Richardson's delivered one of the most authentic Southwest dining experiences I've had in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area. A good friend who lives locally took my son and me there while we were in town for spring league baseball, and from the moment we walked in, you could feel this wasn't a typical tourist spot. The atmosphere is pure Southwest--warm, inviting, and full of character. What really stood out was the service. The staff was knowledgeable, flexible, and genuinely focused on making sure we had exactly what we wanted. That level of attention elevated the entire experience. And the food? Outstanding. My son hasn't stopped talking about it since--we were both saying on the way out that we have to come back. It's a little off the beaten path, but that's exactly what makes it special. If you're looking for a true taste of Scottsdale with an elevated, memorable dining experience, Richardson's is absolutely worth it. We'll definitely be back--next time with the whole family. read more

Brought out of town friends and once again Richardsons never disappoints. I had the chorizo stuffed pork chop and it was excellent and a big enough portion to have a full meal the next day. The onion ring appetizer is always amazing. Our guest loved everything put down in front of them. The best part of visiting Richardsons (aside from the food) is the eclectic menu. If you are looking for Taco Bell standards this is not the place for you. If you are looking for a great atmosphere with a very unique take on Mexican then Richardsons should be your first choice in Phoenix. Don't let the under 4 Yelp rating fool you, this is one of the best places in Phoenix and i cannot recommend it high enough! "FIMP" Food is my Passion read more

Richardson's - Chorizo stuffed pork chop with twice baked potato - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We met friends for dinner on a Thursday in Feb. 2026. One of our friends made the reservation for the patio. It was cool but they have heaters. Which made it ok. Parking was so limited that they only had valet parking. Not sure if that's the case all the time. I am not a fan of a stranger driving and parking my brand new car, but all went well. Our server was very pleasant, knowledgeable and efficient. She made sure everyone's beverage was always full, even the cocktails. Wish I could be as positive about the food. My husband had the pulled pork meal and I had chile rellenos, which I usually love, but these were the worst chile rellenos I ever had. Neither of us could finish our meal because it was so salty, especially the rice. One person in our party had scallops and he said they were very salty too. He also had the breaded fried asparagus, which he said was excellent. His wife had the enchiladas mole. She did not comment on her meal. You can take that however you want! The person who made the reservation eats often at Richardson's, which is one of his favorite restaurants in the valley. He had sausages and said they're the best. Wish I had ordered that too! I was the only one who ordered dessert. I had flan, which was very good. The bar is fully stocked and they have a good selection of draft beer. There are so many better restaurants in Phoenix with a similar menu, so I don't think we'll eat here again. read more

Omar was an amazing server he was attentive and funny. We love coming here and sitting outside on such a nice day. The food was amazing as always. The chilaquiles ribeye was such a great price and tasted amazing. The New Mexico enchiladas pork was great as it always is. read more

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Had a wonderful weekend lunch special, fish tacos, delicious flavor, cooked to flaky fish perfection. Good portion size too. Served with spicy green chile sauce read more

Richardson's - Fish tacos with side of rice and beans - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

OK, I'm coming in hard. I usually judge Mexican restaurant by it in a new Mexican restaurant especially a new Mexican restaurant by green chili enchiladas with an easy egg on top which should consist of a garnishment of shredded lettuce and tomatoes as well. Onions is optional generally, I don't do the onion, but I don't mind if they put them on there but anyway that's what I considered to be a enchilada for whatever reason, I don't know the enchilada I have just didn't take me back to New Mexico. It didn't remind me of that Southwest 505 vibe. My wife come to understand is this is actually New Mexico food from the 575 which is closer to Las Cruces and El Paso Ruidoso and of course they have a different way of doing enchiladas there. I understood that that's when I realize why the chicken was so chunky it just seemed under prepared to me to enroll in. I don't know what I expect from the chicken but not just a chicken thrown into a tortilla and rolled up with some sauce over it. I'm not saying that's what I got the food. Here was excellent. It was very good for southern New Mexican food. I will go back for a special occasion. Maybe if I have a driver for some beverages I wasn't able to try a cocktail but that look like an excellent area bar and a cocktail area. Oh yeah, that's where it was jumping and the seating area was cozy and personal. I really love the way the table set up was it's very comfortable in homie feeling as far as I'll be on so yeah it's 120% on ambience. I'll just have to take a trip to Southern New Mexico and get used to the enchiladas out that way, but it was delicious. I recommend everybody try it at least once valet parking is mandatory read more

