On a layover headed back to Los Angeles. The food reviews scared me, so I came ONLY to satisfy my liquid diet (beer & tequila). The price was fair, relative to the 'rape' that occurs at every airport when you eat, or drink there. This place is hip/trendy and the majority of the people coming in appear to be on the young/attractive side (no joke). I was also happy because they have a few television monitors streaming sports, sorry I'm a guy drinking beer. The beer selection is not huge, but their tequila selection was fair, 30+. Nothing too exotic, but all the usual suspects, which worked fine for me. I found this to be a good social watering hole on my way home. I enjoyed some good conversation with a few bar patrons, and the service on this day was not too bad. I look forward to a return visit. read more

Great service and so fast, that's what you need in the airport in five minutes they give me my food good I like it ;-) read more

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First, they had to change the keg. No big deal. Then they said they were out, please order another beverage. Then, after my meal was delivered, they show up with my original beverage order. The Burrito was COLD, the taste was mediocre, the cheese was cold and not melted, and all that for over 15 bucks not including the beverage. Wow, ...I commented that it was cold, colder than my draft beer and the waiter said I'm sorry and walked off. Never again. I only gave them a 1 star because the app wouldn't let me submit it with no stars. I understand they are busy, but that is what they want. Quality control and customer service is completely absent. read more

This place was great fun. It's in a hot location in the airport, so it was really busy - and fun to meet other travelers. I met SEVERAL people sitting here for about an hour - and they were super fun and made my layover a million times better than so so many more before it. The food was pretty average (mushroom tacos). The service was GREAT. The beer list and wine list were average. The atmosphere was beyond fun. So, to me, it was one of the best places I have been during a layover. I actually feel like it makes me want to fly through Phoenix - just so I can go to this place. I'm sure that there are slower times when this place isn't as fun, and that the fact that the food and booze is average is a little more apparent. But if it's busy, then it's fun. And fun is the name of the game in life - this place has it. read more

I was really pleasantly surprised by my meal here. I had arrived at a gate pretty much directly across the hall, and so I whipped out my phone, checked its Yelp reviews, and decided to give it a try. The space itself is nice--not nearly as cheesy as most airport bars/restaurants. I liked that you could look into the (clean) kitchen as you sat at the bar. Bar stools were comfy and spaced far enough apart to allow for luggage behind you. I ended up asking the bartender for her recommendations, and she suggested the Mexican chopped salad, with corn, guacamole, beans, tortilla & Rancho dressing. At just $11 (which included an extra $3 for grilled chicken), I was expecting a pretty measly portion, but it was huge. All the ingredients seemed really fresh and flavorful, and the corn had clearly been grilled. It was pretty delicious. I also had a Four Peaks Kiltlifter beer, which was good. The bartender (I think her name was Christine) was friendly but not at all intrusive. Even sitting at the bar, it wasn't too noisy or cramped. My salad was out in just a few minutes--definitely much faster than I was expecting (but great for a layover). It seemed like a steal, especially for airport fare. read more

Just tried to get a table for a quick bite during a lay over. Told hostess that I would wait for a table. She proceeded to seat 4 other people and completely ignored the fact I was there. What a s*%#ty experience! read more

Service here is lukewarm. That being said, everything else is awesome for an airport eatery. Serious! I was here for breakfast and the amount of food you are served for $9 is absolutely incredible. I ordered the burrito with chorizo and eggs. I didn't really want it burrito-style so they served it with the tortilla on the side. Thanks! Two people should split this meal. Massive heapings of eggs with chorizo along with a huge portion of home fried potatoes which were also very good and crunchy. I was seated alone at one of the "high" tables and low and behold, each table has multiple plug ins for your electronics. I immediately plugged in my laptop and phone to get full charge prior to my flight. A tremendous value. If you're with someone, split the meal. read more

Blanco didn't disappoint. For an airport restaurant it had a decent selection. I had the shrimp salad, which actually had some really good sized, seasoned shrimp I've had in a while. If you're passing through the Phoenix Sky Harbor airport and need a place to eat, this might be a good choice read more

I wasn't all that hungry when I walked by Blanco around 11am, but was intrigued enough by the option of a machaca burrito that I decided to give it a go. Machaca, as I typically have it, is a beef cooked in its delicious juices until it's plenty succulent. This didn't taste like any machaca I had had before, it had almost a chocolatey flavor to it. Not what I was expecting but not bad either. The cheese in the burrito added to the richness. I'd gladly come back here again read more

