Another home run. Love this place. Food is fantastic, staff is engaged and helpful, and the vibe is always what I'm looking for when I arrive in PHX. Definitely try it. Oddly, they put tequila in my Cuba libre. On purpose. That's terrible and confusing. read more

This place is amazing! The whole experience was amazing. We were in town for my 50th birthday and my wife found this place I can tell you it was so good we had to make 2 stops here before we left. Honestly, this was some of the best food we had and in the coolest restaurant I visited. So unique, and just an amazing vibe! I wish we had a place like this in Dallas! Our food was amazing! My wife struggles with what to choose (she wants to try everything) so we asked our waiter for some suggestions and he told us she could order whatever she wanted al la carte and build her own dish!! This was a highlight of our visit! When we are in town we will be back! read more

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This is a place where everything on the menu is so good. It's difficult to order. Last night to top the outstanding food our waiter Seth, took us to a new level with his outstanding service. read more

The staff here is topnotch from the host to the server and to the loving hands who coaxed the flavors from the pork advado to the light Prickly Pear Margarito. The portions are huge and I leftovers for lunch and breakfast over the weekend when I felt peckish. This establishment is the place to go for Southwest, Nee Mexico cuisine. Bring your appetite! read more

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

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Definitely prefer their other establishments like Dick's Hideaway, Rokerij's basement, or their speakeasy Rosie's, but if you want a patio with greenery when we have nice weather than Richardson's patio is ideal and lovely. Had the Pasta Heidi, a favorite of theirs, creamy, flavorful and delicious. Has chipotle cream with green chile linguine and grilled chicken. By the way the side salad is an additional $9, it's not complimentary. During lunch, you can park yourself. During dinner they do valet. And there was no wait for lunch on a Friday. read more

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Good food , horrible service . Waited too long to get my food and when it came it was wrong . Waited over an hour to get a breakfast burrito . I know the food is good but the service was way too slow . Won't be back read more

We friends had their wedding reception dinner here, a party of about 25. We arrived and the valet was quick and friendly. Our party was sat at a large table in the middle. Our servers were polite and attentive. The atmosphere is like an enclosed patio with trees and vines. The whole menu is New Mexico based. Admittedly I have a very low tolerance for spice so while others were hyping up the other dishes, I opted for the Santa Fe Chicken. I was not prepared for the massive portion sizes! Good thing we were all starving from a full day of wedding activities. Everyone really seemed to enjoy their food and some took the opportunity to order the signature GCP (Green Chili Potato). I think if I come back a different time I'll be a little more adventurous. Everyone was getting a kick out of the "Kid's Menu", which obviously had to be a joke because it had Tomahawk steak, Foie gras, Steak and Lobster, and a charcuterie board on it. read more

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

Five of us enjoyed a tasty meal on a Tuesday night. We sat in the "outdoor" area which was really under full roof cover however with a few open areas in the roof. We split some chipotle ribs with dirty rice and also some bacon wrapped jalapeños. Both were very tasty although the ribs had a little bit of warmed over flavor. My dish was the beef adovado and I substituted in broccolini for the rice and beans. The beef was tender and very rich in beef flavor as well as some garlic, tomato and chilis and topped with melted cheese. The broccolini were perfectly cooked and it was a huge serving size! My better half ordered the chili relleno platter with beef and cheese and they were chock full of filling, well battered and fried with a bright tomato sauce and melted cheese. The tortilla s served with it were enormous and freshly made and warm. The rice was highly flavorful and the beans had a good kick of spice. There are many interesting tings on the menu and we hope to return soon to taste more of them! read more

I have dined here multiple times over the years and last weekend was one my least favorite times here. Service was poor, the server talked me into adding blacken shrimp and chicken to pasta Heidi. When I got it was shrimp only and not blackened. I would have sent it back but would have taken to long to get a server back. My wife's sangria was so bad that she almost couldn't drink it. When mentioned to our server he said it was because he didn't make it. We sat on the patio and they had both the ac and heaters on and it was a cool evening. I will think twice about going back. So sad. read more

