My favorite restaurant in town. I bring my out of town guests here. Then I realized they are super gringo if they don't even like new Mexican food. Spice levels are not low here. Which is what I love about this place. And I'm unaware of many other New Mexican joints around the Valley. Reviewing it makes me wanna go back! read more

Outstanding and amazing as always. This local gem has been a valley staple forever. All of the restaurants: Richardson's, Dicks Hideaway, Rokerij and now Rosie's. This is the place we take our out of town guests to. Its our show off restaurant. The New Mexico cuisine is innovative yet somewhat traditional. All four of the restaurants have ambiance that is incomparable. Service is impeccable. The presentation of the food is so so fabulous and creative. We do not have a staple dish because we try to change it up especially when they have some awesome special. Great for HH. Date night or just a fun time read more

Great food and great atmosphere. The waiter was on point. Will be back. Like that we didn't have to valet park anymore.

6/13/21 we went to Richardson's for dinner; a few months back we had a excellent dinner. Sadly last night we returned and the service was fair at best. Our waitress forgot completely our salads and served our main courses minus one - so we politely waited for the last plate to arrive. The food - was honestly fair to poor which was really disappointing. For the price it was even more disappointing. Truly an unfortunate experience , bad service and fair to poor food - while the average plate price is about $35 dollars per entree. This restaurant is a hard pass which is so sad because it actually was a gem before. A friend of mine also went recently and said the same thing - not sure what's happening but please fix it. read more

So last night we took my son out to dinner for his 16th Birthday. He is a big steakhouse fan so we thought of Richardson's being they are known for their delicious steaks. The service is usually something that I've never had an issue with here. Well I would be lying if outside of the food being on point I was Very Unhappy with my experience here last night. So, Manny was our sever and he was kind and knew the menu took the time to go over what his favorite items were and the specials, but sadly he was never there after this. We had ordered some wine and an appetizer to get going and after that we didn't see him for a good 20-30 mins. Now, this was okay being we were looking over the menu talking and having a little bite to eat while enjoying our glass of wine. Well Manny finally came back - we were very much ready to order this time. He let us know at this time that he has a large table and that he wants to make sure he get the order now so that he doesn't get too busy. I was VERY confused by this being - we are also paying customers. I appreciate him letting us know that he might be a little slower but to pretty much tell us that we might just be here with no server because there is a bigger table there. Not the best feeling. Made us feel like because our tip wont be as large we were not as important as the large party (who if you ask me should have had their OWN server) with that all said - After a while Manny came back and let us know that my son's meal and my boyfriends meal were done and ready to serve but Manny had forgotten to tell them to start my pizza. At this point I was like really?!? You tell us that we wont be getting the best service then forget my food? So as I sat there while my son and boyfriend ate their food waiting for mine we were all a little annoyed. This was my sons 16th birthday dinner we took him to a nice place and this is the service. My pizza finally got to the table when they were done, so I ate alone. A different server brought my pizza - I asked him for some red peppers, they came 15 mins after I asked for them and had already finished my dinner, like why even brin them at that point- you already didnt make my meal now im waiting for something for 15 more mins to eat- No Thank you! At this point our server came back we had asked for boxes and the check. (it had been yet again another little while since we saw him we had about 3 other servers bringing us things while he was not around) He brought the check and my boyfriend and I both looked at each other and said "they didn't even offer desert for the birthday?" being it was my son's 16th birthday and WE DID tell them that - I was thinking there would be some kind of offer of desert or something. Manny (as he was walking away to the large table again ) yells back to us about 10-15 feet from then table and said "oh yeah happy birthday" I am extremally disappointed in this service and the fact that a large table was so much more important than us having a nice enjoyable time here, but the most disappointing is taking your 16 year old out for dinner and they dont do a damn thing! I even would have been willing to pay for the desert- But they were too busy for that- What a sad review to write for such a great place. Please note the food was very good and the bottle of wine was tasty. The service on the other hand- Friendly is good but being neglectful is not. They should have done something for my son's 16th or I wouldn't have brought him here. I hate to leave a review like this but when you are paying these prices you have a right to expect good service! read more

