Love the updated bar and atmosphere. Staff is amazing at the bar. Makes my day, either sending emails for work or just needing a good smile they make the place. Prices are so extremely overpriced, so I usually eat somewhere else and then just come just for them. (I buy snake river farms waygu myself) but that price not like we are at Bacanora) The menu has changed too much as the prices as well again (emphasizing on the prices). 5 stars is just for the staff. read more

Going downhill. Fast. Used to serve soup with entrees. Now it's a $6 add on. Pushing Wagyu steak fajitas at $56. Menu choices are pretty minimal. Beef, chicken, shrimp. Tacos, fajitas, enchiladas, bowls. That's it. Only fish choices during Lent is shrimp. No fish tacos. Friends are observant and disappointed. Prices are rising. Not enough value for me. Used to go there semi-regularly. Probably won't return. read more

The service is amazing. That is the reason for my 5 stars. Otherwise maybe a 3.8. I love hanging out at the bar for lunch or snacks and drinks. I occasionally have dinner or take out. HOWEVER. and this is the important key. Positives and negatives here: POSITIVES: Staff is friendly. Remembers people's names and regular orders. They make fun and yet appropriate jokes and have fun witb the customers. They take great care of kids of all ages too! Service at the bar is timely, attentive, accurate, friendly and fun. The bar is one of the best couple of hangout spots within the Summit Shopping Center. I cant speak about the dining room but the bar high tops even during hard core rushes is also just as awesome! Food is actually awesome it all tastes great. Even with the many menu evolutions. The kitchen is on point and will make (minor) adjustments to items. Food always really good. Just beware than anything you really like maybe removed from the menu and any given moment. NEGATIVES Prices: AWFUL. This is the most expensive mexican food you can get in the area. It's still really good but the prices are crazy and they keep going up, fast. Menu. They keep trying to prototype dishes for the "other restaurants" that the owners have. They even closed down lunch time at this restaurant for months while they used their staff to work on another restaurant they were opening. Meanwhile, missing out on lunchtime business for all the customers who would come here for lunch time for monrhs seems like a missed opportunity but I don't run the checkbook. Owners. They seem to use it as a hangout and take up 3-4 bar seats when there is an empty dining room and a nearly full bar. They dont even sit there they usually leave their laptops at vacant seats in demand. Straws. The bar dispensers of straws are always packed so tight you cant even take one out. I would recommend not as much "just right OCD" but. I have OCD too (so i sneak around and take out 4 straws per dispenser so they are usable) ------ Staff is friendly amazing and its a really fun place to chill. My callouts for awesome staff are (no priority order): Alexa Alex Lex Jet Audrey Ben Whitney Josiah Drew Brock Corey Cait ADY Matt(s) read more

It was our first and will be our last visit here. We were seated in an open cavernous "walkway" area that makes no sense from an ambiance standpoint. It just feels weird in that area. The menu is not very exciting. It is full of tacos and burritos. The salads sound rather boring and the way they list the charge for proteins is confusing. There is one entree with a steak on it, no chicken entree, no shrimp entree etc. The guacamole was really lackluster. It was a decent portion for $12 however it lacked acid and onion. The chips are amazing though! Thin, crispy and warm they are addictive. The salsa is okay. It is a bit watery, but decent enough flavor. The albondigas soup was very tasty albeit a little greasy on top with brown fat you could see all over the top. Service was fine from our server for the most part. She forgot to bring a few items but there eventually came after a second request. The kitchen was in the weeds and it took forever for our food to come out. At least an hour. First they brought a $25 gift card to use, then 20 minutes later three of our four orders come out and they drop the tostada right on one of our laps. They remade that. The chili relleno was weird. First off it was tiny for a chile relleno - if it had an ounce of cheese on it I would have been surprised. Then it had a strangely hard crust on it - not a breading or the typical egg batter. A thin layer of overcooked crunch that was not normal. The sauce served with it was brown, overly seasoned with cumin and very spicy. The Spanish rice was rather gross. Totally overcooked and pale that sat in ugly blobs on the plate. It was nearly flavorless. The beans were fine, nothing special nor terrible although they had a nice lightly browned bit of cheese on top. The fajitas looked good but the chicken was dry. The seasoned onions and peppers under it were very well seasoned. The flour tortillas almost seemed to be homemade however they had a strange plastic-like texture to them as they cooled. The one bright spot in the rash was the 6 tiny birria tacos that are an appetizer that were ordered as an entree. That is worth ordering carry out. They comped our entire meal after we asked for more than the $25. The said two folks had called in sick on the line and it was all in all a bad night in the kitchen. They should has limited the seatings to avoid the back up they caused. Even if the service had been perfect I will not be returning due to the flavors and boring menu offerings. read more

