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Carcara, Phoenix, AZ

Carcara

4.5 (616)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
320 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2128

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Carcara is a space curated to provide a resonating dining experience evoking the heritage and history of the local Phoenix community and welcoming all to immerse themselves in the destination.

Grounded with a strong sense of place we celebrate local, indigenous & seasonal ingredients through native American and Sonoran-inspired cuisine with hand-crafted cocktails.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Bar Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Create Memories with Exceptional Dining Experiences
  • Private party contact
    Tammi Chapman: (602) 817-5327
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Phoenix
  • Cross street
    3rd Street & Van Buren
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Paint & Sip with Fletcha Azul Tequila

    $55.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Aug 30, 2025 only
    4:00 PM
    Join us for a Night of Painting & Tequila Tasting Experience an unforgettable evening of creativity and flavor as we sip and paint with Fletcha Azul Tequila and our Tequila Ambassador, Chris Seithel. Enjoy a guided tasting of Fletcha Azul’s premium tequilas - Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, and Cristalino, expertly paired with BBQ bites crafted by our Executive Chef, John Marchetti. As you explore the unique profiles of each tequila, local artist Carmen Bradford will guide you step-by-step through creating your own desert-inspired painting. No experience needed—just bring your creativity! Guests will be greeted with a signature welcome cocktail and provided with all painting materials, including a canvas to take home. Whether you're an artist or a tequila enthusiast, this is a night you won’t want to miss.
    Paint & Sip with Fletcha Azul Tequila Photo

Private dining

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What 616 people are saying

Carcara 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carcara offers a "wonderful and chill" dining experience with "great food, atmosphere and service." Guests rave about the "delicious" dishes like Wild Barramundi and Al Pastor Meatballs. The ambiance is "inviting" with stunning decor and a beautiful outdoor patio. While some service issues exist, the overall experience is "amazing," making it a favorite for many.
616 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wait staff was prompt. The food was outstanding. I loved the downtown dining vibe.
    CarcaraResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Guest, We are glad our associates helped to enhance your visit and that you were impressed with our delicious food offerings. We will pass along your kind praises to our entire team. We also love providing a lively vibe and are happy you appreciated it. Thank you for selecting Carcara, and we look forward to your next visit. Restaurant Management

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  2. Mark

    Phoenix / Arizona44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great, the food was wonderful as usual and the service first rate. We ate at the bar and the staff was on top of everything for us!
    CarcaraResponded on July 17, 2025
    Dear Mark, We are glad our associates helped to elevate your time with us and that you loved the delicious food we serve. We will be sure to share your kind words with our entire team. Thank you for your visit to Carcara, and we look forward to your return. Restaurant Management

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  3. Tamara

    Phoenix / Arizona5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, nice atmosphere, great service. Close to theaters
    CarcaraResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Tamara, We are glad our close location to the theatres was perfect for your needs and that you enjoyed our delicious food offerings and pleasant environment. We are also happy you loved the attentive service from our devoted associates. We will be sure to share your compliments with our entire team. Thank you for choosing Carcara, and we look forward to having you back soon. Restaurant Management

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  4. Harry VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington34 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited this establishment while attending a convention in Phoenix, AZ. Let me say, I've visited the Phoenix metro area before but not in July with 100+ degres temperatures, topping out at 116. Anyway, nicely designed restaurant with plenty of vegetation positioned throughout presenting an inviting space. On our visit we began with Happy Hour and blended into dinner. For Happy Hour we went with the buffalo cauliflower and loaded guacamole and charred tomato salsa. The paired these with a Chardonnay and an Old Fashioned. All were delicious. For dinner, my wife opted for the baby spinach salad featuring blackberries, candied walnuts, red onion, cucumber, cheese, and fig balsamic vinaigrette. She added a shrimp tostada. I began with Senoran Caesar salad that was simply delicious! It included romaine, queso fresco, mole croutons, cured tomatoes, and roman Caesar dressing. I added the wild Barramundi which was grilled perfectly with artichoke puree, asparagus dusted with paprika, and taragon brown butter. No complaints, what a tasty dish! For dessert, the whoopie pie trio and cotton dream Bundt, delicious! We sat at the bar and transitioned from HH to dinner. The bartender was great multitasking between serving drinks and tracking food orders.
    CarcaraResponded on July 12, 2025
    Dear Harry, Thank you for your kind words about your recent visit to our restaurant during your convention in Phoenix! We are glad to hear you enjoyed the ambiance and an inviting atmosphere, especially in the heat of July. It is also great to know that our Happy Hour offerings, like the buffalo cauliflower and loaded guacamole, were perfect. Additionally, we are happy your wife loved the baby spinach salad with blackberries, shrimp tostada, and the Sonoran Caesar salad. We also value your positive comments about our bartender and all the other dishes mentioned. They work hard to provide excellent service, and we will pass along your compliments to everyone. It was a pleasure welcoming you and your wife to Carcara, and we look forward to your next visit. Restaurant Management

