WORST bouncers ever. I'm 22 years old and they wouldn't let me in which is bizarre. they are the worst bouncers ever. if you are of age and want to go to this bar DO NOT GO!!! THEY WILL DENY YOU!!! Boycott this bar at all costs. read more

For granted, a business can let in whoever it wants, but this place is SCOTTSDALE. If you have a vagina, front on line. If your ratio is over 1, front of line. Fuck single guys. Fuck couples. Fuck guys night out. They say it is because all these people are on the guest list. Lol, seriously? Like 50 people went in when I was next in line. No names were checked, nothing. Just go to express line and they were let in. Worst degree. I'm fine with VIP line for people who spent $$$ for a table, but this is stupid. I'm pretty sure I'm going to blacklist this POS Vegas-wannabe club. read more

I prefer the El Hefe on Mill for having more space and nicer staff. This place is pretty packed most of the time with a line that doesn't seem efficiently taken care of. The front men aren't the nicest, and had an affectation of authority, basically they were very pretentious - making them unprofessional. I know people complain about the front men at Maya, but at least they do their job professionally. Also, at Mint, they're very professional as well. Once inside, it's pretty messy, the crowd and patrons there aren't the ideal crowd you want to be around, neither at the El Hefe on Mill, it must be an El Hefe thing. :P An obnoxious, and irresponsible atmosphere. The drinks weren't bad though, and the food might be good. Might come back for that. read more

Hit up James @james.nightlife for all of your partying needs. He went above and beyond for my girls bachelorette weekend! He made our trip even more memorable and our experience at El hede a blast. We had so much fun partying at El Hefe and will definitely be coming back. The music was a blast and the people were great. read more

Tonight i went to El hefe for tacos. That turned into me using the bathroom. Which turned into me using the air hand dryer and having to touch the bathroom door handle in order to exit. I attempted to speak with the general manager to at least ask for paper towel to be put in the ladies restroom. The security guard then decided to butt in and say "theres toilet paper, cant you use that?" I emphasized that that isn't the point. The general manager not only ignored my request but also rolled his eyes as if what i was requesting was going to come out of his paycheck. I have eaten and patronized EL Hefe several times. But i probably wont be back. read more

Come here to get ripped off with zero recourse to talk to a manager. My daughter ordered a Vodka Redbull for $11.25. It had absolutely no alcohol in it. Many of us verified there was no alcohol. The dirty blonde bartender denied my daughter a refund. She was refused a conversation with a manager, neither the bartender nor a security guard would get the manager. Overpriced and shady. Be warned. read more