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Ordered fajita salad, thought 'how reasonable, salad for 12 bucks missed the protein add on charge of TEN DOLLARS. 4 people, 4 drinks (not all pricey 20+ dollar margs either) 2 salads, 1 enchilada dish, other person had appetizer taco, total cost $200 freakin $$ . Never returning. read more

We've eaten dinner here a dozen times but hadn't tried lunch until recently. Our out-of-town company was leaving so we decided on lunch at the last moment. It wasn't crowded inside nor out and the patio dining is nice but we were disappointed in the lunch menu. Several of our favorite menu items were not offered during lunch. For example, there are no burritos or quesadillas on the lunch menu. We also could not order the Salsa Con Queso or the Salsa Con Queso which are our two favorite starters. Still enjoy dinner but no plan to return for lunch. read more

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Stopped here with my mom and had a great experience. There seemed to be a really long wait for a table but we found spots at the bar and sat right away. We both got a spicy margarita which were delicious, and then we ordered entrees. They come with a starter which was great, we both got the soups. Reasonably priced for the quantity of food you get! The restaurant itself is gorgeous, and I would love to come back and sit at a table read more

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Was the first visit- but, we will be back!! Fantastic salsa- it's been a long time since I've tasted such flavorful salsa!! The chicken tortilla soup was delicious and was nice & hot! My husband's meal was delicious as well. We both enjoyed the service, ambience and plan on returning!! read more

La Cocina - Authentic Mexican Kitchen - Great Salsa!! - Mexican Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Visited here for lunch and sat outside. As soon as we entered there was a sign to seat ourselves. A server saw us and greeted us. She ended up being our server. Addy was very nice and made great recommendations off the menu. She was super attentive and made sure our drinks were always filled and our table was free of our finished dishes. We got the Abondigas soup, Shrimp Ceviche, Chicken Tacos, and the mini Tacos per Addy's recommendation. Our favorites were the Abondigas soup and the mini tacos. The mini tacos are a MUST try. AMAZING!!! The patio was very nice and clean, the menus were clean!! Can't wait to go back. read more

Used to be a fan of this restaurant. But recently they made changes and it ruined the experience. Won't go back. 1. Dining Room walled off - claustrophobic feeling 2. New Menu offers fewer choices 3. Prices went way up - too high for Mexican food 4. Soup no longer included 5. Drinking glasses too small 6. Salsa bowls too small 7. Iced tea was rancid. Had to switch to soda. 8. Margaritas served in a short small whiskey glass instead of a margarita glass. All ice very little drink. Value for the money now is not good. read more

Loving another Mexican restaurant! We'd been here under their former name! Food will be here shortly! It was as good as we expected, in fact they surpassed everything we'd hoped for! Great service and margaritas were perfect! read more

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This is some of the worst Mexican food I've ever had. 3 small street tacos with a lot of beans for close to $30.00. So many beans I took them home to make 3-4 burritos with some great cheddar cheese. The tacos were just plain average. It's easy to make better tacos at home with some good corn tortillas. I was hoping this place would be a regular go to place, but once is actually one time too many. read more

Very disappointed. The taco plate has nearly doubled in price, and soup is no longer included. While this restaurant was never inexpensive, it always felt like great food at a fair value. Unfortunately, it's now crossed into the "not worth it" category for us. read more

