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4.4 (3k reviews)
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Jalapeño Margarita
Laura M.

We went to The Mexicano for lunch on Cinco de Mayo to celebrate a friend's birthday. We were surprised they didn't have any special holiday menu or drink specials, which was a bit of a letdown for Cinco de Mayo. They did offer a $5 Cinco de Mayo taco, which a few people in our group tried, but it didn't have different protein options, so I ended up ordering off the regular menu. The Cinco de Mayo taco was more of a tostada verses a taco and my friends enjoyed it. I ordered the jalapeño margarita, which was served in a plastic bucket. It was cute and a clever presentation, and the drink itself was good and spicy with a Tajin rim. For food, I ordered two Baja tacos, one fish and one shrimp, à la carte since I wasn't in the mood for rice and beans. Both tacos were solid, but I would have loved the option to do grilled fish instead of both fried. The menu felt a little more limited than usual, which I'm guessing was due to the holiday. That said, the atmosphere made up for some of it. We sat out on the patio, the weather was perfect, and the space is always colorful and festive. Our server was friendly and attentive. It was also my friend's birthday, and they did make it feel special. They surprised her with a birthday shot on the house along with a dessert, which was nice! She took a spin on the shot cart and won a margarita as well. We've always enjoyed our past visits to The Mexicano and the food continues to be good, but for Cinco de Mayo, it felt like they could have leaned in a bit more, especially with drink specials or something extra. I think they were having more entertainment and things in the evening, which is so fun, but wish they would also have things for lunch!

Baja shrimp tacos
Elsie M.

A family member and I came here for lunch recently. We noticed the fun atmosphere from the get-go! After looking over the menu, we decided to order the pork empanadas to start off with. They were okay, a bit bland for our preferences. For our main entrees we ordered baja shrimp tacos and baja fish tacos. The shrimp tacos were to my liking, nicely sized fried shrimp, with good flavor. The family member I went with said her fish tacos needed a little more umph in flavor but still enjoyed it overall. Since we always have room for dessert, we each decided to get our own order of flan. What I really appreciated about their flan was that it was not overwhelmingly sweet, just the perfect amount. Overall, service was attentive and friendly. At no point did we ever feel ignored or rushed. I would say this is a great place to get together for a group meal since the restaurant is so spacious.

The Taco Trio
Anne N.

The restaurant has ample seating and fun, party vibes during dinner time. There's a candy shot cart that goes around for $8 per shot and comes w/ a candy chaser, but be sure to ask for the candy if you want it! Service was friendly and attentive. Overall, great atmosphere. Food missed the mark for me though. I felt like flavor was lacking in the beef/pork dishes. The fish taco was not bad, but I think the best dish was the quesadilla.

Pineapple marg
Stephanie K.

I can't say enough about this restaurant. I have never felt so welcomed and taken care of in a restaurant. The service was outstanding!! The food was even better. The atmosphere was just WOW!! The Have a SHOT CART and yes I said AND, and build your own MARGARITA BAR (please see photos). It went from relaxing after to work to party just at the right time. The timing was perfect. I will tell you the green pork empanadas are the best I have EVER had!! I want to eat them everyday. I live in Surprise so I can't. I order the steak fajitas and was not disappointed. My husband loved his tacos. We can't wait to bring friends!!

Holly M.

This is a difficult review for me. My family was visiting from San Antonio and craving Mexican food. This was my first visit to The Mexicano as it has been on my list. It is such a cute restaurant. From the moment you walk in, the vibrant colors, decor, beautiful patio and friendly staff is so inviting. Our servers were actually the bartenders, Laura and Kayla. Both were attentive and never left us waiting for drinks or food. Very friendly. We all ordered Margaritas. I ordered the Saguaro Margarita; LALO blanco + cactus juice + prickly pear, cucumber + lime. Unfortunately, I didn't taste anything different other than a regular blanco Margarita. My family liked the Classico margaritas. The chips and salsa were tasty. I liked the salsa. We all ordered a variety of the enchiladas. Unfortunately they were all delivered to the wrong people and we didn't notice until we had each eaten part of the enchiladas. Sadly, none of us enjoyed the enchiladas. Although the chicken and beef were tender, there was not much flavor. There was little to no cheese in the cheese enchiladas! I felt terrible for my uncle as he said these were the worst enchiladas he had ever eaten. He was so looking forward to dining at The Mexicano. He didn't finish his meal. Then there was the young lady trying to sell drinks and yelling "shots". I understand the concept but it just didn't come across properly. I'll just leave it there. I don't know if we will be back. Most of the reviews are good. Service was very good. Perhaps our meals were just not on par that night.

