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Best Mexican food near Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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9. Carlsbad Tavern
Overall Ratings
4 based on 395 reviews
Founded with the mission of bringing unique New Mexican cuisine to Scottsdale diners, Carlsbad Tavern & Restaurant has been serving up authentic, spicy and flavorful food for nearly two decades. Created by Michael P. Capriola and named in homage to Carlsb
Reviewed By huskertravelers
Stopped while on vacation after looking at reviews. Great place for atmosphere and friendly staff. Nicely decorated. Outside seating was pleasant. The food we had was good and they have a nice selection of craft beers. Price was reasonable.
8. Cien Agaves
Overall Ratings
4 based on 604 reviews
Reviewed By JimUtd
Expected a typical, traditional Mexican restaurant, especially located in Old Town Scottsdale, however this is your modern, American slant on Mexican food which is ok for some I guess.Drink choices are plenty and I do recommend their Margaritas where they do not shirk on the alcohol. We had a couple of different ones each, I particularly liked the mango flavour.Food wise the menu isnât extensive and essentially itâs tacoâs, fajitas or enchiladas. We both went for tacos having two each with different fillings. These came with beans- refried or black and rice. The food was ok, nothing special and it wasnât massive portions with minimal meat.You would get a lot more in a traditional Mexican for the price you pay. Price wise it worked out to $66 but that was 4 margaritas and the food.Overall ok just uninspiring.
7. Chelsea's Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1018 reviews
Reviewed By Gretchen A
We stopped here for an early dinner and really enjoyed the short rib tacos. We were inside because we are from out of town and not used to the heat. The patio outside looked really nice, maybe if we are here in the winter next time we can try that. Our server Kara was really nice as well. Do not miss the home made cookies on the way out! Delish!
6. Sumo Maya Mexican Asian Cuisine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 559 reviews
At SumoMaya Mexican-Asian Kitchen, craveable Tapas-style small plates meet the big, bold flavors of both Latin America and the Far East to create Scottsdale's most exciting dining destination.
Reviewed By LadyNay97
We dined here on our last night of our girlâs trip. I selected this resto based on reviews and prayed that my friends would love it. Well, we were not disappointed. Yay!!! The menu is extensive so it was a bit overwhelming to choose. Our wonderful server, Erica, suggested that we opt for the chefâs tasting where we would get the chance to taste many of their top dishes. It was perfect! We had the pomegranate guacamole, tacos, kimchee fried rice, sea bass, sumo rolls, shaking beef, ceviche and more! Erica surprised us with dessert so that was so sweet! Thank you Erica!! We, 7, ladies were happy. Oh the space! Very spacious. It was in a plaza so I figured plenty of parking. Not 100% sure since we used Uber. Anyway, there was a tree in the middle of the restaurant which was captivating. Nice wide bar with huge TVs. We were seated in the patio. It was nice and not too hot (dinner was around 7pm). Type of music was great and not too loud that you canât hear yourself speak but enough to feel like you were at a lounge somewhere. Great ambiance and food overall. Definitely a place to check out in Scottsdale.
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5. Barrio Queen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1030 reviews
Best Mexican Soul Food in Arizona. Unique flavors of authentic Mexico City dishes. One of the Top Five largest Tequileria in United States.
Reviewed By LoveTravelOrlando_FL
We love authentic Mexican food and consider ourselves âfoodiesâ. Barrio Queen was one of the BEST meals we have ever eaten. Our server, David, was extremely helpful and friendly , without being pushy at all. The chips and salsa are fresh and amazing. My husband had the mango Fresca which was delicious and I enjoyed the tasty house margaritas. Hubby had the chiliâs en nogada.... absolutely delicious, so different from anything weâd ever eaten. I picked the award winning conchinita pibil. WOW!! It was the best tasting pork we have ever eaten. So moist and flavorful, and not a bit of fat. We both enjoyed the dish and took home 1/2 for tomorrow. To top off this incredible meal we shared the chocolate cake. On a huge bed of vanilla bean ice cream the cake came with a mini pitcher of the most Amazing homemade chocolate/cinnamon sauce. OUTSTANDING!Thank you to the wonderful staff and cooks for an amazing experience!Hello LoveTravelOrlando_FL for your awesome review. We love to hear that you enjoyed are food and drinks. That me met all your expectations. We take pride in all we do made with the finest and freshest ingredients. Hope you visit us again soon.
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4. Blanco
Overall Ratings
4 based on 694 reviews
Reviewed By Web3of7
Very friendly staff. So many menu choices to pick from and all of them looked great. Many different margaritas and cocktails to choose from. Fresh veggies and tortillas, loved the guacamole too. Family friendly and looked like a great place for a crowd. Would go again if I come back.
3. La Hacienda
Overall Ratings
4 based on 658 reviews
Uncover Scottsdale's top-rated Mexican restaurant at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, and indulge in a delectable paradise of fresh, modern Mexican cuisine. Richard Sandoval brings the vibrant flavors and ingredients of Mexico into the culinary spotlight
Reviewed By Gaylene C
Came to Scottsdale for a national certification. Decided to stay at the Fairmont princess. Gorgeous grounds. Found La Hacienda on our first night and ended up eating there all three nights having something different each night. The food was superb from the appetizers to the main course everything so delish we wanted to lick the plates literally. For desert try the house made churros... light and fluffy with chocolate dipping sauce. The cocktails were delish too. Our server Sean Kelly every night was amazing... professional and very knowledgeable about the menu. Was spot on with all recommendations.Dear Gaylene C,Thank you for sharing your review of La Hacienda. You've nailed it! From our smoked adobo chicken with crema and barbecued sea bass to our slow-braised pork carnitas with sweet corn and habanero, our menu will have you wanting to come back for more. We can't wait to welcome you back for another flawless experience â and feel free to lick the plates â we won't judge!Sincerely,Katie JohnsonDigital Communications Manager
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2. The Mission
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2645 reviews
Old Town Scottsdaleâs heart is beating to a Latin drum, now that The Mission has arrived and brightened the restaurant scene. Renowned Zinc Bistro Chef Matt Carter is now cooking up modern Latin cuisine blending influences from Spain, Mexico, Central Amer
Reviewed By Kkoleary
Unfortunately I do not eat much âheatâ and the Peruvian Stew was very hot so our server recommended the Mahi tacos. I ordered fish grilled and although cooked well the portions was more appropriate for appetizers and not a meal with minimal seasoning. The tacos are advertised as fried and come out twice the size so there must be a lot of batter. I would not order again. My husband, who is able to eat spicy food, had the stew and it was too hot for him. He ate the fish but left the rest. The yuca bread was okay. The guacamole looked fantastic and I would recommend based on everyoneâs response. It might have made my tacos more flavorful. Enjoyed seating outdoors in back patio.
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1. Blue Adobe Grille
Overall Ratings
4 based on 534 reviews
An American Grille influenced by the Town of Santa Fe, NM. Major ingredients include Pecan Wood and Hatch Chiles. Our Great Separator is an ability to deliver spice while maintaining incredible flavor. Menu items include Steak, Seafood, Pasta, Salads,
Reviewed By otsukak2018
Blue Adobe is highly rated on TripAdvisor and didnât disappoint. Taco Tuesday is a great deal at $8.99 for 2 great tacos (I had shredded beef and crab cake, wife had mahi and pork). Also beans and rice. We also had the lobster con queso. Lighten up margarita and negro models. Everything was excellent. Wife loved the pork, which is not her usual. Will be back. Service was very friendly.