La Cocina - Authentic Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

We have been coming to this restaurant since they opened about a year ago. Since they have opened, they have had at least two price increases in a year. The prices have always been on the higher side, as is most restaurants in this area, but it is getting a little ridiculous. $26 for two regular tacos and beans? They also used to include a cup of their soup with the meal, now it's an additional $6. They also stopped serving shredded beef, which is too bad because the beef tacos in my opinion were the best. Sadly, we will probably only come for happy hour, although I wouldn't be surprised if that has changed also. read more

La Cocina - Authentic Mexican Kitchen - $26 for two small tacos and beans - Mexican Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I'll go back for that queso fundido alone! Bubbling hot with chorizo and fresh homemade tortillas...mmm. @laco_mexicankitchen is a newer restaurant that has joined other great local restaurants located at The Summit on Scottsdale. It brings a warm, inviting atmosphere that is both causal and classy for a nice lunch or dinner for any couple, friends, or family. Inside, is beautiful decor and outside is a small patio that's nice on a beautiful AZ day (we just happened to be there on a rare rainy cold April day that made us quickly pack up and go). Service was very friendly from the hostess to the waitstaff. Food came out quick and was very good. Our margaritas hit the spot, and the salsa had just enough heat to add great extra flavor. I think we need to return on a non rainy day when we can eat slowly and savor the delicious looking wagyu fajitas that we witnessed other tables order. Even with the rain, it was a nice family dinner on the patio after playing at the new Ashler Hills Park just behind the Summit. read more

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I would say firm no. Really bad, just drink, dont eat. I didnt even take pictures of food, nasty. Not sure it had any meat either entree. There was gelatinous cheese and beans that looked like fritos bean dip. The hard taco fell apart but not meat stumbled out. read more

Menu change Beware No More soup with $19 two taco plates Soup was awesome $19' Taco Plate not So awesome read more

The food was delicious! The burria platter was so flavorful. Refried beans savory and the margaritas good. Our wait staff was excellent. The reason I didn't give 5 stars was because the burrito flavor was average and the teen hostesses were extremely rude. Owners: these girls can make or break your restaurant, believe it or not. We sat outside and loved the fresh breeze. It's a nice patio for lunch dining. The day was pleasant so there was no need for heaters or misters. Btw, I loved the salsa. It has a bite and the chips had a perfect amount of fresh salt... but I love salt. read more

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Used to really like this place; as it managed to satisfy my tex mex cravings! But they've changed their menu so....don't waste your time or money! If you're from the south (Texas specifically) and craving true tex-mex you'll be disappointed. If you're midwestern you'll love it. Flavors are very bland; not spicy at all! I requested an order of tortillas with butter as an appetizer. Tortillas came, no butter. Wait staff couldn't care less....they were like yea butter is on the tortillas before they're cooked. OMG, they actually said that out loud ‍ Then again, it's north Scottsdale which caters primarily to folks from the mid west/northern US ; so set your expectations. read more

If I could, I would give this place a 3.5. The food was delicious. You get to start with some chips (perfectly salted) and salsa. My husband ordered the carnitas chimichanga, I got el guero with shrimp, my mom got the birria and my dad got the skirt steak. Everyone really enjoyed their entree except for me. On the menu, el guero does not list sour cream as an ingredient, but when I cut into mine, sour cream spilled out of the burrito. I didn't opt to complain but didn't enjoy my food as much as I could've. The entrees all come with rice and beans as well as a choice of soup. The chicken tortilla soup was delicious - topped gooey cheese and crunchy tortilla strips which added great texture. Our service was fantastic - Cody was great and attentive. One other complaint I had was that there is no changing table in the restroom. I ended up taking my son out to the car to change him since there was no other option. It would be something nice to add to the restroom for families that may come to dine. Another issue that we had was regarding our opentable reservation. We were notified that our reservation was cancelled. We wanted to ask about it up front but there was a long line, so we just opted to just leave. We would definitely come back for the food, but wanted to give some feedback to make our experience more enjoyable next time. read more