With plans to go to Spring Training in full effect, I turned to Living Social and Groupon to find some deals on places to eat nearby and El Hefe was at the top of my list. I went to their site (and Yelp) page and instantly purchased the Groupon voucher. $20 for $40 worth of food and drinks. Unbeknownst to me there are tons and tons of Mexican restaurants in the Scottsdale area and El Hefe was in the middle of a very nice neighborhood full of eateries trying to cash in on Spring Training. As you approach El Hefe you'll notice their great outdoor patio, perfect for brunch, day drinking, or a refreshing cocktail as the sun sets. We arrived a little before noon on a Saturday, which meant they were offering their brunch drinks. Even before we got inside the trendy taqueria, our eyes gravitated towards an oversized mimosa with a mini champagne bottle coming out of the goblet. After seating ourselves and our attractive waitress introducing herself, I ordered the Bulldog Mimosa for $12 with refills at $0.01! After milling over the menu for a bit, as well as enjoying my oversized mimosa simultaneously, I ordered the Pollo Parrilla Torta, a Mexican sandwich with grilled chicken breast with a tomato-ancho jam, chipotle mayo, queso asadero, mixed greens, and a bit of lime oil. My party ordered a few high-calorie appetizers that I passed on, in order to enjoy a few of the penny refills. Priorities first. A few refills later (3 or 4 to be exact) our food came out and the fajitas looked great as did the two tortas we ordered. The bread of the torta was fluffy and sweet and was a striking contrast to what I'm used to but added great dimension to the sandwich. The chicken was equally great and had plenty of flavor all while being moist. All the flavors worked together making it a truly unique Mexican sandwich. I added a bit of hot sauce and the torta was gone before I knew it. I went ahead and tried the steak fajitas ($16) which instantly made me want to order the steak torta. I didn't. I should mention that additional tortillas are $2. I should mention that the mimosa refills aren't the big, overflowing, jumbo-sized ones but rather the size of a normal cocktail. Nevertheless you can't complain for a penny. The bar staff messed up a few times and I was lucky enough to get varying sizes of the mimosa refills. Service was inconsistent but you couldn't be mad at our friendly waitress, as she was overworked and was servicing every table. You'd think they'd have a full staff ready to go given that it's a Saturday, at 12pm, on gameday. El Hefe was close to a perfect 5 stars but after some churros that were sent back and a less than helpful manager, as well as the inconsistent service, 4 stars will have to suffice. I will, however, be back next year during Spring Training, especially to try out their tableside beer taps that I didn't have a chance to try out this time around. Ambiance/Decor: 5/5 Food: 4/5 Service: 3/5 Price: $$ Overall: 4/5 Pros: + Unique taqueria decor (very San Diego) + Patio bar/seating + Large main bar + Spacious dining area/tables + Tableside beer taps! + Oversized drinks w/ refill specials + Tasty tortas and great overall menu + Attractive waitresses and bartenders Cons: - Additional tortillas run $2 - Inconsistent service - Manager did little to resolve our problem read more

I find it interesting that the people next to me got to exchange (white couple) their sugar free red bull for regular ones but the moment she saw that I wanted a regular one as well she said we don't do "exchanges". I hadn't opened my Redbull nor did I order a sugar free one. Literally showed her that there's regular redbull across the bar. But it goes to show that we are still not taking seriously. Considering I give my hardworking money just like anyone else and still get retreated differently. El hefe you guys need to learn from this movement.#blacklivesmatter #youguyssuck read more

Tips: Mamacita Margarita is sweet as the description makes it sound. A great girly version of their margaritas. The margaritas are pretty massive in size. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carne Asada Fries - Super yummy! The fries themselves are thin seasoned fries with steak and cheese toppings on top of it. Highly recommend this appetizer. Al Pastor Taco $3.00 - The red sauce on the al pastor taco has a sweet taste to it which was unique in my opinion. Carne Asada Taco $4.00 - Pretty good carne asada taco Overall the food was not bad, though a bit pricey, but that is expected in Scottsdale. read more

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Industrial meets Cantina decor. I think this would be a great date place if you come early. As the night went on, it got loud and crowded, although the music was great. Lots of 20s guys (for the ladies). Sugar skulls everywhere, flowery booths, etc. I think you have to come once. The food was "eh". Happy hour was $2 off, we tried some trendy tacos. That is not why people come. They come for the blasting music later, the large fast paced bar. Mainly guys, like I said. Ladies who are looking, may be a nice stop for you. read more

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The absolute worst club in Scottsdale! They scammed my entire bachelorette group with a "promoter" who came up to us & offered a free table with a free bottle. (We should have known it was too good to be true). But once we got in, they asked for my ID once again & a credit card "to have on file". I had to get nasty with the promoter to get my card & ID back after not getting anything for over 30 minutes! The promoter pulled my ID & credit card OUT OF HIS POCKET & proceeded to hand me a receipt for $675. I told them I will not sign the receipt as I did not authorize such charge! The "manager" came out to try o make things right, & credited the account. Once we left, they charged my account for $675 again! After the whole ordeal, we tried to leave the club. Because I wouldn't sign the receipt, the coward low life bouncer bear hugged me & would not allow me or my friends to leave. I had to get very physical with him & threaten to call the police to be able to leave. The following day I reached out to the owner & manager again for a credit & got nothing but a run around & an offer for a free brunch.... $675!! Charged TWICE! They would need to offer free brunch for years to equate to $1.3k in charges. I have opened a case with the AZ attorney general & have also been in contact with the BBB. 0/10 stars for this place! Do not EVER come here. Edited to add: Kevin Berk & Kyle Greene DO NOT HELP with any matters! I can add screenshots of multiple email correspondence between myself & these fools & NOTHING has been done to credit my account. read more

