We went last night, sat on the patio and we're pleasantly surprised. We thought this was a Mexican restaurant but it's actually a tapas place with southwest influences. First and damn we didn't get servers name -she was great. We ordered chips and salsa which looked to tomato based but it was still delicious. We also ordered the mussels w Parmesan (rich and delicious), the salmon tacos -large, the Beef and garlic, and the shisito peppers. The shishito peppers were unusual, slightly sweet and had other vegetables. The salmon tacos were a generous portion, the beef and garlic contained large pieces of garlic amongst the sauce for the chunked beef. The Parmesan mussels are quite rich and delicious. We will definitely be back. read more

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So hard to choose from ALL the choices! Everything was wonderful except the crabcakes -- they were MEH in my book. The service was good, everyone was friendly, and it was enjoyable to sit outdoors. I'm not a fan of merchandise for sale at restaurants but they did have a few fun / kitschy things to buy. read more

We were visiting our friends in the Prescott area and had lunch here. We were seated outside and looking around the place it definitely could use a good dusting and cleaning up. There were also a lot of gnats hanging around due to the close vicinity of water stream. Service was ok and food came out fast. Overall here are my ratings: Fried green tomatoes- 4/5 Chicken empanadas- 0/5 Calamari frita- 3/5 Jamaican pork belly tacos- 0/5 Chicken flautas- 3/5 Barry's chorizo hash- 1/5 Lamb chops- 5/5 (but you are given a small portion) It was a fun time but wouldn't be back when we go visit again! read more

El Gato Azul - Tapas Bars Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

What amazing food and ambiance! We were seated on the back porch/patio in the shade of the lovely trees overlooking the stream/creek. Every single bite was a delight--obviously made fresh, in house because of the bright flavors. We had a hard time making decisions, so ended up ordering way too much. Oh, darn, leftovers. (sarcasm) We ordered the fried artichokes, olive tapenade and pretzel sticks with queso followed by shrimp and polenta, lamb kabobs and brisket tacos. Every dish was bursting with flavor. Tiger shrimp were HUGE. Brisket and lamb were tender and juicy. LOVE the decor which includes fun and quirky painting by a local artist. And, yes, the paintings are for sale. We will definitely be back when in the area. The menu is so varied you could come back again and again and order something completely different. read more

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Absolutely delicious!!! The service was fantastic. We sat out on the patio, and it was just perfect. We ordered the escargot, fried green tomatoes, mediterranean nachos, and lamb chops. Everything was absolutely delicious. I'm one of those people that loves escargot, and I honestly have to say, these were the best I've ever had. I can't wait to come back again SOON! The flavors on each item were unique and fantastic. read more

After driving up to Prescott from Phoenix we stopped here for a quick bite to eat. We ordered a few appetizers to share and my husband got a drink. Everything tasted great! We really enjoyed the artichoke dip! Service was fast- servers were nice. We were able to sit outside on a patio and it was very nice! As the weather changes they have heaters that they can turn on and it is also covered by tents minimizing bugs! Their menu has a ton of options and everyone that goes is sure to find something they will like on their menu! read more

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My boyfriend and I took a trip out to AZ and found this place on Reddit after a 4hr hike in Senoda-- we would agree that it definitely lives up to the hype! And it was super busy when we went on a Monday night, which should already say a lot. 100% suggesting making a reservation as this place is busyyy For appetizers, we ordered spinach artichoke dip & crab cakes from the tapas menu, and for our mains we got the Nuevo Camarones, Tri Tip + Mac, and Tandoori Salmon. Crab Cakes: Really good crab cakes, moist, flavorful, great portion for the price & it even included chips! Wish it came with a wedge or two of lemon but still super yummy. Spinach Artichoke Dip: Super generous portion, amazing flavor, cheese was super melty & just overall a really comforting and tasty appetizer. If you are thinking of ordering this to share between two people, you might get full off of this appetizer alone. Nuevo Camarones: HUGE portion, lowkey enough for two people to share, and comes with bread and about 6 pieces of jumbo sized shrimp. Awesome presentation and flavor, it's almost like a southwest spin on shrimp alfredo but with pearl couscous. Super fun and flavorful dish that I would order again. Jammin Tri-Trip and Mac: Mid, tri tip was overcooked and underseasoned, and the mac and cheese was bland and made with penne. I'm trying not to dog on this dish more than necessary because we sent it back, but I would skip and order something else if you were eyeing this one. Our lovely server Jennie offered a replacement so we got the Tandoori Salmon. Tandoori Salmon: Amazing!! And a great step up from the Tri Tip & Mac as a redemption meal. Salmon was cooked perfectly, portion was massive, and the flavors I typically wouldn't envision together worked out super well to make a delicious meal. The "tandoori" element in the dish is a lightly curried cream sauce, not spicy and definitely not too heavy for those who are feeling more adventurous without being overwhelmed. My boyfriend scraped the plate clean! We did not get dessert because we were so full, but it seems to be a daily/weekly feature rotation because they did not have a section for it on their menu. Hopefully on our next visit we can give it a try. Also shoutout to our server Jennie who really made an effort to provide great service and make sure we enjoyed our meal. She was awesome! TL;DR This is the highest recommended restaurant in Prescott for a reason. It offers a unique atmosphere with large variety of fun, delicious food, and great service- which is so nice compared to all the big chains or repetitive menus on the downtown strip. A must visit! read more

