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    Blanco Cocina + Cantina

    4.1 (180 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Teeny tiny Ahi tuna tacos for the low low price of $15
    Jill B.

    Absolutely not. If you feel you must go, do not, under any circumstances, order the Ahi tuna tacos. $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.

    Steak fajitas. Yummmmmm
    Stephanie N.

    Delicious food, love the the ambience. Service was good food took a bit to come out. Not from AZ but would come back.

    Welcome Cocktail: Thunderbird
    Melody K.

    My friend and I attended the "Exclusive Tequila Dinner Experience" a one of a kind 5 course dinner with tequila pairings. I will say my friend and I fell out of love with the Blanco Cocina + Cantina on Scottsdale Rd. and we have only been at this new location 1 time. So, I wasn't sure what to expect. WE WERE BLOWN AWAY with this dinner pairing, from the presentation, service, the tequila brands and the dishes! The Tequila Dinner consisted of 4 tables of 6. It was open seating. We were presented with a refreshing Welcome Cocktail. First course was a Charred Avocado Tostada paired with a Tequila Ocho Reposado. Second course was a Scallop Aguachile paired with a Tequila Ocho Anejo. Third course was a Chicken Tinga Tamale paired with a Tequila Ocho Extra Anejo. Forth course was a Sonoran New York Strip paired with a Mezcal Vago Elote. Dessert was Empanadas. Again all the food was FANTASTIC along with Tequila. Can't wait till they have another event! Atmosphere: this location is more upscale than the others, very busy. Service: excellent. Food: excellent.

    Decorated so cute for Christmas
    Amber M.

    Blanco's is a really a great spot if you have a date night, large party, or need something high end Mexican. Our server, Tyler was absolutely amazing! I ordered the shrimp and steak fajitas and they were incredible. The meal was absolutely next level. He helped all of us with our food choices and was really great. This restaurant has a lot of space and is kid friendly. There's a giant Field close to The spot, which is great for kids that need to run around and be free.

    Spicy Margarita
    Justin T.

    If you're in the mood for sizzling flavors, this spot delivers big time. Our friends recommended Blanco Cocina as it was right next to our hotel and close for everyone to meet up! I went with the beef fajitas which came out on a hot skillet, perfectly seasoned and tender. The peppers and onions were caramelized just right, adding sweetness and a nice balance to the fajitas. Portion sizes were great and huge for the amount given. The spicy margarita suggested by our waitress was a great choice! It had the perfect kick without being overpowering. The vibe here is fun and welcoming, with attentive service that makes you feel taken care of. Prices are affordable and a perfect place that we had a great night.

    Audrey T.

    We really liked this place! Love the outside ambiance and very spacious. Yummy food too & good service.

    Guacamole
    Tonisha C.

    Wednesday night, restaurant week visit. Arizona Restaurant Week had the menu as $55 per couple but it was $33 per person upon arrival. The Restaurant Week menu came with:a drink, an appetizer, an entree, and a dessert. All of the portions were smaller than normal so take note of that when viewing the pictures. The service was fine, the entree took a good amount of time to come out. The margarita was by far the better drink compared to the sangria. The appetizers: guacamole and warm queso were fine. The warm queso does come with a small amount of carne, sour cream, and guacamole. The entrees:chicken tinga enchiladas and traditional carnitas tacos were ok. The enchiladas cheese to meat ratio was too cheesy. The tacos were nothing special. The rice was moist borderline watery. The beans were just ok. They tasted canned and not well seasoned. The desserts: chocolate tres leches and dulce de leche flan were both good. The flan was nice and light. The tres leches was heavy and a little too thick to me. The complimentary chips and salsa were probably the best food items. The chips were warm and fresh. The salsa had a little kick but wasn't spicy. We sat outside in the large patio area. Misters were on and the whole restaurant has low lighting, so it was comfortable temperature wise.

    Shrimp fajitas
    Olivia R.

    I came here with my husband and friends for their soft opening back in December and had a fantastic experience. Not only was the food amazing but the staff was very well trained, attentive and friendly. We shared chips and salsa, queso and mexican street corn. The queso was out of this world, I could sit in it, haha. For dinner we ordered prime skirt steak fajitas, spicy shrimp scampi fajitas, sea bass veracruz and the tucson chimichanga. We all shared some bites and loved all the dishes! Huge portion sizes! For dessert we had their CHOCOLATE TRES LECHES- praline mousse, hazelnut toffee. The perfect size to share with the table. It was delicious and the perfect sweet treat. I'd like to come back and sit at the bar next time and taste their happy hour menu! Looks like I need to get a date night on the books!! See you soon!

    Chocolate tres leches
    Laura M.

