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Lucero, Tempe, AZ

Lucero

4.5 (204)
$31 to $50
Southwest
7 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Capture iconic sunsets from our rooftop bar and restaurant in downtown Tempe. Designed for the adventurous and bold, and emulating the starry night sky, sip craft cocktails and savor tantalizing cuisine at Lucero.

Please note, we do not accept reservations for our rooftop patio. These are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Tempe
  • Cross street
    <br /><br />
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View

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What 204 people are saying

Lucero 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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Valley

    Romantic

  • East Valley

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lucero offers "stunning location, views and ambiance," with "excellent food, service, and ambiance." Highlights include delicious empanadas, sweet potato gnocchi, and a vibrant rooftop experience. The staff is praised for being "super friendly and welcoming." Ideal for a "fun date night" or celebrations, Lucero combines "great food and drinks" with breathtaking sunset views.
204 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Went here on a first date. The service was great. The seating arrangement inside is a bit odd. Ordered the steak and it was quite expensive for what was provided. Portions are small and the steak was chewy. Overall the food and atmosphere is not what I expected. The drinks were good! But overall I left pretty dissatisfied.

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  2. Carla

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service all the way through. Very accommodating and friendly staff. The appetizers were tasty and done well (empanadas, guacamole & plantains), salmon entree was decent. The views were exceptional. The sun shade on the west window made for an enjoyable experience as the sun set. Will definitely be back. Thank you to the staff.

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  3. Alberto Carlos

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing and super nice The service was great thanks and I appreciate it

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  4. Laci VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Lucero! The food is amazing and the sunset view makes everything even better!

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  5. monica

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stunning location, views and ambiance!!! Excellent service! Surprised with tiny food portions for the $$$$.

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  6. Aby

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were super friendly and welcoming. During the week it was not that busy , the service was quick, we were able to really enjoy the view from any spot we would go to after eating. Nice place to hang out for a bit and enjoy the sunset.

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  7. Devon

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful restaurant, it was pretty empty and quiet. They were out of some of the food options which was unfortunate cause the menu is pretty small. The food tasted great, extremely Small portions but the service was pretty poor for it being that slow. Appetizer came out 15 minutes after our entree came. I would go back only for an appetizer and some drinks.

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  8. Denise VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona95 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service, and ambiance! Especially loved the sweet potato gnocchi and our other entrees were delicious too! Not a big menu but everything was done well with healthy sized portions. Good wine selection and appreciated the bar making me a delicious after dinner chocolate martini.

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  9. LauraR VIP

    Austin18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great location and nicely decorated. The food was really good, with only one dish we didn’t care for which was the halloumi appetizer. A little too much going on with insufficient halloumi for our taste. The rest of the food was delicious 10/10! Our server was Aracely….. she was fantastic. Friendly, helpful and attentive without being over bearing! Would definitely recommend. One downside, I couldn’t make a reservation for 4 on open table, yet the restaurant was less than 50% occupied. I’d recommend you improve your booking process to ensure you’re not losing customers.

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  10. Julie

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience for our party of four. Ambience was spectacular, food was good especially the gnocchi, and service was fantastic. Ryan was very attentive, professional, and helpful. He walked us through menu options, drinks and took a great group photo for us. Thank you Ryan and kudos to Lucero!

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Lucero is rated 4.5 stars by 204 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Phoenix / Arizona
  4. East Valley
  5. Tempe

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Lucero

7 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    <br /><br />
  • Neighborhood
    Tempe
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southwest, American, Lounge
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Cesar Ruiz
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View
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