Richardson's - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The food was so gross, I had high hopes. I ordered the sirloin steak and it was dry, had no flavor and they served my bfs steak on a soggy piece of bread. So weird. read more

Hands down, favorite brunch place in town. Dark and cozy, the best place to start AND end your weekend. The stellar service, drinks, and food are second to none. So many great dishes and they are very accommodating to customizations/modifications. Come hungry, leave satisfied! Also, during COVID-19, dining at Richardson's has been a very good experience. We feel extremely safe and cared for due to the precautions taken around physical distancing, cleaning, and masking. Erich at the bar is very considerate and politely reminds clients to adhere to the mask policy. It's easy to forget after a couple of margaritas, and because it's such a small space, these precautionary measures make me feel safe dining out. read more

My wife and I visited Richardson for Valentines. The staff were absolutely fantastic. Our server was prompt, knowledgeable, and never left a glass empty. I order the prime rib special with Brussel sprouts and a loaded potato. The steak came out with the perfect temperature that was ordered and was so so flavorful. The brussel sprouts were tasty as was the loaded potato. My wife order a seafood dish that was similar to scampi and she wanted scallops. The server made it happen and she got her scallops. The seafood was cooked to perfection and was amazing, You will not leave here hungry. I wish I took pictures but this was a special evening and I opted out of a beating for pulling my phone out. read more

I was surprised at the quality of the food on my visit this time as compared to the other few times I've eaten here. The food did not seem as fresh or fragant as I recalled. The pasta was definitely the worst of the dishes we had because it seemed as if the noodles were sitting in just water in the bowl. The Chile relleno and the enchiladas were both over cheesed. The calamari was pretty good. read more

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I just tried to make a reservation for Christmas Eve for my girlfriend, her Mother and myself. I was informed that they don't take reservations for less than 4. What a bunch of crap! What am I suppose to do manufacture a person. This is greedy on their part and I'll never go in here again! read more

Delicious but spicy! But so is almost everything in AZ apparently. The meat definitely had the spice, and I even like spicy. Some sour cream would have really helped level the meal out. Be warned, the restaurant is on the smaller side so not ideal for a big group. The staff was nice, portions were huge and drinks were good so it got 4 stars. Can't blame them that peppers are a food group in their state. read more

Richardson's - Carne Adovada - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

A reservation was made outside in the Richardson's area. It easily sat 10 people, but the tables where we were (near the fireplace) seemed more suited for drinks than for dinner since the tables sat very low, and by low I mean it was at par with the benches and chairs. I loved the ambiance though. It was a great spot for an intimate dinner, a date, or just chilling with friends. The service was on the slower side, but I think it was because we were a larger party that it took a long time to get our drinks and order the food. We started with a couple appetizers. Let me just preface by saying the portions here are so large appetizers are unnecessary, and in fact, probably mute. Anyways, we had the carne asada fries, the some toast thay was covered in chicken, cheese and ham. Both were quote tasty. For my main, I ordered the stuffed chicken ($26), without the sauce since I read a review that the entree was really spicy. I attributed it to the Sriracha sauce, so I got it on the side. The chicken was stuffed with spinach, sun dried tomatoes and asiago cheese and also came with side dish and potato, as well as a salad. I chose broccollini and brussel sprouts (in lieu of a potato). The salad was dime-sized, so it could easily been shared. It was full of toppings, so I didn't even need dressing. They definitely didn't skimp on the cranberries, nuts, tomatoes, and cheese. The chicken was pretty good but a little drier than I preferred my chicken. I think it would have been tasteless had it not been for being stuffed. I tried some of my friend's prime rib ($55), and that thing was ginormous! It was a 20 oz bone-in but it was the size of a tomahawk. It was topped with cheese and was also good, but I felt like it lacked a little something I can't quite identify. It was a beautiful medium rare though and super thick. While all the entrees were large enough to be split, they did charge $10 to split a plate. Personally, if you came with 2 people, I would order an entree and an appetizer and just share between the 2. Or just order 2 entrees and take some grub home! Great ambiance for special occasions and required face masked when you entered. They practiced physical distancing pretty well. Restrokma were clean and they had a full bar and extensive menu. read more

