We came to AZ as a family vacation from Nebraska. We have family in AZ and picked this restaurant as our get together spot. As soon as we arrived we were excited with the fun but beautiful atmosphere, the very welcoming staff, and the beauty this restaurant had. We were greeted by our waiter immediately, someone that truly seemed to love what they do. We ordered some appetizers and some drinks, which were all absolutely amazing. Then, we all ordered our main course. I ordered the chicken enchiladas, and I have never tasted something so amazing in my life, we passed the plate around for everyone to try and everyone was in heaven with just one bite! We were pleased when the chef himself came out to introduce himself and say hi, we had some nice conversations with him. This place has only been open since February 2026, let me tell you, they are going places! Incredible, you will not be disappointed!!! read more

We went just before 6:30 on Friday night during restaurant week to this restaurant in old town. Immediately I was regretting this as the music was uncomfortably loud for dinner. At right about 6:45 pm the music was lowered to a much more comfortable volume which makes sense because last call for happy hour was right at 6:30 pm. The chef is from Nogales, is a third generation restaurateur, and uses recipes and dishes passed down through his family. The food is high end, cheffy and delicious. The service from Isaac and others was excellent. The staff is very attentive and well trained. The Ensalada Sonorense was a delicious and substantial salad with multiple textures including nuts, corn, avocado, tomatoes, tortilla strips for crunch, and a creamy lime vinaigrette with mixed greens. It is excellent. The Dorado and Flat Iron were both well done and delicious though I do think the Dorado should come with a vegetable in addition to the grilled onion bulb. The chef sent out chimichuri, pickled onions, cotija and salsa for us to try which was a nice tough. All of the sauces are delicious. Very well done and worth a visit! read more

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I decided to visit Pistoleros Parrilla for a special occasion for my dad, who absolutely loves a great margarita, and I think Pistoleros definitely delivered on the food and drinks! There was a lot to enjoy here, from the nice presentation and generous portions to the tasty concoctions and those wonderfully mesquite-forward flavors. One of the highlights was the elote appetizer. It was delicious, beautifully charred, creamy, and plentiful. Definitely enough to share among 3-5 people! The Dorado Mahi-Mahi entree was another standout, and my dad really enjoyed it. The Arrachera Skirt Steak was also excellent, intensely smoky without becoming too brash or overpowering, which my partner enjoyed. The La Sonorense entree was tasty, but the execution, I thought made it a little cumbersome to eat. The chef did send out some salsa and chimichurri with our order complimentary, though, which was a really nice touch! Both sauces helped the flavors bloom even more and added some great brightness to the meal. And then there were the churros! They took forever to arrive, but once they finally made their appearance, they were a perfect ending to the meal. Super crispy, with a trio of sauces that complemented them really well. Some of the flavor combinations were ones I wouldn't normally think to pair with churros, but they surprisingly worked! Unfortunately, the service got a little wonky during the second half of our meal. The churros took a very long time to arrive, and our server seemed to pretty much disappear for a while. Overall, though, there were plenty of positives. The portions are generous, the food has some great smoky and mesquite-forward flavors, and there are definitely some memorable dishes on the menu. read more

