Always a good choice, I recommend getting plates and sharing amongst your group so you can try more…read morethings! Favorites: White bean purée Chicken karaage Ceviche Pork belly & salmon tacos When the weather is cooler sitting on their patio is lovely! Give yourself a moment for parking!

As my friend said, the white bean puree here is a non-negotiable. It was my FAVORITE menu item…read more Only complaint was...give me another flour tortilla - ha. We ordered a bottle of wine and went to town on: White Bean Puree * Crispy Short Rib | Herb Salad | Flour Tortilla: Karaage * Aji Amarillo | Citrus Gastrique | Togarashi | Lime Elote * Chorizo Butter | Lime Creme Fraiche | Toasted Chiles Romaine * Buttermilk Dressing | Mexican Sriracha | Parmesan | Noble Bread Breadcrumbs Gambas al Ajillo * Wild Shrimp Co. Mexican Shrimp | Paprika Garlic Butter | Serrano Cruda | Garlic Noble Bread - this was the only dish that was not my favorite. SUPER flavorful but I wanted a more.. 'traditional' tapas Gambas al Ajillo flavor aka less paprika please. Saudero tacos (a brisket confit suadero tacos with a chile jam, aguacate, serrano cruda, toasted sesame, fresnos and micro cilantro) We sat on the patio for a wonderful AZ spring evening. The service was great. I also enjoyed their extensive tequila and mezcal menu. The only downside is the parking -- it's pretty small and shared with Lou Malnati's next door!

I am once again leaving Cocina Madrigal feeling better all around. The food, while being prepared…read morein a food truck, is every bit as good as what was made in the brick and motor, which should be back up and running in the next couple of months. . Chef Leo is almost always on site, and today was no exception. The air conditioned indoor seating area was bustling. Chef Leo still made the time to speak with every one of us in the room. I cannot say enough good things about out the restaurant, the food, and especially the people. Waiting for the brick and mortar to reopen hasn't been too bad since I can still come here and get everything that makes for a fantastic experience. I'm f you've never been you should go and if you've been, but not to the truck, give it a try. I think you'll be as happy as I am that I came by. Enjoy!

I guess we officially got baptized as Arizonians now!…read more This place was great -- everything tasted incredibly fresh. We tried quite a bit of food, but somehow didn't leave feeling heavy or overly full, which honestly says a lot about how fresh everything is and how it's prepared. It's definitely not fancy design-wise, at least not yet. It looks like they may still be finishing or building out the new restaurant. But that really didn't matter once the food came out. Fresh ingredients, great flavors, and the whole meal felt like getting a little taste of Mexico right here in Arizona. We'll definitely be back

We were staying at the Arizona Biltmore and I wanted to celebrate my husband's birthday at a…read morerestaurant. I was able to make a reservation at Renata's Hearth. We had a warm greeting from the hostess stand and were seated promptly at our reservation time. The restaurant gives off a warm and cozy vibe with indoor and outdoor seating. The menu is two pages offering some dishes served family style. We decided to share all our dishes. Our waitress was friendly and offered great suggestions. Food came out quick and was delicious. A great spot to celebrate a special occasion.

Husband and I celebrated a special occasion here a long time ago and had a lovely romantic evening…read more Our server was a nice gentlemen taking outstanding care of us. Drinks were strong I stumbled to the restroom and to the car after dinner and I'm no amateur. LATIN INSPIRED so be prepared for flavor. more folks in the area need to add this restaurant to their list.

This is by far a hidden gem! I stumbled upon this place while staying in downtown and was looking…read morefor ceviche and I found it! I got the empanadas which were out of this world, I'm not sure how they make them but they are pretty addicting. I can see why they're so popular. I also got their specialty ceviche which had pineapple and omg it was phenomenal. I bought my friend who also is a chef and they were also impressed. You can tell they put effort in every ingredient and you can taste the difference. I wish I'd lived closer otherwise I'd be there every weekend.

There's a patio area with misters, but definitely make a reservation beforehand as it can get busy…read moreand it's a smaller restaurant (can also request indoor seating). They'll also validate parking at the garage. We came for dinner before a show at the Mortgage Matchup Arena (which is just a quick 0.5 mile walk over). Happened to hit happy hour, which was just a few dollar savings, but nice. We tried the following: -Empanada Pabellon with Pernil: loved the plantains inside mixed the pork! -Empanada Colombiana Beef: good -Pollo and mango tostones: the tostones itself were a bit tough to chew on -Ceviche mixto: I've never had fried calamari with ceviche but it was nice and refreshing mixed with it! -Piña Tiradito: presentation was lovely and tasted just as great! I can never taste the fruit or make out the flavors for ciders and I'm a sucker for anything guava so was excited for the Sazon guava hibiscus cider, and while it was nice, sadly couldn't make out the flavors. Overall, cute space with bites to share and we'll be back as the burritos sounded good as well.

A friend and I came here before an event at the basketball arena. It was pretty busy, but were able…read moreto get two seats at the bar right away. Their drink menu has some classics like margaritas and old fashioneds, as well as specials that are pretty unique and have some unique flavor combos. I had the Mango y Chile and my friend got the Mojavito. We started with chips and salsa and got both salsas. I enjoyed both but the green salsa was to die for and I wanted to put it on everything! I ordered the blue crab enchiladas and cannot recommend them enough. There was a ton of crab and the cheese ratio was perfect. The beans and rice and toppings were all complimentary of the enchiladas. My friend got the birria flautas and brussel sprouts. I did not taste them but he said they were really good. My only complaint is that our server was not super attentive. She checked on us when our food came but never came back to see if we wanted another drink or to refill our water. It looked like she was helping make drinks for the well, but she ignored our side of the bar for the most part. No biggie, but just wanted to make note of it. I will absolutely come back here and try their other menu items, along with a few appetizers.

