Beautiful interior decor and great service! Alec was a great bartender who had excellent recommendations and was very knowledgeable about the menu. Espresso martini and sweet potato flan to end the night were perfect! Flan was dense, not too sweet. Cocktail was well balanced and a bit smoky with the tequila. Three days later and I'm still dreaming about the flan! Can't wait to come back and try one of their mole chicken dishes! read more

Elvira's DC Ranch - Flan - Mexican Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Service - average Ambiance - loud, a bit obnoxious, don't like the couch to sit at with the table Food- average, over priced read more

Surprisingly great!!! Apps, atmosphere, staff then dinner - was just amazing! It's hard to find it all great. Thanks

Absolutely Beautiful restaurant with delicious authentic cuisine! Happy to have this in North Scottsdale!

We stumbled upon this restaurant when visiting DC Ranch on a Saturday night. Once inside we realized it must be the same owner as the Elvira's in Tubac but decided to give it a try anyway after speaking to a very nice hostess. The decor is very pretty and great table settings. The menu is extremely similar to Tubac which isn't great. We tried the ribeye which was good but nothing special and the seafood mocajlete which was disappointing. Flavors just weren't there and it was overloaded with chunks of cheese and oodles of cilantro as well as giant peppers. The scallops were okay but the shrimp were tough. Service was fine. There are some really great restaurant choices in the area and if we had to choose this one doesn't pop onto our list. The beauty of this restaurant is outstanding and clearly it's best attribute. read more

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I'm sorry the food sucks. Fancy wanna be Mexican place, service was good but food was mid.

This place is average. Nice ambiance and loved the playlist, but the food lacked flavor. My steak was over cooked, my husband's fish was over cooked. The beans tasted like canned refried beans. The chips were good and so was the salsa, but the guac needed more lime, salt and cilantro. With so many other great Mexican places, we won't be back. Definitely not worth $200! Our waiter was great though, so that was nice! read more

Great job to an amazing spot in north Scottsdale .. great food and service .. decor is amazing.. ambiance is unique .. we need more restaurants like this up there read more

Elvira's DC Ranch - I - Mexican Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Beautiful restaurant, delicious food and drinks, and wonderful service. Perfect for pictures!

This has to be one of the most gorgeous restaurants in Phoenix unfortunately, the food doesn't match. It's truly a shame, but I love the place. It's romance. read more

Ambiance was unique and so was the food. Enjoyed the entire experience. A definite special place for a nice dinner out and you feel special once inside. read more

Not as good as the Tubac location, but still great food! Has Scottsdale pricing but they have a great happy Hour every day. Most items on Happy Hour Menu are reasonably priced read more

Lackluster and overpriced. Like most restaurants in DC Ranch the food is catered to the upper class but the environment is confused on whether it's a Oaxaca inspired palate or a steak house. Think STK with overpriced poorly built cocktails and mediocre steak cuts with beans. For the price point go to Morton's, Fleming, Ocean Prime or Capital. You'll at least get what you pay for there and skip the lies on spicy flavors. Salsa combos are Taco Bell packets. I'm not a snob, but a white woman went to Mexico and said she could charge 150$ to recreate a 3$ plate. And 25$ margaritas that suck. read more

Food 2...service 4 and ambiance3 Loud thumping music for a club atmosphere. My husband is handicapped and they said we were seated upstairs with no elevator. We said abdolutely not!!! Open table never mentioned stairs when we made our reservations for the main dining. The place is less than desirable and the food is far from upscale. Not for the DC ranch crowd. read more

Another restaurant with cultural appropriation in Scottsdale . Portraying Latin culture but when latinas are there and then racially targeted by other guest we're asked to leave . The food was mediocre please take your money to restaurants like bacanora and true Latino restaurants where the food is not just a facade but it is the embodiment of la cultura. We Latinos are not welcomed here read more

Amazing service (Jordan is the best), great food, and fantastic atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