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This place is new and has nice decor. I ordered to go Friday for lunch. I order with the hostess. She was friendly. I decided on the Quesadilla! You choose your meat. Of course I picked carnitas!!!! It's full of flavor when done right. These guys know their stuff my Quesadilla was awesome. It was a good portion and came with chips and salsa. Along side pico, sour cream and guac! The flavor going on was fabulous. I will be back to try a cocktail and tequila as they do have an extensive menu. read more

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Extremely disappointing experience. The staff was shockingly rude from the moment we walked in -- dismissive, short, and clearly uninterested in providing even basic customer service. It felt like we were inconveniencing them just by being there. What's even worse is that they raised their prices overnight by about 50% while taking things away and charging as addons. Zero justification, no signage, no transparency -- just inflated prices. For a small snowbird town where locals and seasonal residents rely on community businesses, that kind of price jump feels opportunistic and unfair. Between the poor service and the sudden price hike, we won't be returning. It's a shame too because we were going there almost weekly. There are plenty of other places in town that treat customers with respect and don't take advantage of them. THANKS BUT NO THANKS! read more

3 of us went there last week. The sign said seat yourself, so we did. It took 8 minutes for anyone to even acknowledge us. We ordered 3 Iced Teas and ordered our food at the same time since we had 8 minutes to look over the menu. The server came back in a few minutes and said their Iced Tea machine was broke so we just said water will be fine. When the food came out, my asada tacos were really tasteless. The server never came back until we were done. I only at 1 taco and left the other one on the plate. Finally, the server came out and asked if I wanted a box. I told her no because they had no taste to them. She said, 'oh sorry" and that was the end of that. She could care less. When the bill came it still had all 3 Iced Teas on it and it was $90. Very expensive for 3 people. No appetizers no drinks no desert. I only gave her a $10 tip which was probably too much for this mess. I called the restaurant the next 2 days and only got a recording, so I left a message each time for a manager to call me. No one ever called back. This is a terrible way to run a business. They just don't care and they're the highest priced Mexican restaurant around. I will never go back, and I'll tell all my friends not to go there. I would recommend you go to El Encanto. Prices are better and the food is better. read more

Stopped in without a reservation for dinner and the hostess was quick to seat us and bring us water with chips and salsa. Our waiter Josiah stopped by to let us know he will be right with us which was really nice. We ordered the carne asada fajitas with shrimp and it came with rice, beans. Tortillas and tortilla soup. The shrimp was very tender and flavorful. They have a long list of tequilas and margaritas they can make for a reasonable price. We will definitely come back again. read more

We dined here last night. We had to wait awhile for our food as they were short staffed due to flu going around. It was very nice and clean inside this establishment. The decorations are beautiful, we loved the flickering lights. Our waiter was excellent as was the entire staff. I was talking to my wife about getting a couple more dogs later in life, our current pups are getting old. She had consumed some beverages during our wait for food. I thought maybe, she would be more open to the idea (versus other times I attempted this). This was not the case . I believe when the waiter came back, her mood was perceived as our being upset about the wait. Understandable, but not the case. So the manager came out and took care of us for waiting. She handled this very professionally, which was appreciated. I just want all of you that served us at the restaurant to know what the irritation was actually about! Every person that dealt with us was so professional and kind. TOP NOTCH service! Thank you for that. Truly exceptional service is key to a successful business. This was demonstrated last night. Bravo read more

We've been coming to this restaurant for the past six months or so and I've always enjoyed the food and atmosphere. We recently dined there and we were surprised to see a change in their menu a significant increase in prices. My husband is extremely picky when it comes to Mexican food and has always enjoyed their fajitas. However, the same entrée that he would normally order increased to $50 (they now charge an extra $6 for soup - which was previously included with the meal). The original price was Apx $30. This is disappointing since I'm not t sure that we will continue dining here when we can go to a nice steakhouse if we want to pay these prices. read more