Absolutely disgusting. The sketchiest bar I've ever been inside. Bouncers we're extremely rude and aggressive. They took my out of state license and tried saying it was fake? They wouldn't give it back until I said I was calling the police. Incredibly disrespectful and inexperienced. Ladies also be safe when attending this bar, very aggressive men. read more

I will start off by saying that this review is influenced by two completely different experiences, which is represented by my middle of the road rating. (First visit: 4 star, Recent visit: 1 star) To keep this relatively short I will just bullet point the things these two visits have taught me. 1. El Hefe is NOT a place to take a group. All the food ordered by a single table comes out together on the same blocks (yes I mean wooden blocks), with no sense of order. Now granted going with a group of 15 people (which I did), tends to lead to some confusion at any restaurant, but this was inexcusable. If you ordered the same thing as someone on the opposite side of the table from you it would come on the same platter and it was up to the customer to yell across the table, find what they had ordered, and have it passed over to them. This becomes particularly difficult with unfamiliar specialty tacos. Everything looks similar so only order something with a noticeable ingredient to guarantee correct delivery. 2. Having said that, this place does well with small groups, during the lunch time hours. Sit in one of the booths with the self serve beer taps at the table. It's definitely a unique and cool feature. 3. Check your bill! Every person in our group was overcharged for a particular drink that we specifically asked about the price. The same thing occurred with an up charge on a food menu item add on. 4. The décor is cool and unique, but be prepared for an Ed Hardy-esque explosion. Just embrace it. 5. The food is pretty delicious, but I am not a connoisseur. Be prepared for small taco portions and tapas style entrees. Overall this is a place for a quick happy hour drink and delicious $3 taco or a nice light lunch. It's growing pains are providing a temporary excuse for some of it's short comings so be patient but provide feedback. It's needed. P.S Don't forget to try the Bulldog Margarita (Margarita with a Corona in it) read more

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My original review was "magically" taken down lol so I'm making sure it stays this time. If I could give 0 stars I would. Paid for shot service. And the person who got us the table invited his friends and they enjoyed themselves before we had to ask them to leave. Went to the bathroom and came back to us being "kicked out" because another group? Cool but the waitress put her hands on me. Unprofessional, incredibly uncomfortable & totally unnecessary worst $800 we've ever spent. read more

I've only been here once, and it was during peak party hours on a Saturday night. I was NOT expecting that crowd in oldtown Scottsdale. I felt like I was in Vegas! People everywhere, girls in tight, short, dresses, wasted dudes. Yup. Vegas in Arizona. The floor was sticky. Maybe it had to do with the gogo dancers pouring shots directly into patrons mouths as they stood on the bar. Nothing against that- I thought it was pretty cool. I might have taken a few myself. read more

El Heffe - Shot pours on Friday night - Mexican Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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We went here for dinner and dancing for a bachelorette party. This venue should NOT serve food. The guacamole (which is smaller than Chipolte's serving) is $8. Our food (mostly tacos and quesadillas) took an hour and a half to arrive. There is clearly no communication between the servers, kitchen, and bar. I asked for a "coin style" margarita and the server did not know what that was and then my drink came back tasting like brown sugar. It took anther girl an hour to get a diet coke. One girl ordered vodka soda and it came back 3 times as a tequila with water. Once, the restaurant/lounge turned over to a club, there were men harassing us (luckily security removed one man), the servers wear lingere (nothing wrong with that, just something to take not of if that's not your vibe), and the DJ asked a member of our group to get him a straw so he could do his drugs. The dancing was fun and the venue is in a good spot if you want to go out but do NOT go for food or quality drinks. read more