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We had a great time at Elvira's! We went on a weeknight, so I can't speak to whether it's busy on weekends, but we had no problem getting a table and the service was very attentive. Cocktails and food were delicious! We especially liked the short rib quesadilla and lobster enchiladas. Loved the ambience too! I give them major props for having comfortable cushioned chairs because so many restaurants have hard uncomfortable chairs that make loud noises when you scoot them which I hate. There were a couple of minor issues: they forgot to put in our queso order with the appetizers, but once we reminded them they brought it out and took it off our bill. Also, at the end of the meal we asked for boxes, and I didn't get my lobster enchiladas back, which was a bummer. It's the type of place where they take your plate to the kitchen to box it up for you, and I always prefer to box my own food so I can do it the way I want and make sure I have the leftovers for lunch the next day. That said, we will definitely be back because it was really good overall. read more

The ambiance is great and friendly staff. Sadly , the food was not fantastic . The restaurant is pricey which is fine but to charge a la carte tor chips and salsa is interesting . The Fundido is a menagerie of weird basic flavors with onion and what tasted like store bought cold tortillas. Second dish the citrus shrimp salad lacked shrimp citrus or any edible redeeming quality. The lettuce choice was more of a garnish it was super tiny with a few chopper fishy Cold shrimp. Would not wish that dish upon anyone . The Molcajete was ok flank steak bit chewy. Generally confused how high end Mexican food can lack so much. Was hoping for a better outcome read more

DC Ranch is a charming shopping center, particularly in the evening with all the lights strung everywhere. Elvira's atmosphere does not disappoint. It is spectacular, one of the most beautiful restaurants I've ever experienced. It's really fun to enjoy the bright colors, chandeliers, table full of candles, and high ceilings. I'm really glad I went there to see what all the fuss is about. But unfortunately, our waiter was on automatic. Just wanted to take the order and leave our table. I got the mole. Sauce was nice, but the chicken breast seemed pre-cooked. Neither was very warm. The other entree was the enchiladas, which was nice and hot, different and quite tasty. They came with a shared bowl of rice and refried beans. Rice was delicious. We got the house Margaritas, which were okay, and they certainly made us pucker. The waiter did ask if we wanted salt on the rim and we declined. There was salt on half the rim. I think he forgot to listen. I'm really glad we went there for the experience. It was a feast for the eyes, but no rush to hurry back. read more

Special! Walking into the restaurant with the hostess to the table server (Mel) and them the drinks and food. All made a wonderful dining experience. A smile walking into the restaurant last night to an attentive waiter and a delicious meal prepared for us! Don't forget the beautiful ambiance...Thank you! read more

Amazing food, wow factor environment. A bit pricey but a level up restaurant in terms of food. Not your typical Tex mex offering; a surprisingly refreshing take on mex can cuisine in a beautiful setting. Very nice staff make the evening extra special read more

Great service & ambience with good food! The mole (hazelnut) was really tasty, not spicy but great flavor. Loved the cocktails. We will be back! read more

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atmosphere and location is all they have and they are taking advanotate of. the food they get away from murder! the are fooling people, that don't know better. prices are outrageous! they need to be check out by food and beverage. read more

AMBIANCE is Amazing. Food and staff are on point. You should make reservations ahead of time.

We loved Elviras! The Ambiance when you walk in is great. Even the chairs were really comfortable. Our out of town guest asked to turn the music down so we could hear ourselves talk and request was accommodated which made ambience perfect. Our server was Christine and she was lovely. We had Guacamole appetizer which was delicious with pomegranate seeds in it. Loved my Sangria .For dinner Flank Steak Molcajete ( super tender) Mole Poblano and Chicken Enchiladas- all were so flavorful and delicious We ended with the Sweet Potato Flan. We were reading some mixed reviews and deciding if we should take our out of towner here. It was a home run. She absolutely loved it. We live close by and will definitely be back. Very special restaurant! We were too busy enjoying everything to remember to take pictures of our food. We definitely will next visit! read more

We loved our experience tonight. Reviews have been strong on the food but weak on the service so My expectations were low but we lucked out with Britt .he was fantastic. Great service and helpful to us with ordering the best dishes and cocktails. We had the guacamole and mushroom appetizers which were both delicious and I thought generous portions. My daughter had the shrimp ceviche as her entree -I didn't try it but she enjoyed it. My Frida Kahlo poblano was small for an entree but absolutely delicious.my husband had the seafood molcajetes - he thought it was a small portion for the price but said the flavor was perfect. We expected the bill to be high- it's no more than Vic and Olas or Pescada. Fine dining at DC ranch - so happy to have a great Mexican option. (Would be nice if they had a happy hour option) read more

The food is amazing and the service is even better. We love sitting upstairs and looking down on the restaurant. Larton is a great server!