Richardson's - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The food was delicious, service was speedy, and the atmosphere was unique. I loved the booths. I highly recommend their pasta- the sauce was delicious and the duck tasted amazing. Their New Mexican platter was also filling and well worth the cost. Overall, very much worth the visit- just be aware that parking is vallet only :) read more

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One of my favorites breakfasts in Phoenix. This place has excellent southwestern style food. For breakfast I highly recommend Vic's meatloaf and eggs. It is ridiculous. Service is always top notch. I usually sit at the bar but I've also sat at a table and it's been flawless every time. Coffee is good. Even the water is great; comes in an ice cold carafe for the table. The vibe is quintessential uptown Phoenix. It's southwest (New Mexican) but slightly upscale. It would be great for a date, a group meal, and drinks. The bar is fully stocked and fairly social. Friendly vibes all around. And, as is typical on Sunday morning, people are drinking mimosas my 8:30am . Also, the lighting is perfect. Lighting makes such a huge difference. Here the color is warm, dim, but not dark. It is both intimate and inviting. Great vibe. Food is spicy, tasty, authentic, and delicious. They've been here for years and I can see why. An uptown gem. read more

Richardson's - Breakfast and brunch menu - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

My Dad is visiting from California and LOVES southwestern food so I took him to Richardson's for brunch. They serve brunch everyday till 4pm, which is awesome. We both had a Bloody Mary that comes with all the fixings and side of beer. My Dad ordered the Richardson's combo which was one Jalapeño Benedict & 2 Chicken Enchiladas with a side of asparagus. The asparagus was cooked perfect. It was crisp, bright green, and complimented the meal and sauces. I ordered a vegetarian Jalepeno Benedict with pinto beans and hash browns which was delicious! The portions are huge! My Dad loved it so much he was like John Candy in the Great Outdoors trying to finish the Old 96er! We ended up bringing left overs home, ha! Richardson's is the best New Mexican cuisine you will find in Arizona, hands down! read more

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A party of thirteen family members (mixed ages from 14 to 82)gathered to celebrate May birthdays presents challenges to any waiter and ours handled it with alacrity and grace . The food and service was exceptional and gracious,testament to a well trained staff . I would recommend this to all seeking good food,good service and a great experience read more

Came here Sunday morning/afternoon and it was a forced vallet situation for parking. I wouldn't say this is a family restaurant since there is no changing table in the women's restroom for little ones. Service was great but slow. And best thing I had there was the Cesar Salad - best dressing I tried in my life. read more

I love the ambiance of this restaurant. The inside has dimmed lighting with candles on every table, the outside patio is surrounded in greenery and also a vibe. I stopped by for happy hour 4-6 on a Monday and the restaurant was not busy at all so the service was prompt. I got a house margarita and smoked peach margarita (Had a Smokey favor) We had the queso & chips and ordered carne asada enchiladas with the habanero sauce! My mouth was on fire but in a good way lol so if you like spice get the habanero! read more

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We finally got to try this place out. We arrived on a Sunday and decided to go for lunch because we didn't have reservations. We needed up sitting at the bar. The restaurant is dark, but it was super cozy and the patio was beautiful. The food was good, but I will say everything was on the spicy side. We ordered the onion rings(get them if you are a OR fan), the Meatloaf and Chili Relleno. The portions are huge, the beans taste and the food very hot. We took most of it home and it was tasty the next day. We will be back to try something new on the menu!!! read more

Elevated NM food and it's the best! Whether it's Richardsons, Rokerij or Dick's Hideaway your always in for a treat and they have some of the best NM Chile around. We mostly come here for brunch and every meal is amazing! If you can stand the heat I highly recommend trying the level 2 green chile! read more

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This is a Recent discovery for us although according to the husband he's known about it for years! This is our third visit in about six weeks! The food is AMAZING! the ambiance and staff equally amazing! Cannot recommend enough! read more

By far the best breakfast in the entire value. We've been there a couple dozen times and it never fails to deliver. A diverse menu, unmatched service, and great cocktails. You really can't go wrong. It's the one place I make sure I take guests who are visiting the valley. Dinner is spectacular as well. read more

Richardson's - Biscuits and gravy with eggs and jalapeño hashbrowns - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Make a reservation, parking is valet or good luck finding street parking Service and seating is prompt I ordered the enchiladas; beef, chicken and pork. They were good, but the beans overwhelmed the dish. Don't get me wrong the beans were really good. The beans had a kick to them which I felt over powered the flavorings of the enchiladas Santa Fe chicken was a large meal it came with fries and we decided on fries. Fries were surprisingly good and we all enjoyed eating them as the serving size was generous. My friend thought the chicken was bland The flourless chocolate cake came topped with fresh berries and a dash of canned cream. It was very dense and rich. I am glad we were sharing that. It was a much heavier cake than I had anticipated read more

