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Ocotillo

4.5
4.5
2401 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
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We are open for in-house dining for dinner and brunch !

Ocotillo restaurant focuses on Contemporary American seasonal cuisine with a touch of local Arizona Influence, bringing special attention to fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. You can enjoy lunch, dinner, brunch with a full service bar, cocktail, wine and beer program. Weekend brunches Saturday and Sunday fulfills all your sensory expectations. Menu offerings include healthy, vegan, gluten free choices !

During the summer months we will do the best we can to accommodate guests indoors, but we cannot guarantee indoor seating. Look forward to seeing you at Ocotillo Restaurant and Bar.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Organic

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat 10:00 am–3:45 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:45 pm

  • Phone number

    (602) 687-9080

  • Website

    http://www.ocotillophx.com/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Walt Sterling

  • Catering

    Welcome to Ocotillo catering and special events. We have several areas of the property that can hold different sized groups. There are lots of options with a wide variety of price ranges. We have a full service liquor license with a sommelier on site. Here are some of the types of events we can do: Farm to Table Luncheons and Dinners, Kids Birthday Party, Coursed Luncheons, Coursed Private Wine Dinners, Cocktail Parties, Family Style Dinners, Santa Maria Style Barbecues, Wine Tastings, Drop Off Breakfasts, Drop Off Luncheons, Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Baby Showers, and more.

  • Private party facilities

    Welcome to Ocotillo catering and special events. We have several areas of the property that can hold different sized groups. There are lots of options with a wide variety of price ranges. We have a full service liquor license with a sommelier on site. Here are some of the types of events we can do: Farm to Table Luncheons and Dinners, Kids Birthday Party, Coursed Luncheons, Coursed Private Wine Dinners, Cocktail Parties, Family Style Dinners, Santa Maria Style Barbecues, Wine Tastings, Drop Off Breakfasts, Drop Off Luncheons, Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Baby Showers, and more.

  • Location

    3243 N 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85012

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown Phoenix

  • Cross street

    E Flower St (South of Osborn) & 3rd ST

  • Parking details

    Large parking lot to the East of property. Street parking not metered, as well as an empty lot on the North side of Flower St, to the East of property.

  • Public transit

    Light Rail: Central and Osborn Stop

  • Entertainment

    Live Music, DJ's and screening area in the lowered lawn for movies, sporting events, and special screenings.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Happy Hour Weekdays from 4pm - 6pm

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Come on in and enjoy discounted cocktails and wine along with specialty happy hour bites.

Popular dishes

What 2,401 people are saying

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
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Phoenix

    Great for brunch

  • Phoenix

    Great for outdoor dining

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  1. GF

    GaryF

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We were given water upon seating and after 15 mins asked for a server. 10 more minutes without anyone coming to our table so we left. We saw no servers on the patio the entire 25 mins Horrible service
  2. HG

    HeatherG

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    Service lacked. Had a reservation, got seated and waited for 20 minutes for wait staff - which never came even after asking. We moved to the bar where the staff was unfriendly, food was warm-ish at best. In the past, it was a great place, hoping this is just an off day, but we won't be back regardless
  3. MS

    MikeS

    Phoenix

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Big diverse menu, good drink selection, attentive staff. Will definitely return!
  4. LE

    LisaE

    Baltimore

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The veggie dishes were outstanding. Our main pasta entrees were very good but needed more pecorino. I would have liked more mushrooms in the campanelle pasta entree.
  5. C

    Callie

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Ugh. We had looked forward to a tasty brunch on the patio. But -- -- The patio faces an unattractive, busy street, -- We had to ask the host if a server was available, after 20+ minutes with no contact by a server. The server apologized, noting that they're losing personnel. -- The food was not very hot and not good. This was just a bad experience all the way around.
  6. PG

    PaulG

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot with great food, tested more than once. My only criticism is the menu is hard to read.
  7. S

    Sssdine

    London

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time there Food was delicious Huge portions Great service
  8. BM