We used to really enjoy coming here, but since the menu changed, it just hasn't been the same. The value doesn't match the price anymore... $26 tacos without even a soup, and the food overall was very bland. We ate at La Cocina last night, and the service felt very underwhelming, having to find any employee to ask that our waiter take another drink order or refill our chips and salsa. Between that and the quality of the food, it just didn't feel worth the cost. We'll be trying other spots for Mexican food going forward. read more

This place just doesn't cut it anymore I'm sorry to say. Enchiladas Queso does not match the description on the menu at all. Guacamole is now just a bland green glob. Service is GREAT! read more

Very disappointed with dinner last night. We are local, regular customers and were shocked to see the astronomical price increases in the new menu. We have ordered the wagu beef fajitas before, but now the price for 6 oz is $44 and 10 oz is $56. They now charge $6 for soup which had been included in the fajita price previously. We ordered the fajitas and were shocked to discover about 50% of the beef was fat and gristle. See photos attached. We spoke with the restaurant manager and she was gracious and comped our fajitas but we won't be returning. If we have to pay $56 for fajitas, we will go to Capital Grill or Eddie Vs and order a USDA Prime Filet Mignon. When this restaurant raised its pricing to $56 for 10 oz of beef, they have out priced themselves. As Cave Creek permanent residents, we have always tried to support local restaurants. However, this restaurant has sent a clear message that customer satisfaction is not their top priority. Adios. read more

La Cocina - Authentic Mexican Kitchen - Wagu beef fat fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Good food. Excellent service. Killer margarita! Alexa rocked it! Thanks. Back soon. read more

La Cocina Mexican Restaurant 32527 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85266 480-931-3770 Located in The Summit at Scottsdale (which, let's be honest, is basically Cave Creek) We've been coming to La Cocina since it opened--and we're glad we found it. It took over the space from another Mexican joint that went "taco up" last year. The new owners didn't just rebrand--they gutted the place and started fresh. The result? A vibrant, inviting space with a modern twist. The circular bar is a standout, and the bartenders (yes, bartenderesses too!) are skilled, friendly, and know their way around a shaker. We've now been 6 or 8 times and sampled a good chunk of the menu. From starters to mains, everything has landed well. Most recently, I had the tacos, my wife had a vegetarian entrée, and we shared their queso and chips--which deserves a special shoutout. Creamy, flavorful, crave-worthy queso. Just the way it should be. Their happy hour offerings are solid, with good variety and fair pricing--though there are two areas I'd love to see some improvement: 1. Tequila selection - Come on, team. Lose the bottom-shelf stuff (whatever that "Devil's Spit" is, yikes) and stock up on some smooth, mid-tier tequilas. We're in Arizona--people know their agave spirits. 2. Margaritas - Watermelon and Midori are fun twists, especially in summer, but $12 a pop feels steep. Let's see some creative seasonal flavors and better value. Bring the sunshine to the menu. One last note: desserts. Churros are fine for the kids, but how about some flan, tres leches, or even a house-made cake? It would elevate the meal's finale and give us grown-ups something to look forward to after those tacos. Bottom line: Great food, great vibe, friendly crew, and a neighborhood spot worth returning to--which we absolutely will. Just a few tweaks and this place could go from "local favorite" to "destination dining." ¡Buen provecho! read more