Richardson's is a well known local establishment serving up New Mexican-inspired fare for the last 30+ years... It is warm and cozy with a Southwestern vibe. I've been in for dinner a couple of times over the years, most recently on a double date with my husband and some friends. We made a reservation ahead of time -- I recommend you always do so to avoid a long wait. Even with a res, we waited for a bit at the bar and had a drink... no big deal. Service was attentive at the bar and also once we were seated. We went with the pan seared salmon bites appetizer for the table, accompanied by some drinks. For entrees, three of us went with a Chilean Sea Bass special and my husband went with the Chimayo Chicken. Each came with a dinner salad, which was delicious. There are a variety of sides you can choose from too... We all agreed that while tasty, the entrees were all pretty rich and saucy... We are used to eating a bit lighter, so none of us could finish our food, nor did we have room for dessert. That being said, I look at this as a once in a while / special occasion kind of place vs. a regular on the rotation. I definitely want to return for brunch sometime - it's served daily until 4pm. If you've gotten this far in my review and want to meet up to check it out, let me know :) read more

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I absolutely loved this place. I can't wait to come back. The ambiance was amazing, it's dim, and really just a vibe. I don't know how to describe it! You just have to go here! It smells great as soon as you walk in, the surrounding area is nice, the service was efficient and great. Came during happy hour just by chance and got to try a bunch of small plates! The skewers were my absolute favorite! I can't wait to be back, seriously! Go here if you haven't already! read more

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Came here for dinner and was quite annoyed by the aggressive attitude from one of the bartender's when he approached our server. It was very unprofessional on his part to yell when others around are just trying to enjoy a nice night out after work. The matter made the environment/Mood a bit sour... I ate my food in an awkward silence looking around in second hand embarrassment trying to justify to my date how it's usually "always nice here". To add-on to this, our server (considering she was scolded) was fast and helpful and overall very cheerful she continued to work with us and our picky appetite and brought everything to our liking. an overall great service in the business end of things. However that bartender should be taken to anger management as he continued bickering after the fact. Richardson's however has always had great food and I highly recommend eating here, the mood usually is always just right never too bad but also not over the top, I'll definitely be coming back!just. Not at night...and especially not when I see that bartender. read more

The best, Nicholas was marvelous and very accommodating. The food was fantastic, my only suggestion is try and deal with the fly scenario, once the food was delivered they bombarded us. read more

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

We don't live in Arizona but we visit often. Every visit we make to AZ includes 1,2 or 3 visits to Richardson's. Love the food and we recommend it to all of our friends! Great Ambiance. Service from the kitchen is sometimes a little slow. read more

Brunch in a big group on a Sunday morning, pretty ambiance, large platters, good food, great tortillas. Ordered the Green Chile Stew and the Richardson's combo. Love the kid's menu Be aware of the $10 split plate charge. Might as well order your own. read more

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

Everything!!! I had a great experience at the Richardson location. The service was outstanding from start to finish, and the entire team was welcoming, professional, and attentive. Everyone made sure I was taken care of and went above and beyond to provide excellent customer service. The staff was knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient, which made the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. It is refreshing to receive this level of care and professionalism. I truly appreciate the team's effort and would definitely recommend the Richardson location to others. read more

3/26 Sunday reservations 5. We had not been there for a couple of years but always enjoyed always the food. Not today. Service was very slow, more than hour wait to be served after giving our orders. Had to send one order back, eggs were burnt. Hash browns were burnt on all the orders. Unfortunately, we ordered take out and when we open the enchiladas at home that was burnt and it was chicken but we had ordered cheese. The manager did apologize for the long wait and gave us desserts. But this was a birthday brunch for our grandson with both his grandparents. We were disappointed with the food & slow service. We won't be going back. read more

I've been dining at Richardson's since it opened in the late 1980s, and for decades it has been my go-to recommendation whenever friends or family visit Phoenix. The food has always been outstanding, the atmosphere is great, and for brunch, one thing that truly set Richardson's apart was its Bloody Mary (with beer back). It wasn't just good--it was, without question, the best Bloody Mary I've ever had. Yesterday, for the first time in all these years, I left genuinely disappointed. Richardson's has changed its signature Bloody Mary. Not only has the price increased, but the drink is now served in a tall, skinny glass that holds noticeably less than before. The presentation is uninspired and it now feels like another example of paying more and getting less. I understand that restaurants have to deal with rising costs, but when you change something that has become part of your identity--especially something that loyal customers have loved for decades--you risk losing what made people come back in the first place. I'll continue to enjoy Richardson's incredible food, but it's sad to see an iconic cocktail that was once a signature experience become just another overpriced drink. After nearly 40 years of enthusiastically recommending Richardson's to everyone who visits Phoenix, this is the first time I've felt let down. I sincerely hope management reconsiders this change and brings back the original Bloody Mary. It was one of the things that made Richardson's unforgettable. read more

The food is fresh, especially the pasta. The pasta was really good. They also keep this place clean and well organized

My family is frequent visitors at Richardson's and are always impressed with the atmosphere, quality of service, and delicious food. Yesterday's visit was for a birthday celebration and Richardson's delivered with exceptional service and a special desert surprise. I ordered the New Mexican schnitzel with green chile potato (GCP) and asparagus- you can choose a starch and vegetable from the menu. One thing to note about Richardson's is that the serving size is fit for two! I had plenty to take home as leftovers. The schnitzel and GCP were delicious but the asparagus was nothing to write home about, I would recommend a different vegetable side (photos included). My companion ordered the enchiladas and was highly satisfied (photo included). The interior is booth seating with nice seating options at the bar. The lighting is dim inside so we typically opt for the beautiful covered outdoor patio. read more

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Don't forget to bring your appetite! We had the most delicious meal at Richardson's!! It was tasty, the plating was beautiful and there was enough food for an army!! Our server left no stone unturned, and the margarita was delicious. Our go to place when we are hungry! Wonderful experience always read more

Richardson's - Starter of calamari, New Mexican Platter and Carne Adovada and margaritas of coarse! - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I'm really disappointed to write this, because the food was good and our server David was fantastic--but the treatment we received from the hostess, Olivia, was completely unacceptable and soured the entire experience. My friend and I arrived and were told they "don't seat two people," which was confusing and honestly just rude. Olivia then tried to redirect us to another restaurant under the same ownership nearby, which was practically empty and looked closed. We returned and made a reservation at the original place, only to be ignored again. Meanwhile, a couple who walked in after us was seated right away. When we asked Olivia if she would be our server, she snapped, "Definitely not," which was appalling. Her attitude was cold and unwelcoming from start to finish. Even worse, the manager did nothing to address the situation. David, our server, was the only saving grace--he was kind, professional, and attentive. The food was enjoyable as well. But Olivia's rude behavior and the manager's inaction made it hard to enjoy what should've been a nice night out. I'm not sure I'd come back, and I wouldn't recommend it based on this experience. read more

I lived in New Mexico for years and Richardson's is the most authentic place I have found in Arizona. I recommend the enchiladas Christmas style. I like the breakfast burrito as well. read more

An icon on southwestern food in Phoenix. This is a wonderful good pleasure. The bar Rosie is always good!

Walked in last night (1/24/2026) at 7pm with a party of 4. Was told by the hostess that all tables were booked for the night and she couldn't seat us. Fine whatever we left and went to a different restaurant down the street but decided to check OpenTable and guess what I could make a reservation for 7:45pm at Richardsons. Not sure what was going on with the hostess but we probably won't be back after this! read more

Get rid of the roaches. It's been 3 times now. Twice at Dicks Hideaway crawling across the bar. Then at Richardsons a roach crawled out of my salad. Literally out from under a bed of lettuce. Thank god I hadn't even touched it yet. I ran out. It's Just crazy to me. I miss going there for cocktails. But there's a roach problem. read more

Of the 3 spaces at this location, this is our least favorite unless it's nice enough to sit on the patio. The copper top tables are pretty, food is good but the atmosphere is definitely different inside this space. Not quite sure what it is but we're not the only ones who notice it. Overall it's still on our list of go to places for brunch. Dinner we prefer either Rokerij or Rosie's. read more

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Server Jeremiah was very personable and efficient. Truly a server who knows the menu and can recommend items based on your tastes. Happy Hour $8 margs a plus. The atmosphere is the best. A perfect place for the AZ vibe. read more

The Covid hangover has been officially excorcised! Richardsons has returned to its original excellence. We love the building, the people, and the food. It's a regular on the date night schedule. Our favorites are the Carne Adovada, the smoked ribs, and the New Mexican sausages. read more

