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    Funky Frida's

    4.2 (114 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:01 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    FUNKY FRIDA'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Green chili combo plate sub veggie taco instead of chicken taco
    Brandy W.

    Service was excellent. Honestly, my husband was tempted to hand her his business card to recommend she apply for sales at the company he works for. Also, love OHSO and their support of teachers! This New Mexican concept next door was our choice for date night tonight. Got the fancy pineapple guacamole. Was bland and pineapple chunks were too large. B- Chips and salsa. Chips B, salsa, A. Veggie taco, A Veggie enchilada, B (no cheese?) Cilantro rice, B for bland All were spicy and we love that! My husband had 3 tacos and liked them all (shrimp, beef, chicken). Margarita pitcher was fine but not the best ever. Vibes, A.

    Questo posto è per le libazioni del tipo adulto!
    Art H.

    3/26/2026 First visit thx to Yelp Friends @Diane M and @Beth B who did a great job showing the vibe with great photos and reviews months ago. Added it to my must visit folder for my next visit to my old stopping grounds. Parking 4/5 We arrived about 1pm. Parking here requires patience because the parking lot is small for a popular hangout shared by its mothership OSHO next door. We weaved and Zig Zagged through one lap and caught a break near the door. Atmosphere 5++ I really enjoyed the vibe set by the unique spaces and full spectrum of colors from artwork, artistic pieces, fixtures. Eye candy for the soul. It's worth taking a few minutes to take the spaces in. Creative idea for a Latin inspired eatery and adult beverage happy spaces. Service 10/5' Every staff member was friendly, welcoming from the check-in station, bar area, and multiple dining spaces indoors and in their expansive patio that connects to OSHO. Our server today was Maximiliano, an ASU Civil Engineering student from Alabama. Forks-up Maximiliano! Great attentive service and a good sport. He was patient while we struggled to make up our minds with the numerous enticing dishes. Food 5/5 A team member brought us chips and salsa. We ordered a crispy cheese crisp. Entrees were steak fajitas for my wife and I picked the Carne Asada bowl. Both were tender and flavorful steak, my bowl had a delicious rice, beans, sliced Avocado and an amazing splash of deviled egg salad relish. Desert was a decadent Flan with sliced strawberry. Everything was delicious. There are many reasons Funky Frida's is a favorite stop for Arcadia visitors. Ps- Who remembers the Bobs Big Boy standing tall on top of the Arcadia High Clock Tower? Go Titans! $80.53 with tip. Funky Frida's for fun and great eats my friends-SYOY!

    tacos
    Sarah M.

    Yum!! Funky Frida's is the best! The decor is so fun and *funky*, the employees are so kind, friendly, and accommodating, and the food is bomb! I got the Camelback Bowl and it was full of so many delicious veggies, marinated chicken, cilantro lime rice. It was HUGE and so generous/inviting. It was perfect after a long day. But also I need to shout out the salsa. The salsa was REALLY good. It's probably some of the best salsa I have ever had. The spiciness, seasoning, texture of the salsa truly took my mouth to a different dimension. I was tempted to drink the salsa that's how delicious it was! It was a really nice experience at Funky Frida's and I definitely will be back next time I'm in Scottsdale!

    Jasmine S.

    Stepping into Funky Fridas felt like stepping straight into Mexico. It actually reminded me a lot of my time in Cabo..vibrant, colorful, and festive! Unfortunately, the food didn't match the vibe and it was a big disappointment. The empanada was mostly fluff with barely any filling. The rice was mushy and beans lacked flavor. The taco was the most decent thing on the plate and still was not great. The margaritas were not strong but tasty. Overall, the atmosphere was great, but the food didn't deliver.

    Baja enchiladas
    Jorey C.

