Pretty good food! The potato tacos are good. I love that there's an option for black beans! My only critique is that the food and salsa could use some more spice to enhance the flavor. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Crispy Sweet Potato - Tacos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The salsa was strange. More of a pudding consistency and lacked flavor badly. The mains however were great. My pork verde was one of the best I've had. I'd recommend working in the consistency and flavor of the salsa. read more

E is the best bartender!! The food is always amazing and they always provide the best service

First time in Phoenix for work and Blanco did not disappoint! Great atmosphere and food. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Warm queso - Tacos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Every time we visit Phoenix, we are sure to work in a meal at Blanco Cocina. The food and cocktails are consistently outstanding. The Tucson Chimichanga is the best. Accompanied by delicious rice with garlic butter, the meal is delicious. Even the fresh-made chips and chunky salsa is superior. The service is always very attentive (thank you, Drew!). Reasonable prices considering the quality and generous portions. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - The best chips and salsa in Phoenix - Tacos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Very lively and cool place to eat. Food is very good and we liked everything that we ordered. Of course we would love larger portions. But it was a good meal with a fun vibe. read more

Chicken tinga chimichanga was fine. Tortilla was a bit burnt and chicken was plain, but the queso inside was good. The tiny amount of crema and guac were OK. The salsa was like tomato sauce. read more

Food was good. We ordered the carne asada fajitas to share. They were good but gave you barely any garnish like cheese etc to go with it. If we got a tablespoon of cheese that would be an exaggeration. We got the Cadillac margaritas and they were excellent! The service was good. Good atmosphere in there and prices were very reasonable. I would go there again if staying downtown. read more

Food: We ordered guacamole and queso fundido as well as the warm cheese, the later was ok, more like melted velvita. The guac & queso fundido was very small but delicious. I orddred the chile verde enchilada finner and the mango margarita. Delicious! Service: Excellent!! Ambiance: Fun, loud and busy & modern looking restaurant read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Tacos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Stopped in for dinner with a coworker on a busy workday. It was busy because there was a huge conference in town, across the street at the convention center. We chose to dine at the bar and the bartenders used a team approach to take care of us, which was nice. We started with their skinny margarita and it was really good, made with fresh juice, and tasty! Their guacamole was fresh and tasty. They even have a very hot sauce they can serve, ask for it! I got their fish tacos, which were nicely done and fresh as well. Definitely would return! read more

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Gracious hostesses which always sets the tone when you arrive anywhere. I do love a place where you don't get charged for chips and salsa. This is that place. Along with great drinks, tasty enchiladas & tacos, with a nice view of all the busy-ness in downtown Phoenix. Bartenders give great service when sitting on their cool bar. Fun decor, this location was filled to the rim with customers. Great place to take friends or family from out of town. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - The Sangria- Red wine, strawberry, blackberry, e&j brandy and chips & salsa - Tacos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Let me start with the atmosphere: vibe is chill mixed with a club like mix. Loved the music which was upbeat but yet I didn't feel rushed at all . Service: we sat at the bar because there was a wait for a table and we didn't make a reservation. That being said although the bartenders were very busy making drinks they were friendly and efficient. Good: the food was presented beautifully and tasted very wonderful. Not your traditional Mexican faire. It had kind of a unique twist. I want to say like a Cuban or Puerto Rican twist because the rice and beans reminded me of a dish I had that was Puerto Rican. But it was so yummy salsa was good but needed a little more spice. Chips were crisp but needed more salt. Otherwise hats off to the chefs. Drinks: I had "the new skinny" margarita and the flavor was decent but I need more tequila in my margs. I did like that it was more sour than sweet which is how a margarita should be and that it was made with lime juice and agave instead of sour mix. My favorite was my shot of clase azul reposado! You can never go wrong with that. Would definitely visit again read more

