Walked in without any acknowledgment from any of the staff. As we walked around the place to find a seat, all 3 of the open tables inside were dirty. The tables outside were wet from rain that had been over for hours at this point. I asked a waitress if a particular table was open, and her answer was, "I don't know, but regardless, we will need some time to clean it off." Obviously, it needed to be cleaned, which is why we asked. Why the need to be snarky? Then a busboy walks behind me, and as I am trying to back away from the dirty table, and we bump into each other. I immediately say "Oops I'm sorry" and he looks side eyed at me and doesn't say anything at all while walking away. At this point, my wife and I promptly start walking out. As we walk past the hostess, my wife shaking her head says to herself, "terrible service," and the hostess laughs out loud at her. With all of this being said, I recognize that it's hard to find good help these days, but I expect more from a place on High Street. Three separate people act like jerks? You are in the service industry. Act like it. I will never be back. read more

I won't be coming back here anytime soon. We had the happy hour margarita, it was good. The we had the happy hour queso, bean dip and salsa, they were ok. Not a lot of flavor or any spice for Mexican food. Then the happy hour chicken quesadilla was served. The cheese had that shiney lack of quality I immediately couldn't get passed. The chicken was flavorless. The server was sweet and attentive. Not a total waste of money, but I can see it from here :) I'd skip this spot. You can trust me, I'm in the business ;D read more

Sat for over 25 min with just menus and waters. Our server did greet us but didn't acknowledge us after dropping off waters. She passed us twice and still didn't even take our drink orders. She was clearly busy, which we didn't mind, but we saw other servers standing at the service well just talking. Then as we were leaving we saw her greet other tables and take their orders. Wanted to give this places a try and really wanted some tacos but this place is definitely a miss for me and I will not be returning read more

This was my second attempt at giving this place a chance, and it will be my last. The first time I came here I sat at the bar and just had a few margaritas on happy hour - the place was by no means crowded, but somehow the service was terribly slow and the margaritas were extremely watered down. I came back again earlier this week with some friends and service was incredibly bad. The waitress we had had the BIGGEST attitude, sass, and rudeness about her - multiple occasions of it happening throughout our time here. We had to ask our waitress and the food runner twice to finally receive a refill of chips. One of our taco orders was supposed to be on corn tortillas but incorrectly came on flour. 4 people in my party - 3 of them ordered a second drink - the waitress comes back with 4 drinks. When I told her I did not order another drink she told me I was wrong and she was pretty sure we all ordered another round - what?? COMPLETELY rude and sassy. We waited a while in hopes for our checks to come out, but of course we had to end up hunting the waitress down to get the checks. Place again (not shockingly) was not crowded so not sure what the hold up was for all food, drinks, and attentiveness of the waitress. Would highly recommend going literally anywhere else in High Street for drinks and/or food. This place is not it - don't waste your time & money! read more

What a great place!!! Nora our server was so good and funny. We will be back fo sho!!! read more

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I have been coming here for about 3 years now. I'm not gonna lie - service is usually pretty slow and the menu is a little overpriced if you're not there during happy hour. HOWEVER - I love the atmosphere here, the frozen margaritas are delicious (even though you have to mix the flavoring in yourself) and it's a great spot for that indoor/outdoor dining experience. I always have so much fun here with friends and the chips and salsa/queso are great! Went again on 6/21 and had THE BEST service I have had since I started going here. Shout out to Jennifer for being the nicest person alive. She was an absolute gem and was sure to check in consistently during the meal. If I was basing this whole review off of just yesterday it would have been 5 stars. read more

Best Bartender! He not only makes your margarita... He makes your day ,) Great carnitas! Tastey food... Lively place! Five stars to THE MODERN MARGARITA! read more

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Nick is amazing & so are his drinks! I really enjoyed sitting at his bar as well as talking with other customers. The food quality seems to have gone down. I use to love their steak quesadillas & rave about them. This time there was hardly any steak & they came out cold. Everything else was great. read more

Fantastic food and drinks. Love that they play music and has a nice atmosphere. I only gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because some of the staff weren't very pleasant assuming they had a rough day. However hands down to the bartenders. They're great! read more

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The food was not cooked and really not good at all. Super salty and dry and damn nasty. The service was also bad. Came every 15 min and not helpful at all and they messed the check and orders up. I don't recommend at all. Have been here before and it wasn't bad. But it has definitely gone down hill. read more

Ive been here many times but came here recently on my first date with my guy. I always have a good time here. Quick fun service. This place is a trendy little local spot with modern music and a stiff yummy margarita. They also serve food but we just got cocktails. I got their Cadillac margarita. Let's just say thanks to the fun atmosphere and positive vibes I now have an awesome man to call my boyfriend. We will be back read more

