This review is for the totality of the experience…read more I made an advance reservation at Alma Scottsdale for a mid-sized group of 7 to celebrate a special occasion. Our party arrived right on time for our reservation, but we were not seated until 15 min later because our table was not ready. It took about an additional 15 min to get tap water for the table (there was not enough provided anyways), and to place our orders too another ~20 min. The food did not arrive until 30 min later. For context, we eventually learned that the restaurant was short staffed and the bartender was also operating as our waiter. When the food finally arrived, there was a mix-up on what was delivered. We had checked with the staff who delivered one of the dishes: we ordered the "wild mushroom" side, but what we received did not look quite like it. We asked clarifying questions x2, but were assured, "no, it is the wild mushroom." Turned out, it was the mushroom empanada that was delivered to our table, which we originally did not order. The management did rectify the situation upon the conclusion of the event when we were paying the bill, but to us, it felt a bit accusatory as if we intentionally wanted to cause a huge fuss about the final total, which was absolutely not the case. The food in general was delicious. If this was a more standard dining experience, it would have been 4-5 stars just for the food. The service was very subpar, and really colored the entire experience negatively, therefore the two star review. I understand that staffing shortages happen -- fine. My family has worked in food service as wait staff for 25+ YEARS, so I am empathetic. But for management to ring up our bill and then come confront us in an inflammatory manner, making us feel like we were wrong, on an occasion to celebrate something special, was extremely disappointing.

Our bartender Angel was AMAZING! I said I wanted spicy and he absolutely delivered. Between the…read moredrinks and food, he made our taste buds and tummy's happy. Plus, great customer service. Thank you Angel!

We went to Mission Old Town tonight and had a great experience…read more The first thing we noticed was the atmosphere. The restaurant has a really cool vibe with good music, a fun crowd, and an upscale but comfortable feel. The décor is eclectic and unique, making it a great place to spend an evening. Our waitress, Mackenzie, was friendly and took the time to walk us through the menu and explain some of the restaurant's specialties. Collin, who made our tableside guacamole, was also great. He was personable, answered our questions, and gave us some recommendations on what to order. We ordered everything they recommended. For the four of us, we shared the crispy pork appetizer and tableside guacamole, then ordered the mahi mahi tacos, Faroe salmon, and Corona Jidori chicken. Honestly, everything was delicious. Not a single dish disappointed. To top it all off, they brought out their pumpkin bread pudding for dessert, which was amazing and the perfect way to end the night. If you're looking for a Mexican restaurant that's a little different from the usual, with great food, a fun atmosphere, and excellent service, Mission Old Town is definitely worth checking out. We'll be back.

Ambiance..really nice..but we had to sit outside and it was warm. Kind of disappointed thet they…read morecouldn't accommodate us inside even though we had reservations Food..loved the fresh guacamole and grilled corn and tostados..so many good flavors. The fresh corn tortillas came on a Himalayan salt and that was interesting. The cheesy rice was good. They didnt have a changing table in the bathroom either...so not right.

I came in yesterday with a friend and our server emma was awesome, she was so nice and attentive,…read moreand she had a great personality! the food was amazing and everything came out super fast! 10/10 great experience

I came in on a Monday ( not knowing it was taco Monday) and the bartender Delaney was an absolute…read morerock star. She took care of all of us, made our drinks fast and delicious, and did it all with a smile. She made my margaritas extra spicy

Popped in on a food tour and tried the crispy chicken tinga taco and mocktail margarita. Taco was a…read moresmidge messy but delicious. The flag was adorable. I added line juice and salt for flavor. The mocktail was also good with lime juice added. The green salsa was spicy was flavorful! Service was warm and helpful.

Stopped by for cinco de mayo first time trying cein agaves. I wanna be honest experience was not…read moregood I think it started with our server just wasn't every helpful nor present as much. I don't even recall if she mentioned her name. Had some high expectations for the food and it was just not met either it was meh Ceviche- 5/10 Guacamole- 5/10 "bottomless" chips and salsa 5/10 ( chips were finished never asked for a refill) Fajitas burrito with steak - 6/10 (more of everything, very little steak pieces) Street corn - 7/10 $4 Tecate / $7 pineapple infused shot (on happy hour) 10/10 Ambiance was chill/ ac was blasting cold, clean bathrooms 10/10 Over all experience 2.5/5 stars

Went there with family a few days ago, and it was amazing! Although it was during happy hour, we…read moregot a table with a short wait. The happy hour margaritas is a must. For $5, you get a large glass of margarita that will take you through your entire dining experience. The menu is extensive, but I haven't had anything yet that I didn't enjoy. The ambiance is fun and lively.

This is a very nice restaurant, ambience is very nice and they make you feel welcome when you…read morearrive. The waiter was very attentive considering the number of tables he was responsible for. The food was very good and some items had a unique flare. I.E. the guacamole was topped with sweet corn which made it a unique twist that I found somewhat pleasing but my wife did not care for it. The tacos were good (I ordered a 3 combo platter) but nothing out of the ordinary. The carne asada seemed overcooked but with condiments I was able to overlook the texture. Price was reasonable. All in all a good place for lunch if I'm in the area but I would not go out of my way to patronize.