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Dam fine food. Would eat crab cakes all day every day from this place. Well smack the poultry because the fig goat cheese is scrumptious. As a group, we shared the tapas and the happy hour is very snappy fast service. Love being by the town creek. Warm ambiance with hard working ladies read more

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Came here the Friday before Valentine's Day and we got super lucky with a last minute table! This restaurant was recommended to us by our hotel and it did not disappoint. We were obsessed with the neuvos camarones with its chipotle kick and great balance between acidic and buttery flavors. The pork belly tacos are also a must try. Top it off with a margarita and you're in for a fun night! They have outdoor patio seating that's covered and with heat lamps so you can't go wrong on a crisp winter/spring night! Friendly service, usually busy, and a fun vibe! read more

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Excellent food and service! My husband and I stumbled on this gem while on vacation. We have now traveled back with other family members just so they can enjoy the amazing food at El Gato Azul. We highly recommend! read more

Excellent food. Slow service. My friend and I went at 7:45pm on a Friday evening, with reservation. The place was quite busy. Our order (beer, greek salad first, then 2 entrees (paella & camarones)) was taken about 15 minutes after arrival, but it was about 25 minutes after arriving when we got water, and 50 minutes after arriving when we got entrees, then salad, then beer (out of order). They didn't charge us for the beer because of its tardiness. The tented patio has cheap clear plastic walls which keep the temperatures comfortable on warm evenings, but they're ugly. But the food was very tasty. read more

One of my favorite places in Prescott. We forced ourselves to try things we hadn't had before. Mediterranean Nachos and Papas con Queso with avocado and bacon. Wonderful! As always very busy but service was quick. It is a lively place. read more

Our server was GREAT! We ordered a lot of food & everything was SOOO good! The best item bye far were the pork belly tacos! They had a perfect balance of sweetness which complemented the pork belly! We quite literally could not get enough! We must've ordered 6 trays of these tacos! I'm still thinking about them to this day. I would go back JUST for these tacos! I would highly recommend this place, solely for the service & these pork belly tacos! read more

El Gato Azul - pork belly tacos. it comes with three tacos, but we got a little excited - Tapas Bars Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

Wish I could give them more than 5 stars! The place is stupid good! Everything I had was delicious. And the salsa was the best I've ever had anywhere. Can't wait to come back next time I'm in Prescott. read more

We came in on Friday afternoon around 3pm, a party of 2, and were sat outside. It was relatively empty but it was hot. The stagnant air was hard to sit in, but we were willing to manage. To be fair we did not ask to be sat inside/outside and we didn't ask to go inside at any point, so it's on us. But they would definitely benefit from some fans/misters in the summer. we each had a drink and some water and ordered 3 tapas knowing this was just our first stop of the night. We ordered the spinach and artichoke dip, the papas con queso, and the chicken flautas. The spinach and artichoke dip was SO good. By far my favorite. The papas con queso could definitely benefit from being like liquid cheese/queso. It looked and kind of tasted like shredded cheese melted on potatoes. The chicken flautas were also good! I loved the sauce on them and it was perfect to fill us up for the evening. We were HIGHLY recommended this place and we were not let down! Looking forward to returning and trying out more of the menu. read more

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One of the top spots in Prescott to eat. The service and food is always over the top. We tried a couple of new dishes tonight, it's great when the waiter can recommend a meal and it turns out great. We have been here several times over the years. It never has disappointed us. Kyle, you did a great job, thank you. read more

