sunflower seeds in it (that was a first for me). For a party of 2, with the appetizer, we spent $70 for 2 burgers, guac, and just water to drink. If asked, would I return? Maybe more so for the ambiance than the food. It's right on the corner of 3rd St and Van Buren, and they have a huge outdoor patio, great for people watching. read more

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