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(Lyrics - Jimmy Buffett - Margaritaville) Nibbling on nachos Watching the sun bake All of those toppings covered their tacos Sipping my cocktail As I Yelp 4 Stars Smell those shrimp they're beginning to serve Wasting away again in Modern Margarita Eating for my Carne Asada Some people claim that there's tequila to blame But I hope it's nobodys fault This place looked like your average Scottsdale taco joint. Hip and hopping with loud music. However, you can't judge too quickly. As I sat I notice a charger on the table; totally cool and great idea! Great selection of margaritas, but I like mines spicy. I went for the Mango Jalapeno. It was sweet with a hint of spice. I would definitely needed some extra kick like say a habanero or Thai chili kick! For our food we ordered the Guacamole and chips and some street tacos. The guacamole and chips were decent and nothing too special. As for the tacos I went for the Carne Asada and Grilled Fish. The Carne Asada meat was a bit dry, but the salsa and lime helped with the moisture and the cabbage provided a much needed texture. The Grilled Fish was my favorite cause it was well charred with a fresh lime and cabbage giving you that island taste. In the end, Modern Margarita put a smile on my palate and face. The place is definitely hip and I heart the Happy Hour here is the place to be! - Enjoy! read more

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Damn fine tacos and a huge selection of tequila means a win in my book. Don't know anything about tequila? Don't you worry noob, their staff will fill you in on the details of God's gift to spirits. Oh, and btw - their beer queso is the cheese version of cocaine, if cocaine made you gain weight and love life. You have been warned. read more

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There was hair in our food and drinks - multiple times! We had to send out food and drinks back 3 different times. We were about 10 deep in out party. 2 booths seated directly next to each other. One table ordered chicken tacos. The minute the server sat the plate down we noticed there was hair in it. She took it right back. One of our Margaritas came out immediately after .. there was a long strain of hair floating on top. The server took it right away and apologized - again. The other table ordered nachos .. and guess what ... hair was it ... stuck in the Queso. This time the server stood there and waited until we looked over the nachos. We both noticed the hair. He said WOW! You guys see it's not my hair (he had a short brown cut with a cap on). He again, returned the nachos and we decided not to order anything else. I'll never return! read more

I used to love going to Modern. Our friends and family have been frequenting this place for over 5 years. Last night, Friday 6/17, was the worst experience in a Desert Ridge bar I have had. The bartenders and wait staff used to be so friendly and customer service oriented, but that has since changed. They are rude, slow and annoyed by any request a customer makes. I was so disappointed with the terrible service. Thankfully there are other bar/restaurants next door and across the street that value excellent service and train their staff to provide. It did not seem that the waitress we had even cared about earning a tip. It is a such a shame that the quality of service is going down in this area while the home values are going up. At least, we have choices. Modern will not be in my top ten in this area anymore. It used to be a fun place and I hope they figure out the problems. read more

For days when you can't take one more second of your family acting crazy, Modern Margarita will hook you up. Their margaritas are just enough to get you the buzz you need to handle your family for the rest of the afternoon. The bartenders are fun to look at as well. Oh, and their tacos are good too. Be adventurous and ask for the Chef's choice. You won't be disappointed. read more

Great service by the bartender and food was excellent!!! Hostess gave our seat away 2x so we stayed at the bar and had a blast!!! read more

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So I've dined at Modern for, well let's be honest, I don't know how long but pretty much since they opened. Their food and service is always the best! If I have to name names (which I don't but I'm going to anyways) I LOVE when Marisa and Nick R are behind the bar. They always make the best drinks, are kind and entertaining! Today was the first time I tried their lettuce bowl and holy smokes! The shrimp combined with the rice, corn, lettuce added in some goat cheese was simply divine!! A must try! They can do it with chicken and pretty much any other meat you want! Classic choices-the dip duo-grab queso, guac or salsa (you can also do black bean dip). Anyway you look at it this place is my favorite! Even since covid started and they have been able to reopen, they haven't skimped on their service, quality or quantities!! It's worth venturing out for!! read more

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The queso, guacamole and margaritas were delicious! BUT, the drinks were prepared by someone who wasn't wearing gloves or a face mask. I'm not sure about our food, because it was prepared in the back. I'd suggest clarifying if you call to place an order that those precautions are being used. The lack of protection for patrons was disappointing. read more

Very awesome cool chill spot Environment was very enjoyable, music was just right was able to have a pleasant conversation with our group, the wings were flavorful especially with that agave glaze We will be back read more

Decent place and good vibes during a weekday lunch but WAY overpriced for amount and quality of food you get. Will probably not return based solely off of the value and instead go to Hulas across the way where I know the quality of food lives up to the pricing read more