Richardson's - Dinner Menu - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Busy Friday night. Found a couple seats at the bar which was awesome since it was pretty busy and we didn't have reservations. Ordered a couple drinks after waiting for anyone to serve us, just in time too we were feeling a little left out. Ordered the bacon wrapped shrimp and it was delivered to us pretty burned, had to send them back. Looked at other Yelp photos of this same dish and didn't even compare - charred black. Ordered the ribs, they were very good. read more

Richardson's - Ribs - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Loved the food. I had the gumbo. It was plentiful and delicious . I would give it 5 stars if not for the fact that we arrived a few minutes before happy hour ended and there was no host to seat us. The waitress said that the "computer doesn't allow any exceptions." They always blame the computer instead of their human error. Infuriating! read more

Decided to give this spot a try! When we called they told us we couldn't make reservations for 2 and to just come in. When we arrived, they said seating for 2 is only available in the bar areas, which no problem however staff seemed to be very confused on where the available areas are so we found ourselves pretty frustrated. We ended up at the main bar and enjoyed a quiet dinner, the Chile rellenos are definitely a must try and I have to say the rice was delicious. The carne asada fries were also delicious. The plates are huge and I would recommend sharing. read more

I stopped going to Richardson's given all the staff turnover and lack of quality service a few years ago, but we decided to return for carry-out as one doesn't have to deal with the inside dynamics. We both ordered the chili rellenos plates and they're as good as we remember. We got the order w rice and beans--honestly, it is two meals for most people. I also got a side house salad which is delicious and enough for two people as well. Given the portion sizes and price, Richardson's is a good value and their curb-side pick-up during COVID is a real plus. read more

Richardson's - Two chili rellenos w red and green sauce (Christmas) and rice and beans. Yum. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I travel to Phoenix frequently, and bring guests to dine here at one of the Richardson's family of restaurants pretty much every visit. People love the food, even locals are surprised and pleased by the whole package including the food. I usually steer newcomers to two dishes; the Carne Adovada and the Pork Mole. This time around I was disappointed to learn that the Pork Mole had been taken off the menu, but pressed on assuring people that the Adovada would be spicy and awesome. While the Adovada delivered on flavor, there was simply no spice present. I'm used to this dish being unapologetically spicy, but this time around at Richardson's it didn't register as even mildly spicy. I'm hoping to visit Dick's next time around, and hope this was an aberration. Bring back the Spice, and you'll get five stars again...Bring back the mole and I'll double down on the review. read more

Very very disappointed. I want to start out by saying this is my girlfriends favorite restaurant. So being her birthday, having family in from out of town (New Mexico), and getting people to come out for the first time since Covid we were excited. Made reservations a week early for 8 on the patio in the big table so we all have room. (A couple guest were distant and outside conscious. When we got there we found out that they sat the table for another birthday party minutes before we arrived. So after about 10 minutes of scrambling David it was either the manager or a bartender did all he could with putting us in a private room in the very back of Rokerij their sister restaurant. We were waiting on guests to arrive for about 30 minutes so just drinks until they came. In 45 minutes I got one ice tea and a total of 3 in the 1hr n 45 we were there. They gave us a young server in which we asked one of the busybody for him they said he will be back in a minute that he was bartending. So David came in and help us out again. Knowing it was her Bday with all the gifts our server gives us our check and we had to ask for dessert menu. When it was all said and done with 8 of us and as much as we spent we were told that they can't split checks we have to figure it out. Like I said Very Very disappointed. After figuring out how were going to split it we left. I thanked David fir really the only help we got. Big enough staff there no matter how busy they were we should not have sacrificed. Kiddos to the Kitchen. Food was spot on out of this world like always. But when your paying this much for food good service really needs to be a focal point. Very apprehensive on parties larger than my gf and myself. We had the Pasta Heidi, Relleno n Eggs, Carne Asada Fries, Huevos Ranchero, and the ONION RINGS are served with a Hollandaise I think and red n green sauce. The food here is second to none!!!!!!!! read more