The best bartender award at sky harbor airport has to go to Doug Vicars he's awesome at everything he does!! He's handsome too! Oh and he makes the best skinny margaritas. read more

Excellent service. Unique breakfast options. Airport prices!! 20 for breakfast with coffee and bottled water. The eggs were a little under cooked and it was sweltering inside the restaurant. Otherwise, decent sit down. I gave 4 for the service mostly. read more

I dread eating at the airport. Everything is super expensive, very microwave-y and just gross. Blanco was a pleasant surprise! I came in for breakfast around 8am and it was already pretty packed. The menu was short but had a variety of options. The prices were $8-$14 for options from short ribs, to chorizo burrito to huevos rancheros. Since I was in AZ I had to have the chorizo burrito that came with well seasoned potatoes. I couldn't finish the whole thing and at $9, this is a great option even without being in an airport! They also have an extensive drink menu, specifically with tons of tequila options. It was a little too early for that but I definitely would get into trouble here. My food was ready quick even though almost every table was occupied. I definitely will be back when I fly out of PHX! read more

I've learned to expect very little from airport restaurants. Now I've been ruined - I went to Blanco and my paltry expectations were blown out of the water. Prompt and attentive service, flavorful and delicious food, and a delightful assortment of drink options. I'll have to connect through Phoenix for the rest of my life. I had the grilled shrimp salad, which was fresh, flavorful, and filling. I also had the sangria, which was pretty good. My friends had tacos (fish and carnitas); they practically licked their plates clean. Try the rice - it is a rich and delectable treat. An added bonus: They were patient as we sat for three hours waiting for our connecting flight. If I ever find myself in this airport again, you can be sure I'll make my way here. read more

Good place to have real food while waiting for your plane. I had a salad with tortilla chips and steaks. This was pretty tasty and good. However they don't have hot tea. Only coffee. They serve several drinks and Mexican pizza which were like nachos. They also had good guacamole as well which I had in my salad. Will stop by here again if I'm back in the same airport. read more

This was one of, if not the only restaurant/bar by the gate I flew out of, and I'm glad it was. Blanco was completely packed, which is one reason I was drawn to try it out. Not to mention, the aroma coming from the kitchen was amazing. Since it was just me, it was easy to find a single seat at the bar. First, service: I was greeted immediately by Douglas, who was all smiles and friendly. Douglas took care of me during my dining stay, and so did the rest of his team. They all kept an eye on the drinks and plates at their bar, conversed with their guests, and truly seemed to enjoy their job and each other. Floor staff (and the manager?) all pitched in to run food to their guests, assuring food arrived hot and fresh. Within 10 seconds of my dish hitting the food counter, it was picked up and dropped off to me. Drinks: Amazing selection of hard alcohol, especially Tequila, including Sangria and beers. I saw roughly 6-8 beers on tap that ranged in flavors from light and crisp to a little heavier. I myself enjoyed 2 very cold Sam Adams pints. Food: The menu is pretty basic and not overdone, so I'm assuming they specialize in what they provide. I enjoyed a chipotle shrimp and corn cheese crisp. As Douglas said, the menu is a little hard to understand due to how it's worded. I thought I was ordering a quesadilla (quesadillas and cheese crisps are listed together), but Douglas luckily explained I would be getting something more like a thin crust Mexican pizza. I was not disappointed! The shrimp tasted fresh and not fishy at all. The fire roasted corn mixed with tomatoes, cilantro, and I believe cotija cheese was just what I was hoping for. The size was perfect to share between 2-3 people, or to have as your own, and reasonably priced especially for airport food. I definitely had leftovers. In fact, I paused writing my review so I could finish them. The other items on the menu looked tasty, and what I could smell as it came out made me salivate. Ambiance: very clean, lighting was calm, bar top and wall decor/tiles were very nice. Nothing overly special, but nice. Next time I fly out of PHX, I truly hope my flight's gate is near Blanco. If it's not, I just might have to get to the airport earlier so I can enjoy another dish and cold beer. read more

Staff is very friendly. The Manager rolled out the red carpet for me, Great service and good food. I had the machaca breakfast burrito. Delish! read more

