I had dinner with friends on New Year's Eve and it was a mixed experience. The feedback I really want to give and feel strongly about concerns the food. I ordered the chicken wings and it was a disaster. Four large chicken wings are served on an 8-inch plate. They are stacked and hard to get to with the knife and fork. The wings are served with a cheap butter knife which cannot cut a wing. It was a horror show and I was embarrassed at try to get the meat from the wings. This is a nice restaurant and not one where you want to eat the wings with your hands. So I ended up eating about 2 ounces of chicken. Please, consider the way you serve these and whether or not diners deserve a decent knife. This restaurant is one that does not have salt and pepper on the table. You have to ask and that means you have to wait until someone passes by. On a busy night, this takes awhile. Not conducive to a pleasant. meal. I ordered a Manhattan and it didn't come. The server came and said she forgot and would get it immediately. It didn't come. I did finally get one and the server explained what happened and I can accept this. It wasn't great but I understand what happened. All in all, I think this could have been a great evening but it wasn't. I'm not sure if I would recommend this place or if I would come back. It seems like providing a decent knife with wings would be something a restaurant would know. read more

My family and I had such a great brunch at Ocotillo. The service was the real star here! Our server was so friendly and funny and we weren't rushed at all. The space is really big - we sat in the dining area behind the host stand and it was super bright and sunny with comfy seating. The food was good! Not great but still tasty. My favorite thing we got was actually the endive salad. It was fantastic! We also got the breakfast chimichanga (good), smoked brisket (really good), a side of bacon (floppy), and brussels sprouts (meh). I've also had their fries before and they are to die for. My aunt got the eggplant meatballs to go and said they were so amazing as well. The menu is diverse with a mix of healthy and indulgent options - there is something for everyone. I do think the prices are a bit high for what you get, but I'd gladly pay for the salad and fries again any day. read more

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After several more visits, Ocotillo has become one of our favorite spots and well worth a 5 star rating. It's a lovely place to spend a weekend morning enjoying tasty food in the gorgeous courtyard. This is truly a gem and I envy those that live in the neighborhood! Our favorites are the charred sweet potato, eggplant meatballs, and burrata salad with wine poached pear. I'm not even a big sweet potato fan, but it's really delicious and super creamy. The poached pear and burrata salad also has this delicious whipped goat cheese. The eggplant meatballs are so good and filling. They have a nice cocktail menu as well. On this last visit we opted for the Garden's Apple and Hibiscus Haze mocktails, which were crafted with as much care as the alcoholic drinks. I preferred the slightly sweeter Garden's Apple over the other, but both were good! read more

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Came in for some early dinner, sat at the high table in the bar area. I have to say the bone marrow is so good. The pappardelle pork shank was so good, the pork was cooked perfect, and was a pretty large portion. read more

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Service was really slow, patio was nice. The cauliflower app was tasty We got the spare ribs and the mesquite chicken for our entrees. Both were ok. Ribs were tough and mole was a little overpowering. The chicken was flavorless and potatoes ok. Doubt we will be back. read more

Nice spot with a gorgeous patio if you want to sit outside - and inside is beautiful as well. Servers were great and on top of each table, making sure we were all cared for. Most of us got pastas and loved it. I got the Shrimp Ravioli, so good. Highly recommend it! read more

As promised, I'd be back for dinner. Ordered eggplant meatballs and roasted beets for appetizers, they were delicious. Dinner, bone marrow with sauce on the side due to my allergies to agave. If you're not a big eater, highly recommend ordering from the small plates section of the menu. My husband had a tagliatelle pasta, it was al dente! the ragu was cooked to perfection. Drinks were all great, service was well received. Definitely "be careful, it's yummy" certified! Great setting for all occasions. read more

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My friend and I came here for happy hour and we really enjoyed ourselves. We sat inside at the bar, and received outstanding service from two bartenders. The place is very spacious, with lots of indoor/outdoors options. Our food was delicious! We shared a couple of different things on the happy hour menu that were all very tasty and well priced. read more

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My family decided to have brunch here. The atmosphere is beautiful with welcoming staff. We were seated right away which was surprising especially with a group of 7 because I was expecting it was going to be busy but maybe we just beat the rush. We ordered a variety of dishes that sounded appetizing from the menu description and a few pictures on Yelp that looked inviting. One of my sisters enjoyed the Eggplant and meatballs. My other sister and dad both ordered the Breakfast Chimichanga which satisfied their palate. It was crunchy and filling. My mom and my husband both ordered the Smoked Brisket on Parmesan Polenta. My mom said it was slightly salty and as for my husband he felt like it wasn't enough due to the small portion of the dish. I ordered the Pork Belly Hash. I liked it but I wish there was a bit more pork belly. Overall the food was decent. The service was good up until it was time to pay. We sat there for sometime before the waitress finally provided the check. Overall it was a decent brunch. read more

