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Carcara, Phoenix, AZ

Carcara

4.5 (611)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
320 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2128

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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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

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What 611 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
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carcara offers a "wonderful dining experience" with its "beautiful ambiance" and "delicious food," making it a favorite in downtown Phoenix. Guests praise the "excellent service" and diverse menu, featuring standout dishes like Al Pastor Meatballs and Wild Barramundi. The outdoor seating adds to the charm, perfect for special occasions or a casual treat.
611 Reviews
  1. 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!

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  2. Jessica VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area6 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Denise

    Phoenix / Arizona3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Unfortunately, I was less than pleased with this establishment. The receptionist was rude upon the first guest of my party arriving. We requested to move tables as we were sat by the bathrooms and had many people approach us with frustration of the request. Stating there were other reservations. I too had made a reservation; therefore I was confused as to why our party was any different than the other reservations of identical or similar size. The food was expensive and extremely bland; although the presentation was immaculate. The ambiance was beautiful, with live music bringing a fresh, classic, high end feel to the atmosphere. You are definitely paying for the hotel restaurant experience and ambiance.
    CarcaraResponded on May 20, 2025
    Dear Denise, We strive to make each guest's experience genuine with our excellent service; therefore, we are sorry for the service shortfalls and issues with your reservation that you experienced during your time with us. We are disappointed that you felt your time with us was not particularly noteworthy, and we will be addressing these comments with our team to ensure we are working to handle our guest reservations more thoughtfully and improve our services going forward. Your additional feedback regarding our food will be shared with our culinary team so we can see where future improvements can be made. On a positive note, we are glad you enjoyed our elegant ambiance, and we hope you will return so we can provide you with the seamless visit we are known for. Restaurant Management

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  7. Emma

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Carcara was a fantastic dining experience. Our server was so nice and attentive, the ambiance was wonderful (buzzing with conversations and music but not overwhelming), and the food was absolutely delicious. Right now (May 2025) they've got Al Pastor Meatballs under Beginnings on their dinner menu. That's a must try. I had their Wild Barramundi, which comes with this grapefruit and tarragon butter over a bed of asparagus and it was absolutely worth it. Definitely a downtown Phoenix restaurant worth trying - either for a special occasion or to just treat yourself!
    CarcaraResponded on May 19, 2025
    Dear Emma, What a delight for us to read your comments! We enjoy offering our guests a simple, elegant atmosphere combined with delicious food served by our devoted staff. Thank you for leaving your review and for the generous remarks about your memorable dining experience with us. It was our pleasure having you at Carcara, and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Restaurant Management

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  8. candice

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was not busy at the moment when we were there. There were probably three tables that had patrons. We never saw the waitress. They never took away our dirty plates, when we asked for a refill on our water, she took the huge picture and put it in the middle of the table. The atmosphere and the food was nice. The service needs improvement.
    CarcaraResponded on May 23, 2025
    Dear Candice, We are sorry you had service issues during your time with us and for the frustration this caused you. We take these concerns seriously and will speak with our associates to ensure these issues are not repeated. On a positive note, we are happy to see you liked our food offerings and environment. Thank you for your comments, and we hope to have another opportunity to show you the hospitality we are known for providing on your next visit to the area. Restaurant Management

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  9. Lori

    Asheville / Western North Carolina4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s become a favorite dining spot when we’re in downtown Phoenix. Perfect peaceful setting in the City with great service and really good food.
    CarcaraResponded on May 17, 2025
    Dear Lori, It is always wonderful to hear from our devoted guests, so thank you for taking the time to leave a review. With our superior service and delicious meals, we think it is pretty easy to fall in love with Carcara, and we are glad you feel the same! We enjoy having you each and every time and look forward to serving you again soon. Restaurant Management

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  10. Alexander

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall great restaurant! I enjoyed the Al Pastor Meatballs and the The Phoenix cocktail. I am a big fan of the concise menu and the great customer service. The restaurant layout is very nice and they have a nice outdoor patio dining area.
    CarcaraResponded on May 13, 2025
    Dear Alexander, We are glad our associates left a lasting impression and that you enjoyed our delicious food offerings. We will pass along your kind praises to our entire team. We are also happy you loved our beautiful property and outdoor patio dining area. Thank you for visiting Carcara, and we look forward to hosting you again soon. Restaurant Management

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
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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