If you're looking to have a GREAT time and feel like the baddest bride / bachelorette group in Scottsdale then James, @JAMES.NIGHTLIFE, is the man for you!!!!! He made me and my group feel so special, & like real VIPS! We had the absolute best time with him at El Hefe's! We went two nights in a row, if we had more stamina as a group then we would have went for a third night as well!! Thank you James!! Will definitely be coming back to visit if we're ever in Scottsdale. read more

The 2-star description is labeled as "Meh, I've experienced better." That basically sums up El Hefe. Came here late this past Saturday night for my sister's 21st birthday. The line to get in was outrageously long, and we waited probably close to 30-40 minutes before we decided to just pay the bouncer to let us in... wasn't worth it. The layout of El Hefe is basically this: everything is centered around the bar. The restaurant is pretty much in the shape of a rectangle, with the bar in the middle of it. On the outer layer is the private-VIP seats, and the space between the bar and the seats is your "dance space" (I'm not even going to call it a dance floor because it's way too small to be that). There's a DJ on one end of the restaurant, and there's a little bit more room to dance there, but it's just so crowded that you basically can't dance without being back to back or shoulder to shoulder with everyone around you. Even buying a drink is difficult. You'll get your area at the bar and try to order a drink, but the bartenders just go to whomever--not really noticing who's been standing there for longer or shorter periods of time. I don't know my experience was a typical of El Hefe, or if it was just really busy this past Saturday, but one thing's for sure--I have definitely experienced better at other bars in Old Town Scottsdale. read more

We've been coming to el hefe since we've moved from Cali to AZ 5 Years ago, and have enjoyed the vibe ever since. Now with the new remodel and renovations el hefe is the place to visit. We enjoyed our brunch but what made it even better was our server PRESLEY. Thank you for helping us, serving us yummy drinks, amazing beef nachos and more! read more

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I wasn't expecting a ton from the food at El Hefe, a newish Old Town Scottsdale spot serving up Mexican eats. I figured the bar, which turns into a hopping nightlife destination on weekend nights, would be more notable for its drinks than its cuisine, and I was right. Not that the place doesn't look hella cool. It had lots of hot pink accents, including pink lighting and pink walls, which I loved even though it sort of reminded me of the now-closed Pink Taco. I also thought the art-covered skateboards covering up the walls were neat, as well as the giant drawings of a Mexican wrestler and a Dia de Los Muertos-like skull adorning one of the walls. Don't go there just to dine, though. While there were lots of televisions broadcasting sports, and the margaritas were impressive, I was left wanting a lot more with the food. It was too bad the $8 house margarita, at a whopping 20 ounces, couldn't set the standard for the meal, since that drink was such as killer deal. The chips and salsa weren't too bad. The chips were nothing to shout about, but I liked that they were served on a cute cutting board spread along with three different types of salsa-chunky and mild, green and a spicy red. I did like the salsas, although I would have preferred the chips were a little thinner. They were only $3, though, which was pretty cheap, although most places would serve them up for free. My friend and I tried a couple of the Grilled Mushroom Calabacitas tacos ($3 each). They were filled with lots of veggies, including zucchini and onions, but they were bland and sort of awkward to pick up and hold because the tortillas were tiny compared to the filling. Add a ton of salsa to them to give them a little kick. We also each had a cheese quesadilla ($7 each). The quesadilla was pitifully tiny, and it was served on wax paper, which caused all the melted cheese to get stuck. These were one of the biggest rip-offs I've had, and the presentation was very bare bones, despite the addition of unappetizing pickled baby carrots and a drizzling of goat cheese creme. There were a couple other things to note about the visit-the napkins at El Hefe seemed to be coming apart and left white threads all over my friend's and my jeans-not cool if you're planning on going clubbing in Old Town later. The bartender checked his cell phone more than he checked on us-clearly, we weren't his first priority. And the menu was really difficult to read, with backwards letters and all-caps. I know that's a weird thing to notice, but just looking at it gave me a headache. All that said, skip El Hefe for dinner, and head to the cute and trendy spot for happy hour every day from 3-7 p.m., when those giant margaritas are only $5. Enjoy the ambiance while you drink, and go to here, here, or here in Old Town for dinner instead. UPDATE: Justin, the director, reached out to me about my review, which I think is very classy and shows that he values customer service. I'm going to try out their dining options again, for sure. read more

