I hosted a work happy hour in the covered patio area at Ocotillo and it was the perfect place! We were welcomed and taken good care of from the moment we got there. Our server Ivy and other staff were very attentive, the drinks were great, the food was delicious (try the eggplant "meat"balls!!), and it's also a beautiful setting, even on a rainy day. The outdoor space is also really nice if you want to be able to hear your tablemates talk - it wasn't so loud you had to shout. The happy hour menu also has lots of great options, including for vegetarians. I also can't say enough about Ivy, our server, who made us feel at home and taken care of the entire time. If you need a spot to host a happy hour, this is a great choice. read more

Great meal! Great vibe! Great service. Top to bottom a fantastic experience. Hostesses were helpful as they tried to help us find just the right table to celebrate my sons 30th bday! Our server Corbin was incredibly knowledgeable friendly and attentive from beginning to end (even while they were slammed!) David, the owner came to the table not just to say hi and move on but really chat to get a sense of how he could make this a special night for all of us... 5 stars all the way! read more

One of my favorite spots for brunch in Phoenix! The brunch menu is extensive, choices for everyone. Light, savory, sweet.. you know name it. Every plate I have tried here has impressed, and service is always wonderful! Mystic was our waitress this morning, she is super sweet and friendly! I ordered the ahi tuna and charred carrots, my husband got the fried chicken with an egg and we ALWAYS order the blue corn pancake to share (it's a must, we can never finish it and go home with leftovers because it is huge, but so so tasty!). On Sunday it does have a "Sunday funday" vibe inside with a DJ so we typically sit outside although the music is never too loud, just provides a nice fun vibe. I can't wait to try ocotillo for dinner! read more

Ocotillo - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Great place for brunch & dinner!! We sat outside, got the baratta salad & added baratta to the pasta, very well portioned on all meals. My bf and I shared the short ribs & so good they fell off the bone practically. Would definitely recommend their tequila cocktail we well! read more

Fantastic spot for this time of year..warm January. Great food..brunch items to be exact. Great cocktails and beautiful outside space..parking to be a bit of a hassle but still easy if you take a breath. Enjoy the fun space employees and f&b read more

We live near so we go here a lot for weekend brunch. They have nice outdoor layout but it's more enjoyable during the cooler seasons. We heard mixed reviews from friends and associates but we can't complain because never had bad food or service. read more

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Really beautiful restaurant. Our bartender was amazing. The food was okay for what it looks like but everything pulled together really nicely. Definitely should try. read more

Taylor the server handled our huge baby shower with grace and kindness! And that strawberry toast was DELICIOUS read more

Ocotillo - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Been here a few times now. The design & different seating areas are great. In the past I remember service & quality being generally pretty good. On the most recent visit my group ended up here after the original place we wanted to try was packed & really warm inside. I knew there would be a wait at Ocotillo (11:30am on a Saturday) but at least I could count on a little more space & that it would be nice & cool, which it was! Took around 35 minutes to get a table for 4. I don't know if they were understaffed but service was very slow. I was really hungry by the time we got seated (doesn't help that I'm 36 weeks pregnant) & the waiter didn't seem to catch our urgency to order. He was EXTREMELY NICE but seemed distracted & would rush off if we hesitated by the slightest. Getting drinks took a long time. I ordered the Two Eggs breakfast which is supposed to come with a coffee. It didn't. Half way through the meal I asked about it & the reply was, "Oh. I don't normally bring it unless guests ask." I think he just forgot honestly, because I've ordered the same breakfast in the past & the coffee came out ahead of time. He did make me a custom iced coffee though for no extra charge so that was cool! The food is good! Their Applewood Bacon is amazing! The Blue Corn Pancake is something legends are made of! I know I will end up back here at some point simply because of the dishes but I hope service gets better. Also, why can't you order things from the coffee bar when you're at the restaurant!? You used to be able to, don't know when it changed. Since I was so hungry in the beginning, I asked about getting some kind of pastry or something & was told I would have to go to the coffee bar & get it myself. I did & I was allowed to bring it back to our table but it seems silly! Kind of like having a bar at your restaurant but guests have to go get the drinks themselves. Like huh?? read more

Ocotillo - Two Eggs breakfast - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Second time trying it and still not a fan. Food is tasteless, service slow. Ordered the rib eye-how can you screw that up? They did though. Maybe the coffee bar is better? Definitely not a dinner spot. Great atmosphere though. 2/15/19: Just back from another venture to Ocotillo. Mold on the bread of the Philly Cheesesteak? Why does this place so disappoint when it could/should be great? read more

