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4.1 (725 reviews)
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Camille D.

Great experience watching a concert here last night. They have drinks available for purchase but we did not get food. Service is great, they are organized. The venue is nice and intimate. We were seated in the bleachers and had a great view of the artist. Recommend you come early to get a good seat as it did get very crowded and busy as it got later

Ali B.

Fun little venue! Had been here once nearly a decade ago and hadn't been back until tonight and really enjoyed it! Bar has a nice selection, plenty of events here and the sound was good! Clean and the staff was super nice, bartenders, people checking tickets, security, all good! Fun space and hope to come to more events here in the future!

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Shay K.

It's fun here, lots to park in and street parking all around. The bartender at front beer is super cool and friendly. The bartender in the back where the shows happen is cool and friendly too. The waitress in the front room, the restaurant is also very nice and friendly. I'm like the ambience, it's a dim low light speakeasy type vibe. The soundtrack was so good, all old school punk music, talking heads, roxette and some 80's too. We saw a candlelight show in the back and it was awesome. The seating layout was cool and the big stage was easy to see from everywhere. We sat in the bleachers and could see great. Bring a cushion so your booty is happy. Def visit the crescent when you're downtown. It also has outdoor patio and dogs may be allowed out there, so great place to stop in for a bev on a late night stroll !

Elicia N.

Went with my girlfriend to enjoy the moth performances, so good! What a cool kind group of people, super encouraging and supportive environment of Simply good people! We were surprisingly impressed by the food, I'm not a burrito person but the steak burrito was great. It was a little spicy with the peppers so I would do without that next time if that's an option and the dipping sauces that came with were two spicy for us. Would love a mild option but otherwise no complaints! Will definitely be back!

Chips and Salsa
Emily P.

THEY GOT RID OF THE RESTAURANT BASICALLY AND I WAS SO MAD BUT TODAY I FOUND OUT THEY TURNED THEIR ORIGINAL COCINA 10 RESTAURANT INTO A NEW RESTAURANT DOWN THE STREET. Attached to Cornish and valley bar is CONDESA!!!!!!! It's the exact menu from cocina10 @crecent ballroom. Thank god!!!! I was really really super sad they stopped serving food. They sometimes serve food during the concerts they have but I never know if it's open or not. So Condesa is my new fav place and I will be going to Condesa often! I was just at crescent today and literally last weekend as well all for live music. I love making them make me a non alcoholic cocktail.

Proof of 3 tickets in the Ticketmaster app with scannable barcodes
Kiran A.

3 GA tickets in my Ticketmaster app, complete with barcodes. One ticket was purchased from stubhub but immediately available. Every concert I've been to lately is really fussy about the scanning, can't be a screenshot anymore... tell me why this busted off venue had a print out on paper. Shady af and so RUDE and lowkey ugly about their janky system. Hate this place never going back. Your Ticketmaster barcodes don't matter when they have a printed ticket list from 1999. Bleh can't say enough about it. Ps the concert was sold out hence buying the 3rd ticket on Stubhub for 100 dollars. But then sold us a ga sticker at the door for 40. Make it make sense. I thought it was sold out.

Avinaba C.

I've been to Crescent Ballroom a couple of times and I've always had a great experience. Their food is normally pretty good but today for some reason it wasn't as good as it normally is. I got their carne asada, chicken tinga, and chicken aspon tacos and they were decent but my girlfriend's quesadilla was burnt and pretty flavorless. I think in general this place is really only good for tacos but today wasn't that great. Also we ordered some drinks as well and there was barely any alcohol in them. If you're gonna charge 14 dollars a drink, I want my full shot in there. The staff are decent and the place is pretty cool because they have a concerts in the back so if you're ever feeling like dinner and a concert after, you can do it. Pretty decent date spot. I'll come back again because I've had good experiences in the past but unfortunately today was just not up to par.

Ok, seriously though...Tupac is on my Vegan Cali Burrito "ain't nuthin but a gangsta party"
Tanya G.