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Disappointing second meal. Came right before happy hour ended and ordered a few happy hour appetizers. The chicken was essentially half a bird plopped unceremoniously on a plate of potato salad. Impossible to share with any decorum, but too large to eat by one's self. Orichette were drowning in heavy sauce (butter?) and was served with two pieces of plain stale bread. Service was as if someone had their own agenda and had no concept that they were there to enhance the dining experience. Interruptions into every conversation with non essential queries, not a lot of knowledge of menu. Come for happy hour drinks on the outside patio. Don't come for fine dining. read more

Best brunch around! The Bloody Mary was so good! Food was amazing! Loved the variety of dishes offered. Sweet and savory. Staff were so great and accommodating. The patio is beautiful and just perfect Can't wait to go back!!! read more

If you want a fantastic meal, start to finish no notes, you should eat here. If you want a fantastic experience, you should ask for Colin as your server. Me and 7 colleagues came for dinner on Thursday evening. We were able to sit outdoors in the beautiful patio. We ordered 8 different small plates as well as entrees and desserts. My favorite was the eggplant "meatballs" and squash blossoms. Wow! I also loved my ravioli and filet mignon entree. The taste was phenomenal. I had pistachio ice cream for dessert and again, absolutely impeccable. 5 stat experience from top to bottom. Thank you Colin for all the pictures too! read more

Ocotillo - Patio seating - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

After reading reviews of places to eat I am so glad I made it out to Ocotillo. Not being from the area the space is really unassuming as you drive up but as you walk through the entryway I loved the outdoor seating and bar area. It wasn't open the night I came but I can see it being a really awesome space to enjoy on a nice day. Walking through the tree walkway to the actual restaurant I was also impressed with the ambiance and decor of the indoor space. They even have a covered patio area separate from the larger outdoor space. As for what to get... I must say I probably ordered way too much but there were so many options on the menu to try. I will say the portions were pretty large in my opinion so you can definitely share the larger entrees as I took a lot for leftovers. What I tried + Bucatini + Tempura + Beef Ribs + Ahi Tuna Their ribs are what they are known for and they are a must try. The mole sauce was yum! Definitely not your usual ribs so a great option to get. The ahi tuna was a nice option to get to balance out the savoriness of the ribs. Whenever I see bucatini on the menu I get it since it's not a standard option for pastas. It was pretty standard though so I would recommend trying other options next time. The tempura artichokes and sunchokes were a nice appetizer to get also but might opt to try something else next time. Overall, I really enjoyed dinner here with the space, service, and food. I can see why it's a top spot for dates or celebrations. read more

The home made pastas was amazing! Our server John was super friendly, knew the menu inside & out, made great suggestions and was very attentive. Will definitely come back here to try other items on the menu. Overall experience gets two thumbs up! read more

Loved ocotillo! This was my 3rd time here but first time for dinner (I had only been for brunch). The server was wonderful and so nice and the mocktails were delicious. The food was so rich and my favorite dish was the sweet potato! It was super windy out so glad we decided to sit inside. The walkway in with the palo verdes is breathtaking and I love the menu options here, although I wish they were a little more vegetarian friendly, as I had to get pancetta on the side for my entree. read more

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Smoked brisket on Parmesan polenta Smoked brisket, on a bed of Parmesan polenta, topped with a fried egg, crispy onion, and brisket jus FORK tender brisket! The polenta is perfectly cooked, cheesy, all seasoning on point, the jus had the exact right level of beefiness We had a lot of other drinks I didn't review because I didn't think I'd be doing a review 10/10 would recommend, would return No pic because we fat kidded out before I could get one read more

We recently went to Ocotillo for an intimate birthday dinner, and loved the service we received. I ordered the pasta dish not carefully looking at the ingredients. Well, when I got it there were red peppers in them (not sure the name), that made it so spicy. I was trying my best to each it beca other than the spice, I really liked it. The waitress saw my struggle and insisted it get remade without the spice, and I was sooo thankful. I can't do spicy! So amazing service to really care that your guests have a great dining experience. read more

Ocotillo - Orecchiette Pasta - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Walking up this restaurant feels like walking in a dream with the trees adorned with lights. It's an open space with picnic table style seating outside and more formal seating inside. Our waitress was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu giving great options. Now for the food. Everything was delicious. The salmon with red curry was delicious. Someone had the beef ribs which were literally falling off the bone delicious and the BBQ sauce was just right. The ahi tuna was a hit as was the pasta. The mocktail was nice and refreshing. And we got a whole coconut to drink out of lol. A really great experience overall read more