La Cocina needs some Sazón. After a long day of ATV riding through the desert, myself and a group of 6 USAF Airmen were starving and wanted some delicious authentic Mexican food. La Cocina was close and appeared to have good ratings, so we were excited to give it a try. First and foremost, our main server was pretty amazing. He was super friendly, conversational and accommodating. Our group sat outside and it was getting chilly, so he worked to get 3 heaters moved over and lit for us so we could warm up. We were really thankful for that, even though some of us were still freezing on the opposite side of the table, he really did all he could to make us comfortable. HE was the good part of the visit. After being seated, we were brought some chips and salsa. The chips were a bit salty, but they were pretty good. The salsa had mixed reviews around the table, but all in all it was pretty bland and our Airmen who liked spice had to request a spicier version of the salsa. Apparently, they just released a new menu, but that fact didn't make the food taste good. Most of the meals are served with a soup, which we thought was a nice touch - until we tasted it. BLAND. I ordered the Albondigas soup in an effort to try something new and different - it tasted like hot water with unseasoned meat masses floating in it. Nothing had flavor (even though the green floaties masquerading as fresh herbs the soup may disagree). The rest of the group ordered the chicken tortilla soup and everyone reported that it fell in the bland category as well. Disappointment #2 were the entrees - all of them. I ordered a combination plate of a hard taco, a soft taco and a flauta. I'd mention what type of meat filling each had in it, but it honestly all had zero flavor so I couldn't tell one filling from the other. When it came to the rest of our group, from the Jalisco Birria, Street tacos to shrimp fajitas all were reported as tasteless and overall not good. I hated to hear that - I thought it was just me having a bad experience. To add insult to injury, the kitchen did not send tortillas with the Birria and the Fajitas. In an effort to save the experience, we looked for the salt and pepper but it wasn't even on the table, we had to ask for it. YIKES. When the salt and pepper came - it didn't even help. The final disappointment of the experience was when one person in our party ordered his food with no onions due to an onion allergy. Well, his food came out with onions. The dish was sent back, and later (much later) a different server came out and asked about "the person with the onion allergy" and he wanted to know "how bad is your allergy, actually?" This made me scratch my head and also INFURIATED ME. How bad is the allergy?? An allergy is an allergy....no onions means NO ONIONS. I honestly lost track of the reasoning of the question...but the solution was either to take the onions off of the dish or don't serve him food at all. At the end of the day, our onion allergic friend ate, but his food was reported as tasteless as well. I'm not sure what is happening back in la cocina at La Cocina, but my wish for them is that the seasonings fairy come visit the chefs and teach them how to create flavors that add to their meat masses. We left La Cocina with plates of uneaten food left on the table - semi-full bellies and a bunch of jokes about how this "authentic" Mexican restaurant was the worst food we had eaten in a long time. At least our main server was awesome. read more

Food and service were very good! The mini-tacos were a big hit, and we should have gotten an order to go for The Munchies! Carne asada burrito was tasty, and the meat wasn't fatty and it was free of gristle. Salsa was excellent. No complaints on the margs, as you could actually taste the alcohol. Lastly, Nick provided excellent service -- much appreciated! Cheers! RS read more

They changed the menuthey basically eliminated everything we loved! Chimichanga, taquitos and much more. Raised the prices and excluded the soup from the entree....you can pay $6 to add it. We were going at least once a week, now, we won't be returning, mainly because of the elimination of all we loved. Sad really...this is a great location... read more

Not Gluten Free friendly! The only sauce available is a red sauce they add flour to. It was so sad because there was virtually nothing we could get. Mexican is generally our go to. I've never been to a Mexican cuisine restaurant that couldn't accommodate. The server was very kind about it though! read more

We arrived and waited and waited and waited at the front door to be seated. Then finally a bartender seated us with only 1 menu available and we waited and waited and waited... We finally decided to leave, sadly. SO disappointed, we were so excited to try this new-ish restaurant. read more

This location is very far north Scottsdale almost to cave creek and worth the drive! Great food and great service at this adorable restaurant. The chips and salsa were good and had a little spice! All the food and margaritas were great and filling. The cheese dip was a little lack luster but had a cute presentation. Great option to add to your Mexican rotation! read more

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We have eaten there several times a new favorite for us. Great margs and the chicken tortilla soup is so good. We love the Wagu steak fajitas. read more

Used to really enjoy it, but yesterday found it has changed. No more tortilla soup with entrees. My husband's enchiladas were cold. Limited sports to watch at the bar. On the plus side, staff were very pleasant. read more

Service was good, food was B+, atmosphere was great! However two kids meals, two adult meals no apps and two drinks each and it was $150! Ouch read more