This place was fantastic. I came twice once for brunch and once for dinner. The staff is lovely and the food is incredible. I recommend all outside travelers coming in to check this spot out. True gem. read more

You just gotta go here for the atmosphere. The food will get you to come back, I believe. Hope you enjoy as much as we did! Before theater? read more

My first visit on Wed. night. Honestly had never heard of it, but our son was on it! Service was outstanding, food was interesting and flavorful. Really liked the octopus ceviche, and the beef ribs were a treat. Outdoor seating is awesome, will take advantage of that this fall when it cools off a bit. Great to see creative dining experiences in mid-town. TK Litchfield Park read more

This was not my first time at Ocotillo, and I like coming here. 2 weekends ago we had brunch here and the food is good. They have a variety of breakfast and brunch items. My review is as follows for this visit: 1- Reception: The hostes received us warmly with a smile, and as soon as our party was completed we were given the available options and were seated right away. 2- Service: Our server was very friendly and kind. She made sure we were taken care of, as well as the waters and coffee were continuously refreshed/refilled. I am so sorry I do not remember her name because i think she deserves the recognition. She is worthy of my 5 stars. 3- The restaurant/facilities: I love this place, it gets my 5 stars for the set up. Restaurant was clean and the men's restroom was well attended and clean as well. The noise level can be a bit loud, especially on Sunday mornings when they have live DJ, which is a nice touch but at times it can be very loud inside. 4. The food: I got the Summer Fattoush salad which I honestly was not a fan of it. The menu description was good, and interesting because coming from a middle eastern background I know how fattoush is made but this was a modified Fattoush, with ingredients that sounded good, but when i got it, the taste was a bit off. I also made the mistake of adding chicken on the side, but even just the fattoush on its own was so overwhelming, with tons of ingredients that i could not identify each one by just tasting.Again, the description listed all the items, and i got the dish knowing whats in it, but when tasted it, the flavors did not get along very well in my opinion. Fattoush does not have corn, feta cheese, nor almonds in it, so if these were to be removed, it may make the dish more acceptable This os my personal feedback, the dish may work for others. . read more

I came in for my mother in law birthday (party of 5). When the waiter arrived to the table he was very unfriendly. He didn't introduce himself and just said "drinks". I asked for more time which was a mistake because he didn't come back for another 10 minutes. My husband and niece ordered the beef ribs (wish the waiter said we only need one order) they were super tough. My husband couldn't even cut them with a knife and fork. The sweet potato wasn't cooked through and extremely charred and the pasta came out cold. The ambiance was nice but a little loud. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant. Overpriced and not worth it read more

We will NEVER go to Ocotillo again! Twice now we've gone to have brunch at apx 10:15-10:30am after church, without a reservation. On both occasions their restaurant was empty. EMPTY! And yet they refused to seat us, sighting they have reservations coming in starting at 11:00am. And they were very rude about it. As if we committed some offense by coming in without a reservation. Into your empty restaurant! I asked to speak to the manager. Asked if the whole restaurant would be filled at 11:00am, as we may only be there for an hour or so and only a party of two. With impunity and arrogance, this joker offered an outside table (in the heat of the day)! Absurd and insulting. Last I checked, my money spends like anyone else's. And, with an empty restaurant (save one table) you shouldn't be turning away anyone. Ocotillo is NOT that tony a place to go 'reservations only'. Please! As much money as we've spent there in the past, I will NEVER spend another dollar! And I will tell everyone I know, everyone on social media, anyone who will listen that Ocotillo does not respect its customers, has THE WORST host and management staff and not to eat there. They have lost a customer for good! And good riddance! Ocotillo should be ashamed of itself! Bad form. read more

Imagine ordering a $50 steak and having them serve kraft mac and cheese as a side. That's how I feel when I order a $14 pancake and get Aunt Jemima syrup served with it. I don't know why it's so hard for these nicer restaurants to serve REAL maple syrup with your breakfast? Anyways. Our first time checking this place out. We were greeting with "you can sit inside but you have to finish your food within an hour because all of our indoor tables have reservations in an hour." First, hi welcome. Second, what kind of restaurant lets ALL of their tables be reserved for brunch (it wasn't a party/event). I understand they want to make money and brunch is popular, but really, ALL of your tables reserved? Come on. The food was okay. We had the two egg combo breakfast, the hashbrown cake was different but very good, generous portion of everything. Also got the pineapple upside down pancake and a side of syrup (hence above statement). The pancake was different, it was fluffy but somewhat dry. It seemed to be more dough-like than pancake batter. Server service was ok. A little slow at first as it looked like he had two parties of 6+ and a few other tables as well as ours. From what it looked like none of the tables ordered when we were sat so it took some time to get things rolling. Debating if we will try it again, but we will make a reservation next time so we don't have to rush. read more

