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

Spotted Donkey Cantina at El Pedregal, Boulders Resort

4.5 (2610)
$30 and under
Unspecified
34505 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85266

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 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, Sat 4:00 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

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What 2,610 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Spotted Donkey Cantina at El Pedregal offers "always good" Mexican cuisine with standout margaritas, fajitas, and guacamole. Guests enjoy the "relaxing and tranquil" atmosphere and attentive service, particularly from servers like Kris and Christopher. Although some patrons noted service inconsistencies, many praise the "excellent" food and "festive" ambiance.
2,610 Reviews
  1. Tami

    Phoenix / Arizona8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food & drinks!! We love the Spotted Donkey!!

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  2. rick

    Wisconsin8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All was good! Prices reasonable! No free chips or salsa would be my only complaint

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  3. janet

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were excellent. Delicious margaritas! I had the special margarita and the chicken taquitos. My husband had the frozen margarita and tacos. We both enjoyed our drinks and meal.

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  4. Lora

    Phoenix / Arizona8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is always good, our guests loved the food. Thanks.

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  5. Jim VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona98 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our experience and meal was fine once we arrived at the restaurant. We always enjoy server Christopher. But the elevator was not working as is often the case. It is difficult for me to climb stairs at my age and since the elevator has been inoperable 3 of the last 4 times we have visited and there is not even a sign that says it's broken. I'm afraid we will not be coming back for awhile because it's too difficult to climb the stairs especially when it's hot and you don't seem to put a high priority to keep it working.

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  6. Donna

    Charlotte1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The entire place feels like a ghost town when you’re inside the music sounds like something from a serial killer movie. It’s very odd. Our waiter Kris was super fun and understanding My chicken fajitas look like they were swimming in an oil pool and there was only soggy red peppers and onions like everything was super soggy. The drinks were really well done. The queso was absolutely disgusting 

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  7. Paul VIP

    New York City377 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great spot for Mexican food. Our server Chris was fantastic. Margarita’s go down easy. Get the chips and guacamole, it’s really good.

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  8. Mike

    Chicago / Illinois43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience. Very authentic Mexican food!

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  9. Tom

    California Central Coast28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been dining at Spotted Donkey for over 20 years. Always good and is one of our go to spots.

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  10. Victor VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona59 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant has had it’s ups and downs over the years. We have avoided dining there during the winter tourist season. It is clearly on the upside again. The Dinner selections were tasty and quite ample to satisfy anyone’s desire for quality Mexican cuisine. The Service was also very good and the wait staff was very attentive. Well worth a dining experience.

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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 2610 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
7:00 PM
Booked 8 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, Sat 4:00 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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