Richardson's is a well known local establishment serving up New Mexican-inspired fare for the last 30+ years... It is warm and cozy with a Southwestern vibe. I've been in for dinner a couple of times over the years, most recently on a double date with my husband and some friends. We made a reservation ahead of time -- I recommend you always do so to avoid a long wait. Even with a res, we waited for a bit at the bar and had a drink... no big deal. Service was attentive at the bar and also once we were seated. We went with the pan seared salmon bites appetizer for the table, accompanied by some drinks. For entrees, three of us went with a Chilean Sea Bass special and my husband went with the Chimayo Chicken. Each came with a dinner salad, which was delicious. There are a variety of sides you can choose from too... We all agreed that while tasty, the entrees were all pretty rich and saucy... We are used to eating a bit lighter, so none of us could finish our food, nor did we have room for dessert. That being said, I look at this as a once in a while / special occasion kind of place vs. a regular on the rotation. I definitely want to return for brunch sometime - it's served daily until 4pm. If you've gotten this far in my review and want to meet up to check it out, let me know :) read more

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Great restaurant and great food! Attentive server but... Meh on service and common sense management overall. I was there with my family for 6 for a full dinner, and they sat us at knee height cocktail tables near the fire place. My 74 year old father ate a meatloaf and lobster meal on his lap. I was OK with it at first bc it sounded like they were squeezing us on at a busy time, but there were multiple indoor and outdoor tables that remained empty throughout our mea that were still empty when we left. I'll be back, but will be more vocal about proper seating arrangements next time. Advocate for yourself bc they certainly dont give it any thought. read more

Get rid of the roaches. It's been 3 times now. Twice at Dicks Hideaway crawling across the bar. Then at Richardsons a roach crawled out of my salad. Literally out from under a bed of lettuce. Thank god I hadn't even touched it yet. I ran out. It's Just crazy to me. I miss going there for cocktails. But there's a roach problem. read more

Of the 3 spaces at this location, this is our least favorite unless it's nice enough to sit on the patio. The copper top tables are pretty, food is good but the atmosphere is definitely different inside this space. Not quite sure what it is but we're not the only ones who notice it. Overall it's still on our list of go to places for brunch. Dinner we prefer either Rokerij or Rosie's. read more

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The best, Nicholas was marvelous and very accommodating. The food was fantastic, my only suggestion is try and deal with the fly scenario, once the food was delivered they bombarded us. read more

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

Server Jeremiah was very personable and efficient. Truly a server who knows the menu and can recommend items based on your tastes. Happy Hour $8 margs a plus. The atmosphere is the best. A perfect place for the AZ vibe. read more

Love this place and have been going here for years! The chilli rellenos with green chilli pork was amazing and the carne avdovada used to be the best thing on the menu, NOT so much anymore all grease little red chille flavor and a big mess! Used to be amazing but not anymore! But everything else on the menu is great read more

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

Came here for happy hour and the whole place smelled like vomit. I would have left from that alone but my friend really likes this place and didn't seem to be as revolted by the smell. I was served scallops wrapped in raw bacon. Raw. Two roaches crawled up the wall next to us. We moved and a third roach ran across the table. Nope. We left. German cockroaches too, which means they have an infestation. Management blamed the weather. All around gross. read more

Brunch in a big group on a Sunday morning, pretty ambiance, large platters, good food, great tortillas. Ordered the Green Chile Stew and the Richardson's combo. Love the kid's menu Be aware of the $10 split plate charge. Might as well order your own. read more

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

Went in Sun for my daughter's after wedding brunch. We sat at the big table on the table and enjoyed Bloodies while watching football. The breakfast is always amazing- we all tried different dishes and left as happy campers!! The waitress was excellent, always checking for refills and making sure the food came out in a timely manner. Richardson's is always one of our Sunday Funday favorites. read more

My family is frequent visitors at Richardson's and are always impressed with the atmosphere, quality of service, and delicious food. Yesterday's visit was for a birthday celebration and Richardson's delivered with exceptional service and a special desert surprise. I ordered the New Mexican schnitzel with green chile potato (GCP) and asparagus- you can choose a starch and vegetable from the menu. One thing to note about Richardson's is that the serving size is fit for two! I had plenty to take home as leftovers. The schnitzel and GCP were delicious but the asparagus was nothing to write home about, I would recommend a different vegetable side (photos included). My companion ordered the enchiladas and was highly satisfied (photo included). The interior is booth seating with nice seating options at the bar. The lighting is dim inside so we typically opt for the beautiful covered outdoor patio. read more

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Not impressed. Seems to be a new crew. Used to love this place but we have now been sitting here for 20 minutes (at the bar) with no drinks.. The food service was timely, but once again we waited for drinks after food was delivered we are still waiting. Again, no longer impressed. read more

A Phoenix staple. Dishes so good that three restaurants share the same menu. Go figure. Make sure to check it out. read more