Blanco Tacos + Tequila - This place is awesome if you use the sit down area. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

In my experiences, airport food is never great &always overpriced, but I was very impressed with Blanco in Terminal 4. We stopped in to get carne asada breakfast burritos & I was not disappointed. Also, the bloody mary was delicious. The only downside is the price, but that's airport food for you! read more

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Understaffed.... &total chaos. Taco were cold Everything took forever The rice and beans are tasty Who runs this place? --- it is clearly a management problem here. read more

The food was good, drinks were good but the service was bad. Rolled eyes and huffing are us when asked to split the check that we requested when we ordered. Also waited for a check for over 20 minutes after asking several people. read more

isn't there only one "L" in tequila ????? i usually make a point of avoiding airport food but astoundingly poor service from US AIRWAYS and we found ourselves stranded at SKY HARBOR long enough we couldn't avoid getting something in our tummies without risking the kids having a feed-me-now meltdown at thirty-eight thousand feet. walked by the nearly full seating area at BLANCO TACOS and TEQUILA and most of the plates looked enticing enough to give the place a try. ordered the SHORT RIB QUESADILLA and CHIPS and GUACAMOLE. the quesadilla was pretty much a greasy mess. the short ribs were grossly under seasoned and moist enough that the tortilla required a spoon and pile of napkins to eat and not in a good way. the CHIPS were pretty standard like something from the snack aisle at the local mega-mart but the guacamole was actually pretty good. i was trying to accommodate the kid's appetites and suspect the food would have been better with a different menu choices. i guess if you go to a place called TACOS and TEQUILLA and have neither you gotta assume some of the responsibility for a less than stellar experience ... read more

I stopped at Blanco preflight to have a drink. I was seated at a two top, which gave me space for all of my stuff. The service was very efficient and friendly. The drink (blood orange marg) was decent and priced reasonably, especially for an airport. I'm pretty sure the Fox restaurants in the airport have the same prices as at their regular restaurants, which I appreciate. I wouldn't make a special trip to come here, but I would come back if it were convenient. read more

Excellent grilled fish for the fish tacos...not breaded and fried. Perfectly cooked and served hot. I would order these again and again! Accompanied with a bloody mary and I was ready for the remaining leg of my journey home to HNL. read more

They were out of white peach/hibiscus margi :( We got the key lime margi per the waiters suggestion. It was fantastic! I got the Eggs & Bacon burrito... Nothing short of amazing. Friends got huevos rancheros and they loved it! Best airport food I've ever had, hands down! read more

Blanco Tacos + Tequila - Eggs & Bacon Burrito w/ Key Lime Margi - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

very disappointed trip, first I walk up to podium and the kid sits there and makes me wait while he finishes up his BS conversation with his friends, after I finely sit down it takes them 5 minutes to get my order, I ordered iced tea, waiter dropped them off and said I'll be back, comes back I asked for sugar wait another 5 minutes no utensils to stir, finly ordered the pork tacos! Very small and not worth the $15.00.... to many good places to eat at the airport stay away from this poorly managed place.... not worth it. read more

Worst service ever. My flight was delayed so I thought I'd stop by Blanco (it was close to my gate) for a bite to eat. I was seated right away but then waited 10 minutes before I could get the attention of a server. It seems that the server in my section selfishly decided to take an impromptu/unscheduled break and 'no one' was assigned to my table. While I waited (along with other customers who had not been served), 4 staff members (yes 4!) ignored attempts to gain their attention and stood at the host stand yukking it up and avoiding eye contact. Not impressed, if it hadn't been for Anda taking the initiative and stepping up I would have left. I will never come back...no matter how long I'm delayed in Phx read more

Blanco Tacos + Tequila - While customers wait... - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Absolutely love this place! It is my go to place for mexican food. The chicken chimi is BOMB! Definitely recommend

Five stars for service at the bar, 0 stars for the food. Salt, salt, and more salt. And to think I thought I have a high salt tolerance. Bar is great if you just want to grab a brew! read more

Fast line, excellent burrito, great bears, great cooks, Carne Asada Tacos and pleasant staff.