Ocotillo - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Brunch here was a good idea. There was a Dj right in front of us right when we walked in. The atmosphere was so outgoing and kinda loud. But I liked it. Out waiter was really nice and had so much to say about the menu. The menu didn't have much for me as a vegetarian *sad face* so I end up with vegetable quiche. It came with the side salad. It was very tasty. The quiche was quite dry, so I end up eating it with hot sauce. My friends had the brisket. They loved it. I order the roasted chicken sandwich to go for my fiancé... he said "this chicken is so good. Imagine if I was eating there and it came out hot" haha so yeah. He liked his sandwich. I want to come here for dinner. I'll call in advance to see if the chef can modify a vegetarian dish for me. read more

Ocotillo - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Great food Great service Friendly staff Did I say great food!! Brunch was BOMB Make a reservation or sit at the community table (excellent) Go early Enjoy read more

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This is long overdue! My husband and I went here about a month ago and WOW! The ambiance was purely romantic. The interior is elegantly decorated and spacious. Our server was David and I cannot find a single word to describe his level of service. If the stars align and you are lucky enough to be in his section (or...you could ask for him), then you're in for a great time. His recommendations are superb; but his magic is in the way he does the little things -- nuances that aren't recognized half as much as they should be. Pay attention to how he sets the table, brings drinks, clears the table, enters & exits your space. it's like watching an expertly choreographed dance -- similar to the way they move at the Michelin-level of service. If this man had a fan club, we'd be immediate members. I truly hope Ocotillo realizes just how extraordinary he is at his job. Now onto the food! He cocktails here did not disappoint...and we would know! We had six of them between us! Lastly the food. To start we had the lightly smoked beets & beef carpaccio. Both played bursted with harmonizing flavors! I was skeptical because I HATE beets but...I trusted David and now beets and I have a better understanding of each other . I loved them! For our main course we ordered the Wood-firer Beef Ribs and my husband had the Roasted Quail. The ribs slid riiiiight off the bone (yum!) and came with a side of fries. The fries were pretty lackluster to be honest. I feel maybe if they made their own dipping sauce instead of plain ketchup, it would really zhuzh it up but, as is, it brings the quality of the dish down juuuuuust a tad. My husband felt his quail was sliiiiiiightly overcooked but it didn't keep him from enjoying it. We enjoyed the panna cotta for dessert and yummmmmmmmm! Last week we went back and though our server was nice, he wasn't as phenomenal as David. David set the bar a little too high so we've both agreed it's worth calling ahead to make sure he's there before we go! read more

I'm not sure how such a beautiful place with such great food can have such major problems. This was my second visit. The first was for brunch. On that visit, orders were wrong, drinks never came, and our stay was over 2.5 hours. I figured - it's brunch - it's busy - it's a happening place... My second visit was last night for my birthday with about 15 friends. First, the server was rude. I get it - moving around from seat to seat messes with your tracking of checks and orders and such, but the way you asked us to stay in our seats was a little out of line. Second, my friend asked if you had a Pinot Noir. No, she didn't look at the menu, but the response of "yeah, we have three, they're in the menu" is not ok. Third, after you took our drink order (MOST OF WHICH WAS WRONG - flat soft drinks, iced tea mixed with coca cola?, wrong wine, etc.) we waited about 45 minutes to get served. One friend went inside to the bar to get her drink - her Sprite. Others followed suit. We then got our own to go boxes, our own salt and pepper, our own extra napkins, thank god for that wait station right next to our table. Fourth, the bartender was about as rude as he could be. "Let me try the.." "Oh we're out". OK. Can I finish my sentence first? Then he came back later yelling at us about something and stormed off. Fifth. HOW DO YOU RUN OUT OF SILVERWARE AND NAPKINS. Thank god there was a Safeway nearby so our $50 entree could have those awesome paper napkins. And thank god there was an extra knife on the table so I could eat my birthday cake. Sixth. I'm guessing you didn't get tipped the way you wanted, but I assure you, it's better than you would've received had we left (which we were about to when we had no order taken an hour in). BUT, swearing under your breath as you walked away wasn't the way to let us know. No one ever came to check on us, give us refills, take additional wine orders, clear glasses, etc. Here's the thing. This place is GORGEOUS. the food is AMAZING. I will never go back because for some reason, they either have the worst people in the world working there, the worst management, or both. read more