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I have had Pistoleros Parrilla on my Happy Hour hit list for a while now. After seeing their content on social media, I HAD TO add it to my bookmarks! I'm so damn glad my coworker and I went after work today. We had the best time! Everything was perfect from the moment we walked in to when we left 3 hours later. The entrance to the upstairs bar makes you feel like you're a V.I.P.! If it's your first time here like it was ours, the downstairs isn't open quite yet. Head upstairs for Happy Hour at the bar. I'd also like to point out that they are one of the rare places that have a longer HH, from 4 to 6:30 pm. Score! Do note their HH runs from Wed to Sunday only! We ordered 4 cocktails and 2 appetizers. Mine: Tropical Threesome & Pistoleros Margarita Coworker: Mexican Espressotini & Smoke and Seduction Apps: Guacamole & Pulpo a las Brasas Let me just say the drinks are on point. I love it when they know how to make then absolutely perfect with just the right amount of alcohol. Some places make them too strong, others are underwhelming, but Pistoleros nails it on the head! The appetizers were filling and the flavors meshed so well together! From presentation to our last few bites, we savored every morsel. The food and drinks were great, but the staff and ambiance really made the whole experience even better. Chef ans GM Marco was walking the restaurant and came to chat with us a few times. He told us they opened about 6 months ago, and that he is working on some special menu items for the upcoming fall season. The downstairs area, known as the Pisto Lounge, is set for a soft opening sometime next month, with a grand opening planned for September. You'll want to follow them on the gram for the actual dates! @pistolerosparrilla Our bartenders Kimmy and Jenna were so welcoming and attentive to our needs, checking in often. Fernando the security dude was super cool, too! Before we left, Chef Marco even gave us a quick tour of the Pisto Lounge downstairs. I love the details, right down to the wine cellar style inspired booths! This is going to be a poppin' spot once it opens, trust!! They even have an outdoor patio upstairs which will be so nice when the weather chills out. Thank you to the staff at Pistoleros Parrilla for an exemplary first visit. It speaks volumes when management reaches out to you and really wants to make it the best experience possible. We felt the love, so stop by and do the same!! This place deserves way more than 5 stars! read more

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I was served what looks like an undercooked piece of chicken and I was treated like I wanted a free meal. I just wanted to know if my chicken was fully cooked and in return I was told it was the marinade and treated like I'm lying. The manager took one look and instantly comped the dinner which is not what I wanted. I won't be back and I'm really disheartened with how I was treated. I tipped accordingly even with the side eye from the staff. You look at the chicken and tell me if you would eat it. read more

Great ambiance and very friendly bartenders - excited this place is so close by I came in here last Wednesday and sat at the upstairs bar, highlight was the skinny marg and the arranchera entree (super good!) downside was the chicken entree dish, was extremely dry and disappointing.. Good experience and I recommend to anybody in area will most likely be back, I just won't get the chicken dish again lol read more

Pistoleros Parrilla - Arranchera entree - plus beans and tortilla, very good! - Steakhouses Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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EVERYTHING about this place is 5 star!!! I'm very picky when it comes to food and this is my new favorite place. Ambiance, service, and food is top notch. You won't be able to find a more authentic place. Mexico on a different level read more

Found this pace on Yelp while staying the night in Scottsdale. Very cool, trending but not ostentatious restaurant. We had a party of 7. Our female server was top notch-attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. Their menu is filled with a variety of innovative and somewhat traditional dishes. read more

Old Town Scottsdale has no shortage of restaurants, but Pistoleros feels rooted in something deeper than trend. Founded by brothers Luke and Jake Kory alongside Chef Marco Garcia -- whose culinary perspective was shaped by the borderlands of Nogales -- the restaurant draws heavily from the traditions of Northern Mexico and Sonoran fire cooking. The design language immediately sets the tone. Breeze block walls, dark steel staircases, warm walnut woods, glowing amber lighting, leather banquettes, and contemporary Mexican artwork create a space that feels modern and distinctly Sonoran. Both visits featured a live DJ, and while it's louder than I would typically prefer for a long dinner centered around incredible food, the atmosphere is undeniably vibrant and social in a way that fits Old Town Scottsdale beautifully. Standout dishes included the Pulpo A Las Brasas -- smoky mesquite-grilled octopus marinated in achiote, citrus, and warm spices with Sonoran chimichurri -- along with the bubbling Queso Fundido with chorizo and the bright, herbaceous Aguachile Verde layered with lime, serrano, cucumber, avocado, cilantro, and crisp red onion. We also ordered the 1855 Ribeye, a beautifully cooked Black Angus boneless ribeye with an incredible tenderness and mesquite-charred finish. The centerpiece of the evening, however, was the Vaquero Tomahawk -- a dramatic 40 oz bone-in ribeye from Arizona's Local Stockyards. Cocktails were equally memorable. The Dirty Horchata arrived with fire-lit cinnamon smoke, while the Thirst Trap balanced passion fruit, tequila, lime, vanilla bean, and sparkling wine into something dangerously easy to drink. For steak lovers and Sonoran cooking, I Highly recommend!! read more

