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    Chico Malo

    4.0 (1.3k reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Jennifer R.

    Sometimes all you need is a little nightcap before heading home, and Chico Malo was the perfect stop for us! We've been here before and already knew we loved the vibe, so stopping in for a quick drink was an easy yes. The atmosphere was lively, stylish, and full of energy, with great music playing and such a fun crowd. It's definitely a place where you can pop in for one drink... and suddenly want to stay a little longer! We kept it simple this time and ordered a margarita for me and an ice-cold beer for hubby. My margarita was perfectly made -- refreshing, flavorful, and just the right balance of sweet and tangy. Hubby's beer was COLD cold, exactly how it should be! Service was also great, even for our quick little stop. Everything was friendly, efficient, and welcoming. A cute little end to our evening, and yes... we'll definitely be back!

    Birria Taco and Margarita
    Erica S.

    Always a good time here. The margaritas are phenomenal, the service is top notch, and it's right in the heart of Cityscape. This is an awesome place to eat and have drinks before the many event venues in downtown Phoenix. The vibe is always elevated and fun. And the ceviche is amazing too!!

    Nycole R.

    I met a friend here for lunch recently and found it to be a pleasant place. We were seated on the patio outside near the entrance and it was not terribly busy or loud-which I appreciated. Peering inside, that might be where the real party is...louder music, lively atmosphere. I'd assume that the patio can hang too, but on a Tuesday mid-day it is pretty tame. Service was attentive-perhaps more than necessary. I can appreciate being checked on and not forgotten, but maybe just a little less than happened during our visit. Perhaps our server was new or under utilized, but it felt like we were confirming how everything was ok pretty often. I enjoyed the chicken tacos and made mental note to order them again, but without guac. I know, I'm probably the only person on the planet that doesn't care for it, but I don't. Or maybe I'd venture to try something else. The menu was large with plenty of options.

    Birria
    Joneice B.

    Came here for dinner on a Friday evening. Space is big with patio, bar area and separate dining quarters. We sat at High Top near bar. The seats in the dining room were hard and metal and we weren't up for that. For food, we ordered the chips with green salsa, Beef Birria, Carne Asada Plate. Food was decent. Salsa Verde and Chips were great. Birria was flavorful but everything else was just sufficient. For drinks we the Aye Papi and PECADO. My husband enjoyed his Aye Papi. I survived the PECADO but it was not my style. PECADO which is suppose to be patron silver + pomegranate tamarindo + orange juice + citrus for $14. On this occasion this drink wasn't cold and I did not enjoy it. All in all, It was a decent experience. I would come back for Happy Hour or if I was in the area for another event. What I like was that they validate up to 2 hours of parking and the music was good.

    Shrimp Aguachiles
    Jenn N.

    I visited on a Friday evening after a holiday. The interior is beautiful, and the menu offers a wide range of options, from appetizers to entrées with Mexican and Southwestern influences. However, the overall focus of the menu wasn't clearly defined, and the server was also unable to clarify it. I appreciated the use of fresh ingredients. I tried the shrimp aguachile and the tres leches; both were good. I was surprised by the tres leches presentation, which looked more like three small donuts with ice cream. It tasted good however I would not order it again. I looked around, the dishes at nearby tables were well presented and visually appealing. I will definitely return. Also a notation on parking it looks like the restaurant does validate two hours if you park underneath the cityscape garage. Otherwise half street parking is difficult.

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    Kelli K.

    Every time I have eaten at Chico Malo I have enjoyed the food as has everyone I have dined with here. I think it's delicious! It's def overpriced, but it fits the restaurant's vibe and in this location it is to be expected. Happy hour prices are not bad, but portions are very small. Regular menu portions are plentiful, however. While the food is yummy imo, the drinks are meh. What is lacking for me at Chico Malo is the service. It's pretty slow even when they are not busy and overall I would describe it as absent. It also isn't particularly friendly. This is not make or break it for me but it is at the point that it stands out, I would say. The restaurant inside is cool though! And I love the music. This is definitely a fun place to come to grab some food before a night out.

    Lorenzo W.

    TASTY ENCHILADAS, yet small portions. Typically a enchilada dish comes with rice & beans or some sort of side. Unfortunately, Chico Malo's enchilada order comes with only two medium-size enchiladas and nothing else. I was so lucky to order chips because I would've been completely unsatisfied with this visit. The flavor of my green/red enchiladas was great, however it was missing that extra touch. Chíco Malo prioritizes decoration and presentation, over quantity. However, I believe in a balance of quantity, quality, and presentation. The food isn't the cheapest as it's in a nice location of DT Phoenix so I'm expecting a little more bang for my buck. Service was decent, out server was chill guy. He thoroughly explained the menu and gave us good recommendations. The alcoholic drinks were tasty, I think this is more of an appetizer and booze spot after a trip to Mortgage Matchup. The restaurant is huge, dim, and full of space for large groups. It's inside Cityscape and is full of action during the weekends. Outdoor seating is available.

