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    The Horny Toad

    3.4 (591 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Bars, Barbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE HORNY TOAD ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    Brisket sandwich
    Erika B.

    This place was ok. Good drinks but the food was mid. The brisket wasn't has tender as I wish it would be. Had to chew it a lot longer than i should. But the place is a vibe for the area. The service was good and there was plenty of parking.

    Fried chicken
    Macy P.

    Neat spot with some great food and drinks. Great outdoor patio to hangout at during sunset!

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    Jessica S.

    Cute saloon Christmas bar! Happy hour 11-4 or 7-close great Christmas menu Live music

    THE NACHOS!
    Marc S.

    We had the nachos! They were amazing :-) Attentive Service! The patrons, bar, Soccer Match on TV, and the entire place made us want to stay and hang out -- total fun place to eat, drink, and be merry :-)

    Cindy I.

    This is a very interesting place. Fun decorations and signs. Supposed to be all about the fried chicken. Well maybe we had too high of expectations. It was just okay. Got the family share. The chicken was dry and nothing special the cornbread was also dry. Tried using honey to make it more interesting. The tots were fine but hard to mess those up. I did like my fun drink.

    Fried Chicken
    Clem M.

    The Horny Toad was close by so I grabbed some Fried Chicken to go. Phenomenal Fried Chicken. Would definitely return. The coleslaw was also delicious

    Roxanne L.

    Honestly this was my 1st time here and it wasn't all that great, cool place though it would look like a cool hangout spot this being my birthday lunch well I couldn't have been more disappointed It should have tipped me off that it's a BBQ place and I didn't smell barbecue or if anything was being smoked.. well we got the meal for 2 so we got a little of everything, well like I said the non smell of something being smoked or BBQ was not in the air.. the brisket tastes like plastic the pulled pork was cold the ribs taste like day old left overs, serve was ok there was one girl a server who was annoying and loud, thinking it was cute but it wasn't, I've drove all the way from Tempe to try this spot out and it didn't live up to the hype

    Tray of nachos
    Patty Caraballo M.

    Came in from far far away on an Easter Day to meet up with some family , timing was pretty challenging to find a spot open but we came across the Horny Toad after 2 other attempts. As vegetarians we try to stick with what we know, to much surprise they had options for us and with having 20 minutes until the kitchen closes, they services us with kindness. The place has plenty of outdoor setting on its huge porch looking out into the town. They had live music that was amazing as well. There is a cute country western side bar, always open for happy hour. We decided to dine in to get out of the sun. I totally enjoyed the remarkable comments on the T-shirts and other items for sale. The inside was taken right out of a western movie scene. I server was fantastic. She was kind and helpful. The food portions are huge! Like Texas size. We got the nachos, veggie burger with slaw, and mushroom fajitas. The fajitas were seasoned perfectly. Only wished they came with a side of beans to add a bit of protein. The cocktails were sweet and cold. They never asked us to leave as we over stayed our welcome because we were having a nice conversation. We appreciated the hospitality on a holiday.

    Fried chicken
    Mary C.

    The Horny Toad in Creek Cave was recommended by a local friend for fried chicken and fish (cod) & chips. We ordered the whole fried chicken with mash potatoes. Came with 8 prices of chicken and they were freshly fried and moist. Not season well for my taste but my friends liked it. We also added home made sides of Honey Butter Corn bread and cheesy grits. All were delicious. We thought we were full but after talking to our sever, she strongly suggested their house made Strawberry Shortcake-OMG, the best I have had in a very long time. A must at this place if you come here. Creek Cave is a small and cute town so worth the drive from Scottsdale/Phoenix for a day trip along with a delicious meal. Will certainly come again when we're are back in Scottsdale and next time to try the cod fish and chips.

    Christopher J.

    It was like a "sports bar vibe stuffed into a Texas Roadhouse restaurant, but no worries." From the dark inside with sunlight coming through the stained glass windows, I was reminded of roadhouse restaurants from years past ( minus the black-and-white tv's and the smoking indoors). But the vibe matched the food, which was delicious. Big portions with leftover take-home appeal...you knew what you were eating the following day. Even better, because then the food was allowed to marinate inside the fridge for a nominal eating experience! We ordered Nachos, fried zucchini, 1/2 pound brisket, cornbread, taco salad, you the drill. No disappoints here. Our server Satie was nice and kept our beverages full without asking for refills. While everything was served way warmer than lukewarm, the fried zucchini was downright steaming. Seating? We sat inside, while it was also available on the patio. A cool looking bar area as well as other rooms memorbila along the walls to look at. Worth it's weight in gold for a good dining experience!

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    Sadie and Camie were amazing! Very attentive and went above and beyond. Also make sure to try the loaded tots and pretzel bites

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    2 months ago

    ordered the chicken fried steak came out very greasy with lots of breading and short on meat. Would not order again

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    28 days ago

    Great service and food! We had a large party but they did an excellent job with our group. Food was very good too!

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    3 months ago

    Atmosphere Fun, Cobb Salad Great and everyone said they are known for their chicken So Good

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    2 months ago

    Rude hostess , slow service and mediocre at best, food. Definitely passing next time

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    8 months ago

    Great food and service ! I recommend everyone to go at least once. You'll be tempted to go back for more.

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    Had a wonderful lunch. The liver and onions were very well prepared. Our sever was readily available and the price was comparable.

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    Ask the Community - The Horny Toad

    How are the burgers cooked? Wood fueled chargrilled, gas fueled chargrilled, fried on flattop, steamed, etc...

    Does anyone know if they have gluten free options?

    Visiting this weekend,... Is this just takout or is there indoor/outdoor patio dining as well?

    Last weekend we drove by and the outdoor patio was packed, as were most restaurants along the main strip. Just looked at their website. Says they are now back to full service!

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    View from entrance

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