The food was wonderful but what really knocked my socks off was the service we received. I was dining with my brother and his wife - he is blind and has mobility troubles and she walks with two canes as well. (We were in Phoenix for a not-fun doctor visit at Barrows Neuro Center.) The staff saw us coming up the back walkway and jumped to open the doors and get us seated. They helped with canes and other issues and were just so kind that I hope management recognizes the 2 young men working last Thursday night in the main dining room. It's not always easy going to dinner with folks who need special help and their kindness really made my night. We also enjoyed the food & drinks, and hope to return in winter and sit in their lovely outdoor area! read more

SO GOOD!!! The plates are shareable. The ribs are no joke. The service was great and Joshua made awesome recommendations. Cant wait to come back read more

Ocotillo - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I've always heard a lot of hype around this place but I never ended up trying it out until recently. I only had the smoked beets but let me tell you, one of the BEST things I've ever eaten! So delicious that I'm itching to go back and try out the rest of the menu. For the record I tried some of the other things people got but wow the beets blew me away. read more

Ocotillo - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We went for restaurant week but couldn't even get past the drink. $35 for a whistle pig manhattan which tasted solely of vermouth. The cocktail is so bad we did not even stay for dinner. Nor did we finish our drinks... It's too bad, have had great experiences in the past. read more

Ok we tried this place AGAIN and their service is still so frustrating. I would use stronger language but it would get flagged. You'd think with this location they would offer some options for food that are unique and interesting, but even the chimichanga (when it's not sold out) is plain and lacking any seasoning. I'm usually more forgiving of a restaurant because they are trying so hard to make things perfect you can tell they're working out the kinks. But here you can tell that this is as good as it's going to get. The service is hit and miss. The table next to you will get there 20 minutes after you and leave before you having finished everything. This has happened THREE times now. It's a joke and is so unacceptable. And every time you go there, they're out of something. First sangria, then chimichanga, then sangria! So you think those things are off the chain, right? Well you'd be wrong. This is a mediocre crew running a beautiful space. I hope they figure this out before Phoenix wakes up and smells the coffee (brewing down the street). Good riddance Ocotillo. You've driven away another group of customers. The only redeeming quality is the location and the manager who was putting out fires left and right the whole time we were there. UPDATE- Walter S who identifies himself as the owner/chef just called me a dick in a compliment and can't wait to see me again. I have the note saved on my phone. Honestly, why would anyone support this place? read more

Ocotillo - This is a vulgar note left on my review from Walter S, who says he's the owner/chef. - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

a perfectly solid, mid-priced new American restaurant. I was really quite surprised by the size of their restaurant (especially the outdoor seating area), so hopefully that means that you won't have to wait much. they do have large heaters outside. staff was fine. the happy hour specials end at 6pm, fyi. the beet appetizer was pretty good, and I enjoyed the eggplant meatballs. my friend seemed to really like her margarita. I would return. read more

I really enjoy restaurants where I feel the food quality to price ratio is balanced. Of the three times I've dined here, each entree has been in the $30-something range and I've always thought to myself afterwards that they're overpriced by at least $10 a plate. The atmosphere is fun and always enjoyable in that regard. But, in a pinch I took colleagues that were visiting town here for dinner and the entire group agreed that dinner was a bit of a bummer. Let me know what dishes you recommend - maybe I'm just making bad selections? read more

Second time coming to Ocotillo, and it's definitely one of my favorite places in town! Firstly, I love the open kitchen and they have great music! I recommend making a reservation as it can get quite busy. We started with a falafel dish that came out fairly quickly and to be honest was the best falafel that I've ever had. I always get the sweet potato dish. It's absolutely PHENOMENAL. (highly, highly recommend). The service is excellent - hostesses are very professional, as are the servers, who are very attentive yet don't rush you while you're eating. 5 stars from me, and I will definitely be returning soon! read more