    Trio (A Dip Threeway)
    Aaron W.

    Another great time at ChicoMalo with friends. Was invited to the suns game and this place just continues to do all the little things right from point of entry the vibe is perfect. Not to much to be over the top just enough to be comfortable and feel like you're at somewhere special. Great news was I was not only with someone special(my wife) we felt special by some friends for the invite. Started with a Frozen Jefe & Como La Flor. So so good I had another! Friends arrived and we smashed the trio&chips. I should have errored and shared with my wife as I forgot how large the portions are here but I messed up and ordered way too much and well at it all! The molcahete was very good and pretty spicy. Only negative was it was so temperature hot it was hard to make a taco but I mean hot food definitely not a bad thing. Wife's barbacoa was on another level we should have just split that and our friends as always crush the pork verde shank. If you've never been this place is a must. The prices are reasonable for 2 people drinks and if you've were to split a plate right around 6-7eventy dollars. Excited to come back thanks for the team absolutely crushing it as always

    Jennie T.

    To begin our birthday weekend getaway, my boyfriend and I went to Chico Malo for dinner and it's a place that I would definitely consider going again! I made a reservation at 5:30pm, and we were seated quickly. The ambiance was lively yet intimate with dim lighting that fit with the Mexican-inspired aesthetic that invited people to party and socialize after a hard day of work. We have a bowl of chips with two different salsas and guacamole as a complimentary appetizer, so we solely ordered our main dishes since we knew from the size of the appetizer would be enough to satisfy us both. Although, I had a smaller appetite than usual that evening, so I tried their Dorados de Papa- a shareable dish, but just the right amount that I needed to get me full, but not painfully so. As for my partner, he ordered the Sea Molcajete that comes with octopus, shrimp, clams, and more to make for one stunning dish. It's a large meal, so if you consider trying it, you better come in ravenous. The server we had was very nice, checked up on us frequently, and even offered to take away a drink I had ordered and ended up not liking (my boyfriend drank it for me). Overall, I'm glad I tried this place out and I would come back again and make sure I have more room to eat more food!

    Alex G.

    While in town for a competition, we came across Chico Malo just walking around--and we're so glad we did. The food was so good we ended up coming back three times during our trip. Everything we tried was full of flavor and consistently great each visit. The service was also on point, and the bartenders made really good drinks. The music was an entire vibe too--they kept playing hit after hit, which made the whole experience even better. We would definitely be going back anytime we're in town again.

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    Latrice J.

    Went to Chico Malo to meet for happy hour on a Wednesday and it was the perfect place to be with the jungle atmosphere in downtown Phoenix, almost forgot I was in AZ! I sat outside on their patio and bar area, the bartender was very attentive and friendly, made great drinks. I didn't order food during this visit but I will be sure too when I go back.

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    Rob M.

    Located just off Jefferson Street in downtown Phoenix, this hip restaurant did not disappoint. Service was attentive and friendly, and the food was delicious and artistically presented for a Mexico City vibe. We started with the Queso Fundido which is served with warm tortillas and was plenty for 4. The shrimp aguachile is presented like art and was delicious. The elote and cheese enchiladas with green sauce were also outstanding. We will be back. Recommended!

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    Alexandra S.

    The inside of the restaurant was fairly quiet when we were there for lunch. It was well decorated and had a cool vibe to it. I got two cocktails, one of which was a bit watery. They're famous for their shrimp aguachile and with good reason. Definitely try it! The elote was flavorful, too. The ceviche was mild in taste, and the salsa was good but not the best I've had. Our server was very friendly but not as attentive as we would've liked.

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    Does the patio have misters?

    Yes

    Do you have a contact email? Looking to make a donation request for a non-profit fundraiser.

    How can I make a reservation for a large party? I've called and left a message but haven't heard anything.

    Hello, all large party reservations go through this platform:… 

    Does Chico Malo have gluten free options? If so, is there risk for contamination, like do they change gloves and prepare gluten free dishes in a gluten free area and have a dedicated fryer?

    Yes we have a number of gluten free options and are able to provide a safe dining experience. For things like chips our chef team will fry fresh in a separate pot or bake to ensure no cross contamination. Hope that helps!

    Are they still doing happy hour post Covid?

    Yes! 3-6pm every day (3-4pm on major event days) and we have bottomless margaritas, mimosas and draft beer from 11am-3pm Saturday and Sunday mornings during brunch.

    Is Chico Malo only 21+ or are families able to go as well?

    Yes. Families can go for sure!

    Are they still serving tacos for dinner? Don't see them on the online menu.

    Hi Angel! Our menu hosts a number of great entrees - like the Niman Ranch Pork Verde or the Mesquite Smoked Carne Asada - that come with hour house made tortillas. If gives our guests an opportunity to see the proteins as they are prepared and the… 

    Do they serve tacos at dinner?