El Gato Azul - Chicken Flauta - Tapas Bars Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

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It's my first time at el gato, and me and my boyfriend wanted to go out to eat! We got our server, her name is JD, and she's so sweet and amazing to us! Love the energy she gave us and was so full of happy energy which I love! I will definitely be coming back when I'm back in Prescott! read more

You definitely need a reservation on the weekend!! We stopped in after a day of antiquing in the area and were told there was at least an hour wait. We put our names on the list and headed to another bar for drinks. The call came in about 20min later.. they had a table for us. The food did not disappoint. We started with chorizo empanadas, shishito peppers, fried avocado and house sangria. Everything looked and smelled delicious. We added the lamb kabobs and a pasta dish, everything was flavorful and beautifully presented. Service was fast and friendly. The tapas menu is separated into vegetarian, chicken, meat, seafood and had plenty of options for everyone. Thank you again for getting us in!! We'll definitely be back, with reservations. read more

Been here a few times for Tapas, appetizers and margaritas - 5 star bar and tasty treats. Always good! Finally tried an entree - the lamb pita is awesome!. Great service as always - tea was a little weak today (watered down) - please fix this - it's important!!! read more

El Gato Azul - The Bill..... 4 full people!!! - Tapas Bars Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

The food here and atmosphere is Great. I recommend this place if you haven't already tried it.

What a beautiful restaurant. Right by a stream with the leaves falling, outdoor seating. Absolutely stunning. We were here for happy hour 3-5 pm and they have a special TAPAS only menu. So many choices and like smaller plates so you can order multiple items and share with the table. Biggest happy hour menu I have ever seen. The presentation of the food is absolutely stunning as well. My husband said "this is my now favorite restaurant" The beef and bleu tacos were so freaking bomb!!!! Perfect blend of whatever flavors they use. I was not crazy about the shrimp corndogs- sorry. Ordered them because another review said it was their favorite- idk maybe we were full by time we got to these. Now the coconut shrimp was phenomenal. The biggest shrimp I have ever seen in my life! Literally as big as my hand. The Brie and fig dish, OMG YOU HAVE TO ORDER THIS. Sooooo good. Best Brie dish we have ever had. We almost ordered one to go, but realized maybe it's a special occasion dish. Yes that good The fried green tomatoes were perfect too The cake was obviously insane because my 17 year old ate it all before we even looked up!!! It was GONE! read more

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Worst service since Covid. The servers were all very young and knew nothing about serving meals. They need training badly. The manager was so overwhelmed that he was waiting on tables to help. Food would have been good if it wasn't cold. First time in 20+ years that I did not leave a tip. Waitress followed me out and confronted me on the street. She told me off and I explained that she would be better if she were trained. read more

Cold food and so much loud music what a disaster! Service was great very nice wait staff. The owner seems to look at everyone she does not know with disdain. read more

Our group had an amazing lunch at El Gato Azul. We made reservations so we didn't have to wait for a table. Service was excellent as well. Their patio was very cozy and perfect environment to relax and enjoy the food. Each of us ordered different entrees so we had a good sampling of the menu. I ordered the turkey club which is the only photo I forgot to take. It was really yummy. The ciabatta bread was perfect for this sandwich. My friends had sticky chicken, sherry's chicken crepe, and portabella pita. Everyone was raving about how good their food was. Highly recommend El Gato Azul. We will be back real soon. read more

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Came in for lunch and wanted to also take 2 more orders to go. There were a cple high tops and she wanted to stick me in the sun outside or squeezed in a corner . I found the Hostess's behavior deplorable. I'm a regular and this type of treatment is ridiculous. It's all good I gave my Business to another Restaurant that had no problem w me sitting at a 4 chair table. Management, you really need to speak to ur staff. I also looking for a place to have my dad's 80 th Birthday. No thanks Again, treat your customers w some respect and maybe don't make them feel less then, bcz I'm stopping for my read more

Came in on a Saturday afternoon. It was cold so we sat inside but there's a really nice outdoor patio area that id suggest sitting at. My coworker said if I'm in Prescott THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE For a party of 7 we were sat inside. The menu is quite extensive with tapas and entrees. We stuck to tapas for our party and ordered. A good chunk of what the waitress recommended. Everything was very good no exaggeration. The standouts to me were the Sticky Chicken which was super tender and savory sauce along with the Baja pork tacos. I think the flavors of the tapas really pop. They're southwestern and acidic on the dishes that you'd expect but just really well cooked. The meats on the tacos and chicken just super tender and moist not dry. Everyone in my party very impressed - would definitely come up here if I'm in Prescott. read more