The food is really good. However the service is horrible. While this is expected at an airport restaruant, this should not be the case since is is a FRC establishment. read more

Above average airport food, Blanco has some tasty burritos with some upscale ingredients such as braised short ribs. I really enjoyed the flavors and the value (weighed easily more than a pound), but it can be messy to eat on the go. read more

Good Mexican food. The carnitas tacos were tasty. Noise level is high but it's the airport crowd, people coming and going. Impressive was how quickly we were seated although they looked like they were full but the hosts surely knew how to push the crowd through. Service was quick and good, courteous servers and food was delicious!!! Not a bad venue for an airport restaurant. read more

The fajita size is a bit smaller than that in traditional Mexican restaurant. But should be very good portion control and enough for most of people. I think mahi-mahi was a little bit over cooked cause it was dry. The service is very good and overall it's a nice airport restaurant. read more

Blanco Tacos + Tequila - Steak and mahi fajita w/o tortilla - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I was in Phoenix sky harbor for a short layover. Blanco's staff was quick to seat me, take my order and attentive to my needs. I ordered the Huevos Rancheros with bacon and it was fantastic! read more

Blanco Tacos + Tequila - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Located in Terminal four on the corridor for gates A1-A15, thei Fox concept restaurant is surprisingly like the restaurants on the outside, down to the prices being charged for food and drinks. Service was friendly, including offering recommendations for local beer. The food left something to be desired. I ordered the pork tacos, with rice and black beans (no choice in beans at this location.) Rice was mushy and not much better than out of a box. Flour tacos were small, but were hot and good. The pork had little evidence of green chili flavor, and the pico and lettuce did not add much. The meat was moist but just unexciting. I would return, but definitely choose a different menu item. I was not offered chips and salsa. read more

Looking down the row of dining options in Terminal 4, Blanco looked like our best choice. We were able to secure a table immediately and our waitress was quick to take our order. It wasn't a problem that we only wanted to order chips and salsa and to split a burrito. The chips and salsa came almost immediately and were everything that they should be - homemade, fresh with a nice zippy salsa. The burrito had a generous portion of chicken with a really nice flavor. The rice tasted like it was made with a lot of butter, good or bad depending how much you like butter. We are used to overpriced and less than delicious airport food so Blanco was an unexpected and delightful surprise. read more

Needed a place to sit and chill and eat and have drinks between flights without being rushed. Walked around the terminals till I found this place. Looked busy, but they found me a table. I ordered a pomegranate margarita, chips and guac and 3 carne asadas. I had 3 different servers take care of me and check on me for the 2 hours I hung out there. Great service, great food, was happy to find this place. read more

I've never been to the Scottsdale location, only this location in the airport. We were seated quickly but I'm honestly not sure who our server was as we were helped by a few different people. The guacamole and chips were both delicious. I ordered the fish tacos - they were very "fishy" smelling and really had no flavour. This was a good spot to stop for an airport meal but I wouldn't recommend the fish tacos. read more

It's an airport restaurant so at a point your like well it's an airport restaurant and then you think and your like so it's still a restaurant. Ok so it took about 5 minutes at the bar just to see a menu. I think we came in at changing of the guards because there was no logic to what the servers/bar was doing. Then when we finically got a menu we are a party of 2 we tried to give him our whole order at once just so we wouldn't have to wait another 5 min just to put in a food order cause come on who has that much time to sit around when their plane is scheduled to arrive. Well our bartender couldn't do 2 drunk order and a food item so he said he would come back. That's after he made our drinks. If he spent less time trying to be fancy pouring and throwing stuff in the trash he prob would have had more time to notice other people who needed service too. If it wasn't for the fact the good was pretty decent and came out relatively quickly I would have gave it 2 stars. Management should hire people who are more aggressive to make money and have a little bit more personality cause airport restaurants servers have even less time to build a small relationship with guests and all it takes is a little "welcome hi" and a smile or a "I'll be right with you" I'd rather go to a fast food place and pick up a meal than sit at a bar with an inattentive friendly bartender read more

Order and pay yourself. Plastic no refills offered on drinks. Breakfast burrito was mostly burrito wrap and a little egg. Poor quality cheese. Almost no tomatoes or pico de gallo. Side of potatoes was good. read more

Always a delight. Despite being crowded, they get everyone seated promptly. The waiter took a drink and food order within minutes of my sitting down and the food was great, the iced tea was fresh, the quesadilla was melts and cheesy. The service here is cheerful and welcoming, with great food. read more