Amazing chips and salsa
Nathan W.

Really amazing restaurant... great atmosphere and food. High quality service with some of the best Mexican food I've had in a long time. It's one of those places that you just have to come back to. The margaritas are excellent. The happy hour has incredibly reasonable prices and makes the dining experience that much more enjoyable. I brought my family here and we had the BIRRIA VAMPIRO STYLE, THE BEST F#*%ING BIRRIA, SHRIMP CEVICHE*, CHICKEN TINGA QUESADILLA, COCHINITA TACO, BAR NACHOS with BIRRIA and many margaritas I particularly love the mango margarita that was my favorite. This restaurant has fun atmosphere great service and excellent food and I do look forward to returning again soon.

Dawn B.

Matthew Kelley was exceptional! Best humanistic hospitality! He portrays empathy, warmth, and personal connection as he ensures your getting the best genuine service. 5 Star!

Chicken Tinga Enchilada
Evelyn D.

The decode I. The place was adorable. We sat outside but it felt so cozy and warm you didn't even realize you were next to a busy street. The red sangria was delicious ( the white not so much) Started with some homemade original guacamole which was fresh and delightful. Had the chicken enchiladas which were great. Good flavor, not too spicy. The little sweet corn tamale was also delicious. The empanadas were fried perfectly. We will definitely be back.

Danielle L.

We came here based on a customer's recommendation and had heard good things about this place, but our overall experience was just average. Starting with the positives, the mocktails were really good. Also, judging by how many tables had them, the margaritas looked great as well. The ambiance was beautiful, with lots of color and nice cultural touches that made the restaurant itself feel welcoming. The nachos were okay. The meat and queso had great flavor, but the shredded cheese was not melted at all, and many of the chips were left uncovered without toppings. The molcajete was also just okay. The chicken and shrimp were very good, but the sauce tasted bitter compared to similar dishes we've had at other places. The beef was average, not bad but not especially memorable, and overall we didn't feel the dish was worth the price. We had higher hopes for the guacamole ferris wheel. Based on the description, we expected to try different styles of guacamole, but in the end they were all the same guacamole with different garnishes. The guacamole itself had good flavor, but at $25, we expected more variety. Unfortunately, the service did not match the atmosphere. From the beginning, it felt like our server did not want to be there. The interaction felt forced rather than warm and welcoming. Overall, the restaurant is beautiful and the drinks were a highlight, but the food and service left us feeling that the experience was good, not great.

Mini Chimis
Shay D.

Do I recommend this place? Hell yeah. Hands-down the best Mexican food I have had since being in Phoenix. This cannot be argued ha ha. We dropped in at 4:30 PM via reservation and got seated immediately. Our waiter Jorge was from Chile and provided great recommendations on the appetizers and may I add he was nice enough to allow me to practice my Español. Per his recommendations we got guacamole and the egg rolls. I was a little worried about the egg rolls, but this was very flavorful along with the dipping sauce. The guac was very fresh and tasty as well as the chips. He recommended me watermelon margarita and baby this was a great recommendation. If you like a sweet refreshing drink, this is the one. They have a shot cart that goes around the restaurant which is very fun!! For the main meal I opted for the mini Chimi and yes, it gave what it was supposed to give. Flavor was on chimi was well done and the corn tamale gives it a little sweet taste on the side along with rice and pinto beans. Finger licking good!! Food was sooo good we didnt get dessert.

Nachos
Day V.

THIS WAS NOT IT. The main food was not good! The nachos were okay I wish mixing it would have been a given. But! The food. Was nasty. The salsa was canned green chili salsa. The meat was marinated weird. So it tasted sour at the first bite. The tamale crumbles were not necessary. The beans were cold too. I truly feel this was a huge insult to Mexican Cuisine. The ambiance was beautiful. And the servers were so kind. I feel like they deserve more recognition for putting up with this lame show in food. I will leave 2 stars for them and their efforts to keep clientele cause the food isn't doing it! Celebrating the aesthetic of a street corn vendor isn't it. I think it's distasteful and rude. The party corn cart is excessive. I would not come back like ever. Or have anyone I care about try this out. It's a super skip for me.

Melina's Street Corn Nachos
Natalie L.

Upon first arrival, we saw the candy for the make your own marg bar and KNEW that was being ordered. The whole table ordered the build your own margs and came up with wonderful combinations from the syrups and toppings. I had a strawberry mango marg with some candy and fruit on top: nothing short of amazing. We had gotten an array of items from the menu such as beef tacos, birria tacos, tacos el pastor, and street corn nachos. Each bite was delicious and has us wanting more. We still talk about the salsa and the tortillas and chips made in house. The decor was also lovely with a flower/ foliage wall. We recommend the frozen bar bar!

Mole Old Fashioned
Elanna M.

This is such a friend restaurant! The interior is decorated so fun and cute, and the vibes were fun for a girls' night dinner. My friend and I started out with two Mexican Candy shots, which were large and delicious! Their complimentary salsa also was amazing, we went through more than one bowl. To eat, I got enchilada divorciada - so good! They were half birria with red sauce and half chicken tinga with verde sauce. My husband got a molcajete, which was huge and could have definitely been shared! Everything was great from the service to the food to the drinks. If you're looking for a quiet dining experience, this isn't the place, but it's definitely a fun spot!

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Jeff the manger was amazing and the ambiance and service was great! Peter was a great server and made sure to take care of us!

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Is the potato taco mashed potatoes or pieces of potato?

I'm almost certain it's mashed potatoes. Pls don't sue me if I'm not remembering correctly!

Do they have any vegan dishes?

Yes

Vegan options available please?

Yes, there are a lot of Vegan options. Just mention to your server and they will guide you:-). Excellent place to eat!

Is your patio pup-friendly? 🐾🌮

yes

Do they always have the frozen prickly pear & mango margaritas available?

Any vegan options?

Probably the guacamole

Do you have gluten free food options?

Yes

Do you take reservations?

For parties of 8 or more

Do you have Mariachis?

We do not have mariachis but we have a DJ!

Hello, do you open on thanksgiving day November 23rd, 2022?

Hello :) The Mexicano is closed on Thursday November 24, 2022 to allow for its staff to spend time with their family. They reopen on Friday November 25th! Have a beautiful thanksgiving.

Hello, do you take reservation? If so, are you on open table?

For parties of 10 or more, yes. They don't seem to be on open table at this moment but call this evening 😊 ask and you shall receive 602 812 2100

Do you have plans to open up any locations in California?

Hi there! As of right now we do not have plans to expand out of Arizona but this may be a possibility some day.

How long is the wait for dinner on the weekend?

Hi Lynn, Our wait times vary from 1-2.5 hours on the weekend!

Does the outdoor patio have misters?

Yes, it does have misters... they are well controlled to help fight the heat. You don't feel the heat as much, also, the patio is on the east side so by the time the sun is setting the heat is mainly hitting the restaurant building and not the patio.

Are there any vegan options?

Yes... they are pretty accommodating. I personally have requested fajita type veggies or substitute with beans

Can we buy gift cards?

Yep. Here's the link from their site: https://maggioregroup.cardfoundry.com/giftcards.php

I was planning to dine at The Mexicano for lunch, but looking at the lunch menu on the website, it is very limited. Is the regular or dinner menu available for lunch?

Hi there! We offer our full menu as well as our lunch specials!

