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    Tocaya Modern Mexican

    4.1 (425 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    TOCAYA MODERN MEXICAN ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Outdoor seating

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    Cauliflower vegan taco
    Lori A.

    I've been going here since they opened. Such flavorful, fresh food! They've recently simplified their menu, but they still offer many of the vegan items. My favorites are the 3 vegan tacos. They are a must try whether or not you're vegan. I find the house margarita pretty weak, but the jalapeño marg has a nice bite to it. Nice atmosphere and fast service.

    Anne C.

    Dropped by on a Sunday evening. It was largely empty, the a/c wasn't working inside so we sat on the patio. We had the house quesadilla, a birria taco, a mahi mahi taco and the churro/waffle bites. All were good! The setting both is casual and comfortable. They do need to fix the cushions on the patio bench seating a it's torn up and jagged. Service was fine especially for late at night tho they forgot one of our items and we had to go remind them.

    Channon D.

    We went here twice during our stay in AZ. Our experience both times was excellent. You walk in and order at the counter if you are a first time there human or can sit down with a paper menu if you've been in before, according to the sign. We just used the counter twice as I spotted the same guy I'd talked allergens with the prior time working the counter and wanted to make life easier by going to him. He remembered me and all my allergens, corrected one thing he'd looked up after I left (something I hadn't ordered as I suspected it might have soy in a minor way... which it did) and apologized for the first time's oversight on it. If you know your allergens and take a gander at their old allergen menu up online, you can do what I did and kind of know one thing might not be correct. But that's anywhere! So I'm definitely not docking him for it. He went to the kitchen to talk to kitchen staff about it the first time and I ordered the stuff in my safety zone. All was perfectly fine and they even wrote in all my allergens on the receipt. The second time I offroaded a bit and everything was still great and no issues after, so yay! Tacos were grand but the real star was the black beans. I loved them so much I had them both days + took one bowl of them back to the hotel and had them later. Iced tea was okay. The water was oddly incredibly good. I don't usually like water, but I drank multiple cups of it while I was there from their machine and took one away with us both times. Definitely get the water, lol!

    CHIPS & GUACAMOLE
    Julie K.

    We walked in and no one greeted us. They were busy talking to their friends. You pay for meals upfront and server drops off food. We both added a tip when we paid for our meals. Disappointed that we had to approach the servers for everything. Food took forever. Food tasted okay. It was warm inside.

    Salmon Bowl
    Mandy T.

    I came here for dinner with a group last month and ordered the salmon bowl--it was delicious! Fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

    The vegan taco trio
    Roshni A.

    Tocaya is such an amazing and fun place to grab delicious Mexican food. The taste is delicious, the service quick and ambiance fun. Hits all the boxes off for a meal. And the prices aren't expensive either. A MUST TRY!

    Nicole R.

    I stopped in to get churro waffle bites as my birthday gift and they were delicious! They come with a good caramel dipping sauce. The inside is very cute and modern and I like the plant shelves. The service was friendly and fairly quick. Though I didn't get it at this location, I love the guac they have with the pepitas and pomegranate seeds served with plantain chips - it's a nice twist on one of my favorite sides!

    Baja taco - get this!
    Susan C.

    Came here on a Saturday night around 6:30. It's a fast casual restaurant where you order & pay at the counter, they give you a number and the food arrives! Belen was the one who took our order and she recommended the Baja taco. Omg - it was so good! Fried Mahi Mahi with Chipotle creama. It was amazing! Order this and you'll be pleased! I was trying to be healthy and ordered the taco salad. It was good but tacos really shine here!

    New Birria on the Menu!
    Tanya G.

    Having not been to Tocaya in several months, and very much missing the Kierland Commons location, we were at the Scottsdale Mall and had to take advantage of them being there. The location is thoughtfully placed outside of the Lifetime Executive Gym and the Designer Wing of the Mall. Beautiful string lights highlight the outside, and somehow even on a hot day, it seemed a little bit cooler of an ambiance. We walk in & notice the menu has changed a little bit (no more Spicy Vegan Cheese was one thing I noticed), and Brandon was happy to walk us through the updates. We ordered and sat awaiting our delicious dinner cooked right in front of us in the open concept kitchen. Our meal was served up quickly, warm, and with good presentation. The plantain chips & guac with pomegranate seeds were amazing! The service was great, and the dining area was clean. This was a great reminder as to why I love to visit Tocaya.