    Will be back!! Didn't realize this place opened only four months ago! It took the place of little O's and is still part of OHSO. Super cool decor inside, lots of colors and lights and yes, funky. Indoor outdoor vibes, there are both heaters and misters. We came at 7:30 on a Saturday and it was still busy! We were sat right away still which was so nice. You get warm chips and salsa with a slight kick when you first sit down. Love it. My boyfriend got the boom dynamite IPA which is on tap from OHSO And got two so he liked it! Mango notes for sure. The menu is extensive with a lot of gluten free options!! I got the Baja enchiladas which had creamy shrimp, lobster, and lump crab with gobs of cheese and a super delicious creamy sauce on top -- lots of sauce, my favorite. I want my enchiladas to be drenched in sauce. Good hefty portion of seafood, super nice. It also came with cilantro rice and black beans, I could only have half my meal and had the rest the next day, and just as yummy! The beans were savory and just so good. My boyfriend got the chicken fundido which was like a chimichanga and burrito?? It's their most popular dish and it was massive! Super cheesy and lots of chicken. My boyfriend ate it all somehow, even the rice and beans. He also wants to go back!! Shoutout to Grace the GM!! Really took care of us and is very welcoming

    Taco winner
    Brad W.

    They have a super friendly staff, but only three lunch specials. I tried the green chile special which was three items with rice and beans. Ths rice was white rice unfortunately, but the chicken taco was the best item on the $11.99 plate. The cheese enchilada ranked above the tamale, but the green chile sauce on both was tangy, not spicy. Free chips and salsa also above average.

    Menu
    Ta'keisha R.

    We had so much fun celebrating our friend's bday. This place is so cute and they have an awesome brunch menu. I ended up getting taco and didn't enjoy them, but that wouldn't stop me from going back and trying something different. Parking was kind of a nightmare so plan ahead. If available, use the valet service next door, it's free!

    Kelli K.

    Had some of the worst food ever at Funky Frida's. The salsa was good, so there's that, but the quesadilla was inedible. Luckily they were kind enough to take it off the bill. Margs were good but nothing special. My friends have been back since and said the food is still bad. It's really unfortunate because the space is very cool! It reminds me of Mexico. Great location right off the canal as well. Service was also very odd with some tables able to order off the full menu but our server made us order of the brunch menu only. The folks right next to us were able to get tacos. They also did not eat them. FF opened recently so hopefully they can get it together with the food, would still come for cocktails though.

    Ahi Beach Bowl
    Amber D.

    Ok its my 3rd time back this place is definitely a vibe for brunch...ITS A MUST TRY.....The Tres Leches French Toast is ABSOULTELY FREAKING DELICIOUS....Cranberry Monster Mimosa is on point...Say Hello to Christina if she's there she's great and had perfect recommendations.

    Monster Margarita
    Vern G.

    We sat on the patio, zero wait Our server, Michelle, took great care of us, and answered all our questions about food and drinks I was brought a Monster Margarita, even tho I swear I asked for a mimosa, but no big deal, tho, because I thought I was ordering a mimosa when she asked if I wanted a rim I said no Good flavor, not overly salty I also had a Baja Beach Boi; peach tea mezcal, lemon, tamarind, and agave I took a big swig from the straw and almost immediately sent it back, but then I remembered to stir it up and tried again; MUCH better, very delicious The salsa for the chips was super fresh, with good heat Michelle asked if we'd like to try their other salsas, which, of course, so she brought a chiltepin salsa , which was nice, but nothing special, and a habanero which, I need to learn how to take smaller portions of My wife and I shared the Hangover Special: carne adovada, a green chile tamale with chile verde sauce, Monterey Jack, two fried eggs, warm tortilla, black beans The pork was super tender and the heat and flavor from the New Mexico chilies was amazing, the black beans were cooked well, and the tamale, which is locally sourced, was so damn good, with amazing green Chile flavor and tender chicken 5/5, would absolutely recommend, will definitely return

    Chips and salsa
    Olivia R.

    Funky, colorful and fun! There is so much to look at once you walk in the door. I loved the disco ball at the entrance. My friend and I sat on the patio, started with complimentary chips and salsa. I ordered their coconut lime margarita. I was totally obsessed with this marg. So so good! They had a great taco Tuesday lunch special, $9.99 for 3 tacos with a side of rice and beans. I tried their crispy fish, carne asada and shrimp on flour tortillas. The crispy fish was my favorite, it was large, and very flavorful. I liked the shrimp taco but it was on the small side. I would have liked more shrimp in the taco. The carne asada taco was ok, I was expecting the meat to be prepared a different way. I'm use to the meat being cut into strips instead of a soft saucy meat. I first thought they gave me the wrong taco. It was not a terrible taco, just in my opinion, not my favorite. The service was good but towards the end we hadn't seen our waitress for a while. Fun fact, you can bring a little trinket- such as a toy, a charm, or something totally random to put on their shelves. I spotted someone's dog collar on their gold monkey by the outside bar. I look forward to trying other items on their menu. Funky Friday is next door to OHSO and the German deli, which I visit often.