Came tonight for the first time; we were super excited to check out High Street (which has a GREAT atmosphere) and were drawn in by the music playing at Modern Marg. The live dj was great, lots of fun 90s jams! We each ordered a Marg to start with...I got the Hot Mango and my friend got the Sonoran Sunset. I thought both were pretty bad; we ended up sending the mango one back as it was super sweet and not spicy at all. I will say, they were very nice about letting us send it back (that is something I HATE to do). From there, my friend had the classic margarita and I stuck w red wine...the classic margarita was really good! The servers were friendly, the music was fun, I would definitely go back. read more

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Sammi was an amazing server. I have been coming to Modern margarita since it opened. I have always enjoyed their rendition of mexican street food. I had the burrito as a vegan it hit the spot. I am slightly disappointed we used to get the taco flight it was $45 now it is $60?! I really enjoy sitting out on the misted patio in a booth. I highly recommend their chipotle margarita it is amazing! read more

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So the place was busy DJ was playing, but loud but I guess it's Saturday night. Me and my friend got beer and tacos. We were somewhat speaking loudly so we can hear one another, server was soft spoken and barely heard him. We also ordered chicken and steak tacos, steak taco was tasty, chicken taco was good but I had bones in mine. Server was attentive and waters were filled every time they passed by us. On average it was ok, I'd probably return another time but not on a weekend. read more

One of my favorite places to go out to eat in AZ! Their food, menu, drinks, ambiance and service are all spectacular! I just love the vibes at this place. You can chill on the patio, enjoy the twinkly lights and feel like you're on a mexican vacation with a margarita in hand! Speaking of margaritas, they have like 5 to choose from. They jalapeno is super spicy, in my opinion, but very good and savory if you're in the mood for that! Also, the prickly pear marg is one of my favs, it's on the sweeter side. And then you can't go wrong with the original marg, it's the perfect blend of sour, sweet and strong-ish. Great happy hour specials on food and drinks! I love Modern Margarita! read more

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First time here last night. Delicious food!!! Husband had Carne Asada tacos (tender and flavorful). I had Quesadillas (good quality cheese; large helpings of salsa, lettuce, and guacamole came with it). Yummy salsa and chips. Great Margaritas. Loved the cool, chill vibe. Loved that there are booths to sit in. Superb service from Todd. Fair prices. Highly recommend and will be back. read more

Great service and attitudes by wait staff with the exception of a misunderstanding of whether we wanted to order a dish or not. After a long wait, we found out it was never input. We still enjoyed our appetizer and margs, just wish we had the entree we thought we ordered! The queso & guac combo was fantastic, along with the freshly made chips! We enjoyed the blended prickly pear and mango margaritas too. read more

Modern Margarita - Guacamole and queso with chips - Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Really like this place on High street! Really fun and cool space with nice indoor and outdoor bar and restaurant seating. Like a former sorority sister, I'm a sucker for a good frozen margarita and this place has the best in the area. If you want street tacos, they have a bunch of them! Here are the good and bad ones I tried- Good- grilled mahi mahi, carne asada, chicken, veggie Bad- fried fish (not the freshest and I usually live fried fish tacos but this one was a no go) Pro Tip- if your a bit trashy like me try the Mexican paper route which includes a beer, a shot and a cigarette. Also the frozen chambord margarita is a revelation! read more

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Great people watching, great outdoor booths, decent tacos, tasty salsa, tasty spicy mango margaritas. The staff is pretty nice. The only thing that's kind of annoying is they think it impresses their customers if they memorize your long ass order with all the specifications. Let me tell you, I'm going to remember the wait staff who got my order completely wrong (because he did) more than I'm going to remember not writing down the order. My order was completely wrong, the guy was super nice and had my tacos remade. I had to finish my meal long after my family had already finished theirs. Sheesh, write your orders down! It's okay, I'm happier with what I actually ordered than having to wait for my dinner to be remade. read more

Just had lunch here while in town for a conference. Service was fantastic, as well as great food and drinks. Our server Seth was awesome. Very personable and informative. He gave lots of suggestions regarding the menu, as well as things to do/see in the area. We had Nashville hot chicken tacos, garlic fries, chips & salsa, and elote dip. No complaints about any of it! Would definitely recommend trying this restaurant out. We'll definitely be back before we leave town. read more

Ok.. here we go. Ugh... this is a tough one...it's super cute and a great place to drink. The staff we encountered were very nice. If you are doing a girls night or out with a group of friends they have these massive margaritas that look like a ton of fun. The drinks are very good. I hate an over poured drink, it defeats the purpose of enjoying the drink. ...and I hate an under poured drink. The bartenders get it right. Now the food... I wasn't overly excited about the menu. It's bar food. I thought maybe it would have some sass to it ...but .. nope. Kinda bland. I wasn't impressed. I can only guess after one of those Massive margaritas, I'm sure the food would be amazing. Much like White Castle is after bar close. Disappointed and completely grossed out. The bathroom and ladies, they only have one. Toilet is broken and clogged and pee everywhere on the seat floor, it was so nasty. I was so shocked. So .. Yeah..check please, we out .. peace. read more