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Nice old school restaurant with great food and service. A little far from where I live but would definitely go back when convenient

CHECK your BILL at RICHARDSON's!!!!!Was charged for another tables desserts & coffees. They said they would refund it, it's been almost a month & no refund. After several calls & speaking to the general manager, it seems they are not concerned about their over charging errors. read more

OMG!!!!!! Richardson's was the worst service & flys all over our food on the patio @ 5:30. Food was fantastic but ruined by the rest ofo Service was absolutely horrific. Never asked if we wanted a second drink. Not ever going back read more

The two stars are for our server who was great,but the food gets maybe 1/2 star. Started with dirty silverware and then noticed my glass was cracked and dirty. Not my favorite. Tried this place twice and disliked it twice. I just don't get why anyone likes it. There's definitely better food in the valley. read more

Omg, best food ever! The place is adorable, the food was amazing. Had a great night with friends, can't wait to go there again! Service was great too! Highly recommend! read more

We love Richardson's for brunch delicious New Mexico cuisine and a great atmosphere cozy booths and friendly servers and bartenders. My wife had the breakfast burrito served with house potatoes and charro beans she ordered it veggie style and I had the Richardson's combo which comes with an eggs Benedict with a jalapeno hollandaise 2 chicken enchiladas topped with red chili and green chili sauce and grilled asparagus both were wonderful. read more

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This is one of the closest representations of NEW Mexican food in the valley. It fell short in a couple areas. 1. Chili bean serving was gigantic on the two entres we ordered (see pics) chili relleno and adovada and eggs. 2. The red chili decently came from New Mexico I would even venture to say Hatch. However, the flavor was missing some garlic All that said with the price point I would expect a little better attention to detail. read more

Dinner with friends. Atmosphere was cool, great place to catch up. The sea bass was a great dish, the service was nice but not overly friendly. Would recommend and will go back for sure. read more

Place is bomb dot com Must visit when in Phoenix In my top five joints Long before Yelp or the Travel Channel, my go to source for finding the best places to check out when travelling was a book called "Eat Your Way Across the USA." I think this was only one of two places in Arizona that the book featured. Went to Richardson's for the first time in probably the late 90's or early 2000's and have been hooked ever since. It is among my absolute most favorite restaurants. A couple years back, the original location was destroyed by fire. This was my first time in the new location which is right around the corner from the original spot. The interior looks almost exactly like the old location. They now have mandatory valet, though, which I am not crazy about. In the past, I have gotten the huevos rancheros and the enchiladas. Best I have ever had for both. Today, I got the Trio which was Swordfish, Salmon and Mahi Mahi. Came on a tortilla with asparagus and carrots. Outstanding! They have five dollar mimosas, bellinis, and bloody marys during brunch hours. Had one mimosa and one bellini. I wish I had just come to Richardson's straight from the airport when I arrived last Tuesday. It is that freaking good! read more

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The food is delicious. Not your traditional Mexican fare. In fact, they call it New Mexican food. We had great service, very attentive, every time. Small space but there is outdoor dining with heat lamps. Go. Enjoy. read more

This place was awesome. I ordered the Green Chili Stew & Eggs. The whole meal was great. For an appetizer, ordered bacon wrapped shrimp and an order of Queso. The others in party ordered Breakfast Platter and the Carne Adovado Burrito. All was excellent! read more

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Chimayo Chicken was excellent! Large portions! Great, attentive service! Loved the ambiance! read more