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This is a place where everything on the menu is so good. It's difficult to order. Last night to top the outstanding food our waiter Seth, took us to a new level with his outstanding service. read more

Another home run. Love this place. Food is fantastic, staff is engaged and helpful, and the vibe is always what I'm looking for when I arrive in PHX. Definitely try it. Oddly, they put tequila in my Cuba libre. On purpose. That's terrible and confusing. read more

I have dined here multiple times over the years and last weekend was one my least favorite times here. Service was poor, the server talked me into adding blacken shrimp and chicken to pasta Heidi. When I got it was shrimp only and not blackened. I would have sent it back but would have taken to long to get a server back. My wife's sangria was so bad that she almost couldn't drink it. When mentioned to our server he said it was because he didn't make it. We sat on the patio and they had both the ac and heaters on and it was a cool evening. I will think twice about going back. So sad. read more

Good food , horrible service . Waited too long to get my food and when it came it was wrong . Waited over an hour to get a breakfast burrito . I know the food is good but the service was way too slow . Won't be back read more

3/26 Sunday reservations 5. We had not been there for a couple of years but always enjoyed always the food. Not today. Service was very slow, more than hour wait to be served after giving our orders. Had to send one order back, eggs were burnt. Hash browns were burnt on all the orders. Unfortunately, we ordered take out and when we open the enchiladas at home that was burnt and it was chicken but we had ordered cheese. The manager did apologize for the long wait and gave us desserts. But this was a birthday brunch for our grandson with both his grandparents. We were disappointed with the food & slow service. We won't be going back. read more

Some great friends suggested we go for dinner. My family has lived in the greater Phoenix area for over 25 years and had never heard of Richardson's. Completely our loss as this place blew our minds. From the moment we walked in we knew we'd love it. From Appetizers to drinks and dinner, everything we tried was delicious. After we ate, our friends blew our minds once again! Can't remember the name but there's a basement bar and dinner seating. Not too crowded and everyone was just so friendly. Don't wait...go today! read more

Im always on the hunt for the best spots in the greater Phoenix area. Richardson's is a cool spot that has several different bar and restaurant areas tied together. They serve the same food, you'll just get a little different ambiance each area you go to. The food overall is decent. We had several things from what I posted in photos to the jalapeno poppers and a few other apps. They serve the food extremely hot, which I can appreciate. I want to come back and try this place for dinner and get that experience. Overall, not bad! Cheers. read more

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This place was highly recommended and deservedly so! Great food, great service and a very creative menu B for lunch, brunch & dinner. It's not a new Mexican restaurant as it's been in Phoenix for years. It is a New Mexican restaurant evident by the liberal use of hatch chilies in the menu, which are fantastic in any food item. Huevos Rancheros with hatch chilies, beans and 3 eggs any way you want them is fantastic. The pan seared salmon appetizer with dip, also fantastic. Skewers with meat, shrimp and sausage on skewers very generous with rice & beans. More fantasticness. The bill was around $100 with a good tip and cocktails. The ambience is cool. The outside doesn't look like much but the inside is very cool. Service was fast & friendly service. Servers were very polite & professional and willing to explain the menu items! Get a reservation for dinner! Really great place. We'll be back soon! read more

We ate here on a Thursday evening and it was packed, yet we didn't feel crowded or that we had to wait for service. Our booth was comfortable and private. It is very dark so we used our phone flashlights to see the menu. We all ordered enchiladas which were very tasty. I had the red and green sauce and there was a good spice kick. One other had the habernaro sauce and he said it was hot but not as hot as he had expected. The portions are huge. We had leftovers. The margaritas were just ok but the old fashioned was great. I would definitely come back. read more