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Melissa was a fantastic server! Great recommendations, attentiveness, and personality. The food was incredible too!! Best octopus we have ever had, tender steak, and everything was made from scratch. read more

First time enjoying a seat at the bar for dinner last night. They have a beautiful open air patio with decent views. Our server, Lizzie (bar manager), provided great service and made our visit enjoyable. The chicken and roasted vegetables were a perfect light dinner for sharing. The chicken was seasoned great! Of course...when it's Scottsdale the prices are a bit higher than what I believe makes it a great value, but it was over-shined by great execution. read more

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I really like this place. It's upscale, but priced reasonable. They did a fantastic job in renovating the original location to make it modern. Great happy hour! I've been 3x since this opened and will continue to go. read more

I'd probably give a 4.5 if that was possible, but 4 isn't really a fair rating. Overall the experience was great. We had reservations and were seated pretty quickly. Service was helpful and friendly but maybe a bit on the slow side. I do wish that we would have gotten a seat indoors since the reservation didn't specify that we may be outside and AZ this spring is hot as hell. Appetizers were delicious. We had the tuna crudo, which is essentially a tuna tartare with avocado and a delicious sauce. We also got the fried beef and onion appetizer, but don't remember the name. Texture was different, but we were warned of this, and it was really good. We ate almost all of it. The appetizers' size was almost too big, that we didn't have much appetite when it came to ordering entrees. We shared the mahi mahi (dorado?) and it was the bomb. Highly recommend this. The churro dessert topped it off nicely. I'd definitely recommend Pistoleros. The vibe and food were both very enjoyable! read more

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Located in the Old Scottsdale area, Pistoleros Parrilla is a lively environment, yet dimly lit. It's a trendy Mexican restaurant that is moderately priced. Initially walking in, I loved the indoor and outdoor seating and environment. There was a DJ playing music in the background and it looked very cool. We ordered the Aracherra and Pollo Nogales Entomatadas. The Aracherra was requested "rare" and was perfectly cooked. While it was spiced quite nicely, it also came with chimichurri sauce, salsa, manchego cheese cubes, and pickled onions. You can season your steak as much or as little as you like, although it didn't need anything extra. The steak was wonderfully spiced. While my guest enjoyed her steak, I ordered the Pollo Nogales Entomatadas, which are chicken enchiladas. They were also presented beautifully. While it's meant to be tomato-heavy, it was perfectly cheesy and had chicken in every bite. Three enchiladas were provided, topped with crema and tostada strips. I ate about every bite. It was rich, but not heavy. The chicken was very good and in every piece of the dish. It also looked pleasing. We ordered a side of Frijoles Negros de la Olla, which are vegetarian black beans. Served in cast iron dish, it was very standard tasting. For a cocktail, my friend ordered a Spicy Watermelon Margarita, and she loved every bit of it. It looked awesome, too. Our server was also great. She really was patient as we asked question. The con of our meal was the dessert. We ordered churros, and they came with three sauces - chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. I was surprised to say the strawberry was my favorite. It was perfectly sweet and tart. What made the dessert bad was the fact the churros weren't fully cooked inside. The churros came out dark, but clearly not finished when we bit into them. Overall, the restaurant is worth the price paid (except for the churros). It's a great spot to hit on the weekend or with friends. The entrees were wonderful and full of flavor. read more

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food was cooked amazingly, tender medium rare steak served with fresh toppings and tortillas. waitress was smiling and happy to serve. we sat outside and weather was great as well in the evening. I recommend the white sangria read more

Pistoleros Parrilla - steak + white sangria - Steakhouses Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Great food, AMAZING steak, cool ambience, and robust cocktail menu. Nice views from the second story bar. The elote, shrimp, ribeye, chips, and salad were all awesome. We were eager to try a bunch of stuff so my wife and I split everything and were not disappointed. Chad was the best behind the bar.. great drinks and even better conversation! read more