    BethM

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Super service.
  9. CS

    CaryS

    Denver

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant is always on point! We have brought so many people here who have now made it part of the regular dining experience
  10. R

    shRts

    New York Area

    78 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been to Ocotillo before for dinner and have always enjoyed it, but this time we arranged a family Sunday brunch when our adult children were visiting from out of town. It was a sunny day in January, so we sat outside, under a heater, and had a delightful meal with excellent service. We all tried something different, and everyone was pleased with the quality (and tastiness!) of their food. Pricing was reasonable too. Highly recommended.
  11. TG

    TyG8833

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The brunch menu is pretty good. I had the breakfast chimichanga which was nice but would be better modified with some bacon or sausage. The ala carte items looked good . We sat next to some Trumpers from Salt Lake City, they were loud and obnoxious, I will be back for lunch because their regular menu is better.
  12. DL

    DianaL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience3
    Food and drink was delicious, service was inattentive
  13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Everything was great. However our eggplant meatballs were over cooked.
  14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing variety and quality of food. The setting and layout of the restaurant is modern and comfortable. Ocotillo appealed to all of my guests for our business dinner.
  15. GW

    GregW

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The outdoor seating was good with heaters for comfort on a Sunday brunch. Food was tasty and hot when served.
  16. LN

    LizN

    San Diego

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Amazing menu, delicious food and super cool venue. Love this place!
  17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and i love to experience new places and we were extremely happy with the Ocotillo experience. Food, service and atmosphere was amazing. We will be coming back next week and this time we are bringing our whole family.
  18. CS

    CindaS

    Phoenix

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    Very disappointed and I dislike leaving a review this bad but there was nothing redeeming about the food or service. They were out of 2 of the whiskeys (Sazarac and Angels Envy) listed on their menu, roasted beets w/herb ricotta, underwhelming. Cocoa tagliatelli w/pheasant ragu pretty awful. Needed a map to find the itty bitty pieces of pheasant and the dish flavors were completely overpowered by the cognac. My friend's meal was just as bad and the dessert was terrible too. Service was non existent after the entrée was served. The only redeeming factor is the ambience.
  19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great service! And great food!
  20. JW

    JoanaW

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    The service and ambiance were great. The food was good, under seasoned but fresh. Definitely could have been amazing had there been more seasoning. Loved the setting and DJ. Amazing for a good vibe.
  21. D

    Disappointed

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lots of seating options to accommodate group size. Friendly staff and great vegetarian options too!
  22. M

    Mary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and drinks were amazing. We got the smoked salmon, pork chop, and shrimp ravioli, and apple cake. The entrees were on the smaller side, but with an appetizer and dessert it was perfect. The ambiance was great. Looked like the back patio was a little more casual and the north patio and inside more formal. Wonderful service.
  23. E

    Elle

    Phoenix

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a wonderful experience. Food is great and the garden is magical.
  24. PB

    PamelaB

    Tucson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Went in for lunch but it was a brunch menu which was fine. Our first time visiting. The coconut water was delicious and so fresh. Interesting menu and some very healthy options. Reasonable portions. Service was a little slow. They charge a credit card fee which was a surprise.
  25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food - we got a bunch of plates to share and everything was amazing. The outdoor space is beautiful, can’t wait until it gets a little warmer out to sit outside! The charred sweet potato was especially amazing.
  26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience2
    Put in the corner and waited a while to get help. Did not get better. At the end was brought the wrong check. Been here multiple times this time was by far the worst. Food was amazing.
  27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had a fine time dining here last night. Our food & drinks came promptly, the waitstaff was attentive & helpful, and everything tasted wonderful. I will say, our waitress was a bit flustered by us ordering several of the “vegetables” and “smalls” (essentially all appetizers) for the table as our meal. We weren’t hungry enough to each order entrees, so we agreed to a table of apps. She was a little condescending when my MIL asked if she could have the same liquor that was in her boyfriend’s drink, in a martini. The waitress responded, “Of course you can have the same drink? Why not?” After explaining several times that she didn’t want the drink, just the liquor, the waitress finally understood and responded, “Sure, you can have whatever liquor you want in a martini?” I don’t think my MIL’s question was that out of the ordinary… we weren’t sure what liquor was even in his drink. With that said, I’m very appreciative that our waitress was honest about the dessert options: she recommended the flourless chocolate cake (which our party agreed—is not normally our favorite) over the gingerbread dessert and we were so glad she did. Perfect ending to our meal. Overall, we had a great time here.
  28. LF