Ocotillo is my favorite restaurant in Phoenix. Always amazing food, environment, service, and drinks. Every time I visit from New York, I have to come here! Get the ribs, cauliflower, sweet potato, and chicken! And tons of options for vegans and vegetarians! Thank you Brenden and Zack for taking care of us tonight! read more

Loved the vibe as soon as we got there! It was such a beautiful day when we went, 70s in April/May? You can't beat that!! So we decided to sit outside. They first showed us to the front patio area which felt a little crammed. On my way to the bathroom, I saw the back patio area with community tables and that had a much better feel. We then asked to be seated in one of their picnic tables -- more spacious, better vibe. There was another couple on the other end of the table but it didn't feel like we were in each other's bubble. We decided to share the avocado toast and the ribeye. The avocado toast was a little bland, it needed a little bit more salt, I just expected a little more flavor. The ribeye though, it was huge!!! And packed with flavor, it came with hashbrowns and fried egg, arugula and a red wine sauce and wow -- everything together just heaven in your mouth. For that price and that huge steak, I'd definitely come back. I noticed a lot of people ordered the cauliflower, that's something I'd probably try next time. The reason I docked one star was the service. I felt like I barely saw our waiter, he barely checked on us or refilled my water. Also, he charged my bfs beer wrong, twice. Other than that, it was a perfect Saturday spent! We enjoyed the food, the ambience and the dogs playing around! read more

Ocotillo - Avocado toast - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Wow, there's a new kid on the block, but not all that is new means good, I almost am in shock at my experience when compared to other reviews and opinions I've read so far. Maybe it's just Sunday's. The Sunday morning service was laughable at best, laugh because I didn't want to cry. I wasn't certain how they handle call aheads, or reservations, it was also a weekend brunch, so I attempted to call ahead to at least ask what the wait looked like. Two calls later and no answer, we were already there and parking, but upon entering the compound that is Ocotillo, I found the lady at the maitre d stand, with a phone just below her left elbow. (Seriously?) I inquired as to the wait as I put the name in with her and was told just a few minutes, tables were being cleaned now. I guess "being cleaned" meant 30 minutes, I must have forgotten my English to English translator, silly me. I was unpleasantly surprised to find 6 or 7 open tables as I was getting seated, and the wait had stacked what appeared to be 4 more parties behind me. At this point my best guess was that there weren't enough staff for a weekend morning to handle guests demands. I ordered the roast beef and potatoes hash, which came with a sunnyside egg, and after requesting the egg medium, the egg was way undercooked; about 3 minutes under. I tried the roast beef, which was chunks of tough beef, overly chewy and super fatty and the potatoes were large cubes about 1.5inch by 1.5inch, this was not a hash. I had about two bites before deciding to give it back to the server. As I returned the hash, the server replied with a friendly, can I get you something else in stead, which was kind of her, trying to appease my dislike with a different dish, was helpful on her part but I was short on time and wasn't interested in something else at that point. The rest of my party all independently came to the conclusion that their meals weren't so amazing as to spend the $$ they're charging here, and the wait was over the top. One of the people in the party tried to order the breakfast chimichanga, which they were out of. Their second choice; scrambled farm eggs, was quite underwhelming. Our party also ordered the bread pudding bowl, which was neither bread pudding, nor was it in a bowl. It was tasty though, and had they called it loaf of gooey cinnamon bread on top of roasted apples with cream, it would have been spot on. Being as objective as possible after such a poor experience, the server was friendly and tried to resolve my complaint by allowing me to order a different meal and the bread pudding bowl tasted good, but caveat emptor to the person who orders it expecting bread pudding. I can't say that I'll be back soon, but they do have a to go coffee bar, so if you drink coffee maybe you can grab and go from there on your way to work. Happy yelping! read more

Food was amazing, went here for a business dinner with 11 of my coworkers table was a little cramped, if you have a party over 12 you won't all be able to sit together so keep that in mind. I can't stress how good the food was. Even with the snooty waiter and cramped space I'd still give that pork a 10 out of five ! Must try ! read more

Ocotillo - Pork Shoulder - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Food here is incredible. I spent four days in the Grand Canyon and I know it wasn't because I had bad food there LOL. The portions were great the food was served timely everyone was super pleasant we were able to be seated without a reservation which was awesome. Incredible brunch. read more