    Starter - guacamole
    Jyrki P.

    Quite tasty, slightly upscale mexican food, just round the corner of Fashion Square mall. Tacos are decently priced, and they are delicious; I liked especially birria taco although tinga and asada were good, too. There is also cocktails and beer available. The ambient is casual, and service is friendly.

    John M.

    While shopping in the mall this place is attached to, I took a wrong turn and stumbled across Tocaya. I was hungry so went in for some tacos. I ordered three, two Chicken Tinga and one Asada. I'm not sure why I felt so surprised but these tacos were great! The Tinga taco was full of chicken and spicy. The asada also had great flavor. A great spot if you're at Fashion Square.

    Shakira M.

    We had our book club meet here. It was my first time eating here. Inside of restaurant isn't that big but offers a cozy dining experience. There is a happy hour from 3-6pm. We ordered the guacamole and opted to have plantain chips with those, chips and salsa and the street corn. For my entree, I ordered the Grilled Pineapple Al Pastor but subbed out the Diablo Chicken (too spicy for me) for the chicken tings. OMG the bowl was so delicious. There still was a kick in the bowl LOL. I also enjoyed the strawberry basil aqua Fresca. Overall pleasant experience and I found the food delicious.

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    can't beat tocaya - so many healthy & vegan options. perfect spot for a girls catch up & the gluten free churros? YUM!

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    8 months ago

    Food tasted good, but I paid $30 for a burrito and half of it didn't have any meat, and I paid extra to add shrimp. Half was guacamole

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    Glad you are a fan, Erin! Thank you for choosing Tocaya!

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    I really enjoy going to Tocaya. I always have great service and the manager is a really nice guy. This place has a good vibe

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    Food was delicious. I got the guiltless burrito with mahi mahi on a gluten free tortilla. 10/10 recommend.

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    Ask the Community - Tocaya Modern Mexican

    Do you serve beer at your restaurant?

    Hi Kim, yes, we do! Thank you!

    What oil do you guys use to cook the chicken etc?

    Hi Peyton, we use a sunflower/olive oil blend. Thanks.

    Are dogs allowed on the patio?

    Not sure because when I went, it was only open for pick up and take out. Not to eat in or out of the restaurant

    Do they have taco Tuesday specials?

    Yes, taco specials all day! Website keeps the current info.

    Is the dog patio pet friendly?

    I believe so! I've been several times and have seen people with dogs eating outside.

    Do they have Apple Pay?

    Yes we have Apple Pay!

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    Alma Southwest Steakhouse

    Alma Southwest Steakhouse

    4.3
    (1.2k reviews)
    13.6 mi
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    This review is for the totality of the experience…read more I made an advance reservation at Alma Scottsdale for a mid-sized group of 7 to celebrate a special occasion. Our party arrived right on time for our reservation, but we were not seated until 15 min later because our table was not ready. It took about an additional 15 min to get tap water for the table (there was not enough provided anyways), and to place our orders too another ~20 min. The food did not arrive until 30 min later. For context, we eventually learned that the restaurant was short staffed and the bartender was also operating as our waiter. When the food finally arrived, there was a mix-up on what was delivered. We had checked with the staff who delivered one of the dishes: we ordered the "wild mushroom" side, but what we received did not look quite like it. We asked clarifying questions x2, but were assured, "no, it is the wild mushroom." Turned out, it was the mushroom empanada that was delivered to our table, which we originally did not order. The management did rectify the situation upon the conclusion of the event when we were paying the bill, but to us, it felt a bit accusatory as if we intentionally wanted to cause a huge fuss about the final total, which was absolutely not the case. The food in general was delicious. If this was a more standard dining experience, it would have been 4-5 stars just for the food. The service was very subpar, and really colored the entire experience negatively, therefore the two star review. I understand that staffing shortages happen -- fine. My family has worked in food service as wait staff for 25+ YEARS, so I am empathetic. But for management to ring up our bill and then come confront us in an inflammatory manner, making us feel like we were wrong, on an occasion to celebrate something special, was extremely disappointing.