I'm so torn on Richardson's. Wanted to love it but there are clearly some issues. Location/parking/ambiance: 5 stars Valet parking is fantastic and prompt. We appreciated not having to search for parking. The place looks really small from the outside but looks are deceiving. It's actually pretty large with patio dining, "garden" dining and indoor dining....but they're all kind of indoors. We chose to sit in the fire pit and the host lit the fireplace for us. I should have stopped him because it was 85 freakin' degrees yesterday but whatever, it made the ambiance really nice. Service: 1 star The host that we encountered definitely had an air about him. An air of snootiness that we didn't appreciate. He really didn't seem to care about the patrons. The one positive is mentioned above - lighting the fireplace. Our server was horrible. Upon sitting down the host said he would let the server know we were there. Now I don't know if he failed to do that or what but it took 15 minutes for a server to appear. Thankfully, we had asked the host for water. We ordered adult beverages and 3 different appetizers. Drinks came in a decent amount of time however the apps took forever. When she brought them, she said she would bring the bacon wrapped shrimp out in a minute when they were done. Said server swung back by 30 minutes later and we had to ask about the shrimp so I can't help but wonder if she forgot to put that in to the kitchen. When we ordered a 2nd drink and told her we wanted to order shots. I placed my order and when my husband asked for 2 different things they don't have so he hesitated for a moment to figure out what he might order instead, she started walking away! Had to tell her to wait, that we weren't done ordering. Food/drink: 3 stars Drinks - I had a Paloma and then a Ranch Water. Both were as expected but nothing super impressive. I feel that for the prices, they could make their drinks a bit more pleasing to the eye - both were served with a lime wedge in the drink and that's it. My guy had rum and cokes - can't mess that up, right? Food - we ordered Grilled Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, New Mexican Con Queso and New Mexican Sausages. The queso was good and different - kind of a cross between queso, spinach dip and a chorizo dip - served with regular and blue corn tortilla chips. The New Mexican Sausages were very tasty and tender. We enjoyed those quite a bit. Once we got the shrimp, they were good although overdone - the shrimp was kind of hard and the bacon was very charred. What was kind of offputting is the way the food is served/displayed. Pretty messy. The sausages and the grilled shrimp were both laid on a plate that had a flour tortilla down first, then pinto beans were layered on top along with onions and the sausages were on top of that. For the shrimp, it was the same but apparently there were four dipping sauces on top of the beans. We could only detect three but it was such a mess, there could have been six for all we know. Pricing: 2 stars For what they serve, the prices were pretty high. We managed to get HH prices. Queso Dip: $14 2 sausages: $14 3 bacon wrapped shrimp: $14 Paloma: $14 Ranch Water: $12 Captain & coke: $11 2 shots of Hornitos: $12 each But for the regular menu, we felt the prices were really high. One thing we cracked up over was the "Kids Menu" - Tomahawk Steak for $90, Steak & Lobster for $65, Charcuterie Board for $55 and Foi Gras for $85. Surely that was a joke??? Despite it all, we were intrigued by the regular menu and just might come back to Richardson's if in the area. read more

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This restaurant was recommended by a colleague. We dined here for the first time for dinner. They have an expensive patio, which looked great, but I was overruled. We ate inside, which is nice and dark. Our service this trip was very slow. Secondly, we were charged for 3 glasses of wine we did not order. We ordered the Cadillac Margarita 4.5/5, Taos Combo 4/5, NEW MEXICAN QUESO 3/5 (more spinach dip than queso), QUESADILLAS Chicken 4/5, BACON WRAPPED GRILLED SHRIMP 5/5, and salmon off blackboard 4/5. Huge portions. read more

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I lived in New Mexico for years and Richardson's is the most authentic place I have found in Arizona. I recommend the enchiladas Christmas style. I like the breakfast burrito as well. read more

I absolutely loved this place. I can't wait to come back. The ambiance was amazing, it's dim, and really just a vibe. I don't know how to describe it! You just have to go here! It smells great as soon as you walk in, the surrounding area is nice, the service was efficient and great. Came during happy hour just by chance and got to try a bunch of small plates! The skewers were my absolute favorite! I can't wait to be back, seriously! Go here if you haven't already! read more

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Came here for dinner and was quite annoyed by the aggressive attitude from one of the bartender's when he approached our server. It was very unprofessional on his part to yell when others around are just trying to enjoy a nice night out after work. The matter made the environment/Mood a bit sour... I ate my food in an awkward silence looking around in second hand embarrassment trying to justify to my date how it's usually "always nice here". To add-on to this, our server (considering she was scolded) was fast and helpful and overall very cheerful she continued to work with us and our picky appetite and brought everything to our liking. an overall great service in the business end of things. However that bartender should be taken to anger management as he continued bickering after the fact. Richardson's however has always had great food and I highly recommend eating here, the mood usually is always just right never too bad but also not over the top, I'll definitely be coming back!just. Not at night...and especially not when I see that bartender. read more

Walked in last night (1/24/2026) at 7pm with a party of 4. Was told by the hostess that all tables were booked for the night and she couldn't seat us. Fine whatever we left and went to a different restaurant down the street but decided to check OpenTable and guess what I could make a reservation for 7:45pm at Richardsons. Not sure what was going on with the hostess but we probably won't be back after this! read more