Have dined at Elvira's twice. Ambience and cocktails are very nice. The food, I would like to have glowing opinions, but it is overall nothing worth a third trip. Presentations are nice and the food lacks the flair of the act. Middle of the road. Will move on to newer adventures. read more

We have been regular guests at Elvira's since it opened, and had nothing short of exceptional experiences. What is special about our experience is the flexibility of the kitchen that makes everything from scratch to accommodate our requests. We followed one of the managers there as she was previously at Pescada, as were several other staff that are now a part of the Elvira's team. Ritu is the best and has gone above and beyond to make sure every visit is enjoyable. We will continue to be regular guests because of the great food and outstanding atmosphere. read more

I was very excited to try this place out due to the pictures and reviews on the ambiance. We drove from Goodyear as my mother was in town for the first time for Australia and I wanted to have a very special evening! We arrived and quickly learned it was not equipped to deal with our 5 month old in a stroller. Our table was upstairs, the lady at the front desk bluntly told me they did not have an elevator or accommodations to access it. Given there are approx 20 steep stairs to the mezzanine my mother told me she wouldn't make it down due to a bad hip, so we opted for outside. Unfortunately, no ambiance there. Food was ok, overpriced but we expected that (in exchange for the ambiance). I opted for a stuffed pepper but wanted no cheese, waiter told me that was fine. A while later he came back and said it couldn't be accommodated. I selected the shrimp and scallop pot quickly as I didn't want my meal arriving long after my husbands and mothers. It was ok, $60 and I got about 3 shrimp and 2 scallops with a very small side of guacamole and beans. Lucky I wasn't hungry, the appetizer of cerviche was good and I had filled up on those corn chips! Our margarita cocktails (euphoria) were nice but more of a fruit cocktail versus a marg. We met a lovely couple dining next to us which was the highlight of the night! Overall, for an eye watering $450 (with tip) it was underwhelming and sadly we won't be back. read more

Elvira's DC Ranch - My entree - scallop and shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Our experience was quite pricey for the food and drinks we received. One member of our group ordered a full meal and enjoyed it, but the rest of us opted for appetizers and felt that the server was displeased with our choices, leaving us feeling ignored afterward. The appetizers were just average and didn't justify the high prices. Also, if you want chips with your appetizer, be prepared to pay extra for them. While the margaritas were good, at $25, mostly consisting of ice, they felt overpriced. At the end of the evening, we were presented with our bill, and after some disbelief, we realized it was incorrect. The server then provided us with the correct bill without any apology. I love dining out and don't mind paying for a quality meal, but if things don't change, I doubt this place will last long. read more

Food, atmosphere and service was superb. Ask for Landon, he'll treat you like royalty.

I already posted a detailed, scathing review on open table, decided to make this one short and not sweet. Those that have not gone yet, read, but focus on the negative reviews. I concur with pretty much all of them. The folks that rated "on point" ( I love this silly cliche) have low standards of excellent Mexican food. My theory is the lovers may go back a few times, but so many of us have been turned off, it's only a matter of time the negative word gets around. Do yourself a favor, even if you go here, try Blanco Cantina and La Hacienda at the Princess, then decide... read more