Daria, our server, was so friendly and made the dining experience so great. Sat at the tables in the front and people watched while enjoying the delicious food and the sunset. Love it here, highly recommend ordering as many tapas as you can and splitting with your dining companions! read more

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Goat cheese balls and avocado pizza and carne asada tacos were bomb. Also had a sweet and spicy chicken skewers. read more

El Gato Azul - Avocado pizza - Tapas Bars Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

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This review is based on restaurants I've dined at compared to other restaurants in the Prescott/Prescott Valley area. We were visiting a family member in Prescott and friends recommended El Gato Azul as a good lunch spot with a variety of menu options. We arrived around 1:00pm on a Wednesday and the restaurant was very busy but we were seated immediately. Jourdan was our server and despite being busy, she was very attentive and pleasant, never left us waiting for anything. We ordered the olive tapenade and warm pita bread as an appetizer. It was delicious and just the right amount for three people. For our meals, one person ordered the mahi mahi wrap. The mahi, slaw, tortilla, etc. was very good, however, there was something about the sauce that was a little off for him personally. Other than that, he enjoyed it. The wrap came with a refreshing salad. Next dish was the grilled salmon tacos. This came with two average size soft tacos. She said the tacos were very tasty and ate every bite. Lastly, the chicken caprese penne dish. This came with Roma tomatoes fresh basil, garlic and olive oil. The description on the menu does not list a sauce so I assumed it was olive oil and garlic. However, it was a super sweet almos broth like so I'm not sure if it was a red wine sauce or they just added too mush sugar to the dish? I couldn't put my finger on it. But whatever they added it just made the pasta dish sweet which is not what you expect when ordering a savory pasta dish. However, the pasta and chicken were cooked perfectly. We also ordered the red sangria which they mentioned was a secret recipe. Being in the bar industry several years ago had me intrigued. It was very tasty but tasted like red wine and fruit juice. We did enjoy El Gato Azul and it does have several vegetarian options so that is a plus for us since we have family and friends who only eat vegetarian. We will be back to try some other dishes next time we are in town. read more

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Without a doubt the best food and atmosphere in Prescott! ! We highly recommend this restaurant. read more

El Gato Azul - Cilantro Chicken Penne - Tapas Bars Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

To the owner no need for 6 piece band on Sunday. Your food is delicious enough. Get a one man organ or guitar player if you need ambiance. Conversation is difficult when competing over the noise level of the band. read more

Sun 10/10/25 Made reservations for 5:45 arrived at 5:45. Our table was waiting. It was very busy for us Sunday. Jakob was our waiter and he was on it.. I had tri-tip with mac & cheese. My girlfriend had Carnitas and it was excellent My daughter had Pork belly tapas In the appetizer was artichoke spinach dip ambience was nice looking forward to going back. read more

El Gato Azul - A Mixed Bag of Great Food and Reservation Frustrations We had a reservation at El Gato Azul for 6:00 PM on a Friday evening. Arriving five minutes early, we were told the restaurant was still waiting on tables to clear. When I asked where we should wait, we were told to stand outside and they would come get us when the table was ready. As we stood on the sidewalk, another party of four arrived, announced they had a reservation, and were taken in to be seated. Naturally, I asked why they were seated ahead of us when we had been waiting. I was told their reservation was earlier--even though they arrived at 6:08 and our reservation was at 6:00. It was confusing and frustrating. Eventually, we were seated, and a staff member (Eric) offered an apology for the "misunderstanding." When I asked what misunderstanding he was referring to, he stated they had mistakenly seated another party under our reservation. As a result, we were placed at a large table for six--more space than we needed, but not exactly an improvement, as it made the cozy ambiance feel a little awkward for our party of three. Eric did try to make it right. More than I can say for the young lady at the front of the house who made excuses. On the upside, once seated, the experience improved significantly. Our waiter was fantastic--attentive, professional, and friendly. The food was truly excellent, living up to El Gato Azul's strong culinary reputation. Every dish was flavorful and well-executed. The ambiance was warm and inviting, though it would've been more enjoyable at a more appropriately sized table. This was my second visit to El Gato Azul, and unfortunately, both times have been marked by reservation issues. During our first visit, we waited nearly an hour to be seated despite having a reservation. This time, our reservation was mistakenly given to another party. In summary: great food, great service at the table (thank you Jacob)--but consistently poor front-of-house management. It's hard to fully relax and enjoy a meal when the experience starts with confusion and disorganization. I'd love to return for the food alone, but I'm hesitant until they get a better handle on their reservation process read more