This place is unbelievable I tried its several times because the location and ambiance is nice but the service is awful! We sat at the bar and had the worse service ever and the place wasn't even that busy. Wine ever be back. Food is just ok but the lack of customer service is shameful read more

Went here for an early dinner and the food was amazing. They didn't have the large plates available but the small plates and vegetables plates were more than enough. Portion size is pretty big. We got the cauliflower dish, beets and salmon dish and all were great. Definitely would come back to try their other dishes. read more

Ocotillo - Cauliflower and beets. So good! - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I was traveling for work and wanted to find a good spot for dinner. It was great food, friendly staff!

Mostly disappointed as we had high hopes based on reviews. Came for dinner on a Wednesday and were seated in the beer garden. Perfect weather and the ambiance was good. But the food was just not memorable. The ribs were okay, would not have them again. Cauliflower was very good. Pasta was ok. Honey Cake desert was small and not memorable. The desert was free because they never brought us the fries that should have accompanied the $39 ribs. This is a first and last time here. Acceptable but not worth returning. read more

Ocotillo - Ribs - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Fantastic! We have been here before with great results so we decided to back for my Son's 27th birthday. Again, everything was superb. Great waiter, great water guy, the food was fantastic and the restaurant was clean and beautiful... You must go! read more

I went for dinner with my friends on Friday night and the food was excellent. The architecture of the building is unique. The ambiance was very pleasant. The signature vodka drinks had a different flavor than the traditional drinks. Overall, we were very pleased with all the courses from appetizers to dessert. I'll definitely go back! read more

Ocotillo - Beautiful bar - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Oh my, this place is over rated. Bad food in a bad atmosphere. If you must go, the only safe bet on the menu is water.

This is the restaurant I have neglected to review for far too long. The restaurant being the closest to my office, and probably the most frequented by me ever, this has been an undeserved lack of attention. Great chefs! Great manager David! Awesome food all the time. No exception. I find this a place of inspiration. New and intriguing dishes appear on the menu all the time. Good old staples remain on the menu and never stop to delight. One piece of advice - be there to experience for yourself. This restaurant is a true gem! Bonne appetite! read more

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I've been to Ocotillo a handful of times now so I figured I'd finally write this review. Today we came for brunch and our expectations were far exceeded. We started off with some mimosas and the Cinnamon bun which was incredible. We also added on the Sundried Strawberries in Balsamigo. When I took my first bite, I questioned if I liked it but as I continued it just got better as all the flavors mixed. My boyfriend got the Fried Chicken and said it was made to perfection. We've tried a couple other things on the menu for both breakfast and dinner. The ingredients always taste fresh and the service has always been top notch. We've definitely found a neighborhood favorite. read more

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We stopped by here on the recommendation of a friend from work. We came from the airport and we were blown away! The bartender offered to take our bags while we dined.... we had some of the best service ever! Stacy at the bar made great cocktails and offered great conversation. The food and cocktails were incredible! We wish we loved closer so we could visit more often! We will be back!!! read more

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Great Saturday and Sunday brunch vibes. Perfect for outside dinning on a nice day! My friends and I sat at the community table outside, which did not bother us as there was only 3 of us. However, if you want to sit outside with a big group, you may have to wait for a spot in a Sunday or Saturday morning. The Saturday we went, they happened to have a live DJ there. Not sure if that's a common thing but it definitely added to the ambiance. The food was a bit pricey but you do get what you pay for unlike some other places in central phx that charge too much for the quality they serve. I had the breakfast Chimichanga and it was A-MAZ-ING! My friends and I all shared a bottle of Champs for mimosas as well. The waitress told us they plan on opening a late night bar that'll be open til 2AM and I def plan on checking that out once it's done! read more

This restaurant has a amazing fish recipe. I love it. I'm here at least once a week. Sometimes I may share it most of the time it's too good any I keep it to myself. If you love fish, you may like this presentation and read more

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This was the best service I have ever experienced. I am truly floored. Corbin was the kindest and most informative server I've ever had. He was patient, accommodating and guided us in all the right directions. He was able to answer all our questions and describe dishes without us feeling up-sold. The food was excellent. We had the chicken pasta dish, pumpkin ravioli, ahi and chocolate fudge bar dessert. All were excellent. David, the owner, even came over and chatted with us. Super nice guy. I'd give this place 7 stars if I could based on the service alone. Thank you Corbin! read more