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Huge, gorgeous location with knock-your-socks-off food, poor acoustics (it's super loud!) and service that's pleasant but might be a tad slow. The fare is foodie-grade blissful. The ingredients are amazingly fresh and the preparation and presentation are phenomenal. Really: excellent food!! There were 6 people in our party, and every single dish looked gorgeous and produced satisfied sighs. The place is more complex than restaurant: huge, modern, and gorgeous. The only downside is you can't hear yourself think inside the main restaurant. There are tons of outdoor seating options and a huge grassy area for tiny tots to play. This place has been open only a few weeks and it's already packed! Make reservations but be prepared to wait a few minutes even then. The staff are working super hard to work out the kinks, so they're super friendly but your order might take a while. I'll be sure to visit in a few weeks to update this - until then, just keep in mind that the convenience factor is low. read more

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Oh man. I heard skeptical reviews of this place because of loud music or something, but whatever. It's all love. This place is great. I know I always talk about the vegetarian options, and this place does have plenty, but we have to HAVE TO talk about the brisket. It's huge. It's tender. It comes swimming in yummy salt meat flavored juices. There is an egg on top. And in the middle of it all is PARMESAN GRITS! Parmesan. Grits. I couldn't finish it. I got to eat it twice. I'm so happy : ' ) The wine list is also really fun to look at, even if it's a bit overwhelming. There are little icons that denote different flavors. The only rough thing is that the most tannic wines seem to only be sold by the bottle (wails). My friend got the massive pancake, and it was massive. Like, so massive. So were the salads, which I eyeballed from across the room because I'm a creep. Basically, I get the sense these folks don't mess things up. The place is nice to sit in, the food is great and reasonably priced. It's just all around good stuff happening here. read more

Ocotillo - The brisket. Holy shit. - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Love this restaurant!! We loved the smoked beets. I loved the atmosphere and the trees. My Ahi Tuna with Forbidden Black Rice was wonderful!

Ocotillo MEDJOUL DATES, SHEEP'S MILK RICOTTA, MARCONA ALMOND, HONEY WARM BREAD PUDDING BOWL, FALL SPICED CREME, ROASTED APPLES DRIED STRAWBERRY SCONE, VANILLA BUTTER, LOCAL HONEY, PECANS IRON SKILLET PANCAKE, WARM FRUIT COMPOTE, POWDERED SUGAR, MAPLE SYRUP Named after an indigenous plant of the Sonoran Desert and inhabiting a sprawling space that flows freely from indoors to outside and everywhere in between, it was for brunch on Saturday that I arrived at Ocotillo and with dining companions opting out last minute a four-top shrank to seating for one, a limited tasting to follow as the dining room quickly began to buzz. Priced like a quick-casual concept with a menu steeped in American classics upgraded by fresh local farms, it was with service that hovered between aloof and overworked that a menu was presented and going entirely sweet in formulating a two-course foursome it was with mild amusement that I watched a woman flip out on the hostess regarding seating arrangements, a not-so-subtle reminder of one of the reasons I moved away from the city some 26 months before. Brilliantly lit by the midday sun, music playing unobtrusively overhead while photographs of the desert decorated the walls, it was with water refilled infrequently that a short wait separated ordering from round-one, a long plate of dates stuffed with ricotta and almonds lent additional sweetness by honey while an enormous pancake arrived too-hot-to-eat in a cast-iron skillet, the toothsome crumb moist even before adding pure maple syrup or spreading the berries with a portion size large enough to feed four. Joking with a different server than the one assigned my table that the pancake should come with a warning it was with part packaged for later that a brief break ensued, my waiter apparently also covering outdoor seats with the mimosa crowd now in full bloom, a member of the kitchen staff eventually presenting tableside with two plates and an apology, a nice gesture though certainly not necessary. Admittedly well-sated, the pancake and dates having followed Doughnuts and Pastry elsewhere, it was with good fortune that both the pair of scones and bowl of pudding were far smaller than the items preceding them, the former far more "British" than those typically offered in America as fresh berries and "vanilla butter" not dissimilar to clotted cream helped temper the dryness, a problem certainly not encountered in buttery bread pudding sopping up the juice of sauteed and slowly melting aromatic cream. read more