October 2024, my husband and I got to have date night at the amazing Joywave concert, courtesy of KWSS! My first experience at this place, and I loved it! The show was sold out, but getting in was simple. We parked a couple blocks away near The Vig, as we weren't sure where their parking was. Tickets scanned, we were in. Grabbed a bite & drinks before the show, as they have an awesome vegan selection, and I was impressed. The prices were fair, and the drinks were strong! We sat right away, chips & salsa were tasty, server was friendly and knowledgable about the menu, and the show was incredible. Although the inside of the concert space was tight, and we were shoulder to shoulder, there were bleacher-type seats in the back; get there early to secure. The artists were really close, so it made for a more intimate feel, which was amazing! I will keep my eyes out for future shows here, as this was a vibe for sure ;)

Anna G.

I've been to many shows here, ranging from jazz to punk to luchadore. I love the interior with the bleacher seating so you have the option to sit down. The food inside at Cucina 10 is delicious as well. Really a one stop shop for your night. The prices on drinks are bar typical, not concert venue typical! Staff is always friendly and respectful. One of the vibeiest venues around.

The view from the bleacher seats - totally worth it!
Lydia D.

This was my first time at Crescent for a concert - I had attended the random trivia night years ago, but I was pleased with it as a show venue! Crescent runs like a well oiled machine - you get through the line quickly, get your wrist band, and you're inside. You can see the staff everywhere - cleaning up, delivering food, security for the show, etc. The venue itself is small and intimate, but doesn't feel too tight. Lines for drinks and bathrooms were never long. I will say that the bathroom could use some love pretty early on in the night (not enough toilet paper, wet floor, etc), but that's pretty common during concerts. I have another show I am attending there next month and I'm definitely looking forward to returning!

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Sahar S.

I love love these nachos. They're my absolutely favorite. My other fav is the numero uno burrito. I add jackfruit to both (cuz why not?!) and drown it with the green and red salsa I come at least once a week. The service could be a little better as I def have to remind my servers to bring things sometimes but I'm usually chilling alone or with a friend so it's not too bad.

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Ask the Community - Crescent Ballroom

Does the crescent still serve food?

When we went a month ago, they just had a food truck set up on the outside patio area. It had street tacos and simple order food like quesadillas too.

What time does trivia start on Sundays?

6pm 10/2022

Is this place 18+ or 21+?

Usually 21+, as far as I can tell.

Do you ever have open mic for rapping?

not that I know of. great tacos tho.

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The Crescent Ballroom is one of my favorite concert venues because of its intimate and laid back atmosphere.

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I am 70 yo,handicapped woman in a wheelchair.and was stopped at the door by "the manager" that said…read moreI could not enter with my service dog. I told him to look it up that a service dog should be treated like medical equipment according to ADA. He insisted he was not denying service, that I could sit by outside, which I usually do, but this Is Phx. Too hot. He said it is a health code violation. I think this "manager" needs to learn a few things . Also,he had the audacity (in a very pompous manner ) to say that my husband was arguing with him. Actually said "are you arguing with me!?" Just trying to tell him the law no one was yelling or arguing, I just don't think he liked being corrected. Thanks to the owners quick attention the situation has been resolved. I'm so glad. Thank you Edson. I will come back again and have some of the Pazole, I literally dream about!! And thank you for your professionalism.!! I highly recommend this place! Food is to die for!!!!!

Came here after catching a WNBA game a little ways away. Maybe it's because we have a lot of great…read moretaco spots in town but I wasn't feeling this place. I got the chicken tacos and they were okay. Decent. But nothing to write home about. The table side guacamole is also something you can pass on. I do recommend the chips and salsa though. The salsa was especially good. The vibes and ambiance are great. It's a gorgeous spot for sure but the food leaves me wanting.

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Wow! I can see why this place is always busy. The are in the heart of a busy area that gets…read moretraffic and often times restaurants in that environment get by because of proximity and aren't that great food or service wise. I likes it here enough that I had two meals there and stopped another time just for drinks. They have a fairly large dining area and also seats at the bar. The menu is fairly typical of this type of place but there are some unique spins. Despite being really busy, service was efficient and friendly.