Oy. I really tried Ocotillo, I really did. But I just couldn't find enough to overcome the downsides I experienced here. The venue is great, the location is great, the people are great. But the food and prices were pretty much a disappointment across the board for me. Admittedly, most of those I've spoken to who think highly of Ocotillo haven't been here for dinner. The only ones I've spoken to personally have been here for weekend brunch and rave about it. Maybe that's the ticket I'm missing out on. In any event, I'll lay out the facts of my experience here on Wednesday after work and you can judge for yourself. Located on the east side of 3rd Street between Thomas and Osborn (next to China Chili), Ocotillo has all the makings of a fantastic gathering space. The main restaurant sits right up against 3rd Street while a separate coffee shop and open air beer garden occupy the east side of the premises. I've heard some comparisons made to The Yard and its open air setup and that's a somewhat fair comparison, though Ocotillo's is more open to the elements in summer. The modern copper trim design of the building is quintessential Phoenix and there's great energy when you walk inside the restaurant. I came here with a buddy for dinner and drinks after work, interested to see what caught my attention on the menu The overwhelming majority of items are $10 or more (including the appetizer menu) so I figured I'd be getting some fairly hefty portions with a three course meal. Before the food, I grabbed a couple of drinks. First, the "#1" cocktail. Lemon juice, Demerara Syrup, Angostura Bitters, sage, and pineapple vodka. Nice refreshing and slightly sweet cocktail. I also got the national cocktail of Brazil. The Caipirinha. Sugar, lime, and sugarcane liquor. A true classic. Nothing but positives for the drinks. Now let's get to the food. I started with the Asparagus vegetable plate. The asparagus is steamed and covered in hazelnuts, shaved Pecorino Romano cheese, sea salt, and a fried egg. It also comes with a side of sauce that tasted kind of like a cross between thousand island and onion dip. The dish was okay, but I didn't care much for the sauce and quite frankly the portion size was small enough that $13 seems like a pretty steep price. For my entree I decided to take a crack at the Bucatini Pasta. Big thick bucatini noodles covered with meatballs made of pork and ricotta, greens, garlic, and a dried tomato paste. The meatballs were good and the portion was adequate, but honestly this dish was far too dry for me on multiple fronts. The noodles were dry which didn't mesh well with the dry greens or the dried tomato. The texture and the flavors were just way off to me largely because there just wasn't a lot in the way of moisture (other than the meatballs). For dessert, I went with the strawberry shortcake. I remember making those at home since my youth so I was hoping for a little nostalgia. The portion size of the shortcake is easily sharable for two. Unfortunately, just as many of the main ingredients in my entree were dry, the cake part of this dish was super dry. I get that cake element of shortcake isn't always as moist as other cake batters, but this had no moisture whatsoever. Had more of a texture of a thick wafer than anything else. The fruit and ice cream were fine, but the cake part was barely edible to be honest. Total cost for the food, two drinks, tax and tip came to $85. Even if you took out the two cocktails I ordered, the total would still came to just over $60. Truth is, the drinks were the best part of my evening here. I really can't say I was satisfied with any of the food items I ordered. Some had good elements, but the execution as a whole was off the mark. If the high price of a dish renders great quality, then I'll happily pay a little bit more for the privilege (just ask Binkley's). But based on tonight's visit, I'll probably look upon the dinner menu with a great deal of suspicion if invited here again. If I ever do find myself here again, maybe I'll do what many of my contacts recommended and just stick to the brunch menu. read more

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Great staff. Our waiter was awesome. He rolled with our large group's sassy responses. He made it fun. The food is always outstanding although they run out of the good stuff early. So, get there and order your favs early. If you don't have any favorites yet, you will when you return. read more

Update: Giving one more star as someone (they didn't identify their position) from Ocotillo responded to my review right way. They addressed the menu changes (I certainly understand that restaurants do this) and photos, and that I did have prosciutto, they cut it to resemble bacon. What they didn't address was the long wait for our meal and that it wasn't hot. Also that grilled bread is a personal like/dislike and sorry that I didn't enjoy it. Well I've had grilled bread before and I do like it, but not cold! They invited me to come back to get a better impression of the restaurant. Thank you for your offer, but my husband and I will pass. read more