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Incredible overall experience! The restaurant is absolutely beautiful, and the Sunday brunch was seriously impressive. Huge shoutout to the chef whoever she or he is because all of our food came out perfectly prepared and beautifully plated. The service was also friendly. The price wasn't even that bad for a place with this kind of quality, we will definitely be back! read more

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We recently had the pleasure of enjoying Ocotillos menu at Sidecar Social Club (the little bar to the right before the restaurant. Everything about my visit was splendid!! We wanted the delicious food from Ocotillo but also a fine cocktail. And Sidecar Social Club fit the bill. The ambiance and service were great. It was a cool evening for it being September in the desert. And I delighted in being outside, next to the dozens of string lit trees and vast open space. It was good for the souls after being indoors most of summer. The drinks at Sidecar were original and fantastic!! We had the Apollo and Starlet. I loved the Starlet!!! We definitely ordered too much food. And don't regret it. I want to order everything on the Ocotillo menu. The chef knows what he is doing. And I imagine the kitchen is well run. The gem salad was truly a gem. I have day dreamed of it a few times since. I could have been satisfied with that alone. (And Starlet, of course) The wings were sticky deliciousness. I only wish they were served with wet towels/wipes. We also enjoyed the market fish (halibut ) and pasta with ragu. Oh my. They were both perfect. It was one of those nights I wished I could eat more. I will definitely return! read more

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Expensive but tasty brunch. Service was good. Place is nice and clean. Probably wouldn't return based off price alone.

Back again and it was even better than the last time! The radicchio salad was superb- fantastic dressing! The ahi was delicious, and the dried strawberries in balsamic atop herbed ricotta was STELLAR read more

Ocotillo - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Good ambience. Food was great and the service was good too. If you're in the area go try it. read more

Ocotillo - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I love, love, love the pancakes. I've only eaten here for breakfast and have always had a great meal. Service was great!

This ambiance is beautiful especially at night with all the lights outside and the walkway area. The drinks are strong just how I like it lol. I got the kissed by the rose and Paloma. The waitress was so kind and helped to point out the vegan options on the menu. As for the food the pasta was my favorite! I love a chunky type of pasta and the sauce was flavorful as well. Veggie side dishes were great! read more

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The ambiance was excellent, the outside area is beautiful but unfortunately we found the food underwhelming, we were a large group so we pretty much got everything on the menu except the ribeyes. The pasta was good but we found the meat to be dry and lacked flavor. The shrimp was good and seemed fresh but I personally will not be returning. read more

The place has a fun vibe and outdoor area. The drinks are fun and the food is fine. Everything is quite expensive for what you get however.

Ocotillo blends desert-chic ambiance with bold flavors--their green chili pork stew is hearty perfection, and the mesquite-grilled brussels sprouts are a smoky revelation. The sprawling patio (with misters!) is ideal for group hangs, though service can lag when packed. read more

Disappointed. Walked here only to find this sign. We had called several times earlier today and it rang and then had a message saying the restaurant was open. Would highly recommend they change their voicemail so others don't drive or walk here to find the establishment is closed. Didn't get to try the food or see inside but it does look like a nice environment with good options. read more

Ocotillo - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Met up with some friends for dinner at Ocotillo, I have been a few times and love coming back! For dinner we sat inside, but Ocotillo has an amazing outdoor eating area on a beautiful lighted patio/backyard area, even a bar outside. I started my meal with a cocktail and for my main I had a homemade pasta dish with a meaty sauce. The cocktail was the perfect way to begin this meal. The pasta dish was filling and full of flavor, it also came with toasted Noble bread. I also got to try one of the ribs my friend order and man those were so dang good. Although I was perfectly pleased with my meal, I had plate envy haha. If looking for a great place a date night or night out go give Ocotillo a try! read more

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Came for brunch on a Sunday at noon. Very large party so we had reservations. We were seated outside so we could enjoy the beautiful weather. Took quite awhile to get our drink orders together, but we did have a large group. When we finally got our food order in, I went with the Smoked Brisket Over Creamy Parmesan Polenta and my wife chose the Summer Squash Flautas. Food came out in decent time and dishes tasted okay. Brisket was kind of tough and my knife agreed. Service was very friendly, but sort of slow as it took awhile to catch someone to get our orders in. To their defense, we did have 16 people in our group. Maybe it was an off day, as we've had good experiences prior. Going to try again and see if next time is better. read more