I would like to start off by saying, I think everything was handled professionally and with grace, but we did have an issue here that led us to not dining in. I was so excited to try this place. The vibes really matched our night out perfectly. This place is very beautiful inside. Unfortunately that beauty does not match the service we received. Ignoring the very long time it took to be greeted once we were sat, and how much longer each check in took after that, our issue that led to us deciding to dine elsewhere was with the bartender who worked this evening. We went on a Saturday night. It wasn't empty but in my opinion it wasn't too packed either. We still had hours til close. My boyfriend and I decided to start off with espresso martinis. Their house espresso martini includes tequila, espresso, and Baileys. I asked that they sub tequila for vodka, and my boyfriend got his the normal way. When our server dropped off our drinks, we noticed mine didn't have Baileys in it. A simple mistake. We politely sent it back to be remade. Our server was apologetic and brought back a new one. My boyfriend happened to be watching the bartender and he didn't even remake my drink, he just topped it off with baileys. So when I tried it, it didn't taste good to me because I couldn't even tell the baileys was in it since it wasn't properly mixed. These cocktails are $18. For that much they should be taking care of you a whole lot better than that. We ended up deciding to leave because we didn't want to spend any more money here and were worried of the outcome. That's why I gave 3 stars because a full chance wasn't given, so I have no idea if the food would of been out in a timely manner (though all signs point to last likely not) or if it would even taste good. Though our night was cut short, we will probably return when they've been open a bit longer. And like I said, they did handle this well because the manager came back around a second time to say sorry. He offered them to remake it again and we declined and said it's okay we'll just go. You could tell they really wanted us to stay with how many apologies both the manager and server gave. The manager stated normally the drink would be remade fully and he's not sure why that occurred and he actually ended up compensating us. We did really appreciate that. My boyfriend tipped the server, and that was that. Really wanted to love this place, maybe next time! read more

Elvira's DC Ranch - beautiful entry way - Mexican Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Service and atmosphere was outstanding! Food??? Very over priced for what you get. Regular margarita $18, street corn was frozen for $12. Mochate bowl was underwhelming. Guacamole was ok but for $18 - no way. Unless things change I don't think I will be back, which is sad because it's a great location read more

Service was great however we ordered chips and salsa. The salsa was the smallest container of salsa you can barely see it in the huge pile of chips they give you. I went with a party and I ordered the chicken enchiladas but no onions or mushrooms. Server said it's premade so I can't take them out. What? It's premade? So I ordered the steak instead. The steak was prepared perfectly medium but was covered in cheese and a pool of green salsa. I peeled the layer of cheese off because the steak didn't need it. My friends ordered the citrus salad and said it was subpar. We ordered another salsa but when she came with another one it tasted totally different from the first one. Of course they charged for it as well. I think the restaurant needs some help and I wish them luck finding it. read more

First, the space is beautiful. Our server, Lisa was amazing. My drink never went dry(very important) My martini was good, mixed well and I feel a fair price. We try new restaurants early before committing to dinner. We ordered chips and salsa$9. Very very good but really pricey given one must order a second salsa at $5 to make a proper order total $14. Just a suggestion...commit to your $14 price and double the salsa serving. I feel it will save your servers from running their legs off...Very, very expensive! We ordered queso fundido, very good with chips. Refried beans, again very good. And you know I ordered the truffle fries, AMAZING! I'm insisting you try them! My husband ordered the chili relleno and again, not to be missed. I noticed many ordering margaritas and ordering repeats so I assume they are good. Too sweet for my personal taste but an option you may want to consider... The manager Jake stopped by our table to introduce himself and was much appreciated. Always a classy move. Thank you Jake. We will definitely be visiting for dinner soon. Just a note, it is expensive to eat out. It is also expensive to cook at home as well. Life has sadly become very expensive. I feel it is so important to support our local restaurants. These people work SO hard and for LONG hours... often a thankless job. I find it hard to give a bad review on price alone. I watched many servers, bus people, greeters, cooks and bartenders working extremely hard. You are very important to our community and our local economy. Thank you for your hard work. read more

The service here is fantastic! Ritu the manager and Chase are Amazing and really care about the people they serve. I highly recommend this restaurant. The tuna appetizer is delicious and the shrimp tacos are really good. The desserts are the highlight (cheesecake and flan). read more

As a Chicano couple who loves authentic Mexican food , Elvira's has Great food 10/10 very authentic, great atmosphere. Mel our waiter was amazing 100% coming back . read more

The pros: Great, vibrant atmosphere. Eclectic decor. Great staff. Good drinks. The cons: We ordered the guacamole ($19 with chips and tiny bowl of salsa on the side). 98% chips, underwhelming salsa and guacamole that tasted like they added sugar to it. I ordered the Mole Coloradito. I've had this dish many places. It was kind of over done. Almost flowering. Not sure what they were going for. The Hazelnut mole was just okay. The quesadillas were the weirdest version I've seen. Super thick tortillas and not fully melted cheeses. Just a so-so meal. I'd consider going just for cocktails, not for the food. read more