Richardson's - Vodka Martini Holly Style - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Came here for happy hour and the whole place smelled like vomit. I would have left from that alone but my friend really likes this place and didn't seem to be as revolted by the smell. I was served scallops wrapped in raw bacon. Raw. Two roaches crawled up the wall next to us. We moved and a third roach ran across the table. Nope. We left. German cockroaches too, which means they have an infestation. Management blamed the weather. All around gross. read more

Went in Sun for my daughter's after wedding brunch. We sat at the big table on the table and enjoyed Bloodies while watching football. The breakfast is always amazing- we all tried different dishes and left as happy campers!! The waitress was excellent, always checking for refills and making sure the food came out in a timely manner. Richardson's is always one of our Sunday Funday favorites. read more

Great restaurant and great food! Attentive server but... Meh on service and common sense management overall. I was there with my family for 6 for a full dinner, and they sat us at knee height cocktail tables near the fire place. My 74 year old father ate a meatloaf and lobster meal on his lap. I was OK with it at first bc it sounded like they were squeezing us on at a busy time, but there were multiple indoor and outdoor tables that remained empty throughout our mea that were still empty when we left. I'll be back, but will be more vocal about proper seating arrangements next time. Advocate for yourself bc they certainly dont give it any thought. read more

Love this place and have been going here for years! The chilli rellenos with green chilli pork was amazing and the carne avdovada used to be the best thing on the menu, NOT so much anymore all grease little red chille flavor and a big mess! Used to be amazing but not anymore! But everything else on the menu is great read more

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

Not impressed. Seems to be a new crew. Used to love this place but we have now been sitting here for 20 minutes (at the bar) with no drinks.. The food service was timely, but once again we waited for drinks after food was delivered we are still waiting. Again, no longer impressed. read more

Yelp asks: "What went well?" That's a rather good question! EVERYTHING went better than "well," it was all delicious and well worth the visit! You're greeted with a wonderful aroma of the food magic you're about to partake in as soon as you walk through the door... I knew it would be awesome right from the start! We were seated (without a reservation - I'd get one next time) promptly, and our server was super friendly and efficient. Our drinks came out quickly and were nice and cold (105F outside, ya know...). You simply must have the bacon wrapped jalapeños - they are packed with umami, and have just a little heat after a minute or two, which is perfect. I got the Taos Combo... it's an enormous amount of food, but all of the items are amazing - sausages, refried frijoles, arroz, and the pulled brisket quesadillas were amazing. They are well prepared to pack up the leftovers for home, and are just an amazing, welcoming place I'd like to be a regular at. Until next time, and thank you!!! ¡Muchísimas grácias! read more

Yum. Warning: you will be getting a TON of food. We've been wanting to try this place for years and finally went! Make a reservation if you want a table- we easily found bar seating. We weren't sure what to order and wanted to try a few things so we went with all items off the app menu; bacon wrapped shrimp, carne asada fries, ribs. The shrimp came first with 4 dipping sauces, rice and beans. The beans were so delicious and the shrimp was so so good. I loved all the sauces and totally filled up on shrimps. Fries were good but would have loved some salsa to go with. Ribs.... Meat falling off the bone. Could only eat one because I was already stuffed. Loved it all. read more

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

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A Phoenix staple. Dishes so good that three restaurants share the same menu. Go figure. Make sure to check it out. read more

It feels like a little hole in the wall. Never been before, I went for apps and drinks the drinks were good and the apps were even better. We also ordered the jalapeño poppers they were so delicious but extremely hot, almost too unbearable to even eat. read more

Stopped in for lunch and sat at the outdoor bar, it was pretty busy with business people and friends/family. As I was walking in I was greeted by the host, dressed to the nines in a beautiful shade of turquoise. Eli took great care of me at the bar & Calista was super attentive in checking in on me to see if I needed a box or if I was done with my plate. The prime rib sandwich dipped in au jus melted in my mouth...so yummy! I always love their fries. Pretty filling sandwich, but worth it!!! read more

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Highly recommend their carne Adovada, breakfast, brunch or dinner...it's the closest you will get to NM here in AZ... I had a grilled chicken plate recently and the chicken was very dry, should have stuck to the Adovada! read more