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For some inexplicable reason, I very rarely go out to eat at Mexican restaurants. But it's places like Blanco that make me do some self-reflection because what the heck? It's so good! I'm not from the Phoenix area, so I didn't have any background knowledge about the food scene downtown. My friend suggested this place after doing some Internet searching, so I gladly trusted her and tried it out with an open mind! I have to say, I was very impressed by the ambiance of the restaurant. As I walked in, it was bustling with patrons, waiters, and staff. It's very lively inside and the decor (especially the wall art) is beautifully on theme. We were seated immediately and given the chance to view the menu, which had so many options that I wanted to try! But ultimately, I decided on the chicken al pastor tacos with chazzo beans and rice. While we waited for our food, the waitress brought out some chips and salsa. The chips were perfectly crunchy and the salsa had a bit of a spicy tang to it, which I enjoyed. When the food arrived, I was pleasantly surprised by the generous portions! Just look at the size of that plate! I could immediately tell that the corn tortillas were made fresh and in-house; they were soft and pliable, yet not too thin or thick. The entire dish was elevated with thin slices of pineapple, which added a subtle sweetness to balance the savory flavors added by the seasoned chicken. I'm usually not the biggest fan of beans, but the chazzo beans were pretty good and didn't taste too 'beany,' as they were seasoned tastefully. I came in "not that hungry," but I finished my entire plate, haha. Quite clearly, I really enjoyed my experience at Blanco and would highly recommend it to others in the area! read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Chicken al pastor tacos with chazzo beans and rice - Tacos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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If you're a tourist from the Midwest and have never had Mexican food, this is the place for you. Nice atmosphere and friendly service. But if you've had true, authentic Mexican food keep driving! The tacos were ok, 3 stars. The beans looked too icky to try. The rice was good but very heavy handed on the butter. Chips were ok for thicker, highly processed store bought chips. Salsa was reminiscent of Pace Picante out of a jar. The most disappointing of it all: the Dodge Cadillac Margarita was literally disgusting! Honestly one of the worst I've ever had. Tasted like Limeaid with very little alcohol (if any?) that literally puckered every part of your body like biting into a lemon or a lime. Bill was $87.85 for the privilege of leaving behind our margaritas. Sadly we will never be back. Can't wait until CM...the restaurant by the airport that closed due to kitchen fire a while back...reopens. Until then that's enough Mexican food in Phoenix for a while. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Salsa - Tacos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

In town for work and had dinner tonight at blanco. Sat at the bar and service was phenomenal. Very attentive staff. Love the iced tea they have. I ordered the shrimp fajitas. They came with a side of black beans, pico de gallo and guacamole. Loved the black beans. Now I love when fajitas come out steaming with smoke. Sadly mine did not. The shrimp were a little over cooked too. But over they were good! Kind Mexican meets Tex mex here. Lots of options on menu. Next time I'm in town i will try it again. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Black beans , pico and guac - Tacos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Came here last night before the Disturbed concert across the street. I loved their decor. The service was great. Our server, I wish I would've ask her name was very attentive and friendly. The food was so delicious, I ordered the grilled shrimp tacos yum, my husband order the Tucson chimichanga and a margarita. We will come back if we're in the area. read more

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If you're going to an event at PHX Arena and want to grab a bite nearby beforehand, I highly recommend Blanco. It's a 3-minute walk from the arena and takes reservations. My friend and I were going to a concert at the arena, so we planned ahead and made a reservation. I'm so glad we did because there were a lot of people waiting for a table. The place was packed and pretty loud. They started us off with chips and salsa. The last time I was here, I got the Pork Chile Verde bowl ($17) and really enjoyed it. This time, I was feeling breakfast food so I got the Baja Breakfast Burrito ($14) - scrambled eggs, bacon, French fries, green chile, and cheddar cheese, served with a side of hot sauce, rice, black or charro beans, and a little bit of sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo. It was so good and very filling. I also got the Mezcalito ($15) - Del Maguey Vida mezcal, toasted cinnamon, and smashed orange. Aside from the smokiness of the mezcal, it was a refreshing drink. Service was good and attentive despite how busy they were. read more

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We came here for dinner with my in laws and we loved it! The beer was nice and cold and the food was delicious! The enchiladas were so yummy, I got the enchilada trio which I chose two cheese enchiladas, and one chicken tinga enchilada, I regret not getting them all chicken tinga because that one was my favorite for sure! We will definitely be coming back for some more amazing food and great service! read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Enchilada Trio I got two cheese enchiladas and one Chicken Tinga enchilada - Tacos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Came here after seeing a recommendation from Christine T. It was Sunday evening with an event downtown and I didn't make a reservation. (Highly recommended though). Put our name on the waitlist, was told it would be about 30 minutes. There are lots of places to eat downtown, and it wasn't quite that long. Glad we waited. We had an option of inside or outside, we chose inside. We were seated at a small table for two which was fine. They do have the ability to accommodate larger parties, always a plus. Our server Elena was polite and smiling, very attentive and did a great job. She brought us chips and salsa, the chips were the perfect thickness and the salsa was very flavorful with the right amount of heat. Ordered jalapeño pineapple rita. Fresh jalapeños, spicy and a wedge of pineapple, sweet . We ordered the spicy mango ceviche that was absolutely delicious, we ordered an extra to go. We solit the mix grill fajita (steak, chicken, and shrimp) SKRIMP with corn tortillas. The tortillas were warm and fresh the fajitas were also very good. The shrimp was seasoned perfectly, the steak was juicy. The chicken was flavorful but the chipotle sauce was a little sweet and reminded me more of BBQ sauce. The veggies perfect and sizzling. No room for desert but a great meal. TVs were playing sports, it was busy and a little noisy but a perfect downtown vibe. Thanks for the review Christine T. read more