    Yep, go and eat tacos! They were awesome.

    Do you have a breakfast menu on the weekend from 11-3?

    Yes! We serve brunch from 10am until 3pm on Saturdays and Sudays.

    Do they have Happy Hour? If so, what are the times and menu items?

    3-6pm everyday! $4 draft beer, $5 wine and house pours, $6 Margaritas and Paloma with fresh… 

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    I sniffed this place out as a possible eatery at which to grab a Mexican breakfast, which is not a…read moretypical choice for me. But I wanted something hearty after donating blood the day before at Phoenix Fan Fusion. I felt like I didn't eat enough to replenish all of the corpuscles I shed, so a hearty late breakfast was in order. I was pleasantly thrilled with my choice of Presidio Cocina Mexicana, as the late breakfast I ordered did not disappoint! I ordered the Chilaquiles, which are essentially breakfast nachos, and you have a choice of protein to add. I chose the birria beef which was perfectly slow-cooked and complemented the corn tortilla chips, cheese, and eggs superbly. I opted for both the red chile and green chile sauce which coated the chips along with a generous layer of tangy cotija cheese. I asked for the eggs scrambled and they cooked them just how I like them... fairly dry and in a thin griddled layer. Add to this mound of well-seasoned goodness a decent dolloping of Tapatio hot sauce (and salt and pepper on the eggs) and I had endless perfect bites of spicy, meaty brekkie goodness that brought delighted yummy sounds from my grateful gullet! This was quality food and the couple at the bar next to me raved about the Menudo, so it has all the hallmarks of authentic Mexican fare. It restored me from borderline anemic to my usual strutting rugged caballero self. "¡Arriba, arriba! ¡Ándale, ándale!"

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    Sometimes the best meals happen because your original plan falls through. That was exactly the case…read morehere, and honestly... I'm not even a little mad about it. I ordered the veggie tacos with roasted sweet potatoes (skin on, which was absolutely the right call), pepitas, feta, and all the right toppings. Whoever prepped those sweet potatoes deserves a raise because they were cut into the perfect sized pieces. Every bite had a little sweetness, a little crunch, a little saltiness... it just worked. My dining partner ordered the barbacoa tacos, and I didn't even have to ask if they were good. The involuntary "Mmm..." after the first bite answered that question. Four tacos disappeared in record time, followed by, "I could've eaten two more." That's about as glowing of a review as you're going to get. Now let's talk about these tortillas. Handmade. Corn. Tortillas. Are you kidding me? They're the kind of tortillas that had me question every tortilla I've ever eaten. Soft, fresh, and somehow they manage to steal the spotlight even with everything else on the plate being so good. The chips and guacamole were excellent, too. The chips have to be made in-house and they disappeared at an alarming rate. The salsa that came with them had this smoky, fire-roasted, chipotle flavor that kept me reaching for another chip... and then another... and then suddenly I realized I'd eaten way more chips than I intended. The bottled table salsas deserve their own paragraph because they completely confused me... in the best way. They bring three to the table... a green, a red, and a darker red. I kept tasting them individually thinking, "Okay, these are alright." Then I started mixing them. Game over. On their own, each one was solid. Mixed together? That was the magic. I don't know if that's what they intended or if I accidentally stumbled onto the perfect combination, but from that point on, every taco got the salsa trio treatment. The only tiny hiccup was when we first walked in. We were greeted, asked if we wanted menus, and sat ourselves. We waited for a bit thinking someone would come take our order, only to realize it's actually counter service. Once we figured that out, everything was smooth sailing. Not a big deal at all... just something first-time visitors might want to know. Follow the sign "order here" I also loved the layout. You can actually watch them making the food, which somehow makes the wait even harder because everything smells incredible. Two tacos ended up being the perfect light meal for me. Could I have eaten ten? Absolutely. Those two statements can both be true. Meanwhile, my dining partner polished off four barbacoa tacos and was talking about ordering two more. We only ended up here because another place happened to be closed, and honestly, I'm glad it worked out that way. This ended up being one of those meals we keep talked about on the drive home. Oh and the bathrooms?. I walked in and immediately thought, "Whoa... this is a cool bathroom" The lighting had this pinkish-purple glow that made me feel like I'd accidentally wandered into a trendy lounge instead of a taco shop. I honestly wasn't even sure there was regular lighting in there and I didn't look... because the vibe seemed so intentional. Finally, the music. .. upbeat, dance-worthy, the kind that had me bouncing in my seat while waiting for my food. Between the atmosphere, the lighting, and the music, the whole place had me want to hang out a little longer. Zero regrets. I'll absolutely be back... and next time I'm ordering more tacos.

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    Bruselas Quesadillas

    Chico Malo - mexican - Updated August 2026

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