Stopped to celebrate my sister's birthday and they made the experience really amazing thank you!…read more Green enchiladas 8.3/10 Baja tacos 7.5/10 Churro ice cream sandwich 10/10 Modelo draft beer 10/10 Host and server were really friendly Really nice set up restaurant would come again!

Came here to meet with a group and was pleasantly surprised. Beautiful interior! The menu was so…read moreinteresting I couldn't decide what to order. I decided to try a few small dishes. My only suggestion would have been to over lower price point for smaller portions because there is so much more I wanted to try and even 3 small plates added up to $50. I went with elote shaved off the cob, half portion. This was good. A bit mushy and needed a dash of salt. The tuna fresco tostado was good. Loved the accompanying sauce. Would have loved for the tuna too taste a bit more raw. The house salad was a very generous portion. Added goat cheese which was very tasty! Great avocado and greens. Didn't love the dressing so asked for cilantro dressing anchovies was thicker than I would have liked. I actually would have enjoyed a dressing more like the one with the tostado. Very zesty. Our server Jocelyn was such a darling! Checks could only be split 3 ways so was a bit cumbersome at the end so checks were not initially printed. Id suggest checking on who's sharing what at the front end for billing purposes and providing printed checks as an option below asking for credit cards if guests have to share on their own. Otherwise great experience. Would have also loved a fresh grapefruit juice option from the bar.

What an awesome experience. You definitely should have a reservation, it's packed there!…read more You can tell it's a "group" restaurant...bachelor and bachelorette parties all over the place. We had the tomahawk and it did not disappoint, especially with the presentation. The fire dancer was awesome, a really cool add to the atmosphere. Obviously on the pricier side, but you should try it at least once!

Toca Madera is definitely all about the ambiance, and that's really what you're paying for. The…read morefire dancers were the highlight of the evening and put on a great show. Our server was attentive, friendly, and provided excellent service. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the hype or the price tag. The tacos were honestly laughable at $44, with portions that felt very small for what you're paying. The rice was undercooked, which was disappointing, and overall the food quality didn't justify the cost. The seating arrangements were also uncomfortable, and the music was so loud that it was difficult to have a conversation and enjoy the company of the people at your table. While the atmosphere was entertaining, the overall dining experience fell short. I wouldn't return.

We came here with a party of 9 for a family dinner while on vacation. Great place with lots of…read moreseating, cool bar, and tvs so you can keep up with the games! The menu has a little something for everyone (helloooo margarita tree). I would say that this place isn't authentic Mexican food, however, the flavors are great and I had no complaints. We accidentally arrived about an hour earlier than our reservation, but they were able to accommodate us right away, which was so helpful and kind. Would definitely recommend if you're wanting a quick bite or just somewhere thats nice to stay awhile and hang out.

I ordered a margarita & a cheese & onion enchilada for lunch. When the food came it looked like an…read moreappetizer! It was on a 6 in plate! No garnish,lettuce, etc. 4 bites! For $8 Pathetic! Talk about inflation! I will not be going back. Millie

Absolutely fantastic food. BEST BIRRIA I HAVE EVER HAD. Must go just for this! This is a must stop…read moretack place.

Awesome! Quick & friendly service. Asada tacos were awesome! I Definitely will come back and…read moresuggest to anyone I know in the area!

Food was good overall and it was nice that they were open past 8:30pm given a delay on my part…read morearriving from the airport. Because I wasn't too hungry the food filled me up pretty quickly but it was a bit unfortunate that the short rib taco comes with just one single taco and not two, even though the one taco was pretty hefty! One of my friends got a tortilla soup kind of stew dish -- forgot the name-- and that definitely would be something I would recommend instead and goes well with the tortilla chips. The restaurant definitely had some Mexican influence in its interior design but I'm not sure why they put us in a corner especially since it felt hotter there especially since it seemed their A/C broke down! I think it's a worthwhile place to come back again but maybe in a larger group setting.

Used to love this place, but it's really gone downhill…read more We started with the Hot & Raw Tropical Ceviche, which had good flavor, but the beet and sweet potato chips served with it were completely soggy. The biggest disappointment was the Sizzling Sol Fajitas. The steak was underwhelming, and the fajitas were incredibly bland and lacking seasoning. For a dish that's supposed to arrive sizzling and packed with flavor, it missed the mark. I also ordered the Chicken Al Carbon, which was $19, and honestly, I'd rather have gone to Taco Bell and ordered a chicken quesadilla. It had more flavor and would have been a lot more satisfying. Another letdown was the chips and salsa. Sol used to serve seasoned chips that were one of the things I looked forward to, but they've changed them and they're just not good anymore. To top it off, we specifically reserved standard seating, but when we arrived they tried to seat us at a high-top table. Between the bland food, declining quality, and seating issue, this visit was a huge disappointment. There are too many great restaurants in Scottsdale to spend your money here. Unfortunately, I can't recommend it anymore.