    I've been to Blanco Cocina and Cantina twice and both times were excellent! The first time was for dinner. We had the warm queso and the grilled street corn to start. I ordered the seabass veracruz, it was light, flakey, and had good flavor. It's a large portion. My husband ordered the spicy shirmp scampi fajitas. Our friends ordered the prime steak fajitas and the Tucson chimichanga. The chimichanga was huge! Definitely a dish you could split. We all tried different margaritas, there are some fun and interesting ones on the menu. We had the chocolate tres leches cake for dessert. Everything was great!! I came back a few weeks later and had lunch with a friend on the patio. I had the grilled mahi tacos and she had the green chili pork burrito. We both took half our food home because the portions are large. Everything was fabulous. The only negative I can say is the parking is difficult when they don't have the valet available with the construction going on, but that's it. Great restaurant!!!

    Shrimp and carne asada tacos
    Jen B.

    Blanco is one of my favorite places and it never disappoints. At the Paradise Valley location it is referred to as the Reserva location. The food and drinks are slightly different but overall same menu as the other Blanco locations. Great service and great decor.

    "Papas Dulce" Bowl
    Sara T.

    This was our second time here. Again, parking not so great but that's ok. I got the Papas Dulce bowl and it was amazing. Nothing like what I've had before. The textures and taste was perfect. Will eat every time I come here. Our service was fantastic, too. All in all really recommend.

    Tucson Chimichanga
    Dwayne O.

    Blanco Reserva Nice new restaurant in the old Paradise Valley Mall Area with higher end flair than other Blanco Restaurants. Excellent service and very attentive staff, always there to make sure you are pampered. Warm Queso good starter to share, a little on the smaller size, but a good choice. Cheese Quesidilla another good appetizer to get the dinner started, can't go wrong. Prime Skirt Steak Fajitas with rice was a nice enjoyable entrée, could easily contain 4 tortillas worth of meat and condiments but the supply 3 tortillas so last one was stuffed Tucson Chimichanga this is a pretty good size entrée, good tasting and contains alot of items in the Chimichanga, this is a winner I am reviewing this after dining here 3 times and each time was an excellent experience

    Lobster & Shrimp pasta special!
    Bill T.

    Coming back to an old haunt; although this location's closer! Love it so much! Got shrimp & lobster pasta on this visit!

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    Such a great spot and amazing food. The ceviche is to die for and the tacos are great. Cool atmosphere and great location

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    Bartender Nate the Great has officially converted me -- this is the only place in the world I'll drink tequila!

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    Wow! What a great atmosphere and amazing food. The service was stellar and the ahi tacos are amazing!

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    Thank you so much for the glowing review!

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    Omg! The food is awesome!!! Nathan and Clinton were so fun at the bar. The Thunderbird drink was delicious!!! I'd give 10 stars!!!!!

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    Food and service. The portion size was very small and the service was rather slow. The atmosphere was fabulous, however.

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    So cute but music is way too loud. Such a bummer cause it's such a nice scene and food is great

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    The Mexicano

    The Mexicano

    4.4
    (3.1k reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Happy hour specials

    Went there with family a few days ago, and it was amazing! Although it was during happy hour, we…read moregot a table with a short wait. The happy hour margaritas is a must. For $5, you get a large glass of margarita that will take you through your entire dining experience. The menu is extensive, but I haven't had anything yet that I didn't enjoy. The ambiance is fun and lively.

    GREAT Food, But Apparently Service Is Now a Scavenger Hunt…read more This is a tough review to write because the food at The Mexicano is still A+. Unfortunately, this week's experience made it impossible to keep my previous 5-star rating. We stopped in around 1:30 p.m., when there were literally maybe six other people in the entire restaurant. Somehow, we managed to have three different waiters because each one became preoccupied with something else. At one point, we had to get up and go to the bar ourselves to ask for things. Nothing says "full-service restaurant" quite like having to become your own waiter. And then there are the recent changes to the menu and happy hour. Happy hour for individual tacos is no longer seven days a week--it's now Tuesday which has been reduced to one $3 taco. One. Taco. Refer to menu I've uploaded. I have no idea if this is an attempt to cut costs (there hasn't been a change in ownership), but if that's the strategy, I worry it's going to be a case of saving a few dollars while losing a lot of customers. Cutting back on the things that made people love coming here--great service, variety, and an appealing happy hour--doesn't exactly feel like a recipe for success. To be clear: this review has absolutely nothing to do with the quality of the food. The food remains excellent. A+. The issue is the overall experience and the noticeable changes to what used to make The Mexicano such a great place to visit. We've had consistently great experiences here in the past, which is why I originally gave it 5 stars. I genuinely hope they reconsider these changes, because I'd much rather be writing another 5-star review than updating this one. Great food + increasingly nonexistent service + a disappearing happy hour = a restaurant that may be eating its own lunch.

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    Tell Your Friends

    3.8
    (135 reviews)
    4.7 mi

    I've been here multiple times. It's my go-to happy hour spot when friends come to town to have an…read moreelegant night but also not break the bank (at least for happy hour) Stunning interior and friendly service. I haven't had a drink I haven't liked, you can't go wrong with any of them. The 50 first dates has become my favorite, however. For food, the milk bread is a delicious starter. The chicken tenders are also amazing. Can't wait to go back!