Went there for Chef's week as well as celebrating our anniversary. The restaurant atmosphere was low key and inviting with Hispanic music playing in the background.. My husband ordered the special chef's menu and I ordered the skirt steak. Service was very good.. We ordered chips and salsa while deciding on our food. Salsa was nice and with a little kick. We didn't care so much for the tortilla chips which seemed without taste and like a hard tortilla shell turn in half, the chef's menu consisted of a delicious appetizer with crispy beef pieces, avocado, red onion. And spices. The chicken dish, rice, steak, and tres leche cake were all wonderful. It was a pleasant surprise that the chef came out and visited the tables and shared a bit of information on the food and restaurant. As the restaurant started to fill up with patrons, the music got louder as well as everyone's conversations. We decided at that point to leave as we were unable to hear each other. The delicious food will make it a repeat but maybe an earlier reservation. Comida deliciosa, todo el mundo debería probar.! read more

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I was really excited to try Pistoleros Parrilla, but it ended up being pretty disappointing. The atmosphere is definitely cute with a fun Spanish-inspired vibe, but that was honestly the highlight. The food just wasn't memorable. The queso dried up super fast and became almost hard, with a strange taste. The filet mignon was average at best. The only standout for me was the ceviche it actually really good!!! Service was also extremely slow, which made the experience even more frustrating. Overall, I wouldn't go back read more

Pistoleros Parrilla - Steakhouses Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Great spot. Very nice yet hip. Amazing steaks. Great cocktail + wine selection and the service was excellent and very friendly. Can't wait to go back! read more

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We've been to Pistoleros twice now. What an amazing new restaurant and bar in old town Scottsdale. We feel like we're transported to a restaurant in Mexico. We've had the chips and salsa, ceviche de Camaros, Sonoran short ribs, and Arroz Mexicano. The short rib was big enough to share. All of the margaritas are amazing. read more

Pistoleros Parrilla - Cristalino margarita - Steakhouses Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Went there last night for my birthday & had the best time! The food was delicious - recommend the elote & NY strip. Attentive service & great ambiance; definitely check this restaurant out! read more

The food was delicious! everything we ordered was flavorful and cooked perfectly. The service was great, and we really appreciated how attentive and welcoming the staff were. The chef even walked around the restaurant talking with guests, which added such a nice personal touch to the experience. You could tell there was genuine care put into both the food and the overall dining experience. read more

Service was amazing as well as the ambience of the restaurant. I got the short rib with grilled vegetables, the short rib did have some fat but it was a substantial and tender piece of meat. Some others at our table did have to send back their chicken due to bad taste and texture. read more

Pistoleros Parrilla - Short rib with grilled vegetables - Steakhouses Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

We went for restaurant week and the food was flavorful and delicious. FYI There was a DJ playing music for a 600pm crowd and if you sit in a booth upstairs there is the possibility of sun being in your eyes every time the door opens. This isn't great if you're facing the door and the first booth. We tried several margaritas, the house and watermelon spicy. Started with chips and guacamole, ceviche, and the pastel de dorado. Our entrees were the La Sonorense. The filet was excellent and the cauliflower relleno was memorable! For dessert we tried the chocoflan and the churros. Both were good. We would definitely go back. read more

The vibe and music will appeal to a younger crowd, but seating is very uncomfortable no matter the age. The ingredients seem to be high quality, but they lack a depth of flavor one expects in a high end, high price, Mexican restaurant. For example, the skirt steak was really hard to chew and was only seasoned with salt and pepper. The roasted chicken didn't have any flavor either. I had the chicken enchiladas that were overpowered by cheese, but had the most promise of the three dishes we ordered. We also had guacamole and a side of rice, which were good, but hard to mess up either of those. Our bill was $169, which would have been acceptable if it was outstanding, but it unfortunately wasn't. read more

Was originally excited to try this place out from the reviews given by others. After my experience I can confidently say I won't be back. Getting straight to the point, had to walk out after waiting so long for my orders. The atmosphere was loud, which I didn't really mind too much because it was a Friday night. Regardless, the service was terrible. Gave this place an hour of my time just to have only a drink and appetizer show up. Even those took extremely long in between. I kindly requested they remove the entrees from my check and paid the remaining balance. read more