    Our bartender Angel was AMAZING! I said I wanted spicy and he absolutely delivered. Between the…read moredrinks and food, he made our taste buds and tummy's happy. Plus, great customer service. Thank you Angel!

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    Call Her Martina

    Call Her Martina

    4.3
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    0.3 mi
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    This was a really nice place! I ordered the Pulpo al Grill octopus dish (charred grilled octopus in…read moreadobo sauce; sides: jalapeño sliced potato stack, Noble bread), which tasted delicious and was one of their main suggested favorites. It wasn't large, and didn't look it, but somehow was nevertheless a good portion and quite filling. There was ample octopus in the dish, along with potatoes and a delicious aioli type sauce. We sat outside for dinner on a Friday and there were soo many super well dressed girls who passed by!! I was floored. There were very few bachelor parties going by, or guys of any type really, but we counted at least 5 or 6 bachelorette party groups and other super fashionable ladies! So interesting people watching. The restaurant outside patio area filled up quickly too, so it's definitely a popular spot. Waitress was pleasant, and yeah overall good experience my first time at this restaurant. I guess one thing to note though it is a relatively pricey restaurant, or can definitely be depending on what one orders.

    Came here to meet with a group and was pleasantly surprised. Beautiful interior! The menu was so…read moreinteresting I couldn't decide what to order. I decided to try a few small dishes. My only suggestion would have been to over lower price point for smaller portions because there is so much more I wanted to try and even 3 small plates added up to $50. I went with elote shaved off the cob, half portion. This was good. A bit mushy and needed a dash of salt. The tuna fresco tostado was good. Loved the accompanying sauce. Would have loved for the tuna too taste a bit more raw. The house salad was a very generous portion. Added goat cheese which was very tasty! Great avocado and greens. Didn't love the dressing so asked for cilantro dressing anchovies was thicker than I would have liked. I actually would have enjoyed a dressing more like the one with the tostado. Very zesty. Our server Jocelyn was such a darling! Checks could only be split 3 ways so was a bit cumbersome at the end so checks were not initially printed. Id suggest checking on who's sharing what at the front end for billing purposes and providing printed checks as an option below asking for credit cards if guests have to share on their own. Otherwise great experience. Would have also loved a fresh grapefruit juice option from the bar.

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    Blanco Cocina + Cantina

    Blanco Cocina + Cantina

    4.0
    (1.6k reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$
    Catering service
    Takes reservations

    I planned a dinner party for a group of 13 and explored hosting it at this restaurant…read more Unfortunately, the required minimums for a private event were outside of our budget, and the private‑party structure didn't align with what we needed. Instead, we opted for their take‑home catering, which ended up being an excellent alternative. The online ordering process was straightforward, and the party‑package options made selecting our menu very easy. The food itself was flavorful and well‑received by our group. The only drawback was the pickup experience. Despite arrwaiting in line, we were intentionally passed over for service with no explanation, which was disappointing. Overall, the catering quality was strong, but the in‑person service at pickup could be improved.

    **Travel Addition** - we started off with queso and chips,…read morethe queso was very flavorful and delicious and the chips were crunchy: 9/10 - I ordered the Tuscan chimichanga with short rib the short rib chimichanga was not for me. I love short rib but they had blended it with a lot of peppers and onions, if you like those you will probably like this as well. It is large (personally I would rate this 2/10) with street corn. The street corn was absolutely delicious, creamy and flavorful 10/10 - they also had Mexican coke which I enjoyed The vibe inside the restaurant is nice. Very open and lots of seating indoor and outdoor. The decode is cute and they have a lot of tvs to watch sports game. The server was kind and attentive as she could be with how busy it was. I would come here again!

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    Tocaya Modern Mexican - mexican - Updated June 2026

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