So my wife and I stopped here after a show we had just got out of on 4-11-26 at about 430 pm. We…read morewere sat and waited for our server Donte to show up and I don't know if he was new but man he was not a good server. We first ordered drinks my wife got a traditional margarita and I got the jalapeño pineapple margarita. I mean there were ok but definitely have had better. The cups they served it in is not the appropriate cups for this drink. Along with the drinks came the chips and salsa which were surprisingly good. Now the food. My wife ordered the chimichanga with red sauce and i ordered shrimp tacos. Nearly 35 mins later and 2 basket of chips gone our food arrives. Her chimichanga was covered in green sauce not red like she ordered and my shrimp tacos were inedible. The shrimp was sooo hard I literally couldn't pull them apart and the crunch I heard while I tried to chew it (which is a clear indicator that it's way over cooked) grossed me out. When my waiter finally came around, after stopping at the table behind us and the 2 tables in front of us, I let him know how bad these tacos were. He took my food and exchanged it for birria tacos. I didn't have to wait long before my tacos arrived. Again they were good but not great. So as we finished our dinner the waiter was nowhere to be found. 11 mins later he comes outside where we were sitting didn't acknowledge us and once again went to the other tables around us. He does whatever it is the other patrons asked him to and goes back inside. When he comes back out he had a tray of drinks dropping them off at the previous tables mentioned and then once again heads back inside. Luckily I grabbed his attention prior him to completing going inside and asked him for a box. Now I was in the food business for almost 16 years and managed servers in those 16 years. Most servers understand when a patron asks for a box to go that usually means they're done and ready to go, so naturally you'd think as he's retrieving the box you'd bring the check. Nope not Donte he brings the box and walks away. Comes back later to pick up the dirty dishes and continues to walk away again, I had to tell him we wanted our check. With all the choices in downtown for food and drink id avoid this one for sure. To think we were up in the air between this place and Arrogant Butcher. Clearly we chose wrong. And one more thing when food gets returned for whatever reason a manager should make an appearance. Nope not here

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Cute little hidden gem!…read more We stopped by on a Tuesday night around 9 PM, and it was pretty quiet. We were happy to find out the kitchen was still open. They had nice, ice-cold $5 Tecates, which hit the spot after riding our bikes around downtown. We ordered the nachos and added al pastor meat. Let me tell you!! those nachos were MASSIVE! Every single chip seemed to have toppings on it, and somehow they stayed crunchy the entire time. This is definitely a dish meant for sharing. There were only two of us, and it still took us quite a while to make a dent in the plate. The guacamole was one of the highlights for me. It was incredibly flavorful with a slightly garlicky taste that made it absolutely addictive. We also asked for salsa, and the bartender brought out all three options. None were quite spicy enough for my taste, but that was okay because the nachos themselves were packed with flavor. The al pastor was decent, though a little on the dry side. Since it was later in the evening, I wasn't expecting it to be at its absolute freshest, so it wasn't a big deal. We didn't order anything else this visit, but we'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. The bartender was super friendly and attentive throughout our visit. The best part of the night? When it was time to pay, we found out that a random guy sitting at the bar had already covered our tab. Such an unexpected and kind surprise! I didn't get any pictures this time, but I'll definitely be taking some when we come back. Looking forward to our next visit!

A friend and I came to Condesa on a Thursday night for dinner and drinks…read more We each ordered a classic margarita--great price at $14- one strawberry (with a sugar rim) and a jalapeño one with a tajin and salt rim--and I loved how they present them! The strawberry one came shaped like an heart! Also, instead of a full rim, they do this cute, artistic strip of sugar or salt on the glass. It's a small detail but really well done. The space itself is super charming. There's a long bar with plenty of seating, plus a cute patio out front near the sidewalk. Inside, it's low-lit with Mexican music playing, greenery hanging from the ceiling, and a bit of an industrial feel--it all comes together really nicely. Even the bathroom is adorable. The bartender was also super friendly, which made the experience even better. she checked in with us often. Very kind soul! We started with chips, salsa, and guac. You get a few different salsas: a chunky spicy one, a spicy green salsa, and a mild red. The chips were really good, and they also included these pinwheel-style chips that were a little different and had a nice bite to them. For my meal, I ordered the pollo asado burrito stuffed with rice and meat--really good. My friend got the enchiladas with refried beans and rice and loved them too. The enchiladas had plenty of sauce, and the beans (pinto) and rice were both really well seasoned. Portions were generous--we even had enough to take home for breakfast the next day. Overall, such a cute spot with great food, strong drinks, and thoughtful details--right down to the real flowers at the bar. Definitely would come back.

