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Spotted Donkey Cantina at El Pedregal, Boulders Resort, Scottsdale, AZ

Spotted Donkey Cantina at El Pedregal, Boulders Resort

4.5 (2599)
$30 and under
Unspecified
34505 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85266

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
The Spotted Donkey Cantina, at el Pedregal, is quickly earning a reputation as the place for Mexican cuisine in North Scottsdale. A fun and festive setting with spacious outdoor dinning options. And with a tequila list boasting dozens of varieties (including our exclusive Herradura double-barrel Reposado Tequila), an innovative menu, and a large outdoor patio with scenic desert vistas, it's really no surprise

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please call for more details about private event dining.
  • Private party facilities
    Experience the lively atmosphere and unique food at The Spotted Donkey Cantina at El Pedregal. Choose from a menu of Mexican classics and 46 varieties of Tequila while sitting outside in the large patio underneath the Arizona sky or in our private, intimate dining room.
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator: (480) 488-9009 ext. 1956
  • Neighborhood
    North Scottsdale
  • Cross street
    Carefree Hwy
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Offers

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    May 6, 2025 - May 11, 2025
    Sun - Thu - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Fri - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Sat - 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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What 2,599 people are saying

Spotted Donkey Cantina at El Pedregal, Boulders Resort reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Spotted Donkey Cantina offers "great food and service" with a lively atmosphere and delightful outdoor seating. Known for its "amazing drinks" and "delicious entrees," the menu features standout dishes like fajitas and tacos. While reservations are recommended due to its popularity, diners consistently praise the "friendly staff" and "wonderful ambiance."

2,599 Reviews
  1. Chris VIP

    Los Angeles50 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Won't go back. Was sat down right away and it took server 10+ minutes to acknowledge us. He only had 5 tables in his section, but kept disappearing to the back of house for minutes at a time. The queso was really runny, even after cooling down it was the consistency of milk. Ordered the chicken enchiladas and they were full of chicken, but the red enchilada sauce poured over the top was the consistency of water (never seen that before). There are so many other good Mexican restaurants in the area, skip this one.

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  2. Gena VIP

    Phoenix29 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is always delish here, but service was VERY lacking last night. Everyone has their bad days, I guess.

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  3. Edward VIP

    New York City34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the Spotted Donkey on Cinqo de Mayo. The food, drinks and ambience lived up to our high expectations.

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  4. Ric

    Hawaii8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good food and service ! I’m ready to go back !

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  5. Matthew

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bartender JT was knowledgeable and gave good recommendations on the food and drinks. Will definitely be coming back

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  6. Jackie VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fajitas outstanding; took out of town guest & sat on patio.

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  7. Jackie

    Phoenix20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best visit yet. Recently got a new chef. Food was so good! And excellent service.

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  8. Heather VIP

    Phoenix39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. We love it there. Will be back for the Carne Asada

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  9. Rod

    Kansas City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service from hostess, bartender and server was outstanding. Our Server made several suggestions that were enjoyed very much. Food was well prepared, at the proper temperature and very, very flavorful. The Spotted Donkey was one of our best dining experiences this trip and will definitely be in our future plans.

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  10. Gregory VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and cocktails are great ! We always come to The Spotted Donkey when we are in town. It's become very popular over the years since the food has gotten so much better so you definitely need a reservation. Enjoy !

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FAQs

Spotted Donkey Cantina at El Pedregal, Boulders Resort offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (480) 488-3358.

Spotted Donkey Cantina at El Pedregal, Boulders Resort is rated 4.5 stars by 2599 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 22 times today
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34505 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85266

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Carefree Hwy
  • Neighborhood
    North Scottsdale
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please call for more details about private event dining.
  • Private party facilities
    Experience the lively atmosphere and unique food at The Spotted Donkey Cantina at El Pedregal. Choose from a menu of Mexican classics and 46 varieties of Tequila while sitting outside in the large patio underneath the Arizona sky or in our private, intimate dining room.
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator: (480) 488-9009 ext. 1956
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