The Covid hangover has been officially excorcised! Richardsons has returned to its original excellence. We love the building, the people, and the food. It's a regular on the date night schedule. Our favorites are the Carne Adovada, the smoked ribs, and the New Mexican sausages. read more

Richardson's - Vodka Martini Holly Style - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

It feels like a little hole in the wall. Never been before, I went for apps and drinks the drinks were good and the apps were even better. We also ordered the jalapeño poppers they were so delicious but extremely hot, almost too unbearable to even eat. read more

Highly recommend their carne Adovada, breakfast, brunch or dinner...it's the closest you will get to NM here in AZ... I had a grilled chicken plate recently and the chicken was very dry, should have stuck to the Adovada! read more

Everything about this screams comfort food! I had the carnitas (and I'm very picky about carnitas) I dream about this place and the carnitas! The atmosphere is great and the service is phenomenal. I wish I could park my own car but valet wasn't terrible either! 10/10 we will be making a trip back! read more

Yelp asks: "What went well?" That's a rather good question! EVERYTHING went better than "well," it was all delicious and well worth the visit! You're greeted with a wonderful aroma of the food magic you're about to partake in as soon as you walk through the door... I knew it would be awesome right from the start! We were seated (without a reservation - I'd get one next time) promptly, and our server was super friendly and efficient. Our drinks came out quickly and were nice and cold (105F outside, ya know...). You simply must have the bacon wrapped jalapeños - they are packed with umami, and have just a little heat after a minute or two, which is perfect. I got the Taos Combo... it's an enormous amount of food, but all of the items are amazing - sausages, refried frijoles, arroz, and the pulled brisket quesadillas were amazing. They are well prepared to pack up the leftovers for home, and are just an amazing, welcoming place I'd like to be a regular at. Until next time, and thank you!!! ¡Muchísimas grácias! read more

It was very good. I recommend it. Busy place but Not worth waiting to long. Service average. read more

We had another wonderful meal in this cozy, romantic setting. We had the chicken quesedillas and the pork rellons with green chile sauce, pinto beans and rice. Always hot, always delicious. We've been coming here for years and never dissapoints! read more

Yum. Warning: you will be getting a TON of food. We've been wanting to try this place for years and finally went! Make a reservation if you want a table- we easily found bar seating. We weren't sure what to order and wanted to try a few things so we went with all items off the app menu; bacon wrapped shrimp, carne asada fries, ribs. The shrimp came first with 4 dipping sauces, rice and beans. The beans were so delicious and the shrimp was so so good. I loved all the sauces and totally filled up on shrimps. Fries were good but would have loved some salsa to go with. Ribs.... Meat falling off the bone. Could only eat one because I was already stuffed. Loved it all. read more

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

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Richardson's would rather have open tables all day long than take a reservation for 3 people. Refused to take my reservation for 3 to celebrate Father's Day even though they have reservations open every 15 minutes for parties of 4. And the last time I was there, we got kicked out of our table to accommodate a larger group. I can't see ever going there again. read more

The food was fantastic. Lots of flavor and good serving sizes. Ambiance and service were 10/10. The only issue I had that is quite haunting is that when I went to use the restroom when we were done with dinner is I saw several roaches crawling on the wall in the restroom. One was literally looking right at me as I was using the urinal. I was very upset at this. I really want to recommend this place to others but... not after seeing roaches. read more

We absolutely love this restaurant ! Their carne adobada and chile relleno plate are the best !! Love love everything about this restaurant... read more

Stopped in for lunch and sat at the outdoor bar, it was pretty busy with business people and friends/family. As I was walking in I was greeted by the host, dressed to the nines in a beautiful shade of turquoise. Eli took great care of me at the bar & Calista was super attentive in checking in on me to see if I needed a box or if I was done with my plate. The prime rib sandwich dipped in au jus melted in my mouth...so yummy! I always love their fries. Pretty filling sandwich, but worth it!!! read more

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This place is incredible! Unique in concept of the various rooms in the restaurant to truly delicious food. I am from New Mexico and I tell folks this is high quality New Mexican. My wife and I split the carne adovada and eggs and we have left overs for days!!! Truly great spot!!! read more

Huge portions and their carne asada enchiladas are amazing specifically with their red chili sauce! Highly recommend I've never had a mediocre meal here read more