The Service Was Horrible. Security was extremely rude tonight 02/25/2023 @12:50AM. Several people came up to me and asked if I recommend this place... If I could give 0 stars I WOULD. Don't come here unless you wanna waist your time. It's a scam. read more

El Hefe is a loud, night club-esque bar. I've never eaten here so I can't speak for the food but I've had a margarita before and it was way too sweet. I stick to simple gin and soda here so that they can't mess it up. The music is booming - good for dancing, but the choices aren't the best. My coworkers like to come here a lot, but I don't really see the appeal. I've also watched two male friends get solicited for "dates" so I'd watch out here. read more

AVOID AT ALL COSTS UNLESS YOU WANT YOUR CREDIT CARD STOLEN. I'd give this place zero stars if I could. My friends and I visited here in April and my friends card ended up compromised. They spent thousands of dollars at places like Best Buy and ulta. The friends we were visiting had their card compromised this weekend when the bartender closed her tab but did not return her card and stated she never had it (how did she pay her bill??). How are you running a business like this? You have multiple reviews stating the same things about cards being stolen by your own bartenders. You need to look into your staff. I will inform all of my friends visiting Scottsdale to avoid this place at all costs. There are plenty of other bar options where this shady stuff does not happen. read more

This shit was horrible. Cold carne asada tacos, a torta that wasn't a torta. It was a messed up hamburger with some cheese...disgusting. I would never come back or give them a dime. read more

I've been here once when visiting because it is in chicago and I was curious about this location. Service wasn't great and neither was the food. Not a fan of El Hefe's all over. It's the same thing, bad service and bad food. Also,in Chicago, they are getting a lot of heat for allegations of sexual assault after their staff followed their protocol of taking intoxicated women out the back into an alley, versus out front. Eeek! Just overall, nothing good about the establishment and not worth supporting the company. read more

James was soo helpful! He made sure he made our trip to Scottsdale soo fun! Me and my girls will definitely be coming back soon! If you're ever in Scottsdale hit up @james.nightlife on IG read more

Two words: Sunday Funday. A few more words: Any other day of the week. I frickin love this place. My goal in life is to become the Duchess. ~SCOTTSDALE LOC IS BETTER THAN TEMPE LOC~ read more

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I've been to the one in Chicago numerous of time but this was my first time visiting El Hefe in Scottsdale, AZ. Although it wasn't as crowded as it usually is (I'm assuming because it was Sunday) my friend and I had such a great time hanging out here. The food was amazing. I wanted to order everything off the menu. The drinks were great too. You definitely get your money's worth! And the customer service was superb. I wish I remember the servers name but she was a sweet blonde bartender who made it so easy to talk to and suggested awesome choices for us off the menu. She even stopped in the middle of her busy shift to snap a photo of my friend and I. I highly suggest this place if you're looking for a lively atmosphere with great music and great food! read more

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Was bar hopping around Scottsdale and were very impressed with all the bars. I visited years ago with a friend and remembered El Hefe to be one of the top bars in the area. We walked over for a drink and immediately upon walking in the whole bar smelled like dirty mop water. Not very appealing but we decided to stay for a shot. The glasses were all dirty and smelled like the bar itself. Safe to say we quickly made our way out of there and back across the street. read more

El Heffe - Mexican Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Hailey, our bartender completely made this place amazing! She was so friendly, nice and relatable. The food was amazing, we had chips w/ guac and queso along with the fried avocado taco which was to die for. My boyfriend preferred the carne asada over the chicken but both were good.. we will absolutely be back next time we come to Scottsdale! The only complaint I have is that none of the bathroom stalls had toilet seat covers which was gross but that's fixable. read more

They offered us a free bottle... it was awful. Servers threw vodka in a cup, didn't introduce themselves. We didn't even stay for a free bottle it was that bad, would not waste your money. read more