For past few years, we have seen a degradation of food, service and cleanliness. This week took the cake. We decided to go early (3pm Friday) to get ahead of the crowds. We usually drop 200-300 dollars each time. This time with 4 of us, it was higher. First, the service was mediocre. Right by the bar server station, you would think our server would see us. Nope, nearly invisible. When we ordered, we found out that they had absolutely not salad lettuce (remember Friday before the rush). So we asked for a "bowl" that used the shredded lettuce which we were told was available. The server comes back and nope, not a bit of shredded lettuce. Okay, what are you going to put on the tacos we ordered??? Cabbage of course. Then, only one red wine in stock. Really? On a Friday night? (Has anyone thought of sending someone to buy some lettuce?) Okay, following dinner, my wife decides she wants to visit the restroom. WHOT!!! All blocked off with chairs and an "out of order" sign. This is now 5pm Friday night. Are they turning customers away because of health code violations? (No working restroom at all), No. Whatever this place does, it needs a new manager, retrain or replace wait staff and ensure they have the basics to do business. We are going somewhere else from here on. read more

Was in town again for work had some time before we were leaving so we decided to hit up this super cute spot for happy hour. Had been here before so was a little excited to have their taco flight. The taco flight is definitely enough to share. 3 of each (chicken, veggie, carne asada, pork and fish) taco for a total of 15 tacos!! My favorite are the fish tacos topped with red lettuce and topped with their pico de hallo, amaaaazing!!! The carne asada tacos are filled with meat, definitely hearty. I also enjoyed a hot mango margarita. Like spice and tequila, this is a must try! Our server Yohanis was attentive and touched our table just enough for us to not feel negelected. He was on point and definitely defined great customer service! Thank you!!! read more

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Great staff, great food, charismatic bartenders, and excellent Tequila selection which will be needed to endure the vibe killin music they play (Not talking about the weekend DJ). That music was bad in the 90's, and hasn't aged well. My Grandmother has aged better than the crap pop hip hop they play. She also died in the 90's. For the love of Christ and all that is holy, Please put someone else in charge of the playlist. read more

News flash. If a customer's bill is $13.80 and they give you $24, that means the customer wanted a $10 bill back. I didn't want you to brush aside the $4 and take the $20 and then give me a bunch of bills. That's why I KEPT ALL THE EXTRA BILLS I HAD IN MY HAND that I was going to tip with. Might as well. My wallet is already overloaded with singles. And they didn't give me salsa, so now I'm really glad I STIFFED them. I never STIFF on a tip. Some of y'all youngsters need to learn more about how life works. Stop playing video games. read more

Wow, food was great and the Margaritas to for were awesome. Can't wait to actually sit down and try food in the restaurant

Came here for lunch and received top notch service from Maya! She was friendly, knowledgeable, and never let out glasses go empty. Plus, she made sure we left with all of our delicious leftovers. Will come back! read more

Live with in walking distance of City North. Have been to Modern Margarita with fair at best service. Haven't been there in at least two years due to to poor to fair service. Thought we would give it another try. Matt the Bartender was amazing!!! Nick on the other hand was a complete JERK! He was not only extremely rude, he was more concerned with sampling Vodkas with two gentlemen sitting at the bar. He was so unprofessional it was embarrassing. Thank you Matt for great service! You definitely made up for the lack of customer service from Nick! #nicksucked #customerserviceisimportant #Nickneedsadifferentjob #cleaningtoiletswouldbegoo read more

It is clear to see the management of Modern Margarita has made strides to improve staff training and it makes a huge difference in the overall dining experience! The staff seems to be more attentive, happier, and gives much better service than in the past. I am greeted with smiles and friendly "hello's" or " welcome to Modern Margarita" which makes it feel more like a 5-star restaurant than a local taco spot! The food is always fresh and delicious and the prices are good for the quality and portions given. I can't go here without getting the salsa, queso, and guacamole with their fresh, thin, crisp, seasoned-to-perfection tortilla chips! Honestly, I can eat the chips plain they are so good (not too salty!) I love their delicate texture! Their burritos are huge, filled with fresh, flavorful ingredients and make a few meals for me! The tacos are all tasty no matter which type you get! Go ahead, try them all! You see the staff moving with urgency and not just strolling or standing around like in past visits. I'm watching you, Modern Margarita staff, and I see the amazing changes you are making! Congratulations to the new management! I will definitely be back! read more

If you're going to charge an extra $6 for protein on $7 nachos, please have the courtesy to pre-disclose it. And if you're going to offer to "refresh" an order of salsa and chips, don't charge an extra $5 without telling us first. Be transparent goes a long way vs. nickeling and diming! read more