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I hate to give 2 stars (I review places a lot and that is unusual for me), but we did not have a good experience. To start, the service was very good. Loved the ambience. Beautiful patio with great views of the creek. Also loved the music and art decor. Now the not so good. The food. Let's start with the good. My sons quesadilla and grilled chicken was very good. He loved it. The sauce on the beef and garlic was extremely salty, but we did like the sauce. The beef was pretty tough, but edible. The lamb chops were excellent. Cooked perfect, extremely tender. Now the not so good. Calamari was soggy, barely edible as it was very chewy, like rubber bands). And we get calamari at a lot of places). The potatoes were ok at best. Somewhat soggy as well. Not crispy for fried potatoes. The jammin chicken was mixed. One skewer was awesome. The other was very chewy. And yes, it was fully cooked. Maybe a bad peice of chicken? The beef Pinchos were inedible. Extremely tough. Could not even cut it with a knife. We showed the waitress and she immediately said she would take it off the bill. We only tried to eat one piece, but tried to cut others. She said they recently got a new prep cook. Hopefully it was just a one time off or due to new cook. The reviews are mostly very good on Yelp, so maybe we just had a really bad experience, as we were so excited to try it out because the menu looks amazing. I will say, prices are pretty cheap for the amount of food we got. read more

FRESH food and excellent service. We went for a late lunch and had ceviche, tacos and other small plates. It was a little cold out, but the patio was nice and heated. Very good experience. Looking forward to returning... read more

El Gato Azul - Exterior and patio - Tapas Bars Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

I'm glad this place was recommended to me by a client as they must try. I was not disappointed. I had the pork belly tacos, which I could not give High enough regards to. They were absolutely amazing. You gotta try those.. also the crème brûlée for dessert was really good and a generous portion. The service was friendly and professional. Melissa knew the menu and as busy as she was kept a smile. There was colorful artwork. The place was neat and clean. Highly recommend this place if you were in Prescott. read more

El Gato Azul - Pork belly tacos and steak tacos with chimichurri - Tapas Bars Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

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We sat on the patio at a high top table and everything on the patio is really dirty. There's visible dirt and cobwebs on the wall right next to where you're eating. It's kind of gross. The whole patio needs a refresh or at least to be power washed. The food was a bit disappointing as well. It tasted like the shrimp were fried in old oil. The brisket tacos were cold. We had not been here for a couple years and were disappointed. Our server was good tho but I wouldn't go back. read more

Worst experience I've ever had w/ a hostess. DO NOT come here w/ a party of two or less as they give the clear indication that they are not interested in your business unless you're a party of 3 or more. They refuse to seat you on their patio if you are a party of 1. Even if you point out a couple empty tables for two were sitting open. You're only option is to sit alone next to their noisy kitchen inside (no patrons were inside). Place was half empty and had to plead for a reservation during happy hour. Rude hostess looked me up & down then reluctantly handed over a food menu when I asked to please see one. She initially told me they did not have a drink menu or margaritas, and said she did not know what the happy hour special was. She kept cutting me off presumably to take another reservation on the phone. Some other server shouted the happy hour special to me as she was passing by with plates of food. She blurted it so fast couldn't make it out. Did not appear busy during dinner hour during the week and we understand why! Walked out and down to another restaurant a few blocks away and were seated immediately ON THE PATIO and treated like human beings. read more

We came here for dinner & enjoyed the calamari, fig & goat cheese with pita, Mexican pizza, seafood gumbo, and the lamb kabobs. Our server was wonderful, and drinks were good. However we spent the entire next day sick with food poisoning.. which was not so fun on our honeymoon. I don't think it was anything else we ate that day, as our breakfast was our usual homemade eggs and toast & food safety is a big deal in our home. I think they were really busy for a Tuesday and maybe something got undercooked. I was disappointed as we had planned to come back for lunch before leaving. read more

Everything about this place is amazing!! The food, drinks, service, hostesses were amazing and set the tone for the whole experience!! Will definitely go back, but will definitely make reservations next time read more