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    Vecina

    4.7 (442 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Lilia Z.

    We sat at the bar and waited a little over an hour for two of us without a reservation. Service was quick and attentive once we were in. The bartender made us tequila espresso martinis that were delicious and well-balanced. We also ordered the salsa trio, which was excellent with a great level of heat and flavor. This spot leans a bit more toward higher-end Mexican food, but for the espresso martinis and salsa trio alone, it's definitely worth it.

    Shawna H.

    Small, dimly lit space but comfy with a nice vibe. Good amount of seating on a cute patio available too. The bar is nestled in next to the dining tables on one side. Everything our party of 5 tried was delicious; some favorites were Shaved Brussels salad, Karaage, Ceviche. Even the chips with a trio of sauces/salsa tasted great ... very light and fresh. Some of the prices were high; others reasonable but the presentation was beautiful. Upon first glance, the menu options seemed slim but actually there was a nice variety of choices. The server suggested 2-3 dishes per person since they are meant to be shared but I think two per is plenty. We ordered the perfect amount of food for our group. Overall, the food was great so if you develop favorites i can see coming back again and again.

    Steak tacos
    Reese T.

    Went with a group for happy hour and essentially ordered one of everything. Every dish was phenomenal and had some really unique flavor combinations. Our favorites were the papas, salmon tacos, and steak w/white bean puree. I do wish the portion sizes were larger and would recommend multiple of each dish if sharing with a larger party. The bar in the center of the restaurant has a rolling ladder to access the plethora of beverages. Our waitress was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. The ambiance in the room was intimate with soft lights behind the booths and in the walls.

    Skirt Steak tacos
    Elaine R.

    Finally made it to Vecina and wow, the food did not disappoint. I had the Happy Hour Margarita and the Skirt Steak Tacos, both were absolute standouts. The margarita was crisp and refreshing, and the tacos? Chef's kiss. Perfectly seasoned steak, bold flavors, and a beautiful presentation that made it feel like more than just happy hour bites. The atmosphere was stylish but relaxed, and the service kept pace with the vibe, friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Only reason it's not a full five stars? Just saving that for my next visit when I dive deeper into the menu. If the rest is anything like those tacos, I'll be upgrading soon.

    Naomi J.

    The best barbecued meats I have ever had in my entire life - every single time I go to Phoenix in the future, I will most definitely be eating here! If you're vegetarian, I would still recommend this restaurant, but I'm not sure that it would still be a must-go. I cannot remember the names of the dishes that we ordered, but I would get every single one of them again!! Oh, and I got the dessert with banana bread and peanut butter moose - very impressive, I'm so glad that I ordered it (I often do not order dessert). PS - the waitress was extremely visibly very high and wasn't really present the entire time. We were the last table to get seated that night, so I am hoping she was not high her entire shift, but things like that (when folks are so visibly not present while at work) make me worried about food safety at a restaurant

    Loved the Noble bread with the shrimp dish
    Phyllis S.

    First - Nicholas (Nick) was an awesome server. He really new the menu and guided us well. We ordered five items and three of us shared all the dishes. The drinks were fun (maybe a little pricey). It's small and dimly (but intimately) lit and a 5:00 reservation meant we found parking in the very small shared lot and had a table. The white bean puree with crispy short rib, crunchy but still tender and juicy was a nice starter. The pork belly tacos were outstanding, melt in your mouth good and the toasted jam was the perfect tangy topping. The shrimp was spicy (Nick warned us) and my daughters favorite. Everything was delicious, can't wait to go back.

    Gluten free options
    Ashton K.

    We ate here for a friend's birthday & it did not disappoint! It's a smaller place, so definitely more intimate. But the vibe can go casual or a bit more depending on the occasion. The food we had was amazing, especially the papas verde & karaange. Huge bonus for me: almost everything can be made or just is already gluten free. Our waitress was also kind & made sure we had everything we needed while dining. Can't wait to dine here again soon!

    Mussels
    Benjamin H.

    Beautiful restaurant great food and friendly service. Have been wanting to try for a while now glad I stopped in for dinner yesterday. Parking lot gets packed but they allow you to park in the dentist parking lot next door which was helpful. The white bean puree with the short rib was a top 5 favorite dish I've ever had omg the tortillas here are amazing. I then had the mussels and the empanada. Would skip the mussels next time but would get the empanada again. Will be going back soon and for sure get the white bean app again and then I'd do tacos afterwards for sure. Spicy margaritas are great too! Highly recommend

    Banana bread with peanut butter mousse
    Claire C.

    Last minute reservation for a quick bite. Everything exceeded our expectations !!!! Service was incredible. We told them we were in town for a quick honeymoon. We got a complimentary toast! Service was super attentive and created a shellfish free menu for my allergy. Quality of food was great! If we lived here, it would definitely be our local go to

    Ceviche
    Tiana E.

    Cute spot with great food. They had a great selection of tequilas and mezcals. I really enjoyed the time and a half cocktail, it was delicious and unique. For food we had the white bean puree(the short rib on it was SO good), the Brussels, the ceviche, the salmon and steak tacos, and the pork empanada. They were all really good!

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    Jaquay R.

    I was really impressed with everything here. The inside was dim and quaint. The service was great. The waitress was super nice and very attentive. I wasn't sure what to order. Initially I was going to order off the happy hour menu, but I saw salmon tacos and I had never had that before. I ordered the tacos and the featured drink: Hamilton White Stache Pineapple Daiquiri...I loved this drink. It was not frozen which was perfect. The salmon tacos were excellent. The salmon was so fresh and all the toppings made it pop with flavor. This dish was refreshing and light. Definitely going to get those again.

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    Stephanie O.

    Such a good find. I tried this place with my friend and we came in for a walk in dinner on a Sunday night and it was amazing! We shared a set menu during Arizona's Chef week, and ordered a couple extra things to share on top of it. I ordered the spicy margarita and it was super light and refreshing. Loved it. The set menu $66 included: - a jicama mango salad: had a kick of spice to every bite. Super refreshing - seared black cod: so tender and flaky cod with this delicious cream sauce to pair with - rice pudding dessert with a yummy crispy honeycomb crisp on top with some fresh fruits - bourbon and rye cocktail: good! We ordered along with the set menu: - elote: loved this one; had a delicious butter sauce on it; perfect char - skirt steak tacos: solid tacos Loved this place and the vibe. Our waiter was so nice and helpful and gave great recommendations and checked in at perfect timings! We had a blast here.

    Happy hour margarita
    Jessica B.

    This is a great spot to grab delicious happy hour snacks or a nice dinner. Some of my favorites are the salmon tacos and I could drink the habanero salsa in the salsa trio. I really enjoy sitting at the bar where the space is open and airy. The service is fantastic and the bartenders make great recommendations when I am indecisive on what I would like to drink.

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    Great food. Excellent service. The best restaurant in the Valley. Never a disappointment.

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    Server was exceptionally helpful in introducing us to the menu. Presentation of the items ordered was lovely. We will return.

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