Extremely disappointing experience…read more We went to Chico Malo for happy hour and ordered several items directly from the happy-hour menu. The photo I've attached was actually taken during our visit because I was planning on doing a review of their happy-hour items, so I happened to have a picture of the menu showing exactly what we were looking at. For our last item, I pointed directly to the "Chicharron de Ribeye" on the happy-hour menu, which is clearly listed at $12. I told our server that I didn't know how to pronounce the name, pointed to the item, and she confirmed the order. We ate our food, and when the check came, I noticed we had been charged $60 for a ribeye. I immediately explained that I had ordered from the happy-hour menu and specifically pointed to the $12 Chicharron de Ribeye. The server brought the happy-hour menu over and insisted that wasn't what I ordered and that I had ordered the regular ribeye. This was incredibly frustrating because I literally pointed to the $12 item on the menu when ordering. We had already ordered multiple things from happy hour, so why would I suddenly order a $60 entrée without being told that was what I was ordering? The biggest issue wasn't even the misunderstanding -- it was how it was handled afterward. Rather than acknowledging the obvious confusion and trying to find a reasonable solution, we were told there was nothing they could do and were left paying $60 for something we never intended to order. And honestly, the food wasn't impressive enough to make us want to come back anyway. If you're in the area, I'd honestly recommend going to Blanco around the corner instead. The food and overall experience are much better, and I'd rather spend my money there. After this experience, we definitely won't be making the drive back to Chico Malo. Save yourself the money and go to Blanco instead

So my wife and I had this delivered for dinner. We had Shrimp Tostados they were amazing. I'm not…read moresure what the sauce was which is criminal but it was amazing. The presentation was ridiculous, I felt like we were at a 4-5 star restaurant not take out.

From the owner: Celebrating the best in regional Mexican Food traditions and culture. Authentic regional Latin fare…read morewith a high end, refined touch.

The mission in old town is a must visit location if you're ever coming to visit AZ it has been a…read morestaple of mine for many years and continues to be my favorite restaurant in old town! The food is always delicious and the side table guac is a must try. The servers are very friendly. It's a very well operated restaurant although it can get very crowded very quickly so I recommend making reservations ahead of time. This is a great brunch or dinner spot. I like that it can be a go to spot for a date or just catching up with friends or family!

We managed to walk in with no waiting time (late morning) We really enjoyed The Mission in Gilbert…read moreand happened to be in the area of Scottsdale and were craving their Mission Sour beverage. We both tried two different things on the menu to share and glad we did, both Krispy Chicken Torta and Cuba Torta was amazing! Fried chicken was perfectly crispy throughout the whole sandwich! We love how fresh their avocados are as we ordered guacamole. We enjoyed our visit, service was a bit slow, not sure if they were understaffed, it was well over an hour, nearly 2hrs in by time we were done. Place is more spacious than the Gilbert, upstairs looked spacious. Not sure if it's common for them to have birds flying around inside but didn't like the potential idea of it pooping and landing into guests food or beverages, or even on someone in general, seemed by the employees reaction, it wasn't concerning leading me to believe it's often.

Amazing authentic Venezuelan food! I ordered the Arepa Reina Pepiada which comes with plantain…read morechips and it was delicious! It was quite filling and reasonably priced. Our waiter Nacho was very nice and accommodating and had great recommendations. There's a cotton candy vending machine that several kids used. It was pretty busy this Sunday afternoon.

Omg the food is fantastic. The vibe is super chill nothing fancy but food is awesome. The staff is…read moreattentive and busy clearly for good reason. It's fun to walk around in the area as well after dinner.

We absolutely loved Christian!! Best service and amazing vibe! Food was delicious and they allowed…read moreall the substitutions we wanted. Plus the live music is awesome. We'll be back!!

Had a wonderful experience at The Canal Club! Our server, Alexis was outstanding!!! Her enthusiasm…read moreand attentiveness were unmatched. Couldn't have asked for a better experience here.

Best Mexican food in Laveen! Go here if you want classic Sonoran Mexican food and want great…read moreservice and a good marg!

In this economy, I'm always looking for a good happy menu with pricing that doesn't make me feel…read moreguilty for treating myself. Dos Gordos scratched that itch for me, and it's only a hop, skip, and a jump away from my home. South Phoenix and Laveen don't have a ton of great casual dining options, but this small business is a great place to grab a bite. Situated in a strip mall, this restaurant in a corner unit has a cool layout and a fun interior. It reflects the owners' love for Mexican culture. There are lots of seats inside, and a great little patio for when the weather is nice. They have a solid menu with enough variety to satisfy all your cravings. Their carne asada breakfast plate is an all-time favorite for me, but this last time was a budget trip, as mentioned before. I had a couple $5 margs that hit the spot and stimulated my appetite. I opted for the hard shell tacos. They weren't actually fried, which was a bummer, but were they good? After two margaritas, YES. (And probably after zero margs.) My dining mate opted for nachos and they were delicious. I was particularly impressed that they didn't skimp on the toppings at all. They were loaded and super affordable. The service is always great here, and the value makes it worth it. If you're thinking about stopping in, I encourage you to give them a try.