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    The Green Woodpecker

    4.2 (87 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    THE GREEN WOODPECKER ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Trendy
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Carolynn G.

    Our 1st meal when we arrived to Arizona and was not satisfied. We stayed at the Home2Suites Hilton so I loved the convenience of this restaurant being walking distance from the hotel. When we arrived, we weren't greeted immediately and we stood there waiting to be seated but come to find out, you seat yourself Ask for the complimentary chips and salsa to start--love the 3 different salsas they provide with the chips. We ordered the Al pastor tacos and 2 carne asada burritos but I think they gave us al pastor burritos instead The tacos were definitely better than the burritos. The water they self-serve and very warm--melted the ice away immediately once poured and was still warm. Service was slow, food came out slow, and the food was mediocre.

    Bingo patio
    Kelli K.

    Great bingo and good drinks! Central location. Good outside bar service! Had a blast with friends.

    2 asada tacos and 2 pastor, freshly made tortillas!
    Petra V.

    Service! Quickness! Deliciousness! I work right across the street and I love this for myself haha because I can walk here whenever I am craving tacos and enjoy some of the most delicious tacos in town. It's such an underrated spot that people need to try. Idk if people even know this is one of the best taco spots! Also, it's nice because since it's not such a popular spot you won't wait too long.

    Burnt chips, clear dark brown spots on multiple chips, yet still served. They tasted like cardboard.
    Amber W.

    This hurts to write, because this was a neighborhood gem for me. I came in today, a place I have loved since inception. When it first opened, you would see one of the co-owners around often. He was a very nice guy and the staff was always exceptional. My favorite, was the woman who ran the food area. She was kind, compassionate, and felt like extended family every time I saw her. Today, I stopped in, expecting to see her. Instead I see two young people behind the bar, one manning the register and the other cooking. I rarely ever saw anyone beside her cooking.. so this was odd. Turns out, she is no longer employed with Green Woodpecker and boy is it painfully obvious. I ordered chips and a bean and cheese, something I have definitely ordered here many times before.. the chips, burnt so badly you can see burnt spots all over them. The burrito, full of liquid soup for beans. You could literally turn it upside down and the entire contents would pour out. I confronted the server about the quality of the food. The entire time I was talking, she was trying not to laugh. I said, "I see you smiling as I'm telling you this, it's clear you don't care." Her response, ya I mean our fryer is overheating so there is nothing I can do about it. As if it was a funny joke that people are wasting money on food they are unable to cook properly. First and foremost, she does not belong in a customer facing role that involves customer service. Second, I will no longer be returning to or referring anyone to this establishment. What an awesome place that has now been ruined.

    Wednesday bingo was a blast. Great ambiance and food, worth the stop!

    Wednesday bingo was a blast. Great ambiance, food and service. Definitely worth the stop!

    Jamie B.

    Had a great afternoon of beers and delicious tacos. Super friendly staff and such a fun chill place. I will definitely be back.

    Travis T.

    I was at an event at Park Central and got the munchies and stumbled upon this place. The Green Woodpecker is a craft beer and taco bar concept that was founded by the people behind Gadzooks Enchiladas & Soup and Wren House Brewing Co. These are establishments that I frequent often and enjoy. So my expectations were somewhat high coming here and I wasn't disappointed. This place is pretty chill and I enjoyed my Friday night here. The menu here is quite simple - street tacos, burritos and chips & salsa (they also have vegetarian options for protein). Green Woodpecker has a number of craft beers on tap or you can grab a bottle of wine or canned beer to-go. Sometimes simple and delicious is all that you need for a relaxing evening out. Seating is both indoor and outdoor (with TV screens) and the customer service is fantastic. This location was once a flower and gift shop and Green Woodpecker pays homage to the past by selling floral bouquets.

    Carne asada tacos  Chips
    Claris B.

    Honestly took me a while to find, it's the last shop at the end before the side parking lot, past Thai Basil. The ambiance is nice, good song selection (not live) the service was quick, but there wasn't a lot of people there at 6pm on a Tuesday. I got 2 carne asada for like $8 and the chips and salsa were free (big plus) overall a great place to grab a bite by yourself or with friends.

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    Wednesday night the place to be for bingooooo!!! Free bingo great drinks great tacos!!! VIBESSSSS

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    Love the new cocktail menu and overall vibe! The burritos are delicious and spicy. Definitely will be back!

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    1.7 mi
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    Had a great time at The Theodore. From the moment I walked in, the staff was incredible --…read morewelcoming, professional, and genuinely friendly. The music was on point, and the whole place had a great vibe that made it easy to relax and enjoy the night. Kori and Hilda were excellent -- attentive, upbeat, and they made sure everything was taken care of without missing a beat. And a special shout-out to Trueblood on security -- one of the best I've ever seen. He was respectful, alert, and professional, but also had a calm presence that made everyone feel safe and welcome. That's a rare combination, and he really elevated the experience. Great staff, great music, great energy. I'll definitely be back. Dan / Project NAGA

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