Unique food and drink. Both are delicious. Friendly staff. Warm ambience and elegant decorations. Perfect central location. Yummy for my tummy and good for the heart! read more

Pistoleros Parrilla - The view downstairs while walking upstairs. - Steakhouses Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Great happy hour spot! Great new local spot. Food quality was excellent and service was exceptional! Nice lively atmosphere after 7p! Definitely will be back. read more

Phenomenal service and ambiance, we tried the Ribeye and strip steak that's was out of this world! I hate when places burn the steak for the sake of an attractive char, but this actually had beautiful sear and perfect caramelization. We had a fantastic time sampling the cocktails, must come back! read more

New restaurant in Scottsdale! Delicious! National Margarita Day! Ensalada Sonorense with Arrachera steak! Our waiter Amanda was great. Can't wait to return! read more

Pistoleros Parrilla - Ensalada Sonorense with Arrachera steak + guacamole! - Steakhouses Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Cool vibe, sexy atmosphere. Lizzie Jenna is generous, great energy -- Ashton and Lizzie are fantastic. They even have Frame TVs in here, which is wild. I've got one at home, so seeing them in a venue like this is dope. The whole place has that real sexy, intimate feel -- perfect for dates, private events, maybe even conferences. The venue just hits all the marks. It's awesome. read more

Pistoleros Parrilla - Frame TVs - Steakhouses Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Amazing food, amazing atmosphere and excellent service. Truly a great experience. The staff was so nice and welcoming. The place is cozy and a great homage to Mexico. Great music too with a live DJ but at a level that didn't interfere conversations. Would definitely go again!! read more

My mother and I went to Pistoleros for Good Friday and it was magnificent. The guacamole and cocktails were 10/10. The ceviche and beans were also splendid. The patio combined with the music creates such a nice ambience. Would definitely go back. Our server was Rob and he was very knowledgable as well as welcoming. read more

Pistoleros Parrilla - Steakhouses Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Chloe the hostess is a 5 star employee, she was super professional and helpful in helping my friend and I get sat to enjoy our time even thought the place was slammed ! Really appreciate her. read more

Had dinner last night at Pistoleros Parrilla and was completely satisfied with the Sonoran Short Ribs that were smothered is a garlic chili sauce. The presentation was actually just one large rib bone. I sat at the bar and each member of the staff were very attentive and friendly. In Old Town Scottsdale. read more

Pistoleros Parrilla - Beer braised Sonoran Short Rib. - Steakhouses Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

One of the best meals I've had in a long time. Great ambiance, drinks and meals. We had the queso, mahi and skirt steak.

Such a great new spot! Service was great and the food even better. The patio vibes were . Took a chance on some Mexican red wine and I was NOT disappointed. Definitely a must try. read more

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Wow! Me and my family visited from Washington and it was absolutely amazing! Our bartender D'shayne was incredible and super knowledgeable, and the GM, Christopher i think his name was, was amazing! Will definitely be back every time we come to town and will be sending all my family and friends here! read more

Food was solid! Service was below average, and it wasn't that busy as a whole... disappointing

We visited yesterday with a party of eight and were seated downstairs, which felt completely isolated from the main atmosphere upstairs where the DJ and the views are. It honestly felt like we were away from all the energy and excitement. If you do decide to go, make sure they seat you upstairs because the downstairs area is completely dead in comparison. Unfortunately, the service set the tone for the evening. Our waitress seemed annoyed from the start. There was no warm welcome, just "What do you want to drink?" and "What food do you want?" Not a single ounce of friendliness. Considering our entire group was ordering drinks and spending money, the lack of basic hospitality was disappointing. To make matters worse, the bathroom repeatedly ran out of tissue paper. Attention to small details like that goes a long way, especially at a place with so much hype. As for the food, the skirt steak was overwhelmingly salty, almost inedible. I never received my rice, and no one ever checked on our table to ask how the food was or if we needed anything. We constantly had to look around to find our server. When it came time to get the checks, it took forever. Overall, it was a very disappointing experience, especially given all the Instagram hype. We will not be returning. Save your money and try somewhere else in the area instead read more

Pistoleros Parrilla - Steakhouses Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona