Always a good choice, I recommend getting plates and sharing amongst your group so you can try more…read morethings! Favorites: White bean purée Chicken karaage Ceviche Pork belly & salmon tacos When the weather is cooler sitting on their patio is lovely! Give yourself a moment for parking!

As my friend said, the white bean puree here is a non-negotiable. It was my FAVORITE menu item…read more Only complaint was...give me another flour tortilla - ha. We ordered a bottle of wine and went to town on: White Bean Puree * Crispy Short Rib | Herb Salad | Flour Tortilla: Karaage * Aji Amarillo | Citrus Gastrique | Togarashi | Lime Elote * Chorizo Butter | Lime Creme Fraiche | Toasted Chiles Romaine * Buttermilk Dressing | Mexican Sriracha | Parmesan | Noble Bread Breadcrumbs Gambas al Ajillo * Wild Shrimp Co. Mexican Shrimp | Paprika Garlic Butter | Serrano Cruda | Garlic Noble Bread - this was the only dish that was not my favorite. SUPER flavorful but I wanted a more.. 'traditional' tapas Gambas al Ajillo flavor aka less paprika please. Saudero tacos (a brisket confit suadero tacos with a chile jam, aguacate, serrano cruda, toasted sesame, fresnos and micro cilantro) We sat on the patio for a wonderful AZ spring evening. The service was great. I also enjoyed their extensive tequila and mezcal menu. The only downside is the parking -- it's pretty small and shared with Lou Malnati's next door!

I am once again leaving Cocina Madrigal feeling better all around. The food, while being prepared…read morein a food truck, is every bit as good as what was made in the brick and motor, which should be back up and running in the next couple of months. . Chef Leo is almost always on site, and today was no exception. The air conditioned indoor seating area was bustling. Chef Leo still made the time to speak with every one of us in the room. I cannot say enough good things about out the restaurant, the food, and especially the people. Waiting for the brick and mortar to reopen hasn't been too bad since I can still come here and get everything that makes for a fantastic experience. I'm f you've never been you should go and if you've been, but not to the truck, give it a try. I think you'll be as happy as I am that I came by. Enjoy!

I guess we officially got baptized as Arizonians now!…read more This place was great -- everything tasted incredibly fresh. We tried quite a bit of food, but somehow didn't leave feeling heavy or overly full, which honestly says a lot about how fresh everything is and how it's prepared. It's definitely not fancy design-wise, at least not yet. It looks like they may still be finishing or building out the new restaurant. But that really didn't matter once the food came out. Fresh ingredients, great flavors, and the whole meal felt like getting a little taste of Mexico right here in Arizona. We'll definitely be back

Best mahi mahi tacos I have ever had! Incredible. 10/10. Service was excellent and atmosphere is…read morewonderful.

The mission in old town is a must visit location if you're ever coming to visit AZ it has been a…read morestaple of mine for many years and continues to be my favorite restaurant in old town! The food is always delicious and the side table guac is a must try. The servers are very friendly. It's a very well operated restaurant although it can get very crowded very quickly so I recommend making reservations ahead of time. This is a great brunch or dinner spot. I like that it can be a go to spot for a date or just catching up with friends or family!

So my wife and I had this delivered for dinner. We had Shrimp Tostados they were amazing. I'm not…read moresure what the sauce was which is criminal but it was amazing. The presentation was ridiculous, I felt like we were at a 4-5 star restaurant not take out.

From the owner: Celebrating the best in regional Mexican Food traditions and culture. Authentic regional Latin fare…read morewith a high end, refined touch.

O Yelpers.... This…read moreis the spot right here. I had a delicious time the other day and let me tell you something... This is it. If you wanted some good Mexican food. Try this establishment. Great seating, entrance is a little different but just make way to the back and someone will seat you accordingly. Yummy guacamole as an appetizer. Then you have an assortment of fine dishes to choose from. Customer service was so very satisfactory. All round. 10 out of 10! A must dine in spot to check out. Thank you ASI Es La Vida!!!! I will be back for sure...

4 stars for overall food, 5 for the salsa. We got…read moreguacamole, sangria, 2 guisados: ropa vieja and Cochinita Pibil. Love the sangria, cochinita pibil was better, not a wow factor tho. I'd def go back for the salsa and try other entrees.

This is by far a hidden gem! I stumbled upon this place while staying in downtown and was looking…read morefor ceviche and I found it! I got the empanadas which were out of this world, I'm not sure how they make them but they are pretty addicting. I can see why they're so popular. I also got their specialty ceviche which had pineapple and omg it was phenomenal. I bought my friend who also is a chef and they were also impressed. You can tell they put effort in every ingredient and you can taste the difference. I wish I'd lived closer otherwise I'd be there every weekend.