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Ocotillo's co-op style space is beautiful. The property itself is worthy of four stars for its design and versatility. Their inventiveness is apparent in the food as well. The house pulled mozzarella with carrots three ways was a delicious new take on the typical preparation. The pecan wood smoked beets were earthy and perfectly cooked. The truffle honey added a welcomed sweetness to the plate. Most of the vegetarian salads and entrees were Mediterranean, so if that's not your typical palate, I'd recommend making a meal of the vegetable and small plates. read more

Ocotillo - Pecan Wood Smoked Beets & House Pulled Mozzarella - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I have been here several times and keep forgetting to write a review! OOPS! Loved the breakfast and dinner selections. The service is awesome and the food is changing with the seasons. I ordered one of the quiche and they were out, hum! The garlic hash brown was saltier than I liked. Crispy Chicken Meatballs are so flavorful and good. It is a MUST order! The housemade pastas are delicious!!! Desserts are yummy too! I need to come back to keep trying more food!!! read more

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Ocotillo has made its way to my top 5 list of favorite restaurants in the Phoenix area! The location is awesome I love how it is laid out and the little coffee shop! The DJ was cool too! It was a really fun environment. You could tell it was good because there were so many people there despite almost all of the surrounding roads being closed down due to a parade. Being a vegetarian, usually my choices are somewhat limited which makes it easy to choose what to order. Here I couldn't decide so I ordered like way too much stuff haha but I shared it! Our waitress was in training and I wouldn't have known if she didn't say so because she did great! So all of the things I tried were: iced green tea (I think the guy said tropical green tea?), Nutella iced coffee without boba, stuffed medjool dates, strawberry scone, falafel burger with quinoa, and the carrot fetoosh salad. Everything was absolutely delicious. The tea was very refreshing. I only tried a few sips of the Nutella coffee, and it was yummy! Tasted like a really good mocha. The medjool dates were stuffed with goat cheese and marcona almonds, and we all liked them, they were sweeter than I expected, but I'd love to try to recreate this recipe at home. I usually do not like scones much but I liked this scone a lot, especially the cinnamon ricotta on the side. My main meal the falafel burger was yummy! A little bit dry because of the falafel patty but otherwise fantastic. I really liked the pickled beets on it. I tried one french fry and liked it, but I'm glad I chose the quinoa as my side, it was fresh tasting and light. The carrot fetoosh salad was great as well! I was skeptical of carrot hummus but man I couldn't stop eating it. It was a filling salad too. It was all a tad pricey but entirely worth it! Can't wait to come back. read more

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Loved the food but with so much to choose we left it up to Casey to help. He picked the right appetizers, eggplant meatballs. Great tasting, beef ragu homemade pasta. Drinks are yummy. Glad we left it up to Casey, he had great recommendations. Make sure you ask for Casey; he will give you great advice on what to choose. Will come back again. read more

II started with a 4 star rating, but as I listed the attributes of Ocotillo, it has to be five, even for a first visit. The soundtrack was the clincher. This place has it all: Thoughtful and well-executed menu Focus is on integration of vegetables. I went with the roasted cauliflower as a starter. It's quite different and really good. My salmon main was very nice too with equal parts salad and salmon along with just enough starch. The smoked beet and chevre salad is exceptional. Attentive service Its the little things that count. Instead of leaving me with my fork and knife from my appetizer, both were removed and replaced with new for my main. I like it best when I'm well informed and visited, but not overly so. Ocotillo does this. Incredible layout There are multiple sections to Ocotillo. My dining partner said it reminded of a W Hotel. There is an outdoor area with fireplace, lawn and casual seating. I'd describe the inside as upscale industrial. One inside area is more secluded, the other is high--top seating with an open view of the kitchen - yes. Vibe Efficient. Effective and Relaxed. Combining these attributes is no small feet. It takes thoughtful planning and solid execution. Well done Ocotillo. Soundtrack Now for the kicker. In 2008 I was cloistered at the Park Hyatt in Tokyo for 36 hours. Jet lagged and depressed, I listened to a continuous loop of electronica / eclectic from a hotel channel. When I say continuous loop, I mean for 36 hours. After I left I could not get this soundtrack out of my head - so killer. The only song I knew was Heroine by Blonde Redhead https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVMF6gYbGEE. I even contacted the hotel afterward, but they only spoke Japanese so that was useless. This was years ago. The soundtrack at Ocotillo came as close as anything I've heard since. I id'd a bunch of the songs. Very happy about this. read more