This is probably the worst place in the world if you ever want any sort of service at all. They were absolute Dickheadz to us and they don't deserve any sort of good validation or complements because they were absolutely horrible. read more

They called the cops on my friend from Idaho. She presented her ID, knew her address, and the photo was very clearly her person yet they still questioned her identity. The cop came and confirmed that it was her after a series of questions yet they still gave her a hard time to join us inside. The level of professionalism, or rather lack of, has me appalled and I will not be returning to this location, better yet club and franchise again. read more

Jessica was a great bartender and super attentive. She made the best drinks and made sure we were satisfied. She made sure she helped everyone at the bar and made sure everyone was being taken care of. read more

El Heffe - Mexican Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I'm a new Scottsdale transplant, and although clubs aren't really my scene, I figured I should try Saturday night at oldtown at least once. I stopped in a few before coming here - Bottled Blonde and Hi Fi were alright. Unlike the others, there was a line here, and honestly I'm not sure why so many people feel the need to cram themselves into this abrasive venue. My main complaint has to do with the sound levels. Although I was only there for ~15 min, my ears were ringing painfully when I left, and an hour or so later that developed into muffled/distorted hearing. Twelve hours later the next day, the tinnitus is still very present, and this is just from 15 minutes inside. It's beyond me how some people can frequent this venue every weekend or stand around with their drinks right in front of the massive tower speakers. The tinnitus will fade eventually, but I don't doubt I earned some irreversible nerve fiber damage. And I hope the lingerie-wearing bartender/stripper hybrids (apparently a thing in oldtown, just a side note because I think it's the most classic oldtown Scottsdale thing ever) at least have some hearing protection going on because they won't be hearing anything in a year otherwise. I understand this is a nightclub, and aggressively loud music is par for the course. But this venue specifically went way overboard, and I'm certain they did no technical sound level testing during setup, such as at the maximum point when the sound waves from the speakers intersect basically right in front of the bar. I wouldn't be surprised if it was 150 dB there, when 85 is all you need for permanent damage. read more

Don't go here. Like other reviewers on yelp and google my card was linked to fraudulent purchases of hundreds of dollars. Wish I would've looked here and saw that before going. Atmosphere sucked. Shady things are going on inside. read more

If you pay with card ... DOUBLE CHECK YOUR STATEMENT AFTERWARDS. MERCHANT WILL CHARGE MORE OF A TIP THAN YOU LEAVE ON RECEIPT. I came to El Hefe last Saturday and bought a round of shots for my friends and I. I tipped $2.00 on the bill and found that the restaurant charged a $10.00 tip instead. When I called the restaurant to dispute the charge, they told me they wouldn't look into it unless my bank called on my behalf. Very unprofessional and unethical what this restaurant is doing. Buyer beware! read more

This is the best nightclub on the strip! Great Music, Great Vibes, and best of all great customer service. We booked a table with Ally, and she was more than courteous and showed us a good time and was able to answer all questions! I definitely recommend if you are in town! read more

horrible service. we came all the way from washington to have a good time. we didn't know the rules. we stood up to dance and this gentleman here told us to sit the fuck down or get the fuck out. Very very rude. the was the first time getting up to dance and we didn't do it again. we spent of 4 Gs no need to have that type of attitude. you just needed to warn us once. other than that it was good time. read more

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We came here while exploring Scottsdale to satiate a sudden urge for churros. And what a fun place! The bar was super busy and we decided to get a drink while waiting for our churros, since it seemed like a fun place to hang out on a Sunday evening. I ordered the Margarita, it was plenty to keep me going for the rest of my stay at El Hefe and tasted delicious. The Churros was simply delicious, came with three dipping sauces, Chocolate Ganache, Coconut and Dulche De Leche. The presentation was fantastic and it was the most memorable & delicious churros experience I've had in my life. The Horchata milk shake that came with the churros was delectable and addictive. I wonder why we didn't get a round two of the churros. read more

El Heffe - Churros - Mexican Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona