Had lunch on Friday. Sat at the bar. The bartender was great had a perfect Bloody Mary.The burger was also perfect along with the green chili potato. Can't wait to return. I'm a Sonoran Mexican food fanatic but this was a very nice change. read more

A friend recommended this place after learning of my Phoenix trip. Located in a semi residential area, it has a unique set up: two separate restaurants (Richardson's and the Rokerij) sharing a common covered central courtyard with its own entrances; the latter was closed when we come for lunch. My dining companion preferred the bright, open courtyard than the dark interior (it looked cozy to me). The menu offered many tempting authentic Mexican dishes. We settled for the familiar rellenos & eggs and carne adovada burrito. Food came out piping hot in a proprietary metal dish with the restaurant names engraved on it. The portions were generous and hearty. However, the unique container likely accelerated the melting of all the components (like hash browns without crunchiness sitting in oil,.blending with neighboring beans and Chile) into one wet mush . Ditto the burritos. We could barely finish half of our brunch. read more

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Absolutely horrible service. The hostess was very rude and condescending. I called and asked to speak to manager but was place a long hold, and no one called me back. No place is that good they can treat people this bad read more

Great ambiance and grounds! We sat on patio and it was lovely, warm, had a fireplace, lots of plants and nice tile floors and warm inviting benches. We ordered several appetizers which were very good and drinks were good too. I would definitely recommend this place, especially for a party or bigger group and patio is a must! read more

Went here with my husband and a friend for dinner. The ambiance is dark but nice. Our friend is from New Mexico and she said they do a very good job making authentic NM food; to me it was a little too salty. Perhaps that is the style of cooking there? The portion sizes are large so that does help to justify the high prices, however, I think in the Phoenix area there are more affordable places to try with food just as good or better. With that being said, I've only been here once and maybe the chef was just a little too "happy" with the salt that night... I'd try it again if I was in the area. For now, just 3/5. read more

We celebrated a family birthday here. Richardson's staff made it as wonderful as twenty years of memories there could have aspired to. The New Mexico platter was absolutely the epitome of New Mexican Cuisine. Our native New Mexican was impressed with the adovada entree. My chorizo pork chop was simply amazing. Nothing in New Mexico was on this level of service and flavor. All said another wonderful visit to Richardson's. read more

Small bathrooms Small TVs No food happy hour?!! read more

We went there last Sun for brunch. I'm impressed with the atmosphere most. Love their unique fun kind of foods. I didn't remember what we ordered but there were shrimp sandwich, grilled spicy pork, and crab omelet. It won't take long to get the food here and they all are delicious! Worth stopping by :) read more

This is the best place in the valley for cuisine that is from New Mexico. The portions are Enormous but totally bomb. I love how little the restaurant is with its character and dark feel. It is very unique and has its own vibe. I want to come back for brunch because the menu looks glorious. Highly recommend if you are hungry and want some authentic food. read more

This place was amazing!! My mom is from New Mexico and typically wants to eat New Mexican style food for her birthday so we took her to this gem. The garlic app was definitely amazing and fulfilling. For some reason none of seemed to think the plates would be that big but they are HUGE!!! We had leftovers for days. Would definitely return in the future. read more

When I am in Phoenix I always come here. Best flavor I have ever experienced. Everything is great, but the yams are the best and the pork dishes too! read more

We went to Richardson's last night because we had some family in town and wanted to treat them to a nice dinner. They did not disappoint. I had the fish special which had swordfish, mahi mahi and salmon and it was simply delightful. For some of the older folks in my family some of the menu was off-limits because of the spiciness but that's not true for me! I will be visiting this establishment again and suggest you do too, if you have a few extra bucks. (A little pricey) read more

The Carne adovada never fails in its deliciousness. Richardsons is a definite "go to" place when we are in Phoenix. read more

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

Thank you to the staff for an amazing meal! Tyler is amazing! New Mexican and spicy goodness. Lovely patio too.

First and last time here. Hostess had an attitude and they do not offer booster or high chairs for you little ones. They don't make pizzas Mondays or Tuesdays, the menu is not kid friendly. The menu isn't impressive for adults either. We got our drinks to go since we had no options for dinner and left. My bf had to get his to go so we could find a place to pick up food for the rest of us hungry ones. Do not recommend this place. read more

Eggs Benedict Jalapeño is one of the top 5 breakfasts in town. Today the weather is awesome so the patio is perfect.

Love Richardson's, it's always a good choice! The food here is delicious, the garlic plate appetizer and the carne adovada are my go-to's! Great choice for birthdays or to bring guests from out of town. They also have excellent margaritas! read more

The most amazing New Mexican food anywhere. We keep trying to find similar and can't! Enough said!

The absolute best enchiladas that I have ever had.... bar none. Very cool place, nice bars, great menu, just the best!

Great place to Brunch! Authentic chilaquiles with juicy and tender steak. Their classic cheeseburger and fries are extremely savory. Just what we need after arriving at PHX airport. However, seems we got lucky to have arrived at a calm time. I will make sure to call ahead and make a reservation next time I return to bring the rest of the family. read more

Server Luis was outstanding in his knowledge of the menu. Very quaint. Had Appetizers consisting of New Mexican sausages, Brie toast with filet and bacon wrapped stuffed jalapeños. Osso Bucco Pasta Heidi and fish trio entree's were all outstanding. Highly recommend!! read more

Maybe my favorite restaurant in uptown. Everything good on the menu has some kick to it so if you don't like spicy food then this might not be the best spot for you. Great dinner, happy hour and brunch menus. read more

Bleh. If you're like me and searching for new Mexican style green chili outside of Colorado and New Mexico don't come here. Staff is really friendly and the place is pretty cool but the food tastes nothing like New Mexico style. The green chili smothered is actually just shredded green chili there's no pork or stew so sorry none of that. Bummed. read more

Very disappointed in the experience from the mixed up, they booked the wrong restaurant, reservation to the meal delivery, every 5 minutes they brought one plate, to the manager that was clearly not interested in discussing my concerns when I asked and they daid he would be right over. Had he done so I would have possibly returned in the future. Their loss not ours. 10 customers lost. read more

Food was very good. But the hostess was not trained well at all. There were many open seats but sat us out doors. It was very hot with no misters. They gave us a bottle of water but without drinking glasses. It took longer than usual to get our drinks and when they finally came, The drinks were NOT good. The food also took a very long time to come out but it was worth the wait. It was delicious and lots. The valet parking was very good. Service was not good. Busy but not enough staff. read more

We had dinner here this evening. It was very disappointing. The margaritas tasted like limeade. We each ordered 2 ( 8 total) but it seemed like there was no tequila in them. We thought maybe it was just a problem with the first round but the second round really wasn't any better. Any of us could have been the designated driver home. That part was $80. Totally not worth it. Dinner took so long that we had to ask where it was. One dinner came out burnt to the dish it had sat so long. Two other dinners were incorrect. The manager was no where in sight. We were celebrating a birthday but were sorry we had chose Richardson's. One person at the table wanted to take her leftovers home. The waitress took it and when she came back it was someone else's leftovers. Gross! The atmosphere is very nice but something is not right at this restaurant which is not exactly cheep. Won't go back here for a long time. read more

From past experience, the food is really good. The service, however, stinks. Showed up at 11:05, only a few other tables. Was sat down, and were asked by our server for a drink order. Drinks ordered, that was it. There were actually quite a few front of house staff, sitting around, doing a bunch of nothing. A patron from another table went to the bartender, who was just standing there, to order their drinks. Noticed our server was too busy taking care of to go orders, which were made wrong, so the only server was busy trying to fix the to go orders. Still, front of house staff just standing around doing nothing. Our server never came back after 20 minutes of drinking water, so we decided to leave. As we stood up to leave, the bartender walks over to say "Are you leaving? Can I help you? I didn't see you guys sitting there.". We were seated at a table in front of the bar, and she was staring in our direction for over 20 minutes. If the incorrect to go orders, other tables waiting for service, and multiple staff members just blankly staring into space as customers are waiting are an indication of what to expect when you're not busy, no thanks. read more

Took the wife to Richardsons for our fifth year anniversary splendid time in a little booth with great food and yummy bloody Mary's.

Such a cool space! The outdoor patio is absolutely beautiful & would be the perfect spot for a group dinner. We sat inside for lunch & started with chips and guac. For my entree I ordered the special of the day, the blackened mahi spinach salad. Huge portion - essentially there was an entire piece of fish on top of a bed of spinach. Definitely couldn't eat the entire thing. Their happy hour deals look amazing - I'm sure I'll be back! read more

Richardson's has great, unique food, and definitely a fun vibe. I am excited to go again. I think it's important to note that it is a bit dark, cramped and loud at times. This would not normally be a problem, but I went with my grandparents and this was a bit of a problem, because it was very difficult to see the menu and steps in the restaurant, and hear each other. I'd recommend this place more for an outing with friends, to grab dinner and drinks, and less of a quiet family dinner kind of place. read more

I issued a challenge to my ex-pro baseball player buddy: Find me the best spot in the area for Southwestern cuisine. NOT Tex-Mex, but true Southwestern. Oh, and it needs to be a "spot I've not tried". He knows I camp out at The Mission and absolutely love the food, so getting close was a challenge. Richardson's Cusine of New Mexico is a unique dining spot with an "Old Phoenix" ambiance. It helps that it's also located in "Old Phoenix" and is dark and cozy. I had a special called the Taos Trio or combo. It consisted of Carne Adovado, Bacon wrapped Shrimp and home made spicy sausage with green chili potatoes. Incredible food! Several people ordered the Chilean seabass which I tried and this was also wonderful. Service was excellent and we really enjoyed dining for 4. Apparently, this place takes no reservations, but uses a call-ahead approach up to about 6:45. We were in Paradise Valley and gave the 10 minute warning and they greeted us as we came in. Excellent food and really nice people! read more

This place is awesome! The atmosphere is nice and the new Mexican food is amazing. I'm a big fan of the tenderloin Benedict. Nom. read more

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This place is the most amazing ambience and food I have had in a long time! I loved it! They have Rye!!! As in Whiskey! Very cool vibe and the food was so good. I even tried to come home and copy their Roasted Green Chili Baked potato... I didn't do it justice, so I will need to go back and have it again. The place is small, and the parking non-existent, but they have complimentary valet and that helps. Get there early or make sure to make reservations. LOVED THIS PLACE! Loved everything about it! read more

This is my brothers favorite restaurant in Phoenix and he and his GF took me and my husband here for Easter Brunch when we were visiting. Who knew the food scene in Phoenix was so hip and classy? They have really great food and the decor is super. Punched copper bar, adobe like ambiance, with a fire pit and outdoor seating that looks really cozy. New Mexican cuisine is one of my favorites so it already had me at hello. The menu is really classic mexican-ish with a tweek of gourmet. Such as Huevos Rancheros with Crab or what have you. We had blood orange juice, yum-, a Garlic Plate app. Was out of this world with roasted elephant garlic bulbs and several kind of cheeses melted over red and green fire roasted chile salsa and onions and little crustinis to use like a bruchetta I am guessing, which was clever. My Chile Relleno was really great, everything cooked perfect. Hubby got chile verde and eggs (forgive me I dont know the exact name of the dishes) he loved it. My brother and his girlfried said they havent had anything they didnt love. Its one of those places that makes you wanna stay a while...you can tell the owner really takes pride. I hope you go check this out when visiting Phoenix because its really worth the trip! read more

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We came here for Sunday brunch and they serve it till 4pm (yay!). This also includes very spicy margaritas and large mimosas for $5! Until 4pm! Our food took a while to come out and the staff was full of characters not good or bad just unusual service. I was lucky enough to nibble off of everyone's plate and it was all savory, satisfying and very very filling! Portions here are gargantuan! Finishing your entire plate proved to be impossible for everyone in our party so order appropriately. Also, the inside is very dark so if you are done with the sun this is a nice refuge. This place get 3.5 stars for me, but I think it's better to round up! read more

I came to Richardson's straight from the PHX airport. I was eager to eat good food and be outside as I had just came from Chicago aka Chi-beria (-9 degrees). I was on a business trip, so I sat alone at the outdoor bar. The bar tender was really friendly and whipped me up a skinny margarita (which was very refreshing). The menu is huge and they also have a lot of specials. I should've looked on Yelp prior to ordering to get some guidance on what was best. I ended up with a fish special - Mahi Mahi w/ mango salsa, ranchero mashed potatoes, and broccolini. I wanted so badly to give Richardson's four stars, but two things held me up: 1) Side salad was served w/ ranch...maybe I am being too harsh, but ranch dressing is one of the worst dressings for you and they could've offered me another alternative. 2) Mahi Mahi had a bit of a sour flavor (not sure how to describe it) and was kind of tough Otherwise, the dish was plated very lovely - very colorful! The mashed potatoes were served in a jalapeno. The broccolini and asparagus were cooked perfectly and had a corn sauce over them. The mango salsa was not very ripe, so it was not very sweet as I had expected. I love the ambiance here and I would definitely come back to try one of their other many dishes. read more

Having dined here approximately 5 years ago and having enjoyed our meals I wanted to revisit the restaurant. First, is the mandatory (complementary) valet parking. I am perfectly capable of parking my own car, thank you, without the need to use a valet service. Second, chips and salsa: Sorry, Chevy's is just as good but the habanero salsa is wonderfully freakin hot! Third, my wife's seafood combo was wonderful. My tamales were just so-so with too stringy pork inside. I've had as good or better eating tamales at my farmers market. Rice was dry and crusty in places. The pinto beans were just plain bland. I'll revisit on my next trip, or maybe not. read more

Amazing New Mexico cuisine! I highly recommend the Carne Adovada with eggs for brunch or dinner... It has so much flavor with just the right amount of heat to make it enjoyable to the pallet. My next favorite is the chili relleno stuffed with pork. Can't get enough of this place. Our server Susanna was amazing and is a definite must to sit in her area. Great food and great service, what a winning combination! read more

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As a New Mexico native, I'm always skeptical when a restaurant claims to have "New Mexican Cuisine". This place, however, is definitely the best of all making the claim. Their green chile is really good. I like the red, but it's a little more on the smokey/chipotle side for me. I love the brunch menu most! read more

My wife and I are from New Mexico and were thrilled with the find. Richardson is one of our favorite places. Because of the food we had our wedding reception there last Saturday. Everyone raved about the food.... Well, except two young people who thought the food was spicey. Their server was on top of it and got them both something to satisfy their taste buds The wait staff and management were fantastic. The reason I gave a 4 instead of a 5? Because of the poor follow through/communication. I worked with one office staff for scheduling. The first impression was great but her follow thruogh was minimal to non existent at times. Finally, after 2 weeks of no communication (3 weeks til the wedding) I complained! To everyone who would listen. I even posted on Yelp. The next day I got a call and a text. After all is said and done...I am grateful all worked out in the end. Regardless of all the bumpy couple of weeks. Richardson is the bomb and worth your patronage! read more