Ocotillo - Coffee annex - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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This is a great brunch and dinner spot! I would recommend the Honey Fried Chicken Skillet!! We had the unfortunate experience of a poor server who did not get our orders right multiple times and was virtually non-existent. However, we do understand due to the large amount of tables and guests that servers are spread thin. Reservations recommended for all meals. read more

Wow!!! What an Awesome restaurant I was in town for a conference and Ocotillo was highly recommended and they did not disappoint. I loved the Vibe.......cool, clean and crisp. Our server did a great job taking care of all of us and big kudos go to Chef Anthony!!! His unique selection and creativity in the dishes were amazing!!!! I had the chicken and the sauce was to die for. Next time I'm in town I would love to get that recipe unless of course it's proprietary. My husband is a chef and I wish he had been there with me. Thank you team Ocotillo for a great dining experience read more

Well, slow service aside, it was a memorable first Restaurant Week. Overall, Ocotillo is a "special" place I will definitely visit my out of town guests and know we will have a wonderful experience. Prior to arriving at Ocotillo, I printed the Restuarant Week menu because I was having serious difficulty choosing my three courses. Seriously, the choices were so inviting, interesting and ultimately, tasty! I'm so happy I printed it because now, my first and second course choices are NOT on the menu! The organic lettuces, strawberries, roasted pistachios, farmers cheese, with balsamic vinaigrette is a great choice, if you can find it. My friend had the Lightly Smoked Beets, herbed ricotta, baby arugula, local pecans with Arizona honey and bee pollen - and it was to die for! The herbed ricotta cheese was so creamy it was sinful, and the beets were done to perfection. My friend's second course was the Wood Fired Beef ribs with mole espresso BBQ Sauce and Lime Shoestring Fries - again, finger licking good - but finger lickin' is not allowed here and the fries were addicting! I'm not a ribs person and those ribs were spectacular except that restaurant is NOT where you pick the ribs up and bite the meat - utensils only please - and no finger licking! My entree or second course choice was Ravioli of Sweet Corn & Ricotta, roasted scallops, basil, shaved chili with wine sauce. Let me tell you this former New Englander was amazed at how moist, tender and sweet the scallops were. And they were four-bite scallops - not those itty bitty scallops! The pairing of the ravioli and the scallops was brilliant! And then dessert! Well I'm so happy we decided to each order something different so we could taste as many dishes as possible! My friend had the Coconut Panna Cotta, Pineapple Passionfruit broth, Coconut Tule, Pineapple Crisp, and Coconut sorbet and I had the Fudge cake, Mint Marinated Blackberry, White Chocolate Cremeau (whatever that was) Chocolate Sohl with Vanilla Blackberry Ice Cream. VERY RICH doesn't begin to explain how rich that chocolate cake was. Ocotillo was excellent from start to finish. Five forks up! read more

Beautiful patio experience! I had the wood fired mesquite chicken and charred sweet potato dishes! They were amazing!! Nick was our server and he was so tentative, kind and helpful!! read more

This place's food is as great as their ambiance. I came at lunch and had the Green Chili Pork Torta (Guacamole, Black Beans, Cilantro Lime Cabbage, Cotija Cheese, Hot Sauce) and it was knock your socks off good. All the ingredients were very flavorful and complimented each other incredibly well. Now mind you I only had one dish, but the 3 ladies at the table over were raving about how fantastic each of their dishes tasted. All the food looked great and were very well presented. Next time I'm in Phoenix I will definitely come back to this cool looking joint and enjoy the terrific food. read more

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The ambience reminds me of a Brooklyn-esque type restaurant- where else do they have a DJ playing during Sunday brunch. Lots of gorgeous outdoor seating and lots of tables for big parties. The staff is so chill and friendly. Highly recommend!!! The food and beverage menu is on point- conscious of local and fresh ingredients . read more

Ocotillo - The brunch burger- Egg was cooked to ooey gooey perfection, allowing the seasoned fries to soak in the yolk nicely. - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Fairly decent brunch spot! Their French toast is my absolute favorite and I'd fly from NY back to AZ just to savor a bite of their soft, fluffy French toast! Their duck wings and breakfast chimichanga were also really good. We were a group of 14 and ordered a few entrees family style so we could taste test some of the things on their menu. No regrets with having brunch here! read more

Ocotillo - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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