    Bar area
    Emma N.

    Funky Frida's was definitely funky! Similar concept to Starving Artist, this place has lots of over the top decor, very colorful and Mexican inspired! They offer brunch on the weekends and lunch/dinner all other days. Indoor/outdoor seating here and they offer complimentary valet parking on the weekends and evenings! We walked in on a Saturday around 12pm with a party of 6 and were able to get seated quickly. They do offer reservations. Our server Coco was fine. I think it was pretty busy at the time so they were trying their best. The chips and salsa were good, and I tried a strawberry margarita which was awesome, I loved the basil flavor added to it. For food I ordered the Hippie Bowl and added chicken. It cost an extra $6 to add the chicken and I don't think the amount of chicken I received was worth that much. The bowl itself wasn't as good as it sounded on the menu so that was kind of disappointing. Some people ordered the tacos and weren't impressed. My husband ordered the torta which was good. Overall, I wish the food would have been a bit better. But the decor helped make up for it, such a fun dine in experience. I would probably come back and try other things.

    Hangover Special
    Ashley L.

    Funky Frida's is exactly what the name promises, cool, colorful, and funky enough that I'm pretty sure Frida Kahlo herself would walk in, look around, and say, "Yeah... this checks out," before ordering something strong and judging everyone quietly. From the moment we sat down, we were taken care of. The staff was super attentive and somehow patient enough to answer our 800 questions without even a hint of panic behind the eyes. Michelle was fantastic, friendly, knowledgeable, and the kind of server who actually knows the menu instead of pretending while sweating. Hubs kicked things off with the Monster Margarita, which lived up to its name without tasting like an assault. Nicely balanced, no sour mix crime scene going on. He followed it with the Pablito's Paloma: blanco tequila, fresh grapefruit, ruby red grapefruit, soda, bright, refreshing, and very "I pay my bills on time" energy. Then came the Baja Beach Boi (yes, spelled like that), with peach tea mezcal, lemon, tamarind, and agave. The first sip was... questionable. But sip two? Peach came through, everything clicked, and suddenly he was a believer. Growth! Meanwhile, because I'm an adult and no one can stop me, I had to try all three of their house specialty shots: Piña Upside Dawn: orange tequila, pineapple juice, OJ, grenadine. Fruity and fun, a little sweet, but perfect as a one-and-done shot. Adios Pants: grapefruit & hibiscus tequila, lime juice, prickly pear syrup. My absolute favorite! Balanced, not too sweet, and the name is a warning I chose to ignore. Coffee and a Cigarette: coffee vodka, Licor 43, mezcal, chocolate bitters. Shockingly great balance. Not too creamy, not too bitter, and definitely something Frida would've taken before painting another self-portrait of her looking over it. Chips and salsa came first; fresh, flavorful, and that perfect level of heat that reminds you you're alive. Our waitress brought out two bonus salsas: a chiltepin I didn't care for (not tragic, just vibing wrong), and a habanero I loved but also absolutely tried to sear the lining of my mouth. The regular salsa? Perfect balance with a quick kick. The habanero? Also , sweet, fruity, and aggressive. Like being kissed and slapped at the same time. For food, we split the Hangover Special: carne adovada, a green chile tamale with chile verde sauce, Monterey Jack, two fried eggs, warm tortilla. The pork was incredibly tender with great spice, the black beans were perfectly cooked, and the tamale, though not made in-house, is from a local company and ridiculously good. Perfect masa, great flavor, zero complaints. Overall? Funky Frida's is fun, flavorful, attentive, and just weird enough to be memorable. The food's legit, the drinks are strong, and the shots are a whole journey. Frida would approve... or at least raise one eyebrow and order another round.

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