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First off such a vibe- you feel like you are being transported to a tropical vacay and in a very…read moreesthetic way. We seated ourselves at a booth since it wasn't quite busy and that just means more room for our food and drinks to spread out *teehee* The cocktails were amazing my cousin ordered the espresso martini which she loved they make the espresso fresh. I went with a gin cocktail that had coconut flavors something I would never consider with gin but if you read my reviews you know gin is my preferred spirit. It was so good! For two people we ordered three types of empanadas we probably could have gotten away with two flavors and maybe a lighter tapa or desert but really wanted to try the cheese and guava empanada and didn't want that to be a main option in case we didn't like it. Needless to say we really liked all three: picadillo, arroz con pollo and guava and cheese - the picadillo was the favorite however both for the inside flavor and the accompanying dip. Pricing is not bad I'd say the serving and size of the three empanadas for $14 is a great price.

This is my second visit to Coabana and I like the old food menu better. They used to offer…read moreplantain chips with Guacamole which was very tasty. Since then they have removed the plantain chips and still offer mashed plantains...and a very small serving. I ordered a cuban sandwich which was good but I guess I expected it to look more appealing on a plate such as with garnish. Since it was the middle of June it was already hot outside at a cool 105 degrees temperature. We were surprised to see the restaurant had the front door propped completely open letting the hot air into the restaurant. Since this is a small restaurant you really couldn't escape the heat. The heat unfortunately caused us to leave after a short while.

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Loved it here! Went for a girls brunch and there was a live mariachi playing music the entire time…read more They were fun and full of entertainment because there was a few birthdays! Service was friendly! Food was delish and so were the drinks! Cute spot , park in garage right across the street for ease of convenience! I would love to try during dinner! I've also seen on TikTok that they have events on Saturday nights. Sounds fun!

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Food is fantastic. Ordered chilaquiles with birria as my protein and the meat is tender and…read moreflavorful. My girlfriend ordered aqua chilies they had a nice kick and good portion. We also ordered two cocktails: mezcalita and st.hibiscus both perfect ratios. You can taste the alcohol and not overpowering with artificial mixers, like most restaurants, cocktails. Worth it. Service very good. With great classic Mexican music not the overplayed playlist you hear at every other spot. I might be proposing to my girlfriend here because we loved it so much.

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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Rating: 4.5 Stars I…read morestopped by around 12 PM on a Wednesday lunch time. The restaurant itself was fairly crowded but the line you go through to order and pay at the front was not too bad. I got a taco combo with a horchata. I chose al pastor, birria and asada for my tacos. Out of all of the flavors, I enjoyed the al pastor the most. It was juicy and flavorful. The birria was a little bit dry and the asada was good but not as good as the Al pastor. The beans and rice sides were also a nice accompaniment. The horchata is also a must order. Flavor was delicious and so good! All in all, a great food option near the convention center!

Cruised in before an event downtown because the delicious smells coming from this place made me…read morestop in my tracks. It was busy but not crowded. Some tables outside with people laughing and having a good time felt welcoming and warm. The guy behind the bar mixing drinks suggested the quesadilla or the California burrito. I chose the latter as any place that can make a GOOD California burrito is worth visiting again. I was not disappointed. The whole thing had good flavor, but was seared on both sides, which I'm personally not a fan of. But aside from that, the tortilla tasted homemade, the carne asada had good flavor, but could have been a little more robust, the cheese and sour cream were cool and added zip...but the fries...wow. Typically a cali burrito has strips of potato that look like fries, but are soft. This baby had actual french fries that were crunchy and crispy! Imagine sticking McDonalds fries into a burrito. it added a whole other dimension and flavor to the burrito. Loved it! I threw some of their beans into a few bites and I'd order the whole thing with beans in it next time I go! Check this place out next time you're downtown for a game or event. It's a quick 5 min walk from the convention center or Suns arena. Well worth the trip!

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