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Normally, and let me repeat...normally Ocotillo is a really great place. Tonight it was Disgustingly!!!!! I was seated at the bar and attended to by an absolutely amazing bartender. I believe his name is Steven. He is totally upscale and has a perfectly professional attitude. The bucatini that is a "go to" for me was also nicely done. Now imagine this....trying to enjoy all of this while seated at the bar with the odor of a sewer coming up every 8-9 minutes. I guess I could have moved but I didn't. I told Steve and he was well aware of it and apologized and did his best with lighting candles. But when the smell came up.....WHEW!!!!!! I got thru it but NO ONE SHOULD BE SEATED AT THE BAR AND EXPERIENCE THIS!!!! PERIOD!!! Steven told me they were aware of this and were working on the problem. At the end of the evening I asked who the manager was and if they could come over. Well, a sad representation of a manager named Nicole came over. Her aura exuded from her in such a negative way, almost as if she was trying to be condescending. Through the conversation I don't believe she realized (or maybe she did) that in her mentioning she wasn't aware to saying finally that the problem was being addressed that she NEVER apologized. She then instructed Steven to give me a free drink......pathetic. I told Steven I would have nothing to do with the free drink and paid with the gift cards I purchased. To the owners......train your management (Nicole), don't seat customers at the bar and make them experience this. Will I be back? Of course, but I won't sit at the bar til this is resolved. Such a nice establishment otherwise. Darn read more

Food and service are great. The reason only 3 stars is because 2 messages were left for management to return call and still have yet to receive a call back (almost 3 weeks) concerning outdoor resteraunt cat called Mittens, per the waitstaff. Mittens is cute and fluffy but not after being on the dinner table behind us and continously petted by waitstaff. This looks unsanitary, not appetizing and not appropriate for resteraunt workers who then serve your food. Management - does this catch your attention now? read more

Ocotillo is one of those places that just gets it right. The vibe is laid-back but stylish, and the food hits the mark--especially if you're vegetarian. The eggplant meatballs were a standout: super flavorful, great texture, and honestly just as satisfying as the real thing. I also tried the matcha cocktail and was awesome- light, refreshing, and not overly sweet. It's a fun twist you don't see often. Between the beer garden (we didn't get to go to this time), friendly service, and creative menu, it's an easy 5/5 for me. I'll definitely be back. read more

We're new to Phoenix, and we lucked out with this great find for brunch. The menu, service, and choice of seating were perfect for Saturday brunch. We will be back! read more

Ocotillo - Brunch. Brisket with polenta. - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Keep it to simple points. Infested with flys in indoor dining, had to keep swatting away. Ahi tuna was served frozen. Brussels sprouts had no flavor. Pasta contained super sour tomatoes, and I'm a sucker for tomatoes, but couldn't stomach these. Waiter was either drunk or high and refused to tell us his name. They did comp the ahi tuna, but will not go back. read more

The beef ribs did not disappoint! It literally falls off the bone... we're from Texas and this was one of the best ribs we had. Service was a bit slow on a Sunday but it was nice being outside enjoying the weather. Their bathrooms are also outside which is very convenient. You may bump into a very pretty white cat that roams around the property! read more

Ocotillo - Beef Rib Brunch - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This was one of the recommend restaurants on Eater's list. The menu isn't huge but items looked good. Reservations were fairly easy to make on Opentable. When we got to the restaurant, we saw that it w had an enormous outdoor space. So I don't think getting seats is going to be a huge issue. The outdoor space looked like a fun place to bring a large group to. Our server was very nice and took our order promptly. We got a couple of cocktails to start. For apps, I got the celery and truffle soup and hubby got the sun dried strawberries. A side of grilled bread came with. Both were very good. For entree I got the roasted sea bass and hubby got the cocoa tagliatelle. The pasta was delicious. The fish was a little over cooked and the sauce was fairly spicy. For dessert, we got the flourless chocolate cake, which came with a pistachio ice cream. read more

Ocotillo - Flourless chocolate cake - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Our group made reservations for brunch here and I was pretty excited given the vegetarian options on the menu. I got the eggplant "meatballs" served on a bed of polenta with a side of the hashcake. The eggplant dish was delicious and flavorful- no oily, tough, or undercooked eggplant here. The hashcake had a nice crisp to it but was relatively bland. The service was pretty quick. This was a nice spot for brunch if you're looking for out of the ordinary brunch foods. read more

We made a reservation for Saturday night. There was not plenty of parking spots, but we were able to find a spot. We have made the reservation for inside sitting, but once we have arrived we noticed the outside is way nicer. The choice of music and the atmosphere were wonderful. If you're thinking about a brunch place, you would love it. The food also in this place does not disappoint. My wife did order beef ribs, and she lived it. The only problem was they did not bring the proper steak knife. I have ordered beef brisket and extra hash cake. The beef was amazingly cooked, and polenta was simply delicious. The hash cake was also so unique. I never had anything like this before. I will plan to go there for dinner too. read more

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