Having recently spent a week in Santa Fe, I was excited to dine at Richardson's, which features cuisine of New Mexico. We came to Richardson's for Saturday brunch with a local that we hadn't seen in some time. I can understand why she loves Richardson's. We were seated at a high-top on the patio. Even at 10:30am, the weather was perfect for brunch. Brunch is served till 4pm. Both brunch and dinner menus are filled with items New Mexicans will find familiar: carne adovada, huevos rancheros, enchiladas, green chile stew, posole, burritos and even a green chile burger. Nor is the menu exclusively New Mexican. There are Italian and Cajun delicacies and even cuts that rival a New York steakhouse. Portion sizes are generous. Any entree at Richardson's is good for at least two meals, which I wish I knew before we ordered. If you try to share an order, remember there is a split charge. We were told the signature dish for weekend brunch is eggs Benedict with jalapeno hollandaise. But you must try another signature, the Original Green Chile Potato, which is prominently promoted at the top of the menu. The green chile potato is a twice-baked and whipped potato stuffed into a roasted green chile. It's not super-hot, in terms of heat. We had a great server, but there were lags between courses and sometimes the drinks took forever to arrive. But the food compensated for any disappointment with the service. After an order of Bloody Mary's and some Mimosas, it was time to get down to the food. Raul's Famous Onion Rings were some of the best I've had ever. The Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos is a must order. The Green Chili Stew & Eggs was a massive portion, but oh so tasty. I was in Green Chili heaven after this meal! read more

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Richardson's has long been one of our favorite restaurants in the Valley. Today we celebrated the Bizarre Guitar company Christmas lunch and we couldn't have asked for a more welcoming and delicious experience. Everyone loved their choices from the Queso to the hamburgers, enchiladas, Benedict, and Chimayo chicken. The flavors are off the charts. Finishing with the flourless chocolate cake and coffee was the perfect end. Thank you so much to Phil and your staff, we LOVE Richardson's! read more

One of my favorites! Food is always delicious, had Fish Combo it was great. Service was great and very efficient. The restaurant has character, and is unique in its setup. I am already looking forward to the next visit. read more

Service was pretty bad. Food was decent but too expensive. I asked for no cheese on an item and it came with cheese. Then they double charged my card so I had to get that sorted. If it was busy I wouldn't care but you could see our server joking around with the bartender the whole time. read more

I haven't been back to this Phoenix classic in many years and I should have been. I probably shouldn't have picked super bowl week because it was busy and slow so I'm definitely coming back when everything returns to normal. The food was excellent. New Mexico style, hatch chili, extra spicy and a beautiful patio! Our server was trying his best: He consistently reassured us, refilled our drinks and was likely not happy with the slow kitchen either. The green chili stew was todays winner but honorable mention to the king crab stuffed omelette! Huge chunks of rich, delicious king crab in a fluffy, fresh omelette delight! Overall a great lunch during a very busy week in Phoenix. read more

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Went to Dicks at 6pm... walked in and the guy at the bar yelled at us and told us to wait outside. Mind you... I've been here and a giant sewer roach ran across the bar while I was eating so I thought maybe I was being generous going back. This time one person told me to sit down, one person told us to wait outside, and one told us to go to the back. Stressful horrible experience. Your food ain't that great!! Please I'd you're in town skip it. read more

Well known place with an authentic NM ambiance. We were invited to this place by some friends and made the reservation in advance and I am glad we did because place was packed and we were excited about the experience. It took a while for our food to arrive and hunger and anticipation grew but one third bite my spouse noticed a small piece of metal in his mouth that he spitted out and we called the server who involved the manager. So after that experience we were all very cautious and unsure with each bite and didn't really enjoy our meals. Manager came by and generously didn't charge us for the meal that we returned because of piece of metal and that was the end of that. I would have thought that they could have done something little better than that but we don't know their policies and procedures. read more

Well after been recommended by a co worker , I have to say that service is great , you need reservations but if you don't have it you are welcome to sit at the bar , the place is trendy and you get free valet parking . Now the food is excellent portions and prices are very reasonable, only thing is this people put too much spicy to their food so you can't really enjoy it , but other than that is great food read more

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Food and staff were wonderful, but the flies outside were out of control. We sat on the patio and were constantly swatting flies away from food, drinks, and ourselves. It was a disappointing experience. read more

Hands down the best New Mexican dining in Arizona. Los Dos has the heat, but Richardsons and Dicks Hideaway are an elevated experience.

If you are looking for a place that serves great comfort food of great portions, you've found it. Richardson's had a great menu and variety of options. The food was flavorful and rich in quantity. The service was good, but not great. It felt like our table was forgotten about a few times as it grew busier. Overall, I'd recommend this place for those looking for a hearty meal! read more

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

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A friend took us to Richardson's because we really enjoy New Mexican food. I had the enchiladas and my husband had shrimp. Everything was really excellent and the sauces were not too spicy for our tastes, which is always a concern. read more

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

Such a unique place to visit. You have one owner and he owns these three restaurants all in one building. The center is an oasis outside with tables and a bar. On opposite.sides are two different restaurants. The menus are pretty similar and the food is pretty good,, as well as huge portions. The service is usually pretty good. I had the ribeye with potatoes and cheese enchiladas with egg on top. So filling and so good. The wife had the enchiladas with rice and beans. I can't wait to try this place out in cooler weather so we can eat outside. And I believe the happy hour for drinks starts at 7 am. And appetizers start at 3 pm. read more

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