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  5. Jenn

    San Antonio13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat outside on a hot AZ day, and the AC from inside was blowing on us outside. What an experience! Sitting outside with A/C… in Arizona! Oh, and the food is amazing as always! I’ve been here too many times to count, and will keep coming back.
    CarcaraResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Jenn, We are glad you had a relaxing time sitting in Arizona and that you loved our delicious food offerings. Thank you for all your kind comments about Carcara, and we are excited about your next visit. Restaurant Management

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  6. Lynn & Marvin VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I was very disappointed on my Father's Day Brunch that was not available at Carcara, we were here last Easter & enjoyed the brunch. My Wife booked it & when we arrived there was no brunch service even though it was advertised as a $119.00 per person. Very disappointed that it was cancelled without notice, we could've booked Wren & Wolf. Another issue was that we had about 3 1/2 pancakes, pork sausage, & turkey bacon left to be boxed up, we received only the pancakes in our to go box. I'd recommend if you're not going to have brunch on a special occasion in the future that you notify guests beforehand, as I stated we had other choices for a Father's Day Brunch!
    CarcaraResponded on July 9, 2025
    Dear Lynn & Marvin, We apologize for not meeting your expectations, especially on such a special occasion of Father's Day. We value your feedback regarding the availability of brunch, as it helps us identify areas for improvement. We understand the importance of communication and will convey this appropriately to avoid misunderstandings in the future. We are also sorry for the oversight with your to-go order and understand how frustrating it must be to find that part of your meal was missing. This is certainly not the level of attention we aim to provide. We will share your remarks with our team to help ensure that all requests are handled accurately. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to have another opportunity to provide you with a great dining experience. Restaurant Management

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  7. Jessica VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, ambiance and food! Our server was excellent!
    CarcaraResponded on June 5, 2025
    Dear Jessica, We are glad you loved our attentive service, delicious food offerings, and beautiful property. We will share your kind words with everyone. That said, we regret the confusion you had with the parking validation. We appreciate your remarks and will share them appropriately as we always look for ways to improve. Thank you for your feedback on Carcara, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Restaurant Management

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  8. Ivette

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Carcara was a wonderful and chill place to have a post graduation brunch. We enjoyed all of our meals, including the avocado toast, frittata, breakfast tacos, margaritas and mimosas. Service was excellent and did not feel rushed. Beautiful restaurant as well with ample seating indoors and outdoor.
    CarcaraResponded on June 7, 2025
    Dear Ivette, We believe in showcasing a menu inspired by local flavors and creating a memorable experience with our ambiance. It is a pleasure to hear about your time with us, and we appreciate you mentioning delicious food offerings and attentive service. We will be sure to share your kind praises with our entire team. Thank you for the kind review, and we look forward to seeing you again soon at Carcara. Restaurant Management

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  9. Timothy

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner , great food, atmosphere and service. Thank you.
    CarcaraResponded on June 15, 2025
    Dear Timothy, We are glad you were impressed with our attentive service and that you loved our delicious food offerings and pleasant environment. We will be sure to share your kind words with our entire team. Thank you for choosing Carcara, and we look forward to your next visit. Restaurant Management

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  10. nancy VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! Have been twice and both times food was excellent.
    CarcaraResponded on May 24, 2025
    Dear Nancy, We work hard to give our guests an exceptional dining experience; therefore, we are delighted to learn that your visit with us was outstanding. We are also happy you loved our delicious food offerings. Thank you for your remarks, and we look forward to your return to Carcara in the near future. Restaurant Management

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Carcara is rated 4.5 stars by 616 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Carcara

320 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2128

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    3rd Street & Van Buren
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Phoenix
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Bar Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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