    Was excited to try this place out as it seemed super cool on social media. We were a party of 3 and…read morearrived right on time for our Sunday night reservation. We made our way down the stairs and the hostess was there ready to check us in. We didn't wait at all and got seated right away. Once seated it took a while for the server to come take our order. There was live music going on which kept us entertained for the time being. After about 15 minutes, she finally came over to greet us and take our drink orders. We ordered: 1 WILD STRAWBABY - Ocho Blanco Tequila, Bergamot, Strawberry, Pineapple, Lemon, Almond Milk $22 1 50 FIRST DATES - Bumbu Rum, Cascara, Brown Sugar Date Syrup, Coconut Milk, Cinnamon Sprinkle $22 1 BLUEBERRY MULE - Blueberry, Lime, Ginger Beer $13 The drinks didn't take too long and another bartender dropped them off. Water was never offered to us and was only given to us after we asked. All the other tables were given water once they were seated. Our drinks were good but we chose to just have one each and we left. The live music was great. The musician was playing the piano and kept it fun and upbeat. The inside is pretty cool and unique but service could've definitely been better though. *There's a $10 cover fee per person when there is live music*

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    Butler's Easy

    Butler's Easy

    4.8
    (92 reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $$
    Full bar
    Locally owned & operated

    Butler's is my favorite bar in Phoenix. It is close by my house and the vibe is so chill. The…read moremusic is always good and I love all of the staff at Butler's. They always have different nights like trivia, bingo, live music, comedy, karaoke and DJs and then of course their curated wine club night (one time per month). The cocktails are so good here -- so many are my favorite, especially the espresso martini. They also seem to have rotating specials too -- I can't remember what this month's drink is but it has candied ginger in it and it is so good! Butler's has a small menu but the grilled cheese is super yummy. I see they have just added hummus to the menu so definitely need to check that out! You can also bring in outside food. I joined the wine club and every month they have a curated wine tasting and then members get the selected bottles to bring home. The have a little charcurterie table set up too. Wine club members are free and I think it is $20 for non-members. I want more people to come to Butler's because it is such a great neighborhood bar -- so check it out now!!!

    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

    Star 78 Speakeasy

    4.1
    (20 reviews)
    5.2 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.

    Fun night with great drinks... Heard about Star 78…read moreSpeakeasy, and decided to try it out. You walk behind a door with a pay phone and enter a room with plush velvet couches and chairs, a beautiful bar, and great ambiance. Servers and bartenders are fantastic! So why not 5 stars?! When we entered the cafe, the guy working kinda gave us a hard time. Who are you? Do you have a reservation? At what time? And then he said have a seat over there. So we did just that. And then 20 minutes passed our reservation time, still no one came over. We said something to one of the young ladies working, and she took us back. We asked her if the guy even said anything that we were there, and she said no. Other people were just walking in and out, but we were told we had to wait. Who knows, maybe he just forgot. Not sure how, but whatever, we still had fun.

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    Corazon De Agave

    Corazon De Agave

    4.5
    (371 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    Great food and even better service!…read more The food was excellent--everything tasted fresh and flavorful. The space is modern and bright, creating a really pleasant atmosphere. What really made this visit special was Alberto's outstanding service. He was attentive and genuinely helpful, offering recommendations that were spot-on. It's clear he knows the menu well and cares about making sure customers have a great experience. Definitely coming back!

    Like many others, we saw this place on IG and wanted to try it. We drove out of our way, about…read more45min+ from our house. The place inside was cute. I was happy about the little purse hooks on the table (iykyk). The outside area, not so much. It's on the corner of a strip mall, there was some etched graffiti on the outside windows, which made you aware of the area you were in. (That's the reason for the 1 star deduction.) The place is very small! So yes, you WILL want to make a reservation. We went around 3:30 on a Friday and I would say 3/4 of the tables had reserved signs on them starting at 5pm on up. The receptionist was constantly back and forth looking at them and moving them around to make space for walk-ins. I would skip bringing your kids here. I didn't use the restroom so idk if that was nice or not. The food was fantastic! And the portions were big. The price matched the portions and quality in our opinion. It's hard to find quality food that's worth the cost lately. We enjoyed the chips and salsa. And hubby ordered a Mexican coke, and the server brought him a frosty glass for it. Everyone around us looked like they were enjoying their food. Our server was great. He chatted with us for a while when we told him about seeing the place on IG. He was grateful for the customers. But admitted, it's caused an influx of people and the 'regulars' have become annoyed. Which is understandable. We'd definitely come back if we're in the area but probably not drive that far out of our way again.

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    Chicharron Ribeye is AMAZING!  Cooked to perfection with a crazy good guacamole.

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    Chicharron Ribeye is AMAZING! Cooked to perfection with a crazy good guacamole.

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