    LinF

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall3food4service5ambience2
    Did not like eating on picnic tables. Would have enjoyed outside much better in a chair! Too noisy with wedding party, dogs barking and kids running around tables from weddings party!!
  29. T

    Thomas

    Detroit

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and Service. The best tables could have a bit more decoration on them. A little “bullpen-ish”. My 3rd visit here and there will be a 4th.
  30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    I thought it was a very nice experience. But the food was over priced.
  31. B

    Blyn

    Atlanta

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Food was ok-good. Drinks were great so that made it much better!
  32. SH

    SalH

    San Antonio

    253 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    253 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food!!!
  33. CP

    ClariceP

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is excellent every time and the venue is gorgeous. Perfect spot for small or large indoor and outdoor gatherings.
  34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall3food5service2ambience5
    Always loved dining here, this particular visit though, we were seated and it took near 25 minutes to have be greeted by our server or even have water brought by. I needed to ask a randoms person if they could find our server so we could order, and low and behold she said she was our server and would be right by. Essentially everything took extremely long, ordering, food, reorder on cocktail came out after dinner was finished. Also wife had a ribeye for dinner, delicious. Only problem is they didn’t bring her a steak knife so we had to ask for one. The knife took its time finding its way to us and she made do with the regular table knife and battled the steak till it was done. The knife did make it with our second round of cocktails after dinner was done. Not sure what was going on here this evening, pretty sure we won’t be back for a while.
  35. C

    Catherine

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    Food is good, a little pricey. Waiter wasn’t great this visit but not usually like that.
  36. d

    diner33

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    It is loud inside. Service was friendly. Food was good but not as savory as it sounded.
  37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Terrific service and excellent food.
  38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience.
  39. GC

    GinaC808

    Seattle

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Consistently excellent food, lots of vegetarian options.
  40. F

    Foodie

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Nothing really stood out in terms of flavors. They have a great menu and it sounds delicious but the execution of it is poor. Lacking seasoning and salt. Unfortunately wouldn't come back again

FAQs

Ocotillo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (602) 687-9080.

Ocotillo is rated 4.5 stars by 2401 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today
Google Map for Ocotillo

3243 N 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    E Flower St (South of Osborn) & 3rd ST

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown Phoenix

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat 10:00 am–3:45 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:45 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Organic

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Large parking lot to the East of property. Street parking not metered, as well as an empty lot on the North side of Flower St, to the East of property.

  • Public transit

    Light Rail: Central and Osborn Stop

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Walt Sterling

  • Entertainment

    Live Music, DJ's and screening area in the lowered lawn for movies, sporting events, and special screenings.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Website

    http://www.ocotillophx.com/

  • Phone number

    (602) 687-9080

  • Catering

    Welcome to Ocotillo catering and special events. We have several areas of the property that can hold different sized groups. There are lots of options with a wide variety of price ranges. We have a full service liquor license with a sommelier on site. Here are some of the types of events we can do: Farm to Table Luncheons and Dinners, Kids Birthday Party, Coursed Luncheons, Coursed Private Wine Dinners, Cocktail Parties, Family Style Dinners, Santa Maria Style Barbecues, Wine Tastings, Drop Off Breakfasts, Drop Off Luncheons, Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Baby Showers, and more.

  • Private party facilities

    Welcome to Ocotillo catering and special events. We have several areas of the property that can hold different sized groups. There are lots of options with a wide variety of price ranges. We have a full service liquor license with a sommelier on site. Here are some of the types of events we can do: Farm to Table Luncheons and Dinners, Kids Birthday Party, Coursed Luncheons, Coursed Private Wine Dinners, Cocktail Parties, Family Style Dinners, Santa Maria Style Barbecues, Wine Tastings, Drop Off Breakfasts, Drop Off Luncheons, Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Baby Showers, and more.

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