This place is amazing! The whole experience was amazing. We were in town for my 50th birthday and my wife found this place I can tell you it was so good we had to make 2 stops here before we left. Honestly, this was some of the best food we had and in the coolest restaurant I visited. So unique, and just an amazing vibe! I wish we had a place like this in Dallas! Our food was amazing! My wife struggles with what to choose (she wants to try everything) so we asked our waiter for some suggestions and he told us she could order whatever she wanted al la carte and build her own dish!! This was a highlight of our visit! When we are in town we will be back! read more

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Don't forget to bring your appetite! We had the most delicious meal at Richardson's!! It was tasty, the plating was beautiful and there was enough food for an army!! Our server left no stone unturned, and the margarita was delicious. Our go to place when we are hungry! Wonderful experience always read more

Richardson's - Starter of calamari, New Mexican Platter and Carne Adovada and margaritas of coarse! - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I'm really disappointed to write this, because the food was good and our server David was fantastic--but the treatment we received from the hostess, Olivia, was completely unacceptable and soured the entire experience. My friend and I arrived and were told they "don't seat two people," which was confusing and honestly just rude. Olivia then tried to redirect us to another restaurant under the same ownership nearby, which was practically empty and looked closed. We returned and made a reservation at the original place, only to be ignored again. Meanwhile, a couple who walked in after us was seated right away. When we asked Olivia if she would be our server, she snapped, "Definitely not," which was appalling. Her attitude was cold and unwelcoming from start to finish. Even worse, the manager did nothing to address the situation. David, our server, was the only saving grace--he was kind, professional, and attentive. The food was enjoyable as well. But Olivia's rude behavior and the manager's inaction made it hard to enjoy what should've been a nice night out. I'm not sure I'd come back, and I wouldn't recommend it based on this experience. read more

The staff here is topnotch from the host to the server and to the loving hands who coaxed the flavors from the pork advado to the light Prickly Pear Margarito. The portions are huge and I leftovers for lunch and breakfast over the weekend when I felt peckish. This establishment is the place to go for Southwest, Nee Mexico cuisine. Bring your appetite! read more

Richardson's - Menu - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Definitely prefer their other establishments like Dick's Hideaway, Rokerij's basement, or their speakeasy Rosie's, but if you want a patio with greenery when we have nice weather than Richardson's patio is ideal and lovely. Had the Pasta Heidi, a favorite of theirs, creamy, flavorful and delicious. Has chipotle cream with green chile linguine and grilled chicken. By the way the side salad is an additional $9, it's not complimentary. During lunch, you can park yourself. During dinner they do valet. And there was no wait for lunch on a Friday. read more

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Went well, they had good food and good drinks. Great place to take your girl out to eat

We friends had their wedding reception dinner here, a party of about 25. We arrived and the valet was quick and friendly. Our party was sat at a large table in the middle. Our servers were polite and attentive. The atmosphere is like an enclosed patio with trees and vines. The whole menu is New Mexico based. Admittedly I have a very low tolerance for spice so while others were hyping up the other dishes, I opted for the Santa Fe Chicken. I was not prepared for the massive portion sizes! Good thing we were all starving from a full day of wedding activities. Everyone really seemed to enjoy their food and some took the opportunity to order the signature GCP (Green Chili Potato). I think if I come back a different time I'll be a little more adventurous. Everyone was getting a kick out of the "Kid's Menu", which obviously had to be a joke because it had Tomahawk steak, Foie gras, Steak and Lobster, and a charcuterie board on it. read more

Richardson's - Kid's menu - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Five of us enjoyed a tasty meal on a Tuesday night. We sat in the "outdoor" area which was really under full roof cover however with a few open areas in the roof. We split some chipotle ribs with dirty rice and also some bacon wrapped jalapeños. Both were very tasty although the ribs had a little bit of warmed over flavor. My dish was the beef adovado and I substituted in broccolini for the rice and beans. The beef was tender and very rich in beef flavor as well as some garlic, tomato and chilis and topped with melted cheese. The broccolini were perfectly cooked and it was a huge serving size! My better half ordered the chili relleno platter with beef and cheese and they were chock full of filling, well battered and fried with a bright tomato sauce and melted cheese. The tortilla s served with it were enormous and freshly made and warm. The rice was highly flavorful and the beans had a good kick of spice. There are many interesting tings on the menu and we hope to return soon to taste more of them! read more