Our bartender Angel was AMAZING! I said I wanted spicy and he absolutely delivered. Between the…read moredrinks and food, he made our taste buds and tummy's happy. Plus, great customer service. Thank you Angel!

This review is for the totality of the experience…read more I made an advance reservation at Alma Scottsdale for a mid-sized group of 7 to celebrate a special occasion. Our party arrived right on time for our reservation, but we were not seated until 15 min later because our table was not ready. It took about an additional 15 min to get tap water for the table (there was not enough provided anyways), and to place our orders too another ~20 min. The food did not arrive until 30 min later. For context, we eventually learned that the restaurant was short staffed and the bartender was also operating as our waiter. When the food finally arrived, there was a mix-up on what was delivered. We had checked with the staff who delivered one of the dishes: we ordered the "wild mushroom" side, but what we received did not look quite like it. We asked clarifying questions x2, but were assured, "no, it is the wild mushroom." Turned out, it was the mushroom empanada that was delivered to our table, which we originally did not order. The management did rectify the situation upon the conclusion of the event when we were paying the bill, but to us, it felt a bit accusatory as if we intentionally wanted to cause a huge fuss about the final total, which was absolutely not the case. The food in general was delicious. If this was a more standard dining experience, it would have been 4-5 stars just for the food. The service was very subpar, and really colored the entire experience negatively, therefore the two star review. I understand that staffing shortages happen -- fine. My family has worked in food service as wait staff for 25+ YEARS, so I am empathetic. But for management to ring up our bill and then come confront us in an inflammatory manner, making us feel like we were wrong, on an occasion to celebrate something special, was extremely disappointing.

This place exceeded my expectations in the best way. The cocktails were divine and fresh, the…read moregrilled corn, guacamole, and salsa tasted fantastic, and we loved the Mother's Day cocktail special Thanks to our bartender Brian who made everything just how we like it. Absolutely will be back.

I stopped by The Mission Old Town for brunch on my birthday (on a Sunday). While they don't have a…read moreparking, it's located in the heart of Old Town so parking is free on the street and in most surface lots. I found a spot in the surface lot right across the street from one of the most popular Mexican restaurants in town. Ambiance (4/5): The Mission is a nice restaurant. There's a small patio in front and a large patio out back. Sit at the outdoor patio if you can pull it off. Inside is great too, and there's nice artwork both inside and outside. The only issue? It's a popular restaurant and they try to pack in as many people as possible so space is at a premium. That also means that if you come at a peak hour, like we did, it's going to be pretty loud. Service (4/5): There was a wait when we arrived and the bar was full (first come, first served). Luckily, a group was leaving right when I lingered by the bar and we were able to snag the seats. The bartender did a pretty good job taking care of us. There was room for improvement as far as her efficiency and checking in, but overall, given how busy the restaurant was, pretty good. Drinks (4.5/5): The Mission has an interesting cocktail list. As you'd expect, it's tequila-focused but there's a good variety. You'll find creative cocktails which is always big in my book. Plus margaritas like prickly pear margaritas. I went with the correndo na chuva which has cachaca, passion fruit, lemongrass, sherry, and lime juice. Cachaca is a Brazilian liqueur which you don't see in many places so this was a treat. It was a refreshing cocktail. Lots of spicy cocktails are available, too. Food (4/5): While the brunch menu is pretty extensive, I think there's a clear winner: the all-you can eat whole roasted pig out. For $19, and only on Saturdays and Sundays during brunch, it's a steal of a deal. You get pineapple roasted shoulder and pork belly carnitas tacos served with your choice of one of five sauces. There's a little buffet stand where a member of their staff will make the tacos for you. I had about 10 of them and they hit the spot! Nice variety of sauces so I tried all of them except for one (two spicy for my blood) and you can request flour tortillas if you prefer that over the corn tortillas they have. Between the two proteins, I thought the pork shoulder was more flavorful and tender. It's no surprise that The Mission Old Town has some of the most Yelp reviews in town. It's a popular restaurant. Just make sure to make a reservation or stop by outside of peak hours or there's a good chance you'll have a wait.

I came in yesterday with a friend and our server emma was awesome, she was so nice and attentive,…read moreand she had a great personality! the food was amazing and everything came out super fast! 10/10 great experience

I came in on a Monday ( not knowing it was taco Monday) and the bartender Delaney was an absolute…read morerock star. She took care of all of us, made our drinks fast and delicious, and did it all with a smile. She made my margaritas extra spicy

Found this place on Yelp and it did not disappoint. The space is clean, well put together, and the…read moreservice was great. Trevor took care of us and gave solid menu recommendations--the queso dip is a must-try. Looking forward to coming back for dinner and drinks.

Stopped by for cinco de mayo first time trying cein agaves. I wanna be honest experience was not…read moregood I think it started with our server just wasn't every helpful nor present as much. I don't even recall if she mentioned her name. Had some high expectations for the food and it was just not met either it was meh Ceviche- 5/10 Guacamole- 5/10 "bottomless" chips and salsa 5/10 ( chips were finished never asked for a refill) Fajitas burrito with steak - 6/10 (more of everything, very little steak pieces) Street corn - 7/10 $4 Tecate / $7 pineapple infused shot (on happy hour) 10/10 Ambiance was chill/ ac was blasting cold, clean bathrooms 10/10 Over all experience 2.5/5 stars

Absolutely Fantastic! Was looking for an authentic meal and the other reviews led us here and were…read morehappy they did! Everything was wonderful including the atmosphere, the food and the service. Desiree on her first day took care of us as good as any seasoned professional! Highly recommend!

Went there with family a few days ago, and it was amazing! Although it was during happy hour, we…read moregot a table with a short wait. The happy hour margaritas is a must. For $5, you get a large glass of margarita that will take you through your entire dining experience. The menu is extensive, but I haven't had anything yet that I didn't enjoy. The ambiance is fun and lively.

All around pleasant experience. Fresh ingredients, kind service and great ambiance. Will go back…read moreand loved sitting on the patio.

Stopped to celebrate my sister's birthday and they made the experience really amazing thank you!…read more Green enchiladas 8.3/10 Baja tacos 7.5/10 Churro ice cream sandwich 10/10 Modelo draft beer 10/10 Host and server were really friendly Really nice set up restaurant would come again!

What an awesome experience. You definitely should have a reservation, it's packed there!…read more You can tell it's a "group" restaurant...bachelor and bachelorette parties all over the place. We had the tomahawk and it did not disappoint, especially with the presentation. The fire dancer was awesome, a really cool add to the atmosphere. Obviously on the pricier side, but you should try it at least once!

Literally let them eat cake ... LITERALLY these tacos are…read morePATHETIC!!!!! I'm extremely upset with this place I don't even feel comfortable posting the appetizer they gave me that was NANO SIZED LMFAO

We came here with a party of 9 for a family dinner while on vacation. Great place with lots of…read moreseating, cool bar, and tvs so you can keep up with the games! The menu has a little something for everyone (helloooo margarita tree). I would say that this place isn't authentic Mexican food, however, the flavors are great and I had no complaints. We accidentally arrived about an hour earlier than our reservation, but they were able to accommodate us right away, which was so helpful and kind. Would definitely recommend if you're wanting a quick bite or just somewhere thats nice to stay awhile and hang out.

I ordered a margarita & a cheese & onion enchilada for lunch. When the food came it looked like an…read moreappetizer! It was on a 6 in plate! No garnish,lettuce, etc. 4 bites! For $8 Pathetic! Talk about inflation! I will not be going back. Millie

Absolutely fantastic food. BEST BIRRIA I HAVE EVER HAD. Must go just for this! This is a must stop…read moretack place.

Awesome! Quick & friendly service. Asada tacos were awesome! I Definitely will come back and…read moresuggest to anyone I know in the area!

The location of this place is great (Scottsdale Quarter), and the restaurant itself has a really…read morenice atmosphere. The menu has a lot of options that sound great, and everything I tried was decent overall, but I wouldn't say anything really stood out as incredible. I've had better Mexican food at a fair number of other spots around the Phoenix metro. On top of that, the service was pretty average. They were polite but not especially warm or memorable. Overall, a decent place in a nice setting, but more of a good option if you're nearby rather than a "must-go" in my opinion.

3/7/2026- what incredibly bad service we received here today, Sol is definitely going downhill…read more At lunch here today around 12:15. Usually served tortilla chips with spices on them, but today they were plain and very bland, not even salt on table to add flavor. We placed our order for drinks, appetizer and entrees. Appetizer came AFTER THE ENTREE ?!?! Never a drink refill or an offer for a refill. Just the check Bye!