YOU GUYSSSSSSSSSS. This place is bomb. My best friend and i have been coming in for almost a year now and i honestly dont have a single complaint about this place. Service has always been on point here. We usually sit at the bar and it has always been a party. Recently came in on a sunday on the 18th.They were pretty damn busy but stilll so attentive and personable when it came to accommodating us and the rest of the customers. 10/10 recommend!!!!! read more

The food, the wine, the server ... all top notch. The ambiance? The dining room's a little too bright. When I order wine, I feel like someone's going to ask, "Where were you the night of January 10th?!" My mom likes to call this vibe: spotlight on the creep. It's ok. The food is worth an interrogation, and if someone does try to frame you for a murder that night, you'll have an excellent alibi. Everyone will definitely be able to say they saw you dining at Ocotillo. As far as the food goes, I have two words for you: mole ribs. Ok, three: mole beef ribs. They are so good, you might kill for them. Which defeats the purpose of coming here for an alibi. If you're prone to killing, best just to stay away. read more

This place, oh it just hits it out of the park every time! The owner who's also a sommelier, (Dave) knows what he's doing. He suggested a wonderful bottle of Pinot, in the $100 range but so worth it! I had asked for something similar to one of my favorite pinots, Belle Glos and he directed us to this magnificent bottle from Russian River. Now to the food! For starters, we did a Brussels sprouts and fig plate which was very refreshing and tasty. Well balanced. But the winner was the fresh ricotta with sun-dried strawberries with mint and balsamic. It was amazing and so different! It came with fresh bread as well so you could make your own bruschetta, delish!!!! For our Entrees: we had the smoked parpadelle with chicken ragu in a spicy sausage, fresh linguine with fresh herbs and preserved lemon. As well as the Chicken thigh. It was all so perfectly prepared & executed. I am Honestly Inot surprised this was voted best new restaurant last year! Well done team! Oh and the industrial space is so chic and I love the indoor outdoor design because it really blends well with our native Desert! Ocotillo is my go-to restaurant. It. Can't be beat. And you can't go wrong. read more

Worth every $ spent. Last visit we got tofu salad, cauliflower, ribeye and toffee cake. Everything was yummy! With plenty drink options. So far service has been attentive and friendly. Modern ambiance with plenty space outside and inside. Great restaurant if you want to impress clients or a date. The down side is limited parking. Currently high up on my favorite restaurants in Central Phx. If you've never been here, I recommend stopping for dinner and trying the ribeye. Generous portion and extremely delicious! read more

The place is really nice and looks like it belongs in a movie. The staff were awesome and Brandon at the bar was the best. He took care of us and was a really cool dude. We had salmon plate and an Ocotillo egg and avocado toast plate. It was very good and we enjoyed the entire experience. read more

This is THE place to go for a gastronomical orgasm! The food is spectacular. Beef cheeks were exceptional. Gives Balthazar in NYC a run for their money. Not a snooty place. Perfect for true foodies that appreciate quality. Not for the unsophisticated palate. Traveled from Dallas, TX. Would actually plan a trip back here just for the next "chefs special." Thank you Greg & Deenie for introducing me to this fab place. It was a night filled with joy! Until next time.... read more

Ocotillo - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I brought a friend that was visiting from Washington D.C. and we both really enjoyed the lunch here. I ordered the fried chicken BLT and it was delicious. The portions are huge. The staff was friendly and had a pretty relaxed atmosphere. I have been here once for brunch and I enjoyed that a lot more. The brunch menu is phenomenal. I would much prefer brunch over the lunch menu but all around this is a great spot! I also think its really cool how they have their own coffee shop outside. Lots of outdoor seating for big parties. read more

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Good food and atmosphere. Service is wonderful. Their property is amazing with both indoor and outdoor seating (dog friendly)

Meh. Kinda overrated. The food is decent but the service leaves a lot to be desired. It's just so so.