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Came here with a huge group of coworkers for a dinner while staying for a conference at the convention center. The food was incredibly tasty, drinks were good, and staff were friendly and working hard. We shared a variety of apps including the guac, queso, and tamale. The guac and queso were very good. Chips were good and kept coming. For my entree I got the chopped salad but with shrimp instead of chicken and it was one of the best salads I have ever had. My coworkers were happy with their tacos and fajitas and it all looked good. The ranch water is a great drink as was the skinny spicy margarita. It is a little noisy in this restaurant but if you want a good lively spot go here! read more

Had a work get together here. Food was surprisingly good. Don't know why we were surprised. But that's never a bad thing

Glad we made reservations. It filled up quickly. Server was attentive and provided some recommendations. Ambiance is sport bar with comfortable seating. A little loud due to the crowd. Food was flavorful, filling, and reasonably priced for downtown Phoenix. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Tacos with rice and charro beans - Tacos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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We arrived in town about 4 o'clock and wanted an early dinner. This was just a short drive from the airport and highly recommend recommended on YELP. Our friend had the Rosa Bonita margarita and said it was the best margarita she's ever had. My wife had the mango margarita mocktail and said it was great as well. All of our food selections were excellent. I had one of the burrito bowls with the short rib beef. My wife said their cheese enchiladas were the best she's ever had. If we had one of these near us, we would probably eat here at least once a month (probably more). All of the servers were very friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable. read more

There are a lot of great restaurants in downtown Phoenix and this is one of them. Reservations are a great idea. Got there on time and we were seated right away. Our server was wonderful, very attentive. All of their margaritas are made from scratch. We had the house margaritas and they were great. Next were the chips and salsa, delicious. We ordered their guacamole and it was yummy. For the main course I had the grilled shrimp tacos which comes with rice and beans. I have never had rice like that, amazing and the tacos were perfect. My husband had the short rib enchilada with rice and beans and they were amazing. The atmosphere is lively and comfortable. Can't wait to go back. read more

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SO good. The dinner started off with chips and staple. We ordered the queso to go along with it. Incredible. Each getting margaritas as well. So delicious and well made. I ordered the chicken tinga burrito bowl and it was delicious. Very filling. Morgan was incredibly nice and helpful all night long. We sat on the patio & was able to enjoy downtown traffic (in a positive way!) read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Frozen Paloma - Tacos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I booked a work dinner at Blanco Cocina while we were in Phoenix. The service was great and the food was spectacular. We had a large group of about 10 and they kept us in chips, guac and drinks. 10/10 would recommend. Also the best salad I've ever had at a Mexican restaurant. read more

I remembered this "chain" from being in Houston and remembered the queso was so good. I wasn't in the mood for "dinner" per se, but the idea of eating was in my head (it usually is). It was getting late and it was somewhat close to the hotel so I decided to have a drink with my queso. The cheese dip was good with the addition of pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream and ground beef. I wish they had a chorizo option as that would be killer, but the beef was acceptable. There were plenty of chips too which is a plus when that's your meal! The margarita was good but what is it with this tiny ass drinks? It was a few sips and gone. No buzz, no nothing. The drink was disappointing. Service was just OK. I was there about 1/2 hour till closing and they were doing their cleaning up routine and winding down. I was sitting at the bar so they were getting drinks for the tables and such. There are plenty of other options in the area, so I'm not sure I'd go back, unless I knew I wanted queso. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Margarita - Tacos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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AZ Restaurant Week!!!! Alysa is an awesome server!!! Love her vibe and her recommendations were spot on. Complimentary Chips and salsa. Love their yummy salsa with a kick. Appetizer Queso was so pretty with the sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo trip! So pretty and tasty. I licked the bowl. 2 Beverages Seasonal sangrias are so refreshing with fresh juices, white wine and a splash of brandy! 2 entrees I had the chicken fajitas. Beautifully grilled and sizzled peppers and onions. Fresh made corn tortillas, charro beans with bacon, the trio. Machaca short ribs, seasoned and pot roast fork tender. We chose to substitute elote. Trio! We thought it might have been an enchilada. Dessert Moist and fruity tres leches cake! Two full boxes to go! $55 for 2 plus $2 for the Elote! What a steal!!! read more