Are they accommodating for a large party since they don't take reservations? Thank you all.. I called and was told no reservations even if it's 10+

Last I was there with a group they said they take reservations for 10+

Can u reserve?

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Is there a kids menu?

Yes, there is a kids menu, for the kids to color with provided crayons! There are 4 choices for $10, and the three entrees come with a drink, Mexican Rice, and Cannellini… Read more

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Tell Your Friends

Tell Your Friends

3.8(124 reviews)
4.8 mi

Had an amazing experience at Tell Your Friends. The speakeasy vibe is incredible -- such a cool…read moreatmosphere with great music, lighting, and energy from the moment you walk in. The food and drinks were phenomenal, and the entire experience just felt elevated and memorable. A huge shoutout to Alex, our waitress, who absolutely made the night even better. She was attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and had the perfect balance of professionalism and personality. You can tell she genuinely cares about making sure guests have an amazing time. Definitely one of the coolest spots in Scottsdale right now. Can't wait to come back.

Worst experience ever here... Where do I start? Called in yesterday for a party of 12, got told…read morethat they would combine and accommodate the middle space for us. We walk in and get sat at the bar instead and get told it's the best they can do as others get sat in the middle. Eventually they got a smaller table for us, but the rest of us had to stand. For a big birthday party today, it was a failed experience. Took ages to get our drinks and it was impossible to get water. Couldn't even get some water for the past 2 hours we were there. The people in the middle tables got ice cold waters, we could barely get two and it was warm. At least the inside was nice, but wow, I would NEVER come back or tell my friends about it. I am ASKING a manager to reach out because this experience was HORRIBLE. Not only were they quick to "judge", but they sure were quick to bring the bill.

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Blanco Cocina + Cantina

4.1(166 reviews)
0.4 mi
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Catering service
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This was our first time and we weren't disappointed. This…read morevenue is HUGE and warm feeling with plenty of dining tables. Our server, Ava, was very informative and attentive. We decided not to have alcoholic drinks and enjoyed water with our meal. Ava came by often to check on our water. We started with the Mexican Street Corn which can come 'on the cob' or off. We chose 'off' because we were sharing. My wife had the Mahi Mahi and Crispy Shell Ground Beef. she thoroughly enjoyed her meal. I had the Carne Asada which was very tasty and with a lot of meat with every bite. We will be back to try their Margaritas.

Absolutely not. If you feel you must go, do not, under any circumstances, order the Ahi tuna tacos…read more $15 (during happy hour) for three teeny tiny tacos (one fit into the palm of my hand), filled with Ahi tuna that's been marinated in soy sauce and sugar, then topped with green onions. Literally. That's it. I think one of them had a little guacamole at the bottom of the taco to keep the tuna from falling out. Completely underwhelming flavor profile and a perfect portion size...if you're on Ozempic. I also ordered the individual carnitas and chicken tacos. $6 each, also during happy hour. The chicken and carnitas tasted like they had been dredged in salt over and over again. Zero flavor dimension--just salt. There was an attempt at creativity; they added some orange segments to the carnitas taco. But the predominant flavor of salt and odd white sauce ruined it. Even though it was complimentary, I have to mention the chips and salsa. I give them credit for serving the chips warm and not over salting them; they were really good. But the salsa was bad. It tasted like ketchup with diced tomatoes, onions and jalapeños mixed in. While I was eating, I overheard two different women at the bar describe the food as "not bad". Not a ringing endorsement and frankly, it's usually a polite way of saying "this isn't good." For me, this place isn't worth the money. I can think of plenty of other Mexican places that offer better quality dishes at more reasonable price points. I recommend going elsewhere.

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Butler's Easy

Butler's Easy

4.8(91 reviews)
5.7 mi
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Full bar
Locally owned & operated

When we first got here, wasn't sure what to make of it. But after we sat down, checked out the…read moreamazing happy hour specials, and began settling in, we started to fall in love. The bartenders are SUPER nice. The happy hour deals are amazing. Sometimes there's a food truck. We got sliders that night and they were so good. Nice, big TVs to watch a game or in this case, find a new Netflix show to binge. Loved that they displayed local artists' works on their walls! And they have a lot of fun, themed nights like trivia or drag trivia! Also, super dog friendly with a patio out back. Definitely a fan! Cannot wait to keep returning!