I came here again with a previous co-worker for lunch. We were able to sit outside on a beautiful cool Thursday afternoon. The service was great and the place was very clean. We ordered the following: Chips and Salsa ($3): it came with 3 different salsas. Pico De Gallo, Tomatillo, and Habanero (it was mild though). It was very good. The blue and yellow corn chips were warm, light and crispy. The salsas were great but I wished the Habanero had a stronger kick. Blue Wedge Salad with Cajun Chicken ($9): The chicken was great, it was moist, tender and very flavorful. However it had tortilla strips and black bean salsa, so it should have been called the "Tex-Mex Blue Wedge Salad with Chicken". It didn't come with Blue Cheese Crumbles only blue cheese dressing with very little blue cheese crumbles. Cuban Sandwich ($9): last time I had a Cuban sandwich was at Porto's in Burbank, CA. Porto's Cuban sandwich had very thinly sliced ham, pork, Swiss cheese in a delicious flatten sandwich. However, the Cuban Sandwich had 1/2 inch thick ham, roast pork and a green sauce and a Swiss cheese (see picture). They should have renamed this the "Thick Cut Cuban Sandwich". My visit was good, but I will definitely try another restaurant when I'm in Phoenix, AZ again. read more

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Great place for brunch on weekends and dinner any other time. Get reservations however. Or it could be a long wait.

4 bottles of wine, 2 grill bacon shrimp apps with a tortilla of sauces and deliciousness, New Mexican enchiladas and great company! Delish. Some of the dishes were very expensive, but there is a nice variety of menu options. The specials sounded nice and the portions are huge! We all had leftovers for lunch the next day. read more

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Food was good but service was bad we had to wait for check then had to get greeter to pay the bill

Richardson's is New Mexican Cuisine and is similar to Mexican and Tex Mex but is slightly different. The Big Things here are the Potato stuffed green chile and the do you want Red or Green Chile Sauce question. I tried the Santa Fe Chicken. It came out on a very large ornate silver platter. I have to say everything on my plate was delicious! The chicken was pecan grilled and was very moist and flavorful. It was topped with sautéed mushrooms and Jalapeño hollandaise sauce and served over tasty garlic toast. It was delicious as it was but I though it was shy with the jalapeño. I had my choice of side and went with the house specialty Potato stuffed Green Chile. It had some heat to it but not too much and was delicious. Also on my plate was a very large salad that was mostly cheese. For me it was WHEY too much cheese but the salad was fresh and lightly dressed with a very thin white dressing. My husband tried the New Mexican Enchiladas. He had a trio of pork, chicken and beef Christmas Style with Red and Green Chile Sauce also filling the plate was rice and beans. He said everything was seasoned nice and everything tasted different and his plate was also very generous with LOTS OF CHEESE. Based on this one exsperience the food seems solid but you'll need to cheddar a few pounds if you eat all the cheese. You Cheddar believe it. read more

Richardson's - Santa Fe Chicken - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Salmon bites are amazing, service was excellent, ambiance was just right. Valet parking!! What's not to love here.

Prickly pear marg was amazing and all I drink is tequila and margs , fresh , worlds best onion rings were actually the worlds best onion rings . Food was amazing can't wait to go back and the ambiance was the icing on the cake :) read more

Delicious food and great service. They allowed us to bring our highchair from home for a baby which we appreciated! Will definitely be coming here again. read more

Not only did we have a great time here , this place is a hidden secret of the most flavourful joyous food ! We were visiting the area to see if we like the fountain hills/ Scottsdale area and visited This place and was super super impressed with the food! We will Be back !! MuT order the queso with chips !! Oh my gosh heaven !! When you order anything like enchiladas ask them to " Christmas tree it !! " heaven !! read more

I used to love this place. Tonight, the red wine was chilled. The cab was CHILLED. lol. I get it's not a big deal for some, but when you're paying $18 per glass.... We asked our server about it and were informed the owner likes his reds chilled. Ok, moving on... Worst calamari we're ever had. No joke. The worst. The queso was good, but after cold cab and awful calimari, we chose not order an entre. read more