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We stopped in at Blanco before a downtown show. There is free parking with validation in the parking garage nearby, which was nice. Our experience here started when we walked in. We did not have a reservation but many tables were open, we were told that the wait would be 25 min, I asked about outside seating and got a very snarky response back that the 25 min was for indoor or outdoor. We were short on time so ended up sitting at the bar, which was open seating. It took a very long time for the bartender to take our order. We ordered the queso with ground beef and carne asada bowl. They were both okay: the queso was runny and the ground beef reminded me of what you get at Taco Bell. We quickly ran out of chips (they did not bring any with the queso specifically) and could not find anyone to ask for more for some time. The carne asada itself was very good, but there was sour cream and guacamole on it which was not stated on the menu (my partner does not like them and would have asked for it without). Finally we finished eating and paid online (our bill was $50 for two sodas, an appetizer and an entree which seemed a bit high for the quality of service and food) before leaving this lackluster restaurant. I would go back only if it was convenient for a show, I would not make a special trip downtown to go here. read more

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Carne Asada* - Tacos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Came here dinner while In town. Good Service and nice ambiance. Chips and salsa served and very good salsa. Chicken fajitas were generous. Came with guacamole, sour Cream and fresh salsa for $23. Fed 2 of us. Prices reasonable. read more

Service was friendly and fast. The food was SO salty, all of it. Super disappointing.

E and Tiffany were amazing. They took care of a loud drunk guy with a lot of grace and took care of us and made sure we were ok during and after!! read more

Came around 2 on a Wednesday, place was mostly empty so I was sat immediately which is nice! Place comes off clean & has a fun menu. Music playing, tvs going at bar. I received my food in RECORD time (under like 7 minutes for my salad I swear), and the chips and salsa were delicious! I was however NOT a Fan of my agua fresca which was INSANELY tart & I had to just go without. Service was okay, it felt like I was annoying her and had to flag her down for the most part which is always discouraging. Good place for a quick lunch if you're working at the convention center though! read more

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The service was exceptional (Jasmine was the best!). It was 5 PM, and we did not have to wait one minute to be seated. We had a baby with us, and she (they) accommodated every single need. Our glasses were never empty. Our food came out quickly, and the temperature was perfect. The chips and salsa were SO GOOD. The queso blanco was out of sight. The sweet potato tacos...10 out of 10. The el pastor tacos, also 10 out of 10. The ambiance is lovely, and the views of downtown is equally aesthetically pleasing. If you're wondering whether or not you should go, DONT! GO; NOW!! read more

We went with 5 people on a Saturday afternoon while attending the Greek dance FDF. We had a reservation, which is recommended, and we were seated immediately . The chips and salsa are fresh and delicious and the keep bringing them until you say stop. We had the Valentine margarita, mango margarita, and sangria. All were great. Everyone enjoyed their entrees, which included chicken tings and chile verde bowls, combo plate with Mahi taco, bean tostada, and cheese enchilada. Another combo plate and a burrito. Great food and service. read more

It's ok. The food was pretty good. I went on a Thursday at 6:30 with some friends for my 21st birthday and I have to say the service is pretty bad and quite slow. It took us 30 minutes to get drinks and there were only four of us. Also, kinda bad restaurant etiquette when you're serving a group for a birthday and don't even offer dessert or anything. Just my opinion. I would give it another try cause it's on my favorite street read more

It was easy to get a reservation. We were seated right away. The restaurant had a fun vibe of people and we sat near the kitchen. Waitress was very nice. I ordered the strawberry margarita with sugar. It had a nice flavor. We ordered the short ribs crisp. I liked it, but my friend felt it had too much cheese. She ordered the queso and it was excellent. The salsa has a nice heat not too spicy. I ordered the chicken chimichanga and it was horrible. I tasted like soupy brown cheese with chicken pouring out. I asked the waitress to change it. There was no way I could eat it. The flavor was very pungent. I ordered the carne asada bowl but then I was full so I took it. I would say there's a lot of selection and people really like this restaurant. I just am picky and would give it a six out of 10. read more

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Came here for lunch yesterday (Friday 1:30pm) My fault for inconveniencing your staff by eating lunch here! I couldn't believe how limited the interactions were with both bartenders working the empty bar. The extent of our service was me asking to order and then them taking payment. Paid $85 for 2 margaritas and 4 à la carte fish tacos which is absolutely criminal and we left. It's no wonder why they would be the daytime staff. read more

We came on a Friday night so it quite busy, but our server was very kind and welcoming. The Guac needed more flavor but tasted fresh. The tacos had great flavor but the filling was so sparse compared to the size of the tortilla. I probably only counted 3 baby shrimps in one of them. I also got a mango marg that had a tajin rim which was refreshing but not super strong. Overall just an average meal but a good choice to check out if you need downtown restaurant recommendations. read more

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This is our friends favorite place so she brought us here. Service was good. Ambiance is excellent. Loved the chic meets industrial nature. Chips, slabs and guacamole was very good. Ate way too much before my meal came. Had the chicken chimichanga and it was delicious. Came with plenty of sides such as beans and rice. We will be back in the fall when we are in town. read more