There's a patio area with misters, but definitely make a reservation beforehand as it can get busy…read moreand it's a smaller restaurant (can also request indoor seating). They'll also validate parking at the garage. We came for dinner before a show at the Mortgage Matchup Arena (which is just a quick 0.5 mile walk over). Happened to hit happy hour, which was just a few dollar savings, but nice. We tried the following: -Empanada Pabellon with Pernil: loved the plantains inside mixed the pork! -Empanada Colombiana Beef: good -Pollo and mango tostones: the tostones itself were a bit tough to chew on -Ceviche mixto: I've never had fried calamari with ceviche but it was nice and refreshing mixed with it! -Piña Tiradito: presentation was lovely and tasted just as great! I can never taste the fruit or make out the flavors for ciders and I'm a sucker for anything guava so was excited for the Sazon guava hibiscus cider, and while it was nice, sadly couldn't make out the flavors. Overall, cute space with bites to share and we'll be back as the burritos sounded good as well.

Late lunch 3pm normally a slower pace for a restaurant. Host…read moresat us quickly and server was very friendly and when I asked for recommendations she provided us with some great choices. My friend ordered a burrito and I wanted some lite, I picked the mini seafood tower, with all sauces and avocado on the side. Server brought out complementary seafood tostadas. Food quality, service, ambience, all top-notch, highly recommend!

We were invited to hangout with some friends and enjoy the Mexico World Cup match. Not knowing…read morewhere we were going till last minute we ate at home and had just decided to do drinks and dessert wherever we ended up with our friends. Insert the most fire drinks we've scene in a while and they all can be made NonAlcoholic! Needless to say we had no clue what we were getting ourselves into and we were glad cus the prices were high but the drinks were large and delicious! All of my three daughters and my wife felt so cool with their drinks and loved every sip. Our friends said their food was good and one of which got the coolest pineapple drinks we'd ever scene! Along with amazing chips and salsa we are very excited to come back and get some food as this is a stellar top notch seafood place with amazing drinks people and an all around experience

Ooh, coming here will have you saying, "Yo quiero un chico malo."…read more Chico Malo - It means "bad boy" in Spanish. Listen, if I wasn't trying to avoid bloating before the Benson Boone: The Wanted Man Tour, I would have loved to try their smoked duck breast al pastor but alas, I behaved. Us gals shared a Ceviche Trio. As for my entree, I chose the Blue Crab Flautas. For a beverage, I had a pre-concert cocktail of a Poblano Escobar (Mexican gin + limoncello + pineapple + lime + basil + poblano). Great bites and great sips! While the blue crab flautas definitely tasted of the sea, my favorite bite was that spicy tuna ceviche. It was so good. I ended up eating the whole bowl with a spoon. Yum. What a great spot at CityScape. I definitely wouldn't hesitate to pop in again. I can see why this has been a beloved spot in Phoenix since 2017.

Extremely disappointing experience…read more We went to Chico Malo for happy hour and ordered several items directly from the happy-hour menu. The photo I've attached was actually taken during our visit because I was planning on doing a review of their happy-hour items, so I happened to have a picture of the menu showing exactly what we were looking at. For our last item, I pointed directly to the "Chicharron de Ribeye" on the happy-hour menu, which is clearly listed at $12. I told our server that I didn't know how to pronounce the name, pointed to the item, and she confirmed the order. We ate our food, and when the check came, I noticed we had been charged $60 for a ribeye. I immediately explained that I had ordered from the happy-hour menu and specifically pointed to the $12 Chicharron de Ribeye. The server brought the happy-hour menu over and insisted that wasn't what I ordered and that I had ordered the regular ribeye. This was incredibly frustrating because I literally pointed to the $12 item on the menu when ordering. We had already ordered multiple things from happy hour, so why would I suddenly order a $60 entrée without being told that was what I was ordering? The biggest issue wasn't even the misunderstanding -- it was how it was handled afterward. Rather than acknowledging the obvious confusion and trying to find a reasonable solution, we were told there was nothing they could do and were left paying $60 for something we never intended to order. And honestly, the food wasn't impressive enough to make us want to come back anyway. If you're in the area, I'd honestly recommend going to Blanco around the corner instead. The food and overall experience are much better, and I'd rather spend my money there. After this experience, we definitely won't be making the drive back to Chico Malo. Save yourself the money and go to Blanco instead

Behind Japanese food, Salvadorian cuisine is my second favorite. Yes, ahead of Mexican. A pupusa…read morewith that mildly salty cheese oozing out the sides become crispy is a thing of beauty. Guanaquito is definitely one of the best Salvadorian restaurants I've been to in the valley. Pupusa size and cheese are spot on, my only complaint is that they are a little greasy. Menu is extensive and also other Salvadorian treats

My favorite place for pupusas always hits the spot I drive across town for them and I pass by three…read moreSalvadorian restaurants on the way the people working at this spot are so welcoming and loving definitely my favorite is the chicharrón con queso and also get a ensalada drink and thank me later

The food, service, and ambiance was great! We went in the morning so it was nice and quiet with…read moregreat music playing.

We had such a great experience here! The entire experience was excellent, and the customer service…read morewas outstanding. There was only one person working as the hostess, waiter, and bartender, and she did an amazing job. She was friendly, attentive, and kept everything running smoothly. The food was so good that we completely forgot to take pictures before digging in! The tacos were absolutely delicious, and the drinks were just as good. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and definitely worth coming back for. The atmosphere was fantastic, and the decor was beautiful, creating a welcoming and enjoyable place to relax and enjoy a meal. Overall, we had an amazing experience and would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for great Mexican food, tasty drinks, and exceptional service. We'll definitely be back!