What an underrated bar! Easily my favorite bar in phoenix. I'm shocked this doesn't have way more…read morehype. If I lived in phoenix, I'd be a regular for sure They opened during Covid and are relatively new but they got all their cocktail drinks on lock. Every drink we've had has been amazing! My favorite is the lavender fog and the mulled wine (which is only available in November) The service is awesome and the bartenders are so chill and down to earth. This bar also has live music on saturdays, trivia's and game nights. In fact, at every table, they have a deck of cards against humanity. At the entrance they also have a variety of other games like connect four, jenga and such. Lavender fog: great balance of lavender and earl grey tea! The foam is the best creamy touch to the drink. I feel in a relaxed daze when I have this drink. I think it's the most special one here. It was even featured on a magazine! Pour favor: I don't like mezcal but this was nice. The mango puree was prominent which I loved and was well complimented with sour and spice. This drink style is a little more commonly found in other bars too which is probably because it's popular! Indoor smoking: smoky, cool and well done twist in the old fashioned. They prepare it in such a cool way with the smoking process and the delivery is great. SMOOTH old fashion. It was alcohol forward but I didn't feel any burn that I normally get from any common old fashion. It also had the best citrus aftertaste The sunny slope sour: great if you love whiskey sour. I loved this drink the pear and peach made the whiskey taste less harsh. One of the better renditions of whiskey sours I've had My brightside. Bitter but works so well with watermelon! Refreshing, balanced and delicious. I typically don't love Negronis but I loved this rendition. The nanny: mezcal espresso martini that was also well done. You can also taste raspberry and chocolate every sip Mulled wine: hot wine with spices that I argue was better than the mulled wines I've had in Europe. All the spices and aromas were so complex yet cozy for a chilly night! The bartenders treat their regulars well and seem to really have a great community here. With offers for movie nights, paint and sip, jack box games, wine club, etc

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Star 78 Speakeasy - charcuterie board, espresso martini, panini, bacon wrapped dates

Star 78 Speakeasy

4.3(18 reviews)
5.5 mi

I was searching for a nice speakeasy/cocktail bar to get after dinner drinks for my friend's…read morebirthday and found Star 78. It was easy making a reservation. There is parking on the street or in the lot. We weren't familiar with the area so it was a bit tricky to find. It is located in the back of a coffee shop. The concept of going through the phone booth is fun. The space inside was quaint and intimate. They have a regular menu and then had a special Valentine's Day menu. I got a nice fruity cocktail that was sweet. I enjoyed it. Everything was reasonably priced. All of our drinks were pretty glittery, it made everything really pretty. My friend got a free glass of prosecco for her birthday which was nice. A good speakeasy to visit. Menu has good variety. Service was great, they ran through the menu with us and was attentive.

It's a goal to visit as many speakeasy bars in Phoenix as possible! Finally got to try out Star 78…read moreand we made a reservation during their murder mystery special. Before getting into that I'll talk about the drinks. Pretty good and reasonably priced. Nothing to gimmicky about them and would definitely return to try other options. The bar setting itself was nice! I truly appreciate the speakeasy feel- walking through a mystery door phone booth was a good welcome to this bar. Small on the inside, but had a classy but casual feel. Since we did the murder mystery there was also a preset menu which was cool. The food was okay, but will be returning back for the drinks more than the food. The murder mystery game was a nice way to get everyone in the bar involved. Essential a real like clue or who done it game. Very interesting but also can be a bit distracting if your goal was to come out and have some drinks and peace out at your leisure. While it is a very cool idea, I feel that more customers would be able to come and go on these days and not be turned out because a reservation was not made. All in all, will return on another night to try more drinks

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The Mexicano - mexican - Updated May 2026

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