Have been here for lunch and dinner multiple times. Two things are always consistent; the quality of the food and, sadly, the heightened annoyance of the million flies that also want to enjoy my food and beverage. Please. For the love of all that is holy in the world of hospitality and restaurant management- please get rid of all the flies (and gnats) in your restaurant. The last few times I've been in for lunch or beverages after work, I've been unable to enjoy my time save for swatting away flies every few minutes because...gross. In fact, I've even witnessed the boss man/owner take a small air gun out and shoot the flies on the wall. You sir, get all kinds of side eye for that. No, thank you - I will pass on the bear grylls fly appetizer. The solution lies in your ventilation issues. You don't have enough positive pressure occurring inside your building and your doors are too slow to close; therefore, not only are you letting the pesky buggars in, you're not doing enough to push them out. Your open kitchen concept is probably contributing to this as well - and with as many flies that are in the dining room, i shudder to think what's buzzing around your kitchen. I can't come back until you've solved this problem. Which really blows, because your cauliflower is some next level madness. Two stars is all I can muster - fix your flys with some traps or a blue light buzzer and I'll be back with 3 more stars in my pocket. read more

If you're looking for an AMAZING date night out, please stop by Ocotillo and Sidecar Social Club. I promise that you will not be disappointed! I would like to thank David Johnson and the entire staff at Sidecar Social Club along with Ocotillo for the World-Class Five-Star Service that we received the entire time we were there. Establishments like these are far and few between. Especially when it comes to their spectacular food, incredible cocktails, and the way that they make their customers feel special and valued. For our dinner date night, we started with the Halibut Ceviche for our appetizer. I love Ceviche and have had it prepared in many ways, but never with Halibut. The Halibut Ceviche was Fantastic!! For cocktails, we went with a few classic Old Fashioned and several Mango Lane drinks. The drinks were so good that you really can't go wrong with either. If you really want to go all out, then you can always order a bottle of bubbly to your table. For dinner, we had the Pappardelle Home-Made Pasta along with the Mesquite-Grilled Ribeye. Both meals were stellar and to die for. Compliments to the Chef and the entire staff!! We definitely plan on returning with the entire family as soon as we get a chance. read more

I wanted to have a special dinner with friends who were only in town for one night. This was NOT the place to take them. Although the outside area is pleasant, our service was terrible. No one seemed to be able to describe the items on the menu without checking with the chef, and the wait person went so far as to say he wasn't a "pasta person" himself so he couldn't recommend any particular pasta dish. When he spilled water all over the table he excused himself by saying it didn't really matter since it was a picnic table. The "Small Plates" are actually tiny for the price. This would be OK if they were actually good, but the (three) seared scallops were drenched in hot chili's that totally destroyed their subtle flavor while the asparagus with a dressing mix of cream and ramps was old, dry and overpriced. The rest of the menu was ambitious in its off-the-wall combination of flavors and ingredients, but less than successful in its actualization. Just combining foods and spices in an original way does not mean the result is tasty. The kitchen seems to think that quinoa, garlic, ramps, pumpkin, blueberries, blah blah, arugula, blah blah, protein can be thrown together to impress, just because of the number of ingredients, no matter how poorly they combine on the palate. The wine and beer menu was not up to date and the waiter didn't know what was actually currently available until it was ordered. Aside from that... at least the weather was great. read more

Great food and great service! Eli was our server and made our experience awesome! Highly reccomend

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly The Good... The flavor of my pasta dish was great. $19 for linguini the size of my fist is questionable but it was good The Bad... The drinks. Our table ordered a beer, two Spanish G&T's and a glass of rose. My rose showed up after my food, the G&T's had zero alcohol in them and then to insult to injury the server gave us a 5% discount due to the lateness of the drinks coming but I would have gladly given it back just for some gin in those drinks The Ugly... We sat out on the back patio and honestly I should have said no from the beginning and to sit us inside. Not sure but I just got a weird vibe when we walked out and my instincts were right on. Service was atrocious and we have had this particular server multiple times. We were sitting there for 10 minutes before we got water, the server 5 min later but only after we walked up front and asked if we had one. He half apologized but his overall demeanor was very casual and while he seemed slammed, he seemed mostly uninterested and just overall indifferent. It wasn't just him though, NO ONE was happy, everyone seemed like they couldn't wait for the place to close. They need a manager there that keeps things inline, helps servers when they need it, and just overall care about their customers. The manager on duty (not sure if it was really her) last night needed to quit chatting with her friends at work and manage that restaurant better. We've given this place four tries now and won't be back. Lunch service is better but the nighttime shift needs improvement before we would come back. Honestly it was sad, we've had this particular server multiple times and last night was the worse. Owners of Ocotillo... train your staff and stay on top of training. Explain that there are some that saw a movie or a play and likes to eat at 8:30 and while we all know